Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition E02 Hosted by Affairs Magazine
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Michelle's weightloss journey.. the Father
MIchelle's weight loss journey.... The father....
I have realized as i get older my father and i share alot of the same likes/dislikes- if you ask my best friend she'll tell you that im slowly turning into him everyday.
If you would have said that to me 10 years ago i would have been insulted, but now... its different. Now, that would be the worlds best compliment. My dad was a rock.. he was the strongest man in the world..
we share a lot of the same traits. which means she must see me as a person that gets it done. that takes care of buisness and that never FAILS!
so todays blog is just here to say I LOVE grapes.. so does my dad, but i remember my dad had a small food alergy to them, but he never wanted to stop eating them- so he would eat them- then be sick- then eat them- then be sick... it was a UGLY circle..
so guess what i do? EAT THEM THEN GET SICK, EAT THEM THEN GET SICK! lol
my mom tells me 'URG you are just like your Father!" before i would cringe... and now I smile. Isnt that something how your heart and mind change as you get older and see things a little more clearly
I have realized as i get older my father and i share alot of the same likes/dislikes- if you ask my best friend she'll tell you that im slowly turning into him everyday.
If you would have said that to me 10 years ago i would have been insulted, but now... its different. Now, that would be the worlds best compliment. My dad was a rock.. he was the strongest man in the world..
we share a lot of the same traits. which means she must see me as a person that gets it done. that takes care of buisness and that never FAILS!
so todays blog is just here to say I LOVE grapes.. so does my dad, but i remember my dad had a small food alergy to them, but he never wanted to stop eating them- so he would eat them- then be sick- then eat them- then be sick... it was a UGLY circle..
so guess what i do? EAT THEM THEN GET SICK, EAT THEM THEN GET SICK! lol
my mom tells me 'URG you are just like your Father!" before i would cringe... and now I smile. Isnt that something how your heart and mind change as you get older and see things a little more clearly
Michelle's weight loss journey... Let Freedom RING
Michelle's weight loss journey.. speak freely....
SO hows everyone doing? I havent written in a little while AND i've been a little MIA lately so i should come back and report to the band.
First off... I want to just say I love my friends so much. My fitnesspal family has changed me. Now im not only doing this to help myself but Im doing this so I dont let my family and friends down. the people that have been along with me on this- who have put so much hard work into helping me and motivating me to do well. i owe my 27 lbs to them. i love you all with so much i cant even explain how much you mean to me.
so moving on, I know that im moving in the right direction. im making good food choices. i know i can be better which frustrates me but i keep telling myself tomorrow is another day and i will get there eventually. you have to retrain yourself and i know that rome wasnt built in a day. so im getting there. it just seems like i started off with a BOOM then i've been dragging my hinney a little lately. This week is food shopping week so i need to get out there and get somethings for myself....
ok now- i wan to apologize for my bad behaviour lately. Ive only been logging in to log my food and i've tried to comment here and there but ive been missing some of you, and im so sorry. work and life has taken off lately and ive been so busy i cant even tell you. Ive been changing things around a lot lately as well... so all the changes are a little shocking.
Working is becoming more and more my life and my life is becoming more and more about work. i need to focus and pay some things off so ive been working 7 days a week for most of the month of june and may. I see the light at the end of the tunnel and i know that things will get easier. im so excited for a new debt free furture. I will eventually get there, and im so happy to have almost accomplished that.
so ALSO there is a wedding coming up in sept that im UBER excited about so that's also another FANTASTIC thing. my bestie kimberly is getting married in texas so me and my sister *kittycat613* are going down for the wedding and hopefully getting tattos while we are there. I cant wait for that mostly because I"LL BE ON VACATION WITH MY FAVE PEOPLE IN THE ENTIRE WORLD!!! and because i know that when that day comes i'll be free.... free of debt and free of worries. (well almost. its like chap 1 to my 13 chapter book if u know what i mean...)
I QUIT SMOKING!! jeez i forgot to tel y'all about that! i quit smoking! i've had a couple here and there in between but i quit on memorial day and i havent been doing too bad. mostly its been one or two here and there but im not buying anymore ever again. I'm glad too my dad would be happy.
i got sick... ive been coughing like an IDIOT the last week or so.. its comnig from this weird tickle in my throat then this BARRELING cough... nothing is coming up and nothing is coming out of my nose but my head just feels like blah- i know i have to goto the doctors i just havent had the time. i'll make a effort to get there this week for sure.
gosh, what else OOOOOH the skin thing. now for those of you that know me... i weighed 420 lbs when i started this thing. my last weigh in was 393 so ive lost 27 lbs in 70 something days which isnt great but i know its a a great start! i just need to step in the direction a little harder. ive been half-assing this for a couple weeks now. BUT- I was talking to a really close friend the other day. (hes like a brother and we love eachother unconditionally) and he told me that he thinks ill have to have my skin removed beause its not going to go back... REALLY? dammit see thats what im afraid of. who can afford that? i know i cant! and i model!! i cant be walking around with scars... I know i cant be walking around like this either, but i was kinda hoping it would go back as i toned up and got smaller.... i've always been built really thick and solid... i would HATE having everything sag off of me :(
im worrying about nothing i know... just sharing time with the family i suppose.
SO here's to a new life, new strangers, new friends, new loves, new loss, new me! NEW BODY! I love you all.
when i write my book im deicating it to MYFITNESSPAL family. And im listing all your user names in it. is that ok?
also i cant spell... just because im a writer doenst mean i can spell.. so lay off!
SO hows everyone doing? I havent written in a little while AND i've been a little MIA lately so i should come back and report to the band.
First off... I want to just say I love my friends so much. My fitnesspal family has changed me. Now im not only doing this to help myself but Im doing this so I dont let my family and friends down. the people that have been along with me on this- who have put so much hard work into helping me and motivating me to do well. i owe my 27 lbs to them. i love you all with so much i cant even explain how much you mean to me.
so moving on, I know that im moving in the right direction. im making good food choices. i know i can be better which frustrates me but i keep telling myself tomorrow is another day and i will get there eventually. you have to retrain yourself and i know that rome wasnt built in a day. so im getting there. it just seems like i started off with a BOOM then i've been dragging my hinney a little lately. This week is food shopping week so i need to get out there and get somethings for myself....
ok now- i wan to apologize for my bad behaviour lately. Ive only been logging in to log my food and i've tried to comment here and there but ive been missing some of you, and im so sorry. work and life has taken off lately and ive been so busy i cant even tell you. Ive been changing things around a lot lately as well... so all the changes are a little shocking.
Working is becoming more and more my life and my life is becoming more and more about work. i need to focus and pay some things off so ive been working 7 days a week for most of the month of june and may. I see the light at the end of the tunnel and i know that things will get easier. im so excited for a new debt free furture. I will eventually get there, and im so happy to have almost accomplished that.
so ALSO there is a wedding coming up in sept that im UBER excited about so that's also another FANTASTIC thing. my bestie kimberly is getting married in texas so me and my sister *kittycat613* are going down for the wedding and hopefully getting tattos while we are there. I cant wait for that mostly because I"LL BE ON VACATION WITH MY FAVE PEOPLE IN THE ENTIRE WORLD!!! and because i know that when that day comes i'll be free.... free of debt and free of worries. (well almost. its like chap 1 to my 13 chapter book if u know what i mean...)
I QUIT SMOKING!! jeez i forgot to tel y'all about that! i quit smoking! i've had a couple here and there in between but i quit on memorial day and i havent been doing too bad. mostly its been one or two here and there but im not buying anymore ever again. I'm glad too my dad would be happy.
i got sick... ive been coughing like an IDIOT the last week or so.. its comnig from this weird tickle in my throat then this BARRELING cough... nothing is coming up and nothing is coming out of my nose but my head just feels like blah- i know i have to goto the doctors i just havent had the time. i'll make a effort to get there this week for sure.
gosh, what else OOOOOH the skin thing. now for those of you that know me... i weighed 420 lbs when i started this thing. my last weigh in was 393 so ive lost 27 lbs in 70 something days which isnt great but i know its a a great start! i just need to step in the direction a little harder. ive been half-assing this for a couple weeks now. BUT- I was talking to a really close friend the other day. (hes like a brother and we love eachother unconditionally) and he told me that he thinks ill have to have my skin removed beause its not going to go back... REALLY? dammit see thats what im afraid of. who can afford that? i know i cant! and i model!! i cant be walking around with scars... I know i cant be walking around like this either, but i was kinda hoping it would go back as i toned up and got smaller.... i've always been built really thick and solid... i would HATE having everything sag off of me :(
im worrying about nothing i know... just sharing time with the family i suppose.
SO here's to a new life, new strangers, new friends, new loves, new loss, new me! NEW BODY! I love you all.
when i write my book im deicating it to MYFITNESSPAL family. And im listing all your user names in it. is that ok?
also i cant spell... just because im a writer doenst mean i can spell.. so lay off!
Michelle's weight loss journet.. The EVIL
Michelle's weight loss Journey... The evil
SOOOOOOOOO- I've been gaining.... its been a struggle the last couple weeks to watch my portions, stick to my guns (and my plan) but im not going to let this get the best of me. I have to get back on track... I have to stop saying 'oh I'll do it tomorrow' because 'tomorrow' never comes!
I must say tho... My fitness family on here has been soo supportive. I know they see me going over and eating the wrong things. they see that im not really moving. I know they see it....and they always still remain the same supportive, amazing, people I met when i signed on. AND for them Im going to work hard. Im going to drink all my water... Im going to eat some extra veggies... I'm going to get off my ass and move.... Im going to do it all. I was doing so well- and with the help and motivation that you guys always give me I know i can do better.
Goals this week:
MOVE MOVE MOVE!!!! Michelle get on it!
Eat better and make some better choices. Where are your veggies? where are your fruits?
DRINK YOUR DAMN WATER!! WHAT'S SO HARD ABOUT IT!!! c'mon enough is enough. its not that difficult. suck it up woman.
I added a new friend today that lost over 100 lbs. Everytime i see those profiles of people that lost over 100 lbs I want to be just like them. I want to have those amazing before/after pictures. Im going to do this. with the help of all of you I know i can do this. And I want to thank you.
Today I saw a quote that said. "Today I will love myself enough to move" that says it all! thank you so much. TODAY LOVE YOURSELF ENOUGH TO MOVE!!!
SOOOOOOOOO- I've been gaining.... its been a struggle the last couple weeks to watch my portions, stick to my guns (and my plan) but im not going to let this get the best of me. I have to get back on track... I have to stop saying 'oh I'll do it tomorrow' because 'tomorrow' never comes!
I must say tho... My fitness family on here has been soo supportive. I know they see me going over and eating the wrong things. they see that im not really moving. I know they see it....and they always still remain the same supportive, amazing, people I met when i signed on. AND for them Im going to work hard. Im going to drink all my water... Im going to eat some extra veggies... I'm going to get off my ass and move.... Im going to do it all. I was doing so well- and with the help and motivation that you guys always give me I know i can do better.
Goals this week:
MOVE MOVE MOVE!!!! Michelle get on it!
Eat better and make some better choices. Where are your veggies? where are your fruits?
DRINK YOUR DAMN WATER!! WHAT'S SO HARD ABOUT IT!!! c'mon enough is enough. its not that difficult. suck it up woman.
I added a new friend today that lost over 100 lbs. Everytime i see those profiles of people that lost over 100 lbs I want to be just like them. I want to have those amazing before/after pictures. Im going to do this. with the help of all of you I know i can do this. And I want to thank you.
Today I saw a quote that said. "Today I will love myself enough to move" that says it all! thank you so much. TODAY LOVE YOURSELF ENOUGH TO MOVE!!!
Michelle's weight loss journey.. sometimes when ur interviewed you learn things
I WAS INTERVIEWED!!!
For those of you that dont know me.. Im a model and fashion writer! and I was interviewed as part of this little "successful plus size women in my community" project at the local college. A Friend of mine goes there and asked me to fill out these questions for her project/blog. It's kind of awesome so here are my answers!
Tell me about yourself?
Well, I'm a lover not a fighter- but I'll fight for something I love. I believe in Karma, and that what you do comes back to you. I believe that with faith you can achieve your dreams, and I have a lot of faith. I'm a 28 year old late blooming plus size model. Before I realized I had a love with modeling... my first love was make-up. So, right out of high school I went to get certified in make-up artistry and I loved working with models. I started modeling in 2005 and I had no idea, at that time, what I was getting myself into. I was at a photo-shoot doing make-up for a local photographer and he told me that he wanted to shoot me. ME? You can't shoot ME I'm the make-up artist! Not the model! That mind-set soon changed, and I was shooting everywhere. Soon after that... I started dabbling in Fashion, and now I write Fashion columns for Fusion Radio (www.Fusionradio.FM) and Affairs Magazine (www.Affairsmagazine.com) I think Fashion was something that I was always interested in. I was that 5 year old kid in the supermarket begging my mother to buy me vogue. I loved looking at the pictures in fashion magazines and playing dress up. I born and bred to be a fashion guru this I know. My life is truly blessed. I'm blessed that my family and friends are always so supportive of my changes in life, and my ventures. I know that the lord walks with me on my path of life.
What inspired you to become a plus size model?
When I first jumped, or maybe fell, into the modeling I wasn't sure why I was so drawn to it. I loved it! I knew that much... I absolutely loved it! You get this rush from modeling that I can’t quite describe. It wasn’t until I started working with Cadence Gamache that I realized what my purpose was. I remember when she first met me... "Wow you are even prettier in person!" she told me. Wow... I never thought that someone would look at me like that. I knew that I was pretty, and my whole life I've never felt like I had to prove myself to anyone, but at the same time I never looked at modeling as anything more than a hobby until Cadence made me realize that I had a message to get across.The 'Mattel' Standard of beauty was unacceptable. I was looking at big beautiful women all around me get taken advantage of only because they had a poor view of their body image. I was watching the world around me scream "NO, big girls can't do that!" and I was standing right in the middle... just standing there. I could hear my voice in my head screaming at me to stand up! SAY SOMETHING! Don't let them do that... So I did. I know what I'm worth, I know that I'm beautiful, and I know that the world needs to understand that just because I'm a big girl doesn’t mean I can't do it. I CAN DO ANYTHING YOU CAN DO BETTER! I believe that every single woman... big, small, round, slim, regardless of race or religion has a light inside of them. They are beautiful- they have it... something that makes them unique. I'm out to show the world what that is... I'm going to be there to help you find out what that is. You are not average, you are not just another number, you are YOU! That is something truly amazing.
Have you encountered any obstacles in your pursuit as a plus model?
*laughs* ABSOLUTELY, but that's the fun part! How are you going to know that you made it if you don’t pass over some speed bumps, get a flat tire, go the wrong way, get lost- 2 3 or maybe even 4 times. It's not about where you are going. You know where you are going... it's about how you get there! Plus size models are a different breed of champion! I've been modeling since 2005, and I'm still developing a well built portfolio. It’s hard to find people to shoot with, it’s hard to find photographers who have experience with plus models, and it’s hard to find jobs! Everyone is staring you in the face telling you all these things that you don't agree with. "You wouldn't be good for runway" or "Your butt is a little too large for our demographic" or "We just aren't interested". You can't let all those people stop you. No one ever said it would be easy.
As a plus size model how do you maintain positive perception of body image?
Maintaining a positive outlook on your body and your life can get a little tough especially when there's negativity all around you. I think as a model you know that you have a message to get across. So, you always present yourself in a graceful manor. I always leave the house looking nice, I might look comfortable, but I'm always well put together. 'Be the change you want to see in the world' this is how I live my life. I want to be taken seriously so I need to act serious! I want girls to be Fashionable, loveable, and positive so I need to be Fashionable, loveable, and positive! Health is a big part of that. Even though I'm a Plus Size Model doesn't mean that I'm unhealthy. Maintaining a positive perception on body image I think means to be healthy. Michelle's definition of healthy is... Workout at least 3 days a week. Eat Healthy! My daily calorie intake is necessary to function... not under and not over. Drug free! This is really important to me. I can't try to show you something positive if I'm not doing the same thing. There's many ways to be unhealthy. Being over-weight, under-weight... eating fast food all the time is unhealthy, doing drugs is SO unhealthy! Take care of yourselves girls!
Not only do you model, but you are also a makeup artist, writer for Affair's Magazine, and Fusion Radio! How do you balance all your careers?
Oh man, I can tell you, life at times is not easy! Lately Fusion Radio has been something so fun and rewarding for me. I tell everyone every day I love my life. I'm so very lucky to work in my craft. Balancing them all can be a little tough, but I just seem to manage. I have set days and times that I do everything. I live off my calendar.... and make time for everything. When you work too much your friends start to worry about you. I can't tell you how many times my friends call me and tell me "Michelle, you need to take a day off!" I have plenty of work and play time though don't worry!
What motivates you to follow your dreams?
Honestly my friends and my family are a big inspiration to me. I always want to make my mom and my family proud. My father passed away in 2007 so my life took a turn at that time and things that drove me started to drive me in a different direction. I’m a spitting image of my father to a T. I'm exactly like him, so I feel like he's up there in heaven watching over me. I know what he would have expected from me, I know what he would have wanted for me so I started jumping out after those things. He always used to tell me "You're a good girl" So I live up to that now. I do good, try to be good, and see good. I think that motivates me to go after what I want. Also, my best friend... Jamie Kelly and I have been best friends since the beginning of time. She has always seen the best in me, and she's always telling me to go get it. I have a lot of positive people in my life pushing me to do better. I always want to make them proud.
Do you have any advice for aspiring artists?
Never give up. Do your best always put that best foot forward. Be on time. Come prepared. Listen to your peers. I have a million things I would tell you, but honestly the best advice I can tell you is this... Always stand your ground. You know when something isn't right; follow that gut instinct telling you that. Never back down and let someone take advantage of you. Especially in modeling, there are a lot of 'photographers' who are basically 'dudes with cameras' who want to take pictures of you. Don't do something that you are going to regret later in life. If you are ok with it then go for it! Just don't do something that makes you uncomfortable. There are so many forms of art out there. Make sure that you understand your limits and boundaries going into it. One door closes and another door opens. Your day will be productive. Keep your faith close to your heart, and never lose hope... or who you are. That is the best Advice that I can tell you.
For those of you that dont know me.. Im a model and fashion writer! and I was interviewed as part of this little "successful plus size women in my community" project at the local college. A Friend of mine goes there and asked me to fill out these questions for her project/blog. It's kind of awesome so here are my answers!
Tell me about yourself?
Well, I'm a lover not a fighter- but I'll fight for something I love. I believe in Karma, and that what you do comes back to you. I believe that with faith you can achieve your dreams, and I have a lot of faith. I'm a 28 year old late blooming plus size model. Before I realized I had a love with modeling... my first love was make-up. So, right out of high school I went to get certified in make-up artistry and I loved working with models. I started modeling in 2005 and I had no idea, at that time, what I was getting myself into. I was at a photo-shoot doing make-up for a local photographer and he told me that he wanted to shoot me. ME? You can't shoot ME I'm the make-up artist! Not the model! That mind-set soon changed, and I was shooting everywhere. Soon after that... I started dabbling in Fashion, and now I write Fashion columns for Fusion Radio (www.Fusionradio.FM) and Affairs Magazine (www.Affairsmagazine.com) I think Fashion was something that I was always interested in. I was that 5 year old kid in the supermarket begging my mother to buy me vogue. I loved looking at the pictures in fashion magazines and playing dress up. I born and bred to be a fashion guru this I know. My life is truly blessed. I'm blessed that my family and friends are always so supportive of my changes in life, and my ventures. I know that the lord walks with me on my path of life.
What inspired you to become a plus size model?
When I first jumped, or maybe fell, into the modeling I wasn't sure why I was so drawn to it. I loved it! I knew that much... I absolutely loved it! You get this rush from modeling that I can’t quite describe. It wasn’t until I started working with Cadence Gamache that I realized what my purpose was. I remember when she first met me... "Wow you are even prettier in person!" she told me. Wow... I never thought that someone would look at me like that. I knew that I was pretty, and my whole life I've never felt like I had to prove myself to anyone, but at the same time I never looked at modeling as anything more than a hobby until Cadence made me realize that I had a message to get across.The 'Mattel' Standard of beauty was unacceptable. I was looking at big beautiful women all around me get taken advantage of only because they had a poor view of their body image. I was watching the world around me scream "NO, big girls can't do that!" and I was standing right in the middle... just standing there. I could hear my voice in my head screaming at me to stand up! SAY SOMETHING! Don't let them do that... So I did. I know what I'm worth, I know that I'm beautiful, and I know that the world needs to understand that just because I'm a big girl doesn’t mean I can't do it. I CAN DO ANYTHING YOU CAN DO BETTER! I believe that every single woman... big, small, round, slim, regardless of race or religion has a light inside of them. They are beautiful- they have it... something that makes them unique. I'm out to show the world what that is... I'm going to be there to help you find out what that is. You are not average, you are not just another number, you are YOU! That is something truly amazing.
Have you encountered any obstacles in your pursuit as a plus model?
*laughs* ABSOLUTELY, but that's the fun part! How are you going to know that you made it if you don’t pass over some speed bumps, get a flat tire, go the wrong way, get lost- 2 3 or maybe even 4 times. It's not about where you are going. You know where you are going... it's about how you get there! Plus size models are a different breed of champion! I've been modeling since 2005, and I'm still developing a well built portfolio. It’s hard to find people to shoot with, it’s hard to find photographers who have experience with plus models, and it’s hard to find jobs! Everyone is staring you in the face telling you all these things that you don't agree with. "You wouldn't be good for runway" or "Your butt is a little too large for our demographic" or "We just aren't interested". You can't let all those people stop you. No one ever said it would be easy.
As a plus size model how do you maintain positive perception of body image?
Maintaining a positive outlook on your body and your life can get a little tough especially when there's negativity all around you. I think as a model you know that you have a message to get across. So, you always present yourself in a graceful manor. I always leave the house looking nice, I might look comfortable, but I'm always well put together. 'Be the change you want to see in the world' this is how I live my life. I want to be taken seriously so I need to act serious! I want girls to be Fashionable, loveable, and positive so I need to be Fashionable, loveable, and positive! Health is a big part of that. Even though I'm a Plus Size Model doesn't mean that I'm unhealthy. Maintaining a positive perception on body image I think means to be healthy. Michelle's definition of healthy is... Workout at least 3 days a week. Eat Healthy! My daily calorie intake is necessary to function... not under and not over. Drug free! This is really important to me. I can't try to show you something positive if I'm not doing the same thing. There's many ways to be unhealthy. Being over-weight, under-weight... eating fast food all the time is unhealthy, doing drugs is SO unhealthy! Take care of yourselves girls!
Not only do you model, but you are also a makeup artist, writer for Affair's Magazine, and Fusion Radio! How do you balance all your careers?
Oh man, I can tell you, life at times is not easy! Lately Fusion Radio has been something so fun and rewarding for me. I tell everyone every day I love my life. I'm so very lucky to work in my craft. Balancing them all can be a little tough, but I just seem to manage. I have set days and times that I do everything. I live off my calendar.... and make time for everything. When you work too much your friends start to worry about you. I can't tell you how many times my friends call me and tell me "Michelle, you need to take a day off!" I have plenty of work and play time though don't worry!
What motivates you to follow your dreams?
Honestly my friends and my family are a big inspiration to me. I always want to make my mom and my family proud. My father passed away in 2007 so my life took a turn at that time and things that drove me started to drive me in a different direction. I’m a spitting image of my father to a T. I'm exactly like him, so I feel like he's up there in heaven watching over me. I know what he would have expected from me, I know what he would have wanted for me so I started jumping out after those things. He always used to tell me "You're a good girl" So I live up to that now. I do good, try to be good, and see good. I think that motivates me to go after what I want. Also, my best friend... Jamie Kelly and I have been best friends since the beginning of time. She has always seen the best in me, and she's always telling me to go get it. I have a lot of positive people in my life pushing me to do better. I always want to make them proud.
Do you have any advice for aspiring artists?
Never give up. Do your best always put that best foot forward. Be on time. Come prepared. Listen to your peers. I have a million things I would tell you, but honestly the best advice I can tell you is this... Always stand your ground. You know when something isn't right; follow that gut instinct telling you that. Never back down and let someone take advantage of you. Especially in modeling, there are a lot of 'photographers' who are basically 'dudes with cameras' who want to take pictures of you. Don't do something that you are going to regret later in life. If you are ok with it then go for it! Just don't do something that makes you uncomfortable. There are so many forms of art out there. Make sure that you understand your limits and boundaries going into it. One door closes and another door opens. Your day will be productive. Keep your faith close to your heart, and never lose hope... or who you are. That is the best Advice that I can tell you.
Michelle's weight loss journey... People... wow...
MIchelle's weight loss journey.... PEOPLE DONT GET IT!
So I've been doing my new life for alittle over a month now.. I feel great! I've had my bumps in the road here and there, but for the most part things have been pretty easy. I know what I have to do, and I'm doing it... the problem is the WORLD AROUND ME!
example... my mother- she knows im dieting she knows im trying really hard.. why would you bring me double decker tacos? she has no idea- none... AND WHY DID I EAT THEM?! urg michelle u know better than that. the good thing was i worked out so i worked it almst totally off but still who wants to have to workout cuz they suck on thier calorie intake? not me! i want to work out to get me under my calories everyday.
example... my ex husband- he means well he really does. we dont have that hateful type or relationship most ex's do. he loves me like a friend and i do to him as well. hes a great man, he just wasnt the greatest husband... but all in all we get along great- and the other night (last night) i had all my meals planned out. i ate my breakfast, my lunch, my dinner, and i was planning on going home after we went to the store and i was going to work out. Is that what happened?? NOOOOOOO it wasnt. he decided he wanted to go eat- well I already ate! how could i do this? so my plan was i'll go and have some water and just hang with him while he eats thats a good plan right? NOOOOOPE. we get there and he goes to order gets his food, the waiter goes to me... i say no im good with water... then here comes emilio.... "pollo no vas a comer?" (aka: hey you arent eating?? and he calls me pollo which is chicken in spanish. im guessing its cuz im white- he's called me that since we were dating i dunno it stuck i guess) so then he tells the waiter "just bring her the healthiest thing on the menu." DAMMIT EMILIO noo! even the healthiest thing on the menu is bad! i already ate! URGG so i ate this chicken and brocolli thing which really wasnt bad it was 380 calories for the whole meal but thats 380 calories that i went over!!
so this whole week ive been going over and/or exercizing to at least meet my calorie intake for the day and i had some waay better plans for myself. i must learn to make these people understand i know what im doing and im doing it- please dont mettle... i know u want to help but i dont think i need all that much help- im going to be better next week i know it. and i know im going to be better today too. its just the scale that scares me. friday is my weigh in... please dont be disappointing lol
So I've been doing my new life for alittle over a month now.. I feel great! I've had my bumps in the road here and there, but for the most part things have been pretty easy. I know what I have to do, and I'm doing it... the problem is the WORLD AROUND ME!
example... my mother- she knows im dieting she knows im trying really hard.. why would you bring me double decker tacos? she has no idea- none... AND WHY DID I EAT THEM?! urg michelle u know better than that. the good thing was i worked out so i worked it almst totally off but still who wants to have to workout cuz they suck on thier calorie intake? not me! i want to work out to get me under my calories everyday.
example... my ex husband- he means well he really does. we dont have that hateful type or relationship most ex's do. he loves me like a friend and i do to him as well. hes a great man, he just wasnt the greatest husband... but all in all we get along great- and the other night (last night) i had all my meals planned out. i ate my breakfast, my lunch, my dinner, and i was planning on going home after we went to the store and i was going to work out. Is that what happened?? NOOOOOOO it wasnt. he decided he wanted to go eat- well I already ate! how could i do this? so my plan was i'll go and have some water and just hang with him while he eats thats a good plan right? NOOOOOPE. we get there and he goes to order gets his food, the waiter goes to me... i say no im good with water... then here comes emilio.... "pollo no vas a comer?" (aka: hey you arent eating?? and he calls me pollo which is chicken in spanish. im guessing its cuz im white- he's called me that since we were dating i dunno it stuck i guess) so then he tells the waiter "just bring her the healthiest thing on the menu." DAMMIT EMILIO noo! even the healthiest thing on the menu is bad! i already ate! URGG so i ate this chicken and brocolli thing which really wasnt bad it was 380 calories for the whole meal but thats 380 calories that i went over!!
so this whole week ive been going over and/or exercizing to at least meet my calorie intake for the day and i had some waay better plans for myself. i must learn to make these people understand i know what im doing and im doing it- please dont mettle... i know u want to help but i dont think i need all that much help- im going to be better next week i know it. and i know im going to be better today too. its just the scale that scares me. friday is my weigh in... please dont be disappointing lol
Michelle's weight loss journey... AM I really doing this?
Michelle's weight loss journey.... cant keep a good girl down!
My Fitness family,
So i decided that When i lose my weight im going to take this blog and write a book. YUP!!! im going to do it! i've been writing since before i can remember. I always have a couple empty notebooks in my purse. I have blogs upon blogs all over the web. I write fashion articles for a Radio Station and a magazine, and i love it. sooooo why not write a book about weight loss! I can do it right!?
ok soooo last week i didnt do all that well- i went over on my calories for quite a few days in a row, i wasnt able to work out because of the whole BROKEN TOE THING... and I STILL LOST A LITTLE OVER 2lbs! so maybe i didnt do as bad as i thought? oooor maybe just maybe i got lucky. I will not try to get lucky again this week.
last night was my first workout since the toe issues and i feel FANTASTIC! i would have felt even better if I didnt eat a late dinner.... but I was suprised with food so what can i say?
for those of us who have trouble getting off our butts to workout at night... WATCH DANCING WITH THE STARS! everytime i see that show i want to get up and shake it! so maybe it can help all of you too? let me know if it has the same effect on you guys.
ok so im down so far 27 lbs, i feel fantastic! i dont even know where to begin. im really hopeing to get down for my friends wedding in september but we'll see how i do.
Michelles accomplishements this week-
im finally drinking more water! im up to about 6 glasses a day (maybe more) but thats waaay better for me because i was drinking NONE before. so GOAL #1 THIS WEEK... BRING THOSE 6 GLASSES UP TO 8 OR MORE FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK!!
WORKOUT, WORKOUT, WORKOUT!! ALL 5 DAYS THIS WEEK IS GOAL #2
My Fitness family,
So i decided that When i lose my weight im going to take this blog and write a book. YUP!!! im going to do it! i've been writing since before i can remember. I always have a couple empty notebooks in my purse. I have blogs upon blogs all over the web. I write fashion articles for a Radio Station and a magazine, and i love it. sooooo why not write a book about weight loss! I can do it right!?
ok soooo last week i didnt do all that well- i went over on my calories for quite a few days in a row, i wasnt able to work out because of the whole BROKEN TOE THING... and I STILL LOST A LITTLE OVER 2lbs! so maybe i didnt do as bad as i thought? oooor maybe just maybe i got lucky. I will not try to get lucky again this week.
last night was my first workout since the toe issues and i feel FANTASTIC! i would have felt even better if I didnt eat a late dinner.... but I was suprised with food so what can i say?
for those of us who have trouble getting off our butts to workout at night... WATCH DANCING WITH THE STARS! everytime i see that show i want to get up and shake it! so maybe it can help all of you too? let me know if it has the same effect on you guys.
ok so im down so far 27 lbs, i feel fantastic! i dont even know where to begin. im really hopeing to get down for my friends wedding in september but we'll see how i do.
Michelles accomplishements this week-
im finally drinking more water! im up to about 6 glasses a day (maybe more) but thats waaay better for me because i was drinking NONE before. so GOAL #1 THIS WEEK... BRING THOSE 6 GLASSES UP TO 8 OR MORE FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK!!
WORKOUT, WORKOUT, WORKOUT!! ALL 5 DAYS THIS WEEK IS GOAL #2
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