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All this stress (and no exercise + yummy treats >.<) is making me halt my weight loss. I am not glad about this but it happens, right? First it was my sinus infection. Then, I had to make an animation. Now, this silly paper has me frustrated, tired, and upset with everything. Wait until my finals come around. What to do, what to do…

I hope everyone else is having better luck! Hopefully things will look up soon.

-Daniela

2 pounds away from my mini goal? This is exciting! I’m just surprised about how easy it was in comparison to what I thought it would be…I always thought it would be the worst thing I’d ever have to do. But living with the weight has actually been the worst. I can’t imagine how silly I’ve been. It’s clearly easier to say no to an extra cookie (or 3…) than walk around the humid FL weather with an extra 60 pounds on me. I feel AWESOME!

For those just starting their journey (or even just continuing) and need a motivation, think of how much better it’ll be to walk around in those cute shorts all the girl wear instead of wearing jeans or sweatpants and sweating your tush off! Or how about actually feeling the cool breeze all over instead of having your legs glued together (I have big thighs and will always have them haha). Stick with it! At first, it is hard. I KNOW! Hah but it gets easier…then it’s not. My advice for when it gets too tough. You know, those days when everything is so tough and you just can’t do anything and you feel like throwing a brick at your dog who just won’t STOP barking for 3 hours (or so it seems)? Just have a spoon of peanut butter, or a piece of chocolate, or hell, you love milk? Drink that glass of milk. But have just ONE. Tomorrow, you’ll be back on it and ready to roll. You do not need dessert everyday, once a week will be enough. Or, like quitting smoking, take it one day at a time. Trust me, it is sooo worth it!

I wish nothing but the best for everyone!!

So, uni classes started for me today (art classes and German woot!) and I absolutely LOVE them.

However, I find myself super exhausted at the end of the day but cannot sleep…just read or knit/crochet. I don’t get it. Being this tired takes my away from wanted to exercise…I have enough artistic motivation, now to work on the exercising haha

I still lost a pound this week yay!

Good luck everyone!!

As in, I’m not eating enough due to odd times.

It is currently 2:32 am and I find myself awake, coming home from another night with friends. I have breakfast at 10 am, take my pills at 1, and don’t eat again until 4 pm. and on top of that, I don’t like eating late because it’s not good to have dinner at 2 am, I’m just saying. Slowing my metabolism much? Ugh, I love my friends but their lifestyles don’t help me keep the weight off. Dang them and their fab (for now) metabolism!

On a lighter note, I saw old friends who I haven’t seen in months and I absolutely LOVED the comments I got. I believe one was “You’re so tiny!” I really enjoy people noticing because it’s so hard to give up the bad habits I had before. Instead of reaching for bread/cookies/cake, I eat chicken, fish, veggies, and fruit. I still have to work on my exercise though…That’s a toughy. And what’s better than people noticing your hard work? You appreciating yourself and your hard work. And I do.

Have a good new week everyone and let’s hope neither you nor I have one like I did this week…

I haven’t been in this range in 3 years! I’m so happy I tried on a skirt today that my aunt bought for me a while back and they didn’t fit then. Now, they slide on without that dreadful muffin-top! Hoorah!

Even with just 16lbs off, I feel amazing. I will try my best to never gain them back.

I hope everyone has a good weekend! Any good plans, anyone?

Good luck!

Finally! Did another weigh in today and I am 175lbs! I even cheated my diet this week :/

My brother took the family to Bern’s steakhouse (fancy restaurant in Tampa where he works. Amazing). I ate the appetizer, I ate the soup, I ate the meal, and I even ate the dessert. But I went back on my diet the next day and I have not strayed since. Also trying to keep up the exercise. I skipped a few days this week but no more! I’m actually about to hop on that painful bike! Hooray

Best to all!!

Hi all!!

And I am here to stay! With my second year of college coming up I want to look good and feel good!

Well, I have decided after I gained 5 pounds my first year of college (even though it doesn’t seem like much it sure did look like it)I will get my health back on track. I went to a doctor that specializes in weight loss and Even though it seems like I’m too young to be going to a doctor, I want results and I want discipline, so what better way than going to the doctor and paying for it? Now I have another reason to stick with it I started my program last Thursday. And today I went in for my first weigh in. I had a 7 lb weight loss!! I was very pleased with myself, but I was worried about losing that weight too quickly. Hopefully it was just water weight and I’ll start losing about 2-3 lbs a week instead.

On top of this diet, I’ve also started my workouts. This is the hardest part for me but I said there is no way I’m going to stop. So, for the past few days I’ve been cycling (painful for the bottom haha) and, don’t laugh, the 8 minute workouts. You know those cheesy ones from the 90’s? Well, they realllly work, chessy music and all.

Anyway, I’ve got papers to write. I just wanted to greet everyone (again) and share my new and continuing journey to good health

Good luck to all and thank you for reading!

I haven’t been here in forever.

Forgive me

I have started exercising again but I don’t know what to do to change my diet (sweets are my weakness).

Any suggestions?

How about a tattoo?
I am officially going to work towards getting fit because I want a tattoo.
But not just any tattoo. The tattoo I want will cover my entire back, which I will of course want to flaunt.
Why would I want to flaunt a tattoo if I’m too embarassed to show off my body? This is the exact reason why I must look good. Plus, I want it to look good, too.  So, for the tattoo to look good, my body must look good.

It’s just my reasoning. I don’t think every tattoo needs this, but I will be covering my back. I didn’t think if it like this when I got a tiny one on my ankle. But I was everyone to see my back!

That is just some motivation. In case anyone wants to use it too

Following my trip to Gatlinburg, I was so caught up in school events (prom, exams, final grades, etc.) that I lost sight of my inner goal: to look and feel good about myself.
Now that I am done with everything (in two weeks I graduate!) I must get my focus back to my health.

However, I must find a way to focus on both my health and other events. I cannot lost sight of this anymore. I must do this not only for me, but for my dear mother. She suffers everyday looking at me like this, knowing I’m depressed being like this for so long.

I solemly swear to go back to the gym and eat right!!
Meaning, no more sodas, chips, sweets, BREAD. Nothing of the sort.
Anyone who feels the same, say aye!