Vitality Day 6

Starting Weight: 288 lbs

So, today when I woke up, I felt much better, so I got ready for school as planned and did my hair and makeup. I packed my lunch and left for class feeling awake and ready, which did not last since my teacher is boring.

• Breakfast
• A Slimfast Shake in Cappuccino
• Lunch
• A diet peanut butter and jelly sandwich  coffee, carrot and celery sticks and a small portion of tomato soup with some goldfish in it.
• Dinner
• Some chicken, and mushroom risotto.

I did a 30 minute workout today, since it's my first day back, and it hurts. I did 10 minutes on the treadmill. 5 minutes high intensity bike, weights, 3 minutes high intensity on the elliptical and finally back on the treadmill for 5 minutes. 

My brain is mush because I'm tired and I want to go to bed, but see more about that in the emotional section.

So Basically, me and my best friend got in a mini fight over the past week. The story goes that she lost her ring in between coming to my house, staying there over night, and then going home the next day. Well her mom kept on asking and asking, making her mad. And so, she took her anger and frustration out on me, not meaning to, because she couldn't handle it. I've been working my butt off looking for her ring and so it really hurt that I found out she didn't trust me. But it's all okay now, just kinda emotionally drained from reading her apology.

I also reconnected with a friend I was avoiding for several months because he hurt me so bad. However, after calming down, I just wanted to be friends again, and forget the old stuff.

I prayed in the car this morning for school and then when I got home for the situation with my friend. God has given me peace with these situations I'm in right now. 

Ephesians 4:29-32 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

So I'm doing a massive overhaul of my room and thinking about switching around the layout of my furniture.

My room as of right now. I don't know if I like it.

Vitality Day Three, Four, and Five

I'm rolling these three days into one since I've been sick. I think I have a sinus infection and if it gets worse between now and Tuesday, I'm going to the doctor. My symptoms are nasal congestion, migraine, sore throat, cough, sneeze and body chills, which are my usual symptoms for sinus infection. 

Physically, since I've been sick, I haven't been working out. However I have been sticking to my diet. Whenever I've gone out, I've chosen the right items and also ate lots of fruit at home. I don't exactly remember what I've been eating so we'll just skip that part.

My brain is mush from being sick, so I've been vegging out on my bed watching Bones and Supernatural. 

Just feeling a little down since I've basically been forced to not go with my plan this week as far as working out because of my being ill. Other wise, my dad is still being a butt and making fun of me in the bad manner and it doesn't make me feel all too great. Also I'm dealing with stress from a friend that is unneeded. I'm doing my best, and I don't seem good enough for her. And yet, she won't call me back when I try to contact her to talk to her.

On the other hand, God's really been working in my life. I've seen him do so much miracle work in the last few weeks and I feel his presence everywhere. I also feel my grandmother all the time now. I don't know if it's that we're finally getting around to cleaning out her old things, or if I'm just having a rough time and she wants me to know she's here for me. But, the thing that's clear is that she is here and I feel safe and a lot less worried about the upcoming trials for me.

2 Corinthians 13:11  Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another,agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.

Since we did clean out my grandmother's stuff, I got a lot of it. I have a bunch of old clothes, hangers and some decoration items that I claimed. I also have a lot of the things I bought her from secret Santa in elementary school. I couldn't help but cry and laugh at some of the memories these things brought back.

School starts tomorrow and I'm actually at peace about it. I have an 8 am class, and then I have to come back for work. I have my supplies ready, I'll just have to rent my text books online Tuesday night so I'll have sooner rather than later.

Tomorrow morning I'll also have to weigh in and officially start on my plan, whether or not I'm feeling well, unless I just am too miserable to do anything. But I'm keeping my hopes up. I'll also do starting pictures and stuff tomorrow.

Vitality Day 2

Today wasn't so great either. I woke up feeling really, really sick. It wasn't just coughing; it was sneezing and nausea and migraine too. Whatever this is, it needs to go away.

I didn't run like I had planned, however, I did work around the house today while I was sick.

• Breakfast: Bagel with cream cheese and a banana
• Lunch: Fruit bowl (consisting of blue berries, a banana, and an apple) and a 100 calorie bag of goldfish
• Dinner: A diet version of a sloppy joe, and some tater tots.

Over all, not bad but not good either. I've decided to weigh on Monday as a real starting day, since this week got fudged over by being sick and all.

My dad was being a butt to me all day. Messed with me when I wasn't feeling great. So it caused me to cry...lots. 

I prayed and worshiped today in bed while I was miserable. 

I am in pain and distress; may your salvation, O God, protect me. (Psalm 69:29)

Nothing really for this section. I was in bed miserable almost all day.

Vitality Day 1

Hello all,

It's been a rather bad day 1, so this post will be rather lame. I woke up feeling sick today, so I didn't go to the gym at all. I will start running tomorrow, and then I will go back to the gym on Friday.

Since I woke up feeling sick today, I didn't work out as already stated above. However, I did pretty good on my diet so far on the circumstances.

• Breakfast
• I had none, which is bad, but I woke up around 10:30 and sat in bed watching Supernatural.
• Lunch
• We went out to Hibachi for lunch. I had Chicken, steamed rice, salad and veggies and stopped when I was full. 
• Dinner
• We had beef stroganoff with low cholesterol egg noodles, salad with beets and grapefruit, and I had a single roll with my dinner.
• After Dinner Snack
• 3/4 cup of Frosted flakes and a handful of blueberries

Overall, I could've done better, but...I think it was alright considering I feel like I've been run over by a bus.

I spent the majority of the day annoyed cause the universe just wanted to kick me while I was sick. My brothers just wanted to annoy the hell out of me all day. And then I can't find anything I need, and my cat is being a little butt head. 

This is Peanut, my kitty.

Like I said above, I spent most of the day annoyed and tired, which has made me irritable. 

I actually did spend an hour this afternoon reading some Christian articles and I prayed this morning. So, that's good. I just really need strength today.

Isaiah 41:10  fear not, for I am with you;  be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you,  I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

So I got more school supplies today! Yay...not. I really don't want to go back to school Monday.

Day 0: Planning the Journey

Hello all,

So tomorrow I'm officially starting my journey to having a healthier me. Not just in the physical sense, but in all areas. To me, being healthy physically only comes when you are healthier mentally, spiritually and emotionally. Each day, I'll be recording my progress in each so I can keep track and see my progress.

Today, I'm feeling okay health wise. I'm getting better slightly from a cough I've had and I get every year. Tomorrow I'll be posting my starting weight so I don't need to do that. My body is tired since I stayed up all last night, but I'll get some sleep tonight so I can have a good start tomorrow.

My Workout Schedule is as follows: 

Monday: Work out at Anytime. 10 minutes treadmill warm up, 10 minutes on the bike, One circulation on weights, and 10 minute cool down on the treadmill.

Tuesday: Run. 

Wednesday: Anytime Workout again

Thursday: Run

Friday: Anytime workout. 

Saturday: Run

Sunday: Break

Since it's break, I'm not too stressed out. However, with school looming around the corner (I start next Monday), I'm concerned with getting ready for the amount of work and school work I will be doing.

Emotionally, I could be better. I'm just not feeling much. I should be excited about school, happy from the holidays, but I feel really mope-y. But, talking to my friends and spending time with them has helped.

This morning, when I prayed, God really spoke to me about peace. I've been concerned with the material world once again and that I should worry about what's going to happen. But, God has been working on my peace and trust. I'm learning to let go and trust that things will turn out for the better.

Matthew 11:28-30  Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

My prayer for today:

Father God, I just ask that you place your arms around me and guide me through this transition in my life. 

Keep me safe and dedicated to living a better life for myself and for you. 

Place your spirit in me God, so that I may have the peace and the strength to work hard and diligently on the tasks you've given me. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

So I got these really cool bento box things from the kitchen store in Locust Grove Tanger Outlets. And I think they are so cute, and will be super helpful with portion control, which is one of my biggest problems with lunch.