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March 19, 2011
Day 33 on Four Hour Body. I feel sick since it’s my Cheat Day and my body can’t deal with junk food.
I’m that type of person who’s all or nothing. Until about 33 days ago, I approached diet and exercise just leisurely. In the rest of my life, however, I was intense. If I was going to be a kickboxing instructor, I had to be the best ever — motivating, creative, dynamic, fresh, new, challenging. If I was a dancer or cheerleader (hs and college), you better bet I was front and center and earned my spot there. When I started writing, I had no idea. So, I volunteered for things, took harsh criticism and made my best effort to just keep learning and growing with it. I wrote freelance stuff — sometimes for free — so I could get as much experience as possible. People took me under their wing and I’m happily still working in marketing communications for a hospital.
Learning more about myself and using it to my advantage
Now, I’m all about diet and exercise. I’m reading as much as I can. Talking to people, learning about their experiences and what works. In that, I’ve figured out what works for me. I’ve let go of the mindless, emotional or inconsistent eating. I’ve tried to eliminate foods that aren’t nutritious, and I love it! People say I’m really disciplined and determined, but it’s just my personality. I’m all in. 100 percent.
Determining a goal
My initial goal wasn’t to lose weight. It was just to change my lifestyle. I still don’t know what my goal weight is. All I know is that life was stressful, and I was overcommitted to things — as so many of us are. And, the things I talked about above, being the best EVERYTHING — wife, daughter, cousin, friend, sister, aunt, teacher, writer, blogger — is a lot. I think I was trying so hard to be good for everyone else — to be thoughtful, motivational, someone people count depend on — and it was too much, especially since there were many real-life stresses going on.
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No Scale, “New” Clothes
March 3, 2011
Me and Dee Dee (left) in July 2009.
Day 16 on Four Hour Body
Quick updates … and then the inspirational stuff …
1. My mood is still fantastic. Very happy.
2. I was worried that my meals would be boring or regimented, but it’s great. I like being creative with recipes and finding new things to try. Glad I didn’t have to give up cooking and experimenting in the kitchen — that’s one of my favorite things ever!
3. Trying to get hubs to eat better. Sometimes I still have to make him pasta with dinner, but I won’t even taste test the pasta to see if it’s al dente/cooked. That’s his job. Go me!
4. My will power is amazing. Tonight I picked up a pizza for hubs — as a surprise for after his class and as a treat since I’m not cooking glorious (pasta) meals anymore. I made myself two chicken burgers from Trader Joe’s. They were good! Next time, I’ll make a big portabello mushroom to go with it. I know I should have eaten some veggies, but I’ll likely eat more later.
5. I haven’t weighed myself. I probably will tomorrow. I don’t want to get too dependent on the scale. I’d like to judge how I feel instead.
6. I’ve been feeling thin!
7. My left knee and right shoulder are killing me. I was supposed to keep up my running program, but I’m going to play it smart and listen to the pain. I’m going to do my rehab exercises for both and take it easy.
8. My cheat day is Saturday, and I’ve had two so far. Both times, I’ve felt horrible — like sugar shock, carb overload. My energy was up, down and crazy. The next morning was feeling sluggish, but I was excited and ready to get back to the routine. This just reinforces me wanted to stay away from junk!
9. Ordered The Paleo Diet for Athletes: A Nutritional Formula for Peak Athletic Performance. I liked the idea of eating like the hunter gathers did. I am thinking of transitioning into this lifestyle after Four Hour Body. You can eat fruit!
10. I really have to go through my Clean Eating cookbooks.
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Create a “Facebook” Journal
January 26, 2011
I am so grateful for little moments and memories. Yesterday, I taught a kickboxing class at my brother’s karate studio and got there a bit early. I got to spend some time with my nieces and pinned their hair back all cute with a twisty bubble.
After class, I saw a little boy. His shirt said “New York” with a small logo and I thought it was a Giants shirt — hub’s team. It was actually a Rangers shirt, and I asked him if he was a fan. He was like — I don’t know, my dad just picked this shirt up somewhere. (Haha, how cute!)
So my niece, stops doing about 10 cartwheels and says, “I’m a Phillies fan.” She unzips her sweatshirt and low and behold, a Halladay/Phillies shirt. YOU GO GIRL!!!
Record these memories
Don’t let go of all the moments that make you happy. Why not buy a notebook and write one or two sentences to sum up the day or something cool that happened.
For example: “I’m a Phillies fan.” Low and behold, a Halladay/Phillies shirt.
Think of it like a Facebook update or something you’d write to your bff. Short, sweet and simple. Kinda like the messages my college roommate and I exchanged this week:
“Wakey, wakey, eggs and bakey.”
“NO, NO, NO, NO, NO.”
Hope you like this idea!
Gabby was so excited when I told her I wanted to take her picture. She posed so patiently in her Phillies shirt!
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- RT @motivationlive: People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it. - Anonymous
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- I was part of Facebook's IPO! Bought many a share. Hope it makes some bacon. I will tell my grandkids about this historical moment.
- Planning our First Annual Meise Summer Jam. There will be a big roasted pig.
- Best part of tonight was when Cha Cha Slide came on and Aunt Mary Jane asked, "Is this the Dougie?"
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