tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76197045704597732542011-07-07T20:42:47.124-05:00I can either live a healthy life or drown in a pile of food. It is my choice, and I'm trying to do it right.Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.comBlogger911100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-60411318178073882682010-01-04T01:39:00.002-06:002010-01-04T01:43:28.848-06:00

Over the course of December, I gain about 15 pounds. Or at least it feels that way. I actually have been weighing in at 191 this week, so I guess that isn't 15 pounds, but I feel bloated as ever.Tomorrow morning, well today actually, I weigh in for the New Year's Challenge at my gym. We compete on percentage of body weight loss and percent of body fat. Also, we compete on healthy habits (sleep,

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If anyone out there is actually following in any way shape or form, I FINALLY have internet access regularly again, SOOOOOOOOOOOOO...I guess that means I'm back.I have graduated and found a job, and for obvious reasons, I can't say where, but I'm really enjoying this new part of my life.To throw out where I'm at on this journey, I'm back at pre-academy weight of 189.0. I have been slacking on the

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Hey everyone! I finally graduated. Hooray. I don't have a lot to post right now, I'm busy trying to learn how to tweet today. I'm such a nerd. Thanks for inviting me Shanna!I'll put pictures up sometime next week, and type a weight loss update. Right now I just wanted to thank everyone for their support. Let me know if you tweet so I can add you. I'm such a nerd!

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Is it possible? Only three weeks left? I don't have a job yet, which is super scary, but I'm not allowing myself to panic yet.I have so much I want to gush about, but most of it is not great news on the diet front. I have slacked a bit since out PT has been done, and my eating has been OUT OF CONTROL. I updated my ticker today, but I'm not sure if it is right or not.The good news is, I'm heading

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HEY EVERYONE! I appologize for the extreme absense. I cannot say that it is going to get much better for a few weeks at least. I only have five weeks of the academy left and I'm sooooo excited. I'm still gainfully unemployed though and that is a bummer.I have totally loved my experience, and I want to thank all of you who helped push me to make this decision. I have never had so much fun in my

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I've finished 8 weeks of the academy. That is one-third of the way. I can definitely feel the effects mentally and physically of everything they have put us through this far, and it seems to only get harder. I know it is all for a good reason though, and I'm staying positive. It has been a wild ride, that is for sure!Weight Loss: I updated my stats today. 185 (although the scales reads lower some

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Well, I think you are all aware at this point that my time online is always limited, so checking in on all of you (and myself) has been hard! I do have a couple minutes to write you all a good post though.Weight loss: I have had some since I started the academy. I haven't been on the scale this week, so I cannot tell you how much exactly. I know I'm at or below pre-Christmas weight, which is

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Hey everyone. I'm still alive, and still running. These people are kicking my butt. I am totally missing you all and hope to put a real post down this weekend! I'll try to check in then too! Will run for you!

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So I want to write to all of you today, and I want to read all of your blogs, but the truth is I can't. I don't have time. Life is so crazy, and I have to prioritize right now. I hope you all can just remember that I AM a faithful commenter when I have internet access, but today I HAVE TO WORK. I've been trying to get through professional emails for the last 1.5 hours. I feel so irresponsible

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I find it ironic that I'm eating doritos as I type this out. When will I learn? 1.5 hours at the gym today so I can eat doritos? I'm a dumbass. Can't type long, I'm just trying to get some work done today, I'm lucky to even have internet here, but I had to put a picture on here so you could all see a dead cockroach, or the position I will hold for 2 hours give or take along with the push up

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WEEK 1 is over!It was probably the easiest week we will have. We don't actually start PT until Wednesday. We had a "sample" of what it is going to be like last week though, and all I can say is damn I'm sore. I want them to beat the crap out of me, I guess that is what I'm going to get.I want to leave tough, I guess that is what I'm going to get. I'm really excited to start learning the defensive

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Hooray, I really wanted to say hello to every. HIToday is my last day of work. I have been training the new girl all week, so it has been hard to get on the internet, geesh. Anyway, she had a meeting today, so I'm on my own for my last day. I really do have a lot to get done, but this was feeling like top priority for me.I have been completely out of whack with my calories this week. It has been

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I'm training this week, so it isn't exactly easy to check in here in blogger's paradise. I miss you all already!

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I can feel how much better I feel now that December is over. I feel like myself again. So, in association with the new year, I'm officially going to start weighing in during morning hours. This is a huge change for me, and one I've really resisted, but it seems only logical since I've changed my gym habits to morning time (for now at least). So today I was at 194 (probably 196 night time scale,

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6 pounds. The damage from the month of December was SIX POUNDS. I just wanted to type it clearly so I could make sure I understood the importance of that number. Those six pounds have made me sluggish, sore, uncomfortable in my clothes, unhappy, and I lost my fifty pound title. Its amazing how much better my body and mind feel when I'm being healthy and smart about my choices.I'm okay. I am glad

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There is only one way to describe my recent eating habits, and that is out of control. This is a long ranting post, so please don't feel like you have to read, but I have to make my confession. I have probably been eating around 3,000-4,000 calories a day for at least two weeks. I'm doing OK today because I realize I have to make the choice, but I'm really struggling. I "feel" hungry. I think I

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Hope you all have a grand holiday. I've been struggling the last two days with my eating and cardio (I have at least been to my PT appointments), but I'm trying to be mindful of all this. I'm not giving myself permission to binge until the New Year, I don't think that is healthy for ME. I think everyone has to do things in their own way. I am not really sure what my feelings are on my intake

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Even with a gazillion Christmas goodies here today, I'm still rockin! Hooray for this new schedule. It seems to be working so far. Maybe eating more calories for my basic meals is the key (or maybe it seems easy since it is day one). Either way, I'm rockin it today.

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We are finally in the loop with internet here again. It is soooo hard when I cannot get in regularly. My diet and exercise have certainly taken a toll as a result of my bad choices. I did this. I cannot blame the holidays, or my lack of an ability to blog out my issues. Truth is I made bad choices. How bad I do not know. I will not have an opportunity to weigh in during my normal weigh in time

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So, somehow my internet decided to work for a while?!Random question...how many of you noticed at the Biggest Loser Finale when Bob and Julian came out they hugged Brittany and Bernie in the crowd? Brittany had put on A LOT of the weight she lost. I have no right to judge, but where are these players not learning the lifestyle change needed? I think most people would absorb as much knowledge from

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Having mega internet problems, will hopefully be back online by Monday! Just wanted to give a quick shout out to everyone. I've been reading your blogs on my blackberry, but I haven't been commenting b/c it doesn't work properly. Hope you are all doing well!

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I bought a bag of mixed beans recently on a whim. Now I have no idea how to use them (literally, I don't even know how to make them soft). Anybody have any good bean adivce, or know of a website with good bean advice?

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So, we had Applebee's for a work lunch today. I HATE their WW menu and refuse to order off of it. The thought is good, but the food is NOT appealing to me in any way. SO, I of course ordered what I wanted. Nachos. REALLY? Nachos. For goodness sakes. And now I'm eating about 250 calories worth of sugar. I know I'm doing this. I AM MAKING POOR CHOICES. This isn't about willpower, it is about

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I could eat a cow. I probably have in the last two days actually. I bet I ate close to 4,000 calories yesterday (including alcohol). My thought process is that it is probably due to two different factors:1) I only ate 1,000ish calories the day before. I have never had calories that low. I would never do that on purpose. EVER. It was just one of those days. I think my body thought I was trying to

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Shanna also emailed me this pic... Probably because I got in yesterday....

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Shanna at a Gym Rat's Tale was kind enough to leave me an award, how did I luck out? I'm just glad she left us an update!1. Please put the logo in your blog2. Place a link from the person, from whom you received the award. (I already did this, overachiever me!)3. Nominate at least 7 or more4. Put the links of those on your blog5. Leave a message on their blog to let them know6. Sigh of relief,

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I have been tirelessly filling out the novel of an application for the academy. I have been to the DMV, the Bank (for notarization), typed an essay, gathered reference letters, collected transcripts from high school and college, and have a physical tomorrow, FOLLOWED BY AN INTERVIEW AND UNIFORM MEASUREMENTS.Hooray. I think that should be good news. The only thing I will have left after that is

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Happy Friday to you all. I ordered a RoadID yesterday, and they gave me a coupon code for all of my friends to save $1 if they wanted to order one. A dollar is a dollar right? I will post their email below.We are thrilled to have you as a customer and hope that we can count on you to spread the word about Road ID. In fact, to make it fun to spread the word, we created a unique coupon for you pass

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Bla bla bla, I'm emotionally tired from stressing myself out about being unemployed, although I think I have finally decided to go for it. I'm NOT a huge risk taker, but I have got to do something for myself, and living a miserable life is taking its toll. Good Tired, TiredTired according to Mizfit. Truth hurts sometimes. It will be rough, but I need to step outside the box and live my life. Crap

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OMG, I just called and had a police academy application sent to my house, but it has to be filled out and delivered by Wednesday. Ekks. They have room in the class, and if I got in I would start Jan 12, that is so soon. What a whirlwind (cue nerves about being unemployed and insuranceless for the first time ever). Well, ever on the insuranceless and unemployed since the age of 14...No guarantees,

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I am so excited to report that I didn't gain over Thanksgiving. The gym scale had me at 188 Monday night, so that was a super exciting sight to see. That really wasn't what made Monday night's gym visit so great though. Bizarre as it may sound, the gym was uber busy for the first time in a long time. That normally wouldn't make for a good experience, but it forced me to step outside of my normal

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Monday December 1, what better day than today to be back on track. I feel great. I'm eating clean today. The hubs has been forced to listen to the Jillian Michael's podcast I keep downloading to my iPod, which I play in my truck. He seems to be catching on to this clean eating stuff as well. I will have an official weigh in for you tomorrow as I'm going to the gym tonight.As a side note, I did

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Damn snooze button felt so good this morning that I didn't go to the gym. Which means I will make myself suffer by going this afternoon. It is my own fault, I take full responsibility, and I'm not allowing myself to skip as a result even though I really want to go home and relax. So, I'll be sweating my butt off here in a little bit. Anyone else?Update: I locked my keys in my truck this morning.

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I'm half way there. I didn't do well with the second Thanksgiving meal. It wasn't actually the meal itself as much as cooking all day long. I ended up being full before we even ate the meal. But I still ate, OF COURSE. I don't know why I do that. I ate so much I got the hiccups. It was ridiculous. I also drank quite a bit, so when I weigh in next, it may be scary. My next weigh in will probably

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Today has been an extremely good eating day. I have been eating a lot of soup, and that really helps keep the calories down. I finally went back to the gym this morning, and it felt GREAT. I'm so glad to go back. I'm going to be on the road for the weekend though, and so I need to figure out a way to get in some exercise those days without having to run in the cold. (I'm a bonafide wuss!)I

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Duh, how could I forget that I would have to weight at the doctor's office? I was mortified when I realized it on the way to the appointment. Shit, I've been thinking I'd have a week to deal with any gains I had before I had to see what the scale showed. Crap, this is going to be very bad.It wasn't bad at all. I was up half a pound. Sigh of relief. I've been logging calories religiously this week

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Hooray, no Chinese today. I have been on track all day. I have eaten a little extra chocolate, but i have logged it into my journal, and will just cut back on supper tonight.I haven't worked out once this week. It feels so weird not going to the gym. The crazy thing is, I don't feel guilty, but I do feel yuckier when I'm not working out. This has mostly been because instead of going to the gym

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Miserably full that is...oh crap, I had Chinese for lunch today. Fried Cream Cheese. Enough said.

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It is Monday, again. When will I learn that the weekends are never long enough. I doubt I ever will. I gave myself the entire weekend to eat whatever I wanted, hoping that would help me to not feel so deprived coming into this week. It seems to have done this trick. Granted, by saying I could eat whatever I wanted, it wasn't like I relapsed to 250 lb eating. I cannot eat that much anymore without

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I cannot keep my damn hands out of any food at all. For Pete's sake. My need to eat has been ridiculous. I'm already back up over my 189 mark, cue the violin. I have been drinking so much water my eyeballs are floating. I'm just not sure what to do. I feel so out of control when my mind (because it cannot be my stomach) tells me I'm starving, famished, and I just got done eating my whole meal.

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Wowzers, my trainer kicked my butt this week, literally. I can barely get in and out of my seat. She called me her guinea pig. It worked, I really got a good workout. Phew. Unfortunately, my eating has been less than desirable.I went off of my migraine meds, which had too many side effects for my personal enjoyment, and ever since then, I have been sooo hungry. Blasted things. I liked them when

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Ever run out of things to say? Life has been so busy, it seems I haven't had much time to post lately. I have been on the road A LOT for work. I think I'm finally done with that, but I'm taking off Monday, and Tuesday is a holiday, so I get a four day weekend. Hooray. I've been good with workouts, but eating has been really off since I have been on the road with my boss. He eats terrible, which

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-63174718610856346822008-11-04T14:03:00.003-06:002008-11-04T14:11:10.293-06:00

Wow, my creative is not flowing today, so this post may be relatively boring.For those on the edges of their seats waiting to hear...Yes, I did make the 189 by Halloween goal. 188.8 was the official weigh in. So that makes the official 50 Pound Weight Loss mark. Hooray. I should act more excited, but it was on Friday, so the excitement has worn off for me a little. I need to stay out of leftover

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-71349725656585405312008-10-31T11:21:00.003-05:002008-10-31T11:28:06.410-05:00

So I haven't disappeared. I was at a conference this week, and then I have been swamped the rest of this week. I have been emotionally under the weather, but on the bright side of things, I have been using the gym to keep me sane. I think today when I go in to see if I meet my 189 by Halloween goal I may make it! I was at 189.2 Wednesday night, so how easy should it be right? Except that there is

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-5315843078012067762008-10-24T11:36:00.003-05:002008-10-24T11:43:11.289-05:00

Had a great workout this am. The trainer had some new things for me to do, things that looked really hard (and were), but normally, I wouldn't be willing to try them on my own. I couldn't look like a sissy in front of her though. I did it! And it actually wasn't so bad. They were hard, but not so hard I wouldn't have been able to do it without her. Goes to show you shouldn't be so damn scared to

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-24303331151122770852008-10-23T10:43:00.003-05:002008-10-23T16:04:12.092-05:00

As it seems to be a trend for me, I get no workout again today. bummer.I had to take a dog and cat to the vet this a.m., and I have meetings galore until about 9pm tonight. No fears, I have PT in the morning, so I shall be right back on track. The worst part is that I have to eat two meals out at horrible restaurants today. One Italian, ekkks for calories, not to mention that the food there isn't

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-17609306852141285182008-10-22T13:01:00.002-05:002008-10-22T13:05:52.663-05:00

HOLY CRAP, I am thinking about going back to school. I have a master's degree for f***s sake. Why would I want to do that? B/c I really don't know if I'm in the right job for me. I am thinking about teaching PE. I may have mentioned this before. It would be a huge pay cute, but what a fun job that would be. Especially if it was elementary. I'm still researching my options, I'm looking at

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-21864663834510357322008-10-21T13:24:00.003-05:002008-10-21T13:27:50.091-05:00

If I can't someone should..this is so cool! Check out Mizfit's blog today for your chance to win a Lebert Equalizer. That thing is awesome. Too bad we cannot all win one and get in shape, but hey if one of us can get it, hooray, go check it out today.

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-19318824087828141722008-10-21T12:36:00.002-05:002008-10-21T12:41:23.907-05:00

Hmmm, most people think bitchy? The girl who took my blood pressure last night said relaxed. I'd like to think relaxed, maybe I am bitchy. I really don't like my job right now, which leads to bitchiness. My boss asked if I was going to be like this for the next two years until this project was done. I'm not sure if I can stand this project for two years. Maybe that is a sign.I had a goodish

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-15657326663913529112008-10-20T12:25:00.002-05:002008-10-20T12:32:25.042-05:00

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly was my alternate title, I think I will blog in that order:The good: I have decided to try and mix things up by lowering my calorie intake to 1700. I've been at 1800 since I weighed 239 lbs, so it probably wouldn't hurt to try and drop it. I don't know if I'll be able to do it, but it is worth a shot.The bad: I was horrible this weekend. We ate out every meal, and I

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-79963996514517944102008-10-17T10:04:00.006-05:002008-10-17T10:19:22.729-05:00

Okay, Natalia at Embracing the Weight Loss Journey is playing a game...Her blog says and I quote... "I saw this easy meme and tagged myself. The rules were to open up the My Pictures section on my computer and post the 4th photo from the 4th folder."This looked like too much fun! But I cheated and put three pictures because it was my dog folder and I couldn't showcase just one, so you had to see

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So, I have two meetings tonight...no workout in my plans, but I will be meeting my PT at 6:30 tomorrow morning for a good workout. And I am breaking my no alcohol rule because it is homecoming in a college town this weekend, and my brother is coming to visit. So, I expect to see a gain next week. DAMN B.Shit happens. I don't have much more to post. I'm within calories today, really doing well,

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-51033901434275106862008-10-15T12:57:00.002-05:002008-10-15T13:05:31.675-05:00

Totally excited. So I think I have an uber fun goal that can change a little (with same principle) as I get older, but the hubby and I have made a goal of running a 5K in every state. 50 states, 50 5Ks. Sounds like fun to me. I figure it could be a 10K and count, or whatever, but as long as it is at least an organized 5K with a t-shirt for proof, it counts. He was on board, and I'm so excited. It

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-38318677166856332612008-10-14T16:50:00.002-05:002008-10-14T16:54:53.250-05:00

No, I'm not having a quicky, this is a quick post.I have been uber busy at work. I do not predict this situation to ease up. I do not predict I will be checking in very regularly. Sad thing is, I'd rather read your blogs than update mine. I'm heading to the gym quickly tonight before I go to a meeting at 7:00. I have been asked to sit on the board for our local Humane Society, which is something

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-10783746618399582012008-10-10T09:42:00.003-05:002008-10-10T09:50:21.416-05:00

I did it. I talked myself into a workout yesterday. I couldn't hardly judge the "lazy" folks on BL for having a lack of motivation when I wasn't doing it myself, so I went to the gym. I said I'd just do a half hour of light cardio, but you see other people actually sweating and start to get jealous. It just sort of happens. You start of with a light cardio routine, and before you know it, you

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So I'm back in Missouri, and I brought a miserable head cold with me! I'm sick as can be, but it doesn't matter because I'm just so happy to be home. I really should go workout after work because I didn't go at all yesterday, but it is so hard to be motivated when your head weighs 170 lbs. I did fairly well with my eating habits during the whole trip I think. I guess we'll see when I get on the

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-80942484143241871812008-10-05T23:19:00.005-05:002008-10-05T23:24:03.645-05:00

This is the nature trail I walked this morning, and the blue ice below is part of a glacier that broke of and drifted out in the lake.

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Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-42969632217645022852008-10-05T22:31:00.002-05:002008-10-05T22:37:35.092-05:00

Alaska is amazing. Except my wifi is messed up and I cannot us my pc, so I'm standing in the hotel lobby right now. This is going to be a super short post. I will try to upload some pictures later if I have a chance, but no promises.I'm walking a ton! No car, my conference is in a different hotel, plus I am doing a ton of touring. I have been all over Anchorage by way of my little two feet, and

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-86891559589139380342008-10-02T12:03:00.006-05:002008-10-02T13:20:50.732-05:00

I leave for Alaska tomorrow. Hooray. I'm really excited, but I need to get my winter coat out tonight. I'm on a really boring conference call right now. We are talking about waste oil burners. I hate the government. They want to have a hand in everything. It is so stupid.I had a great workout yesterday morning. I haven't been able to use the bathroom without using my PT's name in a sentence with

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-61401687132457068932008-10-01T12:43:00.002-05:002008-10-01T12:48:27.304-05:00

My legs are jello, thank you personal trainer. And I didn't even have to do lungs across the gym. I hate those.I am typing really fast because I have got to get to work on balancing the check book while I have a few minutes left before lunch is over. I have a migraine today. Stupid pills. Nah, its not their fault. Life happens sometimes. I forgot my excederin at home. I usually always have some

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-82146581900705505742008-09-30T09:56:00.004-05:002008-09-30T10:10:46.718-05:00

Good Morning Everyone. What a lovely fall day it is here in rural Missouri. I LOVE this weather! I'm so glad I started this new medication. It was a rough beginning, and I don't always feel the best, but I feel like 86% better than I used to, which was lousy, so that is a HUGE improvement.I went to the gym last night and had an awesome workout. I actually woke up in the middle of the night and

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-69739256362773317982008-09-29T15:16:00.003-05:002008-09-29T15:27:33.200-05:00

Hello, and how are you all? Its a fall day here, which would normally really excite me. It does excite me. I'm definitely down today. I found out a buddy of mine passed away this weekend, and I'm going to his visitation tonight after I go to the gym. He won't care what I smell like.It really put a damper on my day. Not to mention hubs is having a bad time with his new job. He found out they are

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-35953608339429841972008-09-26T14:04:00.002-05:002008-09-26T14:17:06.107-05:00

I'm finally having a good day. I don't feel like I'm about ready to die! I have my gym bag packed, and the boss is letting us off work a few hours early. So I should be able to beat the 5 o'clock rush. Ya, right. My gym never has a 5:00 rush on Fridays. In fact, no one ever shows up on Fridays. So, I'm setting the standards today.I really don't have a lot to talk about today. I feel free. I have

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-31358904924729089722008-09-25T12:38:00.002-05:002008-09-25T12:38:49.316-05:00

Unless you count this, which I don't. See you Monday probably, I'll just be a lurker.

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-73420675605123121642008-09-24T13:11:00.005-05:002008-09-24T13:29:31.333-05:00

Shanna probably took that title the wrong way. Go get em girl. Hee Hee. Btw, thanks for the award, I feel honored. I won an award, I won an award. Neener neener. I'm supposed to pass this on to four people who really inspire me, and I have so many it is hard to choose. I'm passing it on, but I'm not sure if these ladies will even see it because I'm so few and far between on readers, but I don't

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-46127663028795632642008-09-23T11:40:00.002-05:002008-09-23T11:42:48.724-05:00

PS,How weird is it that after losing 45 lbs, I finally have a doctor tell me that I'm overweight and it isn't good for me? I actually thanked him for being honest. Seriously, I was almost 50 lbs heavier and my old, as in former, as in won't go back, doctor never once said, honey, you're doing your body wrong. Live better or die.I probably would have cried 50 lbs ago if a doctor would have made

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-72612214216537739072008-09-23T11:28:00.003-05:002008-09-23T11:35:02.510-05:00

The doctor has to say..no alcohol. Its like he's ripping my world apart. I've been thinking about cutting back, but NO alcohol. Ekks. We'll see. He changed my migraine medication. I will be taking topomax now. I really don't mind the stuff I've been on, but rumor has it this new stuff may work for me. We'll see. It has the added bonus of being an appetite reducer (I couldn't spell suppressant...)

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-34962249189610470512008-09-22T14:52:00.002-05:002008-09-22T14:57:24.234-05:00

So tired, that is my only response to hi how are you...?I have been so tired for a few months now, I have even found myself starting to doze off behind the wheel. Woke up less than an inch from a semi truck one day. I am finally going to the doctor tomorrow. I don't feel depressed, but I don't have any other symptoms of thyroid issues. I wish I could type more, but I'm just at a loss today. I'm

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-70211219099823852292008-09-19T12:49:00.006-05:002008-09-19T13:00:00.252-05:00

The longest week ever is almost over. I cannot wait. Is it time to go home yet? No, but if I'd get off here and get some work done I could go home. I have to go to Wal-Mart and go shopping for my big tire collection at work tomorrow. We collect tires from ditches and recycle them into playground equipment, etc. It is a fun day, but a lot of work, and I'm not ready yet.I had a really bad night

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-82666413935382865202008-09-18T10:34:00.004-05:002008-09-18T11:01:57.327-05:00

Do you ever have those days when you want to save the world? You want to yank fried food out of everyone's hands and tell them how it is so bad for them. The problem for me is that I want to eat it once I have saved them from it. Seriously, I feel so reflective today. I really haven't figured out what I want to do with life. I have a good job and make good money, but am I happy? Ehhh. I like the

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-22058487412349330842008-09-17T10:55:00.003-05:002008-09-17T11:52:02.893-05:00

I cannot say it enough. I heart BL in every way. Now I know a lot of people hate BL because of the false promise, etc etc, but really I do not care. I get motivated watching the show. I want those people to succeed! I feel like every emotion they are experiencing I either have, am, or will experience. I get way to involved. I think I started to tear up like six times last night (at least).I love

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-73327942312005546002008-09-16T11:31:00.005-05:002008-09-16T11:40:47.610-05:00

Being on track feels really good. I'm so on my way to a week of good eating. Which has definitely been my problem, not the exercise. Actually, the real problem has been the drinking, and I have decided that I need to put a stop to this habit. My liver is currently drying out. It feels great. It isn't as fun, or as relaxing to not drink, but it feels good, and I feel better. That was a lot of

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-4709436266848818322008-09-12T12:57:00.002-05:002008-09-12T13:10:23.091-05:00

Have you ever had a week at work when you just didn't want to be there? I guess it means I'm working on projects I really don't enjoy, or maybe I feel like I'm not doing a good job at the projects I am working on. It always makes me wonder what I really want to be when I grow up. I enjoy talking about weightloss, healthy eating, and exercise, but do I really want to do those things for a job, and

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-20889778189685227222008-09-11T09:43:00.002-05:002008-09-11T09:53:08.615-05:00

Today, I want to wish all of all soldiers an extra prayer, along with all of the families who lost someone in the 9/11 attacks. Our prayers are with you.Its Thursday. One day before Friday. I have had the longest week of my life! I just want the weekend to be here already, but I don't think the time is going to fly by in any easy manner. Work has been so hectic, and I just don't feel motivated to

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-70140260342667137882008-09-10T10:40:00.004-05:002008-09-10T14:45:18.788-05:00

So I finally feel a slight forward momentum. What a relief. I have been eating regularly for a couple days, spent a good amount of time at the gym, and saw my first weight LOSS in nearly 4 months. It was only .8 lbs, but still, it was rewarding to see that the scale can go down again. Hopefully this isn't a fluke of nature, but I'm taking it as a loss and celebrating (not with food of course).I

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-76776784971825361772008-09-05T10:13:00.002-05:002008-09-05T10:16:07.964-05:00

So truthfully, I'm still not on track. I would like to fool myself into believing that I am, but I just ate a donut, seriously. After a big breakfast. My calories haven't been under 1800 in like 3 months. On track my a** right? Admit it Amy, you are NOT back on track. Dang. I need to find my own level of commitment I guess. What has happened to my choice to live healthy? I'm not choosing to eat

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-46521450912305485092008-09-02T12:41:00.002-05:002008-09-02T12:42:52.892-05:00

Quick note to say I haven't disappeared. I did terrible with food this weekend as expected (it was my wedding...duh). But hubby and I are ready to eat heathy again. My goal is to be down to at least 189 by Halloween. I'm sure the last couple weeks have me up to about 195-196 again, depending on the day. I will do an official weigh in on Friday hopefully. Sorry this has been so irregular!

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-29434931294315894942008-08-21T16:41:00.002-05:002008-08-21T16:43:39.957-05:00

Good golly you'd think I like to post a lot, and I haven't even said much of value today! Check out my wedding dress!

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-25318665307755279002008-08-21T12:42:00.002-05:002008-08-21T12:51:34.558-05:00

How exciting is this! Shana at A Gym Rat's Tale nominated me for an award! I feel so honored. I am not sure I am worthy of this award, yet. I hope that I can get better at this blogging thing, and maybe actually I'll get more than 3 people to read my blog, but I LOVE my three readers, and I wouldn't trade them for the world. So now, I'm supposed to nominate 7 people, and I will do so, but I am

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Wow, so I guess I haven't posted forever, but it isn't because I've fallen off the wagon; it is because I'm super busy! I'll be back with a full posting soon, but probably not really exciting stuff until all of this wedding planning is over. Ekks, it got super busy all of a sudden!

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Wow, no pity party today. I feel much better. I had a great day for calories yesterday, and am on track today. I also had a great workout this a.m., doing 30 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes with my trainer. Hopefully I can keep this streak going. Day 2, so far, so good.I'm getting married this month, so the stress of wedding time arrangements seems daunting right now too. We are having a simple

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Wow, so I have been in a food funk for like 3 months now (at least). My weight has been rocking back and forth between a five pound range for almost six months, and these last few weeks seem to have been the hardest for me.I'm really considering consulting with a dietitian (even though there are not really any close to me in the area). It seems when I eat within my calorie range, I feel so hungry

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-68359814800389253142008-08-06T12:35:00.002-05:002008-08-06T12:42:48.157-05:00

Are you kidding me? Yesterday, I ate for "fun" rather than for fuel yet again. I say fun, but I always feel miserable when I'm done! The worst part is that it wasn't even Spaghetti. It was Ramen noodles. Ekks. I had a horrible eating day yesterday. Pizza/Pasta buffet for lunch, and sweet corn on the cob with Ramen noodles for supper. How ridiculous. Talk about carb overload. The good news, I'm

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Here are the pics from my last lesson. I'm so ready to surf now. Okay, maybe some more practice in the pool first. (unfortunately I haven't ate well today, so I guess in my mind spaghetti must have trumped surfing, bummer). I hate the first picture too!

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-6951387663158623312008-08-04T13:02:00.002-05:002008-08-04T13:06:48.776-05:00

I love Office Space, moving along...I had a terrible weekend for eating. I filled in at the bar I worked at all through college, and I ended up getting pretty tipsy. Tipsy enough to eat three pc of pizza and a most of a meat and potato burrito from Taco Johns. Boy was I sick from all of that grease. I drank a bottle of Rolaids's later too. Why do I do stupid crap?Oh the other end of the spectrum,

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-61319299872370087192008-08-01T10:39:00.002-05:002008-11-06T19:49:20.061-06:00

Hooray it is Friday! I'm so excited. I need this weekend desperately. I have a lot of energy today because I got all gym time in this a.m. I went early for cardio (30 minutes on the bike), met my personal trainer at 7, and now I get to go home and relax this evening. I wanted to share the Lo Mein recipe I promised because it truly is delicious. It isn't mine. It is completely out of the Kraft

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-42317081988549154072008-07-30T10:23:00.011-05:002008-11-06T19:49:20.265-06:00

This is a picture of me at 239. It isn't the one that shows my weight the most, but it is the only one I have electronically. I was modelling some boxer shorts I won in a Christmas gift exchange, that's why they look like an elf threw up. This week has been exceptionally "easy" as far as staying on track, but most weeks are such a struggle. It almost feels weird to have positive things to post

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-38305143079261945712008-07-29T13:39:00.002-05:002008-07-30T10:43:23.383-05:00

My first post appeared to work correctly. It didn't help my eating habits go away though. The spaghetti part of my title really eludes to my huge lack of control when it comes to food. Blame it on genetics, blame it on willpower, blame it on whatever, but I just really like food. I've improved my eating habits about 80% in the past year and a half. Probably more than that. I'm amazed I didn't

Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06160340253876010767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619704570459773254.post-44387869630861908872008-07-28T16:28:00.002-05:002008-08-12T16:27:27.445-05:00

Welcome to my new blog, which I hope to really get moving in the next few days. This will be my first official post, and it will probably be pretty short as I'm getting ready to head to ab class. I have been overweight all my life, and I'm really tired of being tired.In the past year, I've lost almost fifty pounds, but cannot seem to keep the momentum going. I thought this would be a great way to

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