With 2011 coming to an end, 2012 will be a great year or at least I'm going to make it one. I've created my list of resolutions and I'm going to start working on them right now. This will be my log.
My list of resolutions:
1. Lose weight
2. Take control of my eating disorder
3. Organize my life
4. Take an hour every week for me
5. Learn to have fun and not feel guilty about it.
The past 15 months have been horrible and my life has taken a downward spiral pushing me into a very severe depression. So, this year I'm going to start taking care of myself. I want to get back to my normal, happy self again. I keep saying I'm going to do this, but it doesn't work because I can't stay focused and motivated. But, this time will be different. I'm going to make changes.
To help me out, I've created a goal on this website habitforge.com to help me get in the habit of exercising everyday and also to keep myself on track with my goals. I'm also carrying a notebook to keep track on what I have accomplished throughout the day. Let's see how this will work. One day at a time....
Tomorrow I'll post today's notes and I'll keep going!!
Friday, December 30, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
Day 32
August 19, 2011
Total Calories: 1258
Exercise:
Walking 43 minutes
So, these pills are allowing me to actually eat. Which yes is good, but I was hoping not being able to eat would help me lose weight. Oh well back to trying to do the normal thing.
I've been walking more and doing more, so as school starts up hopefully I can deal with the stress a little better and everything. I wish my money problems weren't so bad though.
I can only deal with one thing at a time. Right now, keeping myself healthy is my main concern. Well, Until tomorrow!
Norma Jean
Total Calories: 1258
Exercise:
Walking 43 minutes
So, these pills are allowing me to actually eat. Which yes is good, but I was hoping not being able to eat would help me lose weight. Oh well back to trying to do the normal thing.
I've been walking more and doing more, so as school starts up hopefully I can deal with the stress a little better and everything. I wish my money problems weren't so bad though.
I can only deal with one thing at a time. Right now, keeping myself healthy is my main concern. Well, Until tomorrow!
Norma Jean
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Day 31
August 18, 2011
Total Calories: 1639
Exercise:
Walk for 10 minutes
I need to figure out a better eating schedule. With school starting, I'll need to figure something out.
Total Calories: 1639
Exercise:
Walk for 10 minutes
I need to figure out a better eating schedule. With school starting, I'll need to figure something out.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Day 28
July 15, 2011
Total Calories: 825
Exercise:
None
So macaroni and cheese does not sit well with my stomach right now. Sad I know, but someday once my stomach gets better I'll go back to eating what I like. Though I'm still getting tired really easy. I don't know why. Hopefully, September 16 I'll get things figured out or at least on the path to getting things figured out. Hopefully, tomorrow I'll be able to find out if my FASFA has finally been accepted. This is stressing me out like no other. I love and hate college right now. Well, tomorrow is another day. At least I'm eating something these days.
Total Calories: 825
Exercise:
None
So macaroni and cheese does not sit well with my stomach right now. Sad I know, but someday once my stomach gets better I'll go back to eating what I like. Though I'm still getting tired really easy. I don't know why. Hopefully, September 16 I'll get things figured out or at least on the path to getting things figured out. Hopefully, tomorrow I'll be able to find out if my FASFA has finally been accepted. This is stressing me out like no other. I love and hate college right now. Well, tomorrow is another day. At least I'm eating something these days.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Day 28
July 14, 2011
Total Calories:
Exercise:
I'm getting a little low again. My stomach is a little unhappy, but I hope these pills will start to take effect soon. I'm hoping my emotional and mental state of mind lifts before classes start. Tomorrow I will be back on track. I'm not going to fall back into the weeks where my gallbladder died. Yes, I lost amazing weight, but I slept all the time. I slept during classes. I slept before my shifts at work. I slept whenever I wasn't walking practically. It was tough. I'll get through this stronger than ever.
But tomorrow, I'll start again and September 18 I'll do something for myself. I'll need to on that day.
Total Calories:
Exercise:
I'm getting a little low again. My stomach is a little unhappy, but I hope these pills will start to take effect soon. I'm hoping my emotional and mental state of mind lifts before classes start. Tomorrow I will be back on track. I'm not going to fall back into the weeks where my gallbladder died. Yes, I lost amazing weight, but I slept all the time. I slept during classes. I slept before my shifts at work. I slept whenever I wasn't walking practically. It was tough. I'll get through this stronger than ever.
But tomorrow, I'll start again and September 18 I'll do something for myself. I'll need to on that day.
Day 27
August 13, 2011
Total Calories:
Exercise:
I had a friend come into town and so I splurged a little and then my stomach decided it didn't like all the fun. I did have a nice 14 hour nap, though. Hopefully, I'll sleep tonight.
Total Calories:
Exercise:
I had a friend come into town and so I splurged a little and then my stomach decided it didn't like all the fun. I did have a nice 14 hour nap, though. Hopefully, I'll sleep tonight.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Day 25
August 11, 2011
Total Calories: 864
Exercise:
20 Minutes Stationary Bike
So, I get the feeling this is going to turn into the gallbladder situation all over again. I don't eat for a month and then my body finally shuts down. I'll be sleeping all the time. I'll be missing important things. If I fall asleep during class, someone please wake me up. I can't do this. I have one year left. But now it seems I possibly have an ulcer, but no way to tell unless I get a scope down my throat and that costs about $200. Can I afford that? I can't even pay for college right now because the government decided that I have to be claimed by my parents, even though one is dead and the other is getting social security, which we all know doesn't pay anything. This is turning into a really stressful year already. And I wonder why I can't lose weight? I have far to much on my plate to deal with. I'm only 23. Where is my fun? These had better not be the best days of my life or I'm pretty well screwed.
Total Calories: 864
Exercise:
20 Minutes Stationary Bike
So, I get the feeling this is going to turn into the gallbladder situation all over again. I don't eat for a month and then my body finally shuts down. I'll be sleeping all the time. I'll be missing important things. If I fall asleep during class, someone please wake me up. I can't do this. I have one year left. But now it seems I possibly have an ulcer, but no way to tell unless I get a scope down my throat and that costs about $200. Can I afford that? I can't even pay for college right now because the government decided that I have to be claimed by my parents, even though one is dead and the other is getting social security, which we all know doesn't pay anything. This is turning into a really stressful year already. And I wonder why I can't lose weight? I have far to much on my plate to deal with. I'm only 23. Where is my fun? These had better not be the best days of my life or I'm pretty well screwed.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Day 24
August 10, 2011
Total Calories: 1035
Exercise:
None
I am feeling horrible about myself. I can't get the energy to do anything right now. I just want to sleep. I'm only eating one meal a day if that. I have an appointment with a doctor tomorrow, so maybe I can start figuring out what's wrong with me. I want and need to start feeling like my normal self. I have to many things going on to crash and burn at the beginning of the school year. Well, we'll see what happens tomorrow.
Total Calories: 1035
Exercise:
None
I am feeling horrible about myself. I can't get the energy to do anything right now. I just want to sleep. I'm only eating one meal a day if that. I have an appointment with a doctor tomorrow, so maybe I can start figuring out what's wrong with me. I want and need to start feeling like my normal self. I have to many things going on to crash and burn at the beginning of the school year. Well, we'll see what happens tomorrow.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Day 23
August 9, 2011
Total Calories: 1201
Exercise:
10 minutes stationary bike
So, I've been on vacation the past 11 days. I got back to Manhattan today and tried to get back into the swing of things. I haven't been able to get much sleep these past few days. Sleeping on a couch compared to a bed isn't such a good thing when you have back problems. Also, the stress of being at home but not being able to do anything. I'm 23 years old and I felt like I was grounded; unable to go anywhere or do anything unless I was with my family. I had friends I wanted to see and other things to do, plus getting sick didn't help. Then I learned that I no longer have a home in Dodge. I have no place I can run to and hide. Now I have to choose whether I go see my mom in Iowa or do I go see my friends who I count as family back in Dodge. This was not supposed to be how things went. Why can't one thing seem to go right or how I plan? I need something to go my way!
Total Calories: 1201
Exercise:
10 minutes stationary bike
So, I've been on vacation the past 11 days. I got back to Manhattan today and tried to get back into the swing of things. I haven't been able to get much sleep these past few days. Sleeping on a couch compared to a bed isn't such a good thing when you have back problems. Also, the stress of being at home but not being able to do anything. I'm 23 years old and I felt like I was grounded; unable to go anywhere or do anything unless I was with my family. I had friends I wanted to see and other things to do, plus getting sick didn't help. Then I learned that I no longer have a home in Dodge. I have no place I can run to and hide. Now I have to choose whether I go see my mom in Iowa or do I go see my friends who I count as family back in Dodge. This was not supposed to be how things went. Why can't one thing seem to go right or how I plan? I need something to go my way!
Day 18
August 4, 2011
Total Calories: 610
Exercise:
None
I wasn't feeling so good today. I need to go to the doctor at some point and try to figure out what is wrong with me. I want to feel better for tomorrow. I have people to see and things to do. Omar is in town and so is Chelsea. I need some fun and I need to stop stressing about everything. This was supposed to be a fun vacation, but it hasn't exactly gone the way I wanted. Well, I still have a few more days before I head back to Manhattan. I'll make the best of it. I also need to get my back checked too. Just what I need another herniated disk. This is my life!!!
Total Calories: 610
Exercise:
None
I wasn't feeling so good today. I need to go to the doctor at some point and try to figure out what is wrong with me. I want to feel better for tomorrow. I have people to see and things to do. Omar is in town and so is Chelsea. I need some fun and I need to stop stressing about everything. This was supposed to be a fun vacation, but it hasn't exactly gone the way I wanted. Well, I still have a few more days before I head back to Manhattan. I'll make the best of it. I also need to get my back checked too. Just what I need another herniated disk. This is my life!!!
Day 14
July 31, 2011
Total Calories: ?
Exercise:
None
I decided I've been good so far, so I'm having a splurge day. Back on track tomorrow!
Total Calories: ?
Exercise:
None
I decided I've been good so far, so I'm having a splurge day. Back on track tomorrow!
Day 12
July 29, 2011
Total Calories: 1312
Exercise:
90 minutes of Dancing!
Extra:
I did have 2 beers. Ooops!
Total Calories: 1312
Exercise:
90 minutes of Dancing!
Extra:
I did have 2 beers. Ooops!
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Day 9
July 26, 2011
Total Calories: 1577
Exercise:
90 minutes cleaning, dancing and stretching
So, not necessarily what I wanted to do. However, I did get my butt off the couch and I got a lot accomplished. I just want to go on vacation!!!!!!!!!!!!
Total Calories: 1577
Exercise:
90 minutes cleaning, dancing and stretching
So, not necessarily what I wanted to do. However, I did get my butt off the couch and I got a lot accomplished. I just want to go on vacation!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Day 8
July 25, 2011
Total Calorie: 1456
Exercise:
None!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yesterday was not mentally a good day for me. I felt down and so I didn't really care much. I didn't exercise and then because I didn't I began putting myself down. I told myself I couldn't do this. This entire thing was just stupid.
But, today I know better. Each day this will get easier and each day I will gain self confidence and self respect. But with each day, comes a day where I might be tired and stressed and don't want to do anything. And with those days, I'm not going to blame myself. I'm not going to make myself feel bad about watching a movie instead of exercising for eternity. I actually felt pretty good tonight, so that's always a bit of a confidence boost there. The right jeans, the right shoes and the right people telling you you look good. All a great combination.
Well, I need to pack, so music up and time to dance away today's stresses.
Until tomorrow!
~Norma Jean
Total Calorie: 1456
Exercise:
None!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yesterday was not mentally a good day for me. I felt down and so I didn't really care much. I didn't exercise and then because I didn't I began putting myself down. I told myself I couldn't do this. This entire thing was just stupid.
But, today I know better. Each day this will get easier and each day I will gain self confidence and self respect. But with each day, comes a day where I might be tired and stressed and don't want to do anything. And with those days, I'm not going to blame myself. I'm not going to make myself feel bad about watching a movie instead of exercising for eternity. I actually felt pretty good tonight, so that's always a bit of a confidence boost there. The right jeans, the right shoes and the right people telling you you look good. All a great combination.
Well, I need to pack, so music up and time to dance away today's stresses.
Until tomorrow!
~Norma Jean
Monday, July 25, 2011
Day 7
July 24, 2011
Total Calories: 1230
Exercise:
32 minutes walking
13 minutes stationary bike
45 minutes of cleaning, dancing and stretching
Yesterday was a little rough. Waking up after a night out and only getting about 3 hours of sleep, I ended up having to walk to work too. At least I got some exercise in the morning. Last night I couldn't sleep, so I did some cleaning and more exercising. I'm feeling pretty good though. Each day is getting better. I wish I could tell though.
Total Calories: 1230
Exercise:
32 minutes walking
13 minutes stationary bike
45 minutes of cleaning, dancing and stretching
Yesterday was a little rough. Waking up after a night out and only getting about 3 hours of sleep, I ended up having to walk to work too. At least I got some exercise in the morning. Last night I couldn't sleep, so I did some cleaning and more exercising. I'm feeling pretty good though. Each day is getting better. I wish I could tell though.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Day 6...
July 23, 2011
Total Calories: I have no idea! I went out last night and did some drinking. Those things have a lot of calories.
Exercise:
Again no idea! I went out dancing too and I know that burns calories, but not idea.
The only thing I really know is I got up this morning and I was sore. It was a very bad day on my diet, but so much fun overall!!!! :)
Total Calories: I have no idea! I went out last night and did some drinking. Those things have a lot of calories.
Exercise:
Again no idea! I went out dancing too and I know that burns calories, but not idea.
The only thing I really know is I got up this morning and I was sore. It was a very bad day on my diet, but so much fun overall!!!! :)
Friday, July 22, 2011
Day 5
July 22, 2011
Total Calories: 1189
Exercise:
10 minutes of yoga and stretching
I am losing all momentum. I'm so tired when I get home from work, internship and work. I thought of trying to do my exercising in the morning, but I can't seem to get out of bed that early. I need to somehow change something. I have the most energy during the day, but I have no time then. I work in the morning, do my internship in the afternoon and right after that I head back to work. I work from 8-8 practically everyday.
Though I'm going to get on the bike tonight. I know I need to physically, but I think it'll also help with my stress level. At this point, I'm feeling completely defeated.
I will get on the bike tonight and I'll be good to go tomorrow.
~Norma Jean
Total Calories: 1189
Exercise:
10 minutes of yoga and stretching
I am losing all momentum. I'm so tired when I get home from work, internship and work. I thought of trying to do my exercising in the morning, but I can't seem to get out of bed that early. I need to somehow change something. I have the most energy during the day, but I have no time then. I work in the morning, do my internship in the afternoon and right after that I head back to work. I work from 8-8 practically everyday.
Though I'm going to get on the bike tonight. I know I need to physically, but I think it'll also help with my stress level. At this point, I'm feeling completely defeated.
I will get on the bike tonight and I'll be good to go tomorrow.
~Norma Jean
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Day 4
July 20, 2011
Total Calorie: 1969
Exercise:
I didn't do anything extra. I was at a school board meeting from 4:30 PM until 11:00 PM and then the station until 3:00 AM. Let say I crashed when I got home.
I overly indulged today because I wanted a sugar high to get me through the night. It worked out, but didn't work for my diet and exercise plan. Though I will be making up for it!!!!
~Norma Jean
Total Calorie: 1969
Exercise:
I didn't do anything extra. I was at a school board meeting from 4:30 PM until 11:00 PM and then the station until 3:00 AM. Let say I crashed when I got home.
I overly indulged today because I wanted a sugar high to get me through the night. It worked out, but didn't work for my diet and exercise plan. Though I will be making up for it!!!!
~Norma Jean
Day 3
July 19, 2011
Total Calories: 1302
Exercise:
Walked 120 minutes
30 minutes of yoga and stretching
Tuesday I was far more sore than I wanted to be, but I pushed through and made it. I really want this to work this time. I need to be able to fit my clothes for my internship. I don't want to go shopping and buy more when I have a lot in my closet. Though, I will go shopping when I get to the size I want! That will be one of my gifts to myself.
But, yes just keep going!!!!
~Norma Jean
Total Calories: 1302
Exercise:
Walked 120 minutes
30 minutes of yoga and stretching
Tuesday I was far more sore than I wanted to be, but I pushed through and made it. I really want this to work this time. I need to be able to fit my clothes for my internship. I don't want to go shopping and buy more when I have a lot in my closet. Though, I will go shopping when I get to the size I want! That will be one of my gifts to myself.
But, yes just keep going!!!!
~Norma Jean
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Day 2....
July 18, 2011
Total Calories: 960
Exercise:
Walked 1.4 miles in 32 minutes
60 Minutes of Yoga and stretching
Today again sore, but felt pretty good. I had a little trouble going up stairs today, but it'll get easier. Also, I'm actually eating three meals a day now. A breakfast shake in the morning, a half of sandwich on my way to my internship and then dinner at 4. Not necessarily the most ideal situation, but I'm hoping it'll help! I guess it's not necessarily good for your body to eat only one meal a day. Who would have thought!
Well, this is day two and so far I'm doing everything I'm wanting to do. Also, it's working with my work schedule and intern schedule.
So, until tomorrow!!!
~Norma Jean
Total Calories: 960
Exercise:
Walked 1.4 miles in 32 minutes
60 Minutes of Yoga and stretching
Today again sore, but felt pretty good. I had a little trouble going up stairs today, but it'll get easier. Also, I'm actually eating three meals a day now. A breakfast shake in the morning, a half of sandwich on my way to my internship and then dinner at 4. Not necessarily the most ideal situation, but I'm hoping it'll help! I guess it's not necessarily good for your body to eat only one meal a day. Who would have thought!
Well, this is day two and so far I'm doing everything I'm wanting to do. Also, it's working with my work schedule and intern schedule.
So, until tomorrow!!!
~Norma Jean
Monday, July 18, 2011
Day 1
July 17, 2011
Total Calorie: 1860
Exercise: 20 minutes of stretching and yoga
I felt pretty good this morning. Muscles were sore, but it felt good. Also, knowing I've taken a baby step to getting healthier made me happy too. It wasn't necessarily what I originally planned on doing. However, it was a small step. Today is day 2 and my horoscope even mentioned me getting healthier. This will be good!!!
~Norma Jean
Total Calorie: 1860
Exercise: 20 minutes of stretching and yoga
I felt pretty good this morning. Muscles were sore, but it felt good. Also, knowing I've taken a baby step to getting healthier made me happy too. It wasn't necessarily what I originally planned on doing. However, it was a small step. Today is day 2 and my horoscope even mentioned me getting healthier. This will be good!!!
~Norma Jean
Friday, July 15, 2011
Motivation!!!
Okay! I made it two days and I lost all motivation yet again. It doesn't help that my ankle has been swollen and I can't go walking or bike riding.
I've been googling ways to stay motivated...
The Mayo Clinic has a pretty good list and I'm going to go through and try to figure out why I lose motivation and also try to get myself back on track.
1. Set Goals
I think my problem is I've been creating goals too big and unreachable. So instead of looking at where my weight will be at a certain point, I'm going to be more focused on actually doing a certain amount of exercises each day.
My goal will be exercising at least 30 minutes a day.
2. Make it Fun
I'm going to redo my playlist. Hopefully, it'll get me more motivated to head out there and exercise a bit more. I think I'm also going to try audiobooks, especially when school starts back up.
3. Make Physical Activity a Part of Your Daily Routine
I have many to do lists and I also have a planner. Both of these, I hope will help me to actually keep up with this. Someone once said it only takes 21 days to create a routine. I'll just begin now with creating this routine.
4. Put It On Paper
So, I've always thought that writing things down helps to keep track of progress. However, I don't know the best way to do this. I've tried keeping track of weight, how long I exercise, but nothing seems to work. Maybe I'll google this as well tonight and get back to you!
5. Join Forces with Friends, Family, or Others
I'm sort of hoping this will work as my joining forces. I really don't like working out with other people. It makes me feel even more self conscious about myself. Maybe my dog can help with part of it. She likes going for walks and so that'll be some motivation, as long as the weather cooperates.
6. Reward Yourself
This will be a decision longer in the making, but my goal will be once a month. I get a reward of my choosing. That might be a new cd, video game, movie, book, or just something I really want.
So my first reward will be September 17.
7. Be flexible
This will be a one day at a time thing. I'll do my best. I'll keep track of what I'm doing and hopefully I'll stay motivated.
Here is to the beginning of my new life. :)
Now I'll go figure out the best way to keep track and begin creating a new playlist!
~Norma Jean
I've been googling ways to stay motivated...
The Mayo Clinic has a pretty good list and I'm going to go through and try to figure out why I lose motivation and also try to get myself back on track.
1. Set Goals
I think my problem is I've been creating goals too big and unreachable. So instead of looking at where my weight will be at a certain point, I'm going to be more focused on actually doing a certain amount of exercises each day.
My goal will be exercising at least 30 minutes a day.
2. Make it Fun
I'm going to redo my playlist. Hopefully, it'll get me more motivated to head out there and exercise a bit more. I think I'm also going to try audiobooks, especially when school starts back up.
3. Make Physical Activity a Part of Your Daily Routine
I have many to do lists and I also have a planner. Both of these, I hope will help me to actually keep up with this. Someone once said it only takes 21 days to create a routine. I'll just begin now with creating this routine.
4. Put It On Paper
So, I've always thought that writing things down helps to keep track of progress. However, I don't know the best way to do this. I've tried keeping track of weight, how long I exercise, but nothing seems to work. Maybe I'll google this as well tonight and get back to you!
5. Join Forces with Friends, Family, or Others
I'm sort of hoping this will work as my joining forces. I really don't like working out with other people. It makes me feel even more self conscious about myself. Maybe my dog can help with part of it. She likes going for walks and so that'll be some motivation, as long as the weather cooperates.
6. Reward Yourself
This will be a decision longer in the making, but my goal will be once a month. I get a reward of my choosing. That might be a new cd, video game, movie, book, or just something I really want.
So my first reward will be September 17.
7. Be flexible
This will be a one day at a time thing. I'll do my best. I'll keep track of what I'm doing and hopefully I'll stay motivated.
Here is to the beginning of my new life. :)
Now I'll go figure out the best way to keep track and begin creating a new playlist!
~Norma Jean
Monday, July 11, 2011
Day 2 ...
I'm off to a pretty good start. Two days and counting.
Well, here is my tally for the day!
Weight:
I'll check again tomorrow!
Total Calories:
I indulged a little, so it ended at 1479.
Exercise:
90 Minutes Walking
100 Crunches
Entertainment:
None. Today was a horrible day at work and so I was too upset for entertainment.
Plans for Tomorrow:
Something more fun. Hopefully, my ankle will be okay for walking or bike riding. If not, pilates it is!!!
Well, I guess I'm going to take a bath and head to bed.
Well, here is my tally for the day!
Weight:
I'll check again tomorrow!
Total Calories:
I indulged a little, so it ended at 1479.
Exercise:
90 Minutes Walking
100 Crunches
Entertainment:
None. Today was a horrible day at work and so I was too upset for entertainment.
Plans for Tomorrow:
Something more fun. Hopefully, my ankle will be okay for walking or bike riding. If not, pilates it is!!!
Well, I guess I'm going to take a bath and head to bed.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Day 1 . . . My Guide!
I've been trying to lose weight for a long time. I'm on prescriptions that make it difficult and I keep hitting points where I just give up and what I've lost comes right back. Since, I can't seem to focus on one topic for this blog and since I'm the only one who reads it, I'm going to keep track of everything on here and hopefully finally get to a healthy weight where I feel better about myself.
Just a couple of things if you do read this...
1) Please be nice. I've been working for such a long time and I've finally made it down to the 180s, so I know it's a work in progress and negativity is not welcome.
2) If you have any tips or something to try, let me know. However, I hate going to the gym. So, I basically do things around my apartment. Just keep that in mind.
3) I'm going to have fun while doing this and hopefully that'll help keep me motivated!
So, today is my first day and I'm going to make this work. Here's my tally of the day...
Weight:
188
Total Calories:
1291
Exercise:
30 Minutes on a Stationary Bike
100 Crunches
Entertainment:
I watched Psych as I exercised!!! :)
Plans for Tomorrow?
Um......
Pilates?
Yoga?
Stationary Bike?
Crunches?
Squats?
Wii Fot?
Wii Active?
Just Dance?
Just Dance 2?
Michael Jackson Experience?
Cardio Salsa?
Flirty Girl Fitness?
Just a couple of things if you do read this...
1) Please be nice. I've been working for such a long time and I've finally made it down to the 180s, so I know it's a work in progress and negativity is not welcome.
2) If you have any tips or something to try, let me know. However, I hate going to the gym. So, I basically do things around my apartment. Just keep that in mind.
3) I'm going to have fun while doing this and hopefully that'll help keep me motivated!
So, today is my first day and I'm going to make this work. Here's my tally of the day...
Weight:
188
Total Calories:
1291
Exercise:
30 Minutes on a Stationary Bike
100 Crunches
Entertainment:
I watched Psych as I exercised!!! :)
Plans for Tomorrow?
Um......
Pilates?
Yoga?
Stationary Bike?
Crunches?
Squats?
Wii Fot?
Wii Active?
Just Dance?
Just Dance 2?
Michael Jackson Experience?
Cardio Salsa?
Flirty Girl Fitness?
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Many Days Ago...
It has been a while since I've made a post on this specific blog. I've been working on my internship and work and just making it through the summer.
I miss Boot Hill. I know this is for the best and I have to spread my wings and fly from the comforts I've created there. But, each day I miss my kitchen and I miss my friends. I really haven't heard from many of them. I'm thinking they may be forgetting about me. I guess this just proves who really cares.
I'll go back and visit soon and check up on everything.
Everything will work out like it should!
~Norma Jean
I miss Boot Hill. I know this is for the best and I have to spread my wings and fly from the comforts I've created there. But, each day I miss my kitchen and I miss my friends. I really haven't heard from many of them. I'm thinking they may be forgetting about me. I guess this just proves who really cares.
I'll go back and visit soon and check up on everything.
Everything will work out like it should!
~Norma Jean
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Sunday, April 10, 2011
So much to think about...
I've only been to a handful of concerts. This one was a benefit concert for St. Jude. I'm working on a project for class.
Well, this project has started to show me that my problems are so minimal. I don't want to complain about them any more. Everyone has things they have to deal with. It's life! What fun would it be if things were easy? People need to be happy, no matter who or what makes them that way. Things work out!!!!
Monday, March 21, 2011
What to do...
This is one of the new tigers at our zoo. I took it a while ago. I should go back and check on them.
I have to have an internship before I graduate, which will be May 2012 becaue I got an internship!!!! Well, my mom is set on me coming home for summer and getting an internship in Dodge. However, I feel that staying in Manhattan will be the best move for me. I have been offered an internship in both places. They both seem to possess similar experiences.
~Norma Jean
Now that we've looked at the cute little tiger playing, I'm sitting in the middle of a dilemma. I know what I want to do, but it's telling everyone else and disappointing them. (especially my mom)
I have to have an internship before I graduate, which will be May 2012 becaue I got an internship!!!! Well, my mom is set on me coming home for summer and getting an internship in Dodge. However, I feel that staying in Manhattan will be the best move for me. I have been offered an internship in both places. They both seem to possess similar experiences.
I've started making pro and con lists, but I know what I'm going to do. I have to tell my mom I'm not going home this summer.
I can do this!
~Norma Jean
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
The Common Thread...
So, I've realized that each of my posts has been rather random. It shows my thinking perfectly, but I figure that there should be something connect these posts other than my randomness. So, since I've been wanting to work on my photography skills I decided to use photographs as a common thread throughout. Yes, the photos themselves will probably also be random. But, hopefully, they'll make me update my blog more and keep me going with my camera.
Well, since I need to finish my projects. Have a wonderful night. Here is the first photo...
Well, since I need to finish my projects. Have a wonderful night. Here is the first photo...
It started off rain, but soon switched to snow.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
The Plan...
So, I have so many plans. Will I ever succeed in getting to where I want to go? I don't know, but I'm going to make the most of it.
1. Finish Resumes and Portfolios
2. Send off Resumes and Portfolios
3. Pass my classes
4. Get internship (SOMEWHERE)
5. Finish College
6. GRADUATION DAY!!
7. Must plan for graduation
8. Get a job (SOMEWHERE)
These are only a few things I need to get done. I want to get some of these things done before MARCH 1!!
Here's to hoping!
~Norma Jean
1. Finish Resumes and Portfolios
2. Send off Resumes and Portfolios
3. Pass my classes
4. Get internship (SOMEWHERE)
5. Finish College
6. GRADUATION DAY!!
7. Must plan for graduation
8. Get a job (SOMEWHERE)
These are only a few things I need to get done. I want to get some of these things done before MARCH 1!!
Here's to hoping!
~Norma Jean
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Strangers...
I am working on so many projects right now. They all seem to be centered on one subject though. I've been avoiding this topic as much as I can, but with ever day something seems to push me to look at the reality I live in.
Well, one of my classes I had to sit down and talk to a complete stranger about it. Why would I do it? Well, because I knew it would be what he needed and somehow I think I needed to tell someone. Someone who doesn't know me and know anything else about me. I needed to just tell someone face to face everything I went through and am still going through. Somehow I knew it would be okay.
Sometimes you just have to let yourself be vulnerable and see what happens.
Well, I'll let you know how that goes.
~Norma Jean
Well, one of my classes I had to sit down and talk to a complete stranger about it. Why would I do it? Well, because I knew it would be what he needed and somehow I think I needed to tell someone. Someone who doesn't know me and know anything else about me. I needed to just tell someone face to face everything I went through and am still going through. Somehow I knew it would be okay.
Sometimes you just have to let yourself be vulnerable and see what happens.
Well, I'll let you know how that goes.
~Norma Jean
Monday, February 7, 2011
My Dark Day...
I really thought that the 18th of every month was going to be my dark day. The 18th is the day my father passed away, so now it has a bad connotation to it. However, today was a bad day. I'm trying to deal with everything, but sometimes it's just hard. I know I'll have days where I just need to cry, but sitting in class trying to focus is not really the most convenient. I wish there was an easier way to deal, but there really isn't. I just have to take it one day at a time and I guess today is just a little more difficult.
I'll make it though. I have to for so many reasons.
Well, until next time...
~Norma Jean
I'll make it though. I have to for so many reasons.
Well, until next time...
~Norma Jean
Sunday, January 30, 2011
My puppy...
I decided this semester to bring my dog back to school with me. Since I live alone, I thought this would be a good idea. I did not expect the transition to be as difficult as it has been. She was living with my mom, who stayed home all the time. Also, there were five other dogs to play with. Now she is in an apartment with no other dogs and only me. I'm busy most of the day and at night I try to get my homework done. I feel like I don't give her enough attention. Well, I know I don't give her enough attention. But, I feel like she is going to hate me one of these days. I'm trying, but patience is not one of my strongest virtues. I know that I just need to be more patient and things will work themselves out, but then I think maybe taking her back to my mom would be the best thing. So many options. So much to think about. I'll just keep trying and see what happens. Maybe everything will be okay! I sure hope so. Well, until next time.... ~Norma Jean
Thursday, January 20, 2011
I'll Make It Somehow....
So, I know that each blog post I've made has started out with something along the lines of this is going to be a new start and everything is going to be wonderful and that just doesn't seem to be the case. It has been a long time since my last post and a lot has happened in my life. The main thing that I've been dealing with is the passing of my dad. He died in September and I've been having to figure a lot of things out. I know that someday I'm going to travel and I'm goign to write about everything I see. Right now, though, I'm going to get through college and graduate with a double major in Journalism and English. I'll do it. I have to. This semester is going to be difficult and fun all at the same time. I'm going to build my writing skills. I'm going to build my portfolio and I'm going to get an internship that'll lead to my job. I'm going to do it not just for myself, but also for my mom and dad. Dad, I miss you and I hope I make you proud.
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