AmandaLD

Okay…

So I havent really stuck to this very well. I feel like I am letting myself down again.. but remember my first post? I kinda forsaw this..

So, I have been eating a little bit healthier, but tonight I had McDonalds and then Tim Hortons right after. I havent been totally sticking to my journaling, but I think I have noticed that I haven’t been eating a lot of calories some times. Somewhere between 900 - 1100, so a little low. Either way, I have made a few healthier choices. So yay me!

Also, I have joined Soccer on Sundays and now Volleyball on Tuesdays. Soccer is an amazing workout, and volleyball… well, it is a good place to meet people lol. And tomorrow morning I am going to the gym… at 6 am! My goal is to get to the gym everyday at 6 am just to get into the habit of getting up and getting in a workout. So again, yay me!

The next item is water and vitamins. I have not been taking any of my vitamins, so I would like to definitely work on getting them in everyday, and I would still like to work on drinking my 2 L of water per day. Currently, I am in between 500 mL and 2L. So I need to get in my water and my vitamins!!!

Yayness…. so I have fallen off the horse a bit, but I am not going to give up! I am back on! I am still trying to remain conscious of what I am doing, what I am eating, why I am eating, etc. I think I have done well so far, but it is a definite struggle. It can be done though! Heck, i am journaling right now!

So everybody… or at least the people that might read this, I understand what you may be going through! Everyday is a struggle but it is so worth it. It can be done! I have faith in myself and faith in you. Please help support me if you want, and I am very willing to support you!!

Okay.. time for bed. (Another goal is to get to bed at 11 and up at 6!)

~Amanda D

Hello,

So today is my second day on here. I must say, I did a pretty good job of logging all my food yesterday, but I have noticed that maybe the calorie counter is a little off. I go to put food in, and it changes it.. so the calories may not be exact. I went 20 calories over my 1500 yesterday, but in reality, it was probably a few more than that. Either way, good job Amanda for journaling!

So, I do have to admit that I probably ate things yesterday that I shoudnt  have. I was bored when studying and was hungry, so instead of eating the rest of my dinner, I grabbed a bag of popcorn. Theres like 260 calories right there! But at least I didnt go for chocolate or ice cream. Its all about being aware of your choices. I know that if I deny myself the foods I really want, and see this “heathy eating” as a “diet”, it may become a chore, and I may fail. So let’s take it in moderation.

What I am proud of so far: getting on here, journaling, talking to people, and writing this blog!

What I would like to enhance: making even better choices, getting up in the morning, going to exercise, and drinking more water. All of these are pretty attainable! Just gotta kick my own but into gear.

So today, I would like to work on drinking more water! I am aiming for about 2 L (.. I would like to say “at least” but I dont want to put that kinda of pressure on myself). So lets get started! Hope to drink a bottle before noon (500 mL).

Ok, time to get back to work. Good job Amanda!

Good luck everyone, you can do it! <3

~Amanda

Edmonton, AB, CAN

Hello Everyone,

So today I created this account, set some goals, added entries into my food journal, and started a few conversations with people. I can say I am well on my way.. but I still have doubts

I have been struggling with my weight for a while now.. lost 25 lbs, but am now stuck in a “plataeu”, or its just my bad habits interfering with my success. You see, I have no faith in myself whatso ever.. so, there’s were the problem starts. I have set goals for myself in the past, wrote “to-do lists”, and told myself “today is the day” so many times that I dont beleive myself anymore. Me starting this profile, and setting these goals seems futile. I have fear that I will set myself for failure again. Why do I do it? I have no clue! I am trying to figure it out myself. I lose motivation (I have bursts of energy for a few days and feel very confident in myself, and yet it all comes crashing down). I am sure I am in the same boat as many others, and so I hope that writing about my embarassing ways will bring hope to others, and hopefully they can give me some tips.

Excuse - HUGE term in my dictionary. Excuse for everything. Half the time I dont even realize how much I use excuses… I tend to believe my own BS. I dont want to make excuses anymore.. better yet, I am NOT going to make excuses any more. Better to be honest with yourself and say “Heck, I just didnt want to go to the gym today!” rather than say “I was too tired”, “I had homework to do”, etc. A big goal I am going to set for myself is to change my vocabulary. That is destroy the excuses, garbage the “I cant” ” I have to” “I’ll try” terms.. the universe works in mysterious ways, and if it hears those “terms”, most likely it will make it happen for you.. and that is something you dont want. So, from here on out, no more excueses! I encourage everyone to do the same! I figure, since I dont have a lot of faith in myself right now, the first step I can take (other than creating this account) is to be honest with myself, and if that means I want to eat junk just because I do.. Im going to do it! (Well, not often at least )

My other big goals right now are to hit the gym at 3 times a week, journal my food, make healthier choices that include food from the four food groups (Canadian Food Guide), drink 2 L of water a day, get my 7 hours of sleep, and take the much needed “me time” every sunday. These goals are amongst the many other goals I have set for myself, but I think it is best at this time to focus on these main ones.

Anyways, I am hoping to get started on this today and forward. One thing I learned is that if you wait for “Monday” like most people do (and I did), the likelihood of you failing is much much higher. … blah, I think I am done my rant for today!

And to myself: Amanda, I am very proud of you for taking the steps you know you need to take. You are strong, smart, beautiful, caring, and compassionate. I know you can do this!! Just imagine yourself in that particular situation where you are in front of many, and feel like you can fly. Its all about baby steps. Love you xoxo

Good luck everyone on your journeys. All the best!

Have a great day!

Your’s truly

~Amanda

Edmonton, AB CAN