SOOOOOOOO I was gonna really try to avoid being Gaga for halloween AGAIN for this year......
But alas, I cannot stop myself. And I am caving in and doing another Lady Gaga costume this year.... But not the usual hairbow dealio that so many people will probably be sporting this year. Nope. I will be doing the infamous LOBSTER HAT.
Yes, my clothes will be see-through. And YES I am going to wear a girdle to hide the pudge, and perhaps a nude bra, or gummy bra or just the pasties...we'll see what happens.
I pretty much have all of the materials to create the Phillip Trace Lobster Hat revival out of foil and glitter, and wiring. Just gotta get the wig and the pasties. NOT gonna worry about the shoes at all. Just going to wear some of my own. I'm really excited about this costume, and more motivated to lose more weight to not HAVE to wear the girdle at all.
Having the wig and outfit there can provide me with the possibility of doing this outfit as well
or this
So excited about having this wig. Gonna buy it now :)
Sorry for the hiatus. Crazy going on, and friends visiting and the like. I haven't been doing as well as the beginning so I'm afraid to say there hasn't been much progress so back to work it is!
Gaga has been getting some crap lately for appearing to have gained a bit of weight, and showing it in her recent trip to Norway.
While she has appeared to gain a bit, she does NOT look FAT, as some people are claiming. And it is downright stupid to go from saying she's too skinny... to too fat. Where in the world does perfection lie? It seems like the whole world is confused.
Either way, I feel she looks fine, and I would LOVE to have her build even at this point. It's still skinnier than I am...so hey! It's not fat to me by any standard.
No matter the case, I need to get back on track and keep moving and grooving. No matter the shape Gaga is in when I see her next year, I want to be in the shape that I would like. Haha!
To stray away from all that for a bit~ My geeky juices are flowing...and these 2 games have my heart and soul right now <3 Can't wait for them to come out
So, feeling the bravery to step on the scale.....I've come to find out....that...
I'VE LOST 8 POUNDS SO FAR
22 pounds to go! It seems so easy now! Just time and effort have played a part in this journey! And all the hard work is starting to pay off already! I want to get in gear and actually work out as regularly as I should and watch the pounds disappear faster!!
In other news of success....
I GOT TICKETS TO THE MONSTER BALL IN ORLANDO!!!!!!
I totally upgraded from 2nd seating section, to FLOOR! I plan to plant my butt outside Amway Arena all damn day long! And if things keep going the way they are going, I will be at my weight loss goal in time for it! The Ball is so damn far away, but at the same time, it gives me plenty of time to get in shape to dress up!!
7 months away and counting!
But yes, it has been a glorious weekend, and my weekend ends today at work. I do not want to go, and am sick today actually, but I need the money...so off I go!
Sooooo~ Clothes around my middle are starting to feel and look looser!!!!!
So I put my belly to the test and tried on some shorts Wednesday at Charlotte Russe. When I started I was a size 13....which has now gone to 11!!! Wooo! Slow and steady! Even so, it is still happening! I'm psyched! Not gonna quit at this point!
Today every radio station is giving away Gaga tickets. Oh my lord. One station at 11:30 and one at 12. For the first one it was absolutely no hope whatsoever. But for the second...I was number 6! The winner was number 9... I WAS SO CLOSE UGH. It was crazy! I'm so sad that I didn't make it, but the fact that I was that close to it is amazing. It was busy FOREVER. But I kept on trucking. Ahhhhhhh
The fact that I could have won an iPad as well is crazy. I would have just sold it, because I don't really want an iPad...but damn. SO CLOSE.
I'm debating with myself to whether i want floor tickets or seats. Since the people who get the packages get first dibs on close standing....I don't even know if it will even be worth getting the floor tickets. What to doooooo?
Today I'm heading to visit my Dad! Probably going to have a cheat day~ but hey, it's vacation-y time~! I'm going to try to keep walking, maybe walk my mom's dog tonight to get my walk in! I'm going to try again at 4:30 and 5 to win tickets again. I'm sure there will be ticket giveaways for a while. The concert's not til next year. I'm guaranteed to see the woman next year regardless...so I'm okay~
Getting ready to head out to work here soon in a minute. Home alone most of the day and lonely :( It's dark and dreary outside and I haven't hand much energy but I've been practicing dancing a bit so burning some random calories and not eating crazy so it's been a good day thus far! Not excited about working tonight, but hey, gotta make that money. My paycheck was horrid last time and I only work 2 days this week. But because of class and such I don't have the time to go job hunting.
I actually need to focus on some homework when I get back tonight. I have not been in the mood to get anything knocked out.
Last Sunday we did end up going to Disney World and of course I was well prepared with my minnie clip on ears!
We walked to and from the Hollywood Studios park from Disney's Boardwalk Resort (about 15 to 20 minutes each way) also walking around the park, and making good food choices during the day seemed to keep me on track! Yay!
Because of lack of money and such i will not be purchasing the Orlando Monster Ball Tickets at all. It would be nice to sell Miami tickets and get better ones for the one that's practically in my backyard. :/ Ah well. Either way, I get to see Mama Monster regardless. I'm so looking forward to this day that it doesn't even feel like it is extremely far away! Seven months away! But that does provide me with a lot of time to lose and maintain my weight!!! C'mon body! Let's get ready for this! I wanna dress UPPPPPPP. Super excited, whether I have to travel 3 hours to see her or not.
So just a couple of days ago Gaga announced more Florida dates! I already have tickets to see her in Miami, but she just announced that she's doing a date at the Amway Arena in Orlando where I live. But get this, it's the DAY AFTER my birthday. Soooooooo~ my plan is to purchase tickets for Orlando, if I can get better seats than I have for Miami, I may sell my Miami tickets, OR just go to both shows haha. I want this to happen haha. But of course there's always money to think of. Ugh money. Either way I know I'm going to be seeing Mama Monster next year, and April is when I'm supposed to be reaching my goal weight! Gogogogo!!
Speaking of money, today I will be job hunting! Because of various reasons with LC hours, and things I need a second job, and if possible, maybe just switch jobs.
A restaurant job would be good and bad
Good: Tips = lotsa cash (hopefully) Bad: Surrounded by food that's bad for me so I really have to flex that healthy choices muscle :(
I must say I do love unique shoes. All of the shoes my friends and I have purchased in Japan have been unique and stylish.
It's no surprise that those infamous heel-less boots Gaga was seen with months ago are from a Japanese designer
Would love to be loaded and score a pair of those too! Haha!
Oh hey! Boot version of heart heels!
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When I have a figure instead of flab I'm eyeing this getup still:
My work pants keep feeling looser and looser! YES! Might be time to buy a new pair soon!!! When I bought those pants they were such a big size I was mortified. The fact that they're starting to loosen is really a good sign. Like I've said before, noting the fitting of my clothes versus the scale is easier and less stressful for me.
Todays eats have been in line with the calorie counting! Though I don't believe I've consumed enough raw fruits and veggies, though I am on track for the amount. Not exercising today because of my schedule, but will be clubbing tonight. Alcohol calories will be accounted for in my daily intake, and I am gonna dance some off! Haven't been very active today however so not a good day. Feeling sluggish. HOPEFULLY going to Disney tomorrow and all that walking will be good! And Disney has some pretty good healthy options as far as eats. Might still bring some snacks that will keep me in the zone!
Not in the mood to do homework but it must be done, ugh. Alright, going to go ahead and focus my time on that.
so yeah, those are frightening. I wanna get away from this as soon as possible! Which at a healthy rate won't be soon enough, but I can deal!
I'm trying to walk somehow every day. Whether it be outside or in place. Anything to keep active every day. And hopefully get back to working out every other day. Just to keep from pushing myself too hard and keeping stuff in motion.
I'm going to start doing a recipe of the day and clothing item of the day :)
Recipe of the Day: Turkey Meatballs with Quick And Spicy Tomato Sauce and Whole-Wheat Spaghetti Recipe Link
Clothing Item of the Day: Filthy Magic: Off-shoulder Lace 3/4 Sleeve Dress Visit My Good Lady Friend
Ok. Time to pack up and leave to go to my side of town for work tonight. Ugh, not in the mood for work, but in the mood to work OUT. Should I follow a specific workout plan, or just take a whack at trying the workouts that I think I need?
So when number 4 and then number 5 of the people that had mentioned I looked a tiny bit thinner, I know I'm on the right track.
Today I had to walk to work, which is no biggie at all! I brought 2 pound weights to hold as I trucked myself to work. Total of 30 minutes of walking to work. Fine by me! I'd really love to walk everyday, as I've heard of how much of a great losing strategy that is.
I've been snacking all day on all of the healthy stuff. Smaller meals, and snacks more often. Today's included grapes for one snack, and pita with hummus for another. I can get used to this!
I really hear all the problems with getting into eating healthy people get, but I'm doing alright with it I think. Going to restaurants is quite awful sometimes, but I shouldn't be doing that very often because of saving money either way. Sometimes the good stuff for you actually looks good :)
Ugh. Hungry, time for dinner! Goodbye my lovers! Goodbye my friends!
So recently I've had 3 different people tell me I look like I've lost!!! Not exactly sure if I really have, but such an incredible feeling to say the least. I think another factor in it is the fact that I've darkened my hair. I think the darker hair slimmed down the look of my face. Either way, looking slimmer is a-okay with me!
I haven't stepped on a scale since I went to Publix forever ago, and don't want to. I want to wait until I see a considerable difference. I've made a pact with myself to stay away from becoming obsessed with numbers, and just stay obsessed with health!
Ugh gotta start cleaning the house soon. Not looking forward to it. I'd rather sit on the computer and look at stuff.
Ugh. Ok. Gotta get motivated to get started. Peace out!
Today I wish I could dress like Susan Dey dressed in The Partridge Family
(For those that know me well, you know how much I love the 70's)
Woo! Haven't updated in forever! I'm keeping at it, though not quite as strictly as in the begining. I'm slacking a bit and need to get back into the motions! Today was a very good epic day for dieting!
Breakfast: Einstein Bros Bagel Yogurt Parfait - 190 Small Coffee - 0
So a grand total of 945 for the day. And I burned around 2000 calories throughout the day with my usual resting burning rate. I had a lot of homework (and still do) so I didn't get to make time for workout. So it is P90X KENPO DAY!
IN EPIC NEWS. My queen reins over the public.
Her VMA dresses (apart from the meat dress) were distinguished and fancy. So glad we're away from the days of her trucking around with an ugly headband and punky leather jacket that reminded me of punks from high school time.
The only reason I'll ever watch the VMA's.
Anyways, I digress...
Got a new kitten recently <3 Her name is Mimosa.....and she is about as abnoxious as a kitten can get haha. But she's cute. So I let it slide occaisionally
D'awww
Well I'm awake now the next day doing homework and bumming around on the internet. I've recently made my decisions to after graduating do some teaching program in Japan for a bit, then move back to the U.S. to a state other than Florida. Means I'll need to get certification in that state (OH BOY) but in all honesty folks. I don't like Florida all that much. With the exception of Disney World and St. Augustine I'm not too fond of the place. But I love my friends and family so of course I would be visiting as much as possible.
One of the stupid reasons is I'd love to have actual seasons. And get to wear cute winter clothing. I have two scarves that I have no need for haha And a rabbit fur hat that has little purpose in this state.
Ugh I'm bored. Need to eat food and later exercise. Later still is work. Oh lordy.
Gonna get in a quick update before I shower after my workout. Yikes I'm gross!
Just got finished doing the core workout for 10 Pound Slimdown. Not quite ready to take on P90X Kenpo again today. Might wait till tomorrow because my arms are still feeling the burn.
It's good because it's free! If you have Brighthouse, it's free on demand on Exercise on Demand! Woop woop!
I have refrained from checking my weight because I want to wait a little bit for when I see a tiny bit of visable difference. Tiny being absolutely miniscule, because I know how slowly visual results take. But that way I'm not complaining about the pounds.
On another note. I really miss the origami dress :(
When my arms start looking nice I'd like to make the outfit :B So many Gaga outfits I really wanna try! That's why this feat must be met!
So just because I haven't been updating as crazily as I used to doesn't mean I haven't been doing well! I did have a cheat day however yesterday when I went to Disney! But hey, gotta have those and keep myself from binging! Went to Raglan Road and had a Portobello Beauty and it was EXCELLENT. Good thing about theme parks is that you walk and sweat all day long so it wasn't like I sat around at home all day! Yesterday was fun but hot, and kind of stressful. Only rode 3 rides all day, but hey, it was ok.
Today I worked this morning and then came home and took a big nap. Afterwards me and Acey did the P90X Kenpo workout and sweat our asses off!
This appears to be a different video, but you get the point. Serious work and tiring too. Eek, but the hard work is worth it!
It's only 10:57 but I'm tired and bored here at home not doing much. It's good that after having an off day I jumped back on the wagon and worked out some and ate well! Woop woop!
Got a new dress from Zara that I'm in love with!
Something nice and flowy hides my chub and can be styled cutely! And even when I lose weight it should still fit well! really happy about that! I've wanted a nice bohemian dress like this FOREVER. And finally thanks to dear Acey got it the day before yesterday <3
Having already incorporated turkey as a staple in my diet, I need not ween myself off the red meat. I've made tacos and enchiladas lighter and fitter for the past few months using ground turkey instead of ground beef and I actually find it tastier! Though now I make mexican less often because of the high amounts of carbs and calories, the occaisional leaner versions of Mexican food find its way into my tummy every week or few.
Last night Ace and I found recipes on Calorie Count. (I am falling more and more in love with this site by the minute)
Not only did it allow us to plan ahead, but it was delicious and easy to make!
Directions 1.Put the salsa, peppers, and corn in a non stick skillet 2.Bring to a boil 3.Place the chicken breasts on top, spooning a little salsa over 4.Reduce the heat to a slow simmer 5.Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the chicken is done. 6.Be careful not to scorch the bottom. Add water if needed during cooking.
and...
Mexican Snack Pizzas (68 Calories [but I had two which = 136)
1/4 c. tomato puree 1/4 c. kidney beans (canned), drained and chopped 1 tbsp. onion, chopped 1 tbsp. green pepper, chopped 1/2 tsp. oregano leaves 1/4 c. Mozzarella cheese (part skim milk), shredded 1/4 c. lettuce, shredded
Directions 1.Split muffins; toast lightly. 2.Mix puree, beans, onion, green pepper, and oregano. Spread on muffin halves. 3.Sprinkle with cheese. Broil until cheese is bubbly, about 2 minutes. 4.Garnish with shredded lettuce.
Those are a few of my favorite things! Haha looks like I'm on the right track!
Mmmm I want Kat to make me some of that tofu spinach thing she made before! Heyyyy! Or make some hiyayakko <3
So enough rambling! Today I'm going to work on some crunches and other muscle-orientated exercises! Gonna work that muscle up and burn more calories! Eep! Gotta go! More updates later!
So class provided me with extra workout time and extra calories lost! I ended up reading the chapter I need to have read for tomorrow's class while using the Elliptical machine and burned a total of 404 calories in tonight's workout! Woo! Super proud of myself and exited for the future! I've felt really energized lately because of my diet I think. Putting more good things in my body and intaking less of the bad.
I've avoided alcohol entirely for nearly two weeks, so thus avoiding extra calories. Saturday, however, I will be drinking some wine. Though I will make sure it doesn't exceed my daily calorie intake by cutting down calories in my meals that day. That and making sure I burn a little more than usual exercising, or if I go over, taking accountability for it the following day. Either way I am not binging, but making sure the math in everything comes into place and I avoid putting on extra weight that I have just lost!
At my friend's Cowboy's house currently. Going to be staying here every Thursday evening because of class at 7:30 am Friday. Ugh. Ah well, a challenge in itself to remain eating healthy! But it's fun, and get to play Halo as much as possible Thursday nights <3
I'm in love with Mod Cloth right now and wish I was teeny enough to wear some of these dresses <3
And I reaaaaaally love this sweater <3
The waist sizes are all itty bitty so I'd definitely have to work toward these. Awww so cute. I want want want some new cute stuff.
Ahhhh. I am sleepy and will sleep after playing some more Halo with people.
I'm starting September off right by dancing! Yesterday me and my roomie worked on learning the dance to Bad Romance some more. Not perfected but pretty close! Me and Ace are going to work out tonight or maybe before work since I don't work til' 5 now. While I'm home alone I'm going to work on learning Telephone again~
Fun way to burn of extra calories. Me and Mikey got sweaty working on Bad Romance yesterday! I already took a shower today too. Oh well. This cheap hair dye I have keeps fading with each wash (it said permanent on the bottle meh) BUT, since I'm not such a fan with the red I'm kind of glad haha Planning on getting it somewhere around this color:
Maybe a tad darker in shade, but a light brownish hue to it I think. Hey I have a pearl headband like that! (Minus the rose)!
I've been experimenting with my hair lately because all I had been doing with my blonde hair was keeping it Early-Gaga looking. Trying different cute braid tricks and fun stuff.
I'm still a fan of hime gyaru style and Liz Lisa
I love fall tones so much~ Another motivation for me is after I trim down and save up some money, go on a shopping spree
Alright. Off I go to dance and do dishes, THEN make some lunch!
Still trucking around in eating healthily and trying to get workouts in~
Worked out to a video again today and then practiced the dance for Telephone
Things are getting pretty repetitive lately. Same types of food and routine. Time to switch it up~ I don't wanna relapse and just stop what I'm doing, so I really need to keep it up by switching it up. I need lots of new things to experience to keep my head in check and body in check. Any tips?
Halloween stuff comes out so early and I'm already trying to think of a costume. I was already Gaga last year. Could I be her again? Or will I be teased by my friends, haha.
Enough babble~
I ate a yummy breakfast of Lite Waffles and peanut butter with a tangerine! Time to do homework, and then eat lunch, and get ready for working. Work has been interesting lately. I'm not doing so hot, maybe I'm not a saleswoman, or maybe other things have to do with my performance. I can't wait for next month. I must be cryptic just in case~
I do want to stay at Lenscrafters until I've worked there a year, so I can get free sunglasses up to $500 dollars. If I at least work there once or twice a week with a second job, it might be doable. But I would love to be a server again and get tips.
I'm sick of being poor. Being poor makes buying healthy extremely difficult, and I don't wanna have to rely on them for everything :(
Egg white omelette with green peppers and onions topped with tomatoes and a clementine tangerine on the side! Yum! At a total of 186 calories with a glass of 1% milk! I'm good and full and ready for the day! Working working working! Working for the money, as well as working on my body~ And let us not forget homework!
Here are some tips and tricks I've figure out over the week!
1. You can eat out! Just do your homework first, or think about the ingredients. Some restaurants have items that tell you how many calories they actually cost. I went to Ihop and Crispers yesterday and didn't go over my calorie line! It can be done!
2. Figure out your favorite fruits and veggies This is crucial because they can be your go to snack! I really got into snacking on carrots, sliced green peppers, and most fruits. My roommate's chips keep beckoning me, but I haven't succumbed!
3. Figuring out where 'satisfied' is This is a toughy at first I think. I didn't know if I was satisfied or not. Because I would wanna keep eating because it tasted so good. BUT figuring out exactly when my hunger was satiated kept me on my toes. You gotta stop somewhere. This helps with the smaller portions trick. And if I'm not full after a well balanced, nicely portioned meal, I fill the rest up on water!
I worked with the tips I found online and worked them into my mindset and experience. It may be different case by case, but the trick is to making a healthy lifestyle our own.
So as part of my getting myself incentive to lose the pounds and inches, I dyed my hair!
Therefor, once I've reached my goal weight, I will get my hair professionally done blonde again in lieu of my Gaga thinspiration.
This is my hair now:
Very very red! Used to be very very blonde! It's fun rocking a new look though! And people tell me it's more slimming for me to have dark hair! BUT I want to be skinny enough to rock the blonde again!
AND Low and behold after the last post, info on official Lady Gaga halloween costumes came out! And ta-da~
Something else to work for! I really wanna do this look. I'm really motivated to do well and am excited for the future!
Gonna bust myself in after work with a good workout. Didn't have one yesterday to give my body a break and had my first day of class! Back on track tonight and actually my good friend offered to be my personal trainer on the weekends! Woohoo!
Lots of tasty/healthy food and a good workout! AND a good day at work! I'm having a good day and really wish all days could be the same.
Yesterday was a good one too, but I didn't do a full fledged workout, just did some arm stuff and abs stuff. Still ate great and kept up with the water intake. I'm actually feeling good about all of this and proud of myself so far! So far I've been following all of my own rules and sticking to plan!
The rules are as follows!
-No soda -No fast food -No alcohol -No red meat -No whining
I used to drink soda like nobody's business. Good Lord I'm hoping this is one of the keys! I've heard about people losing weight because they cut out soda from their diet and hoping I see the same effects!
For a while I've wanted a swimsuit in the same cut as this:
Perhaps in a few months I can actually pull it off!
I will if I keep at it. Today has really put my spirits up. I got through a 30 minute intense elliptical workout and sweat like a pig today. I trudged on through it and going the distance really put my spirits up!
I don't wanna give up! Don't let me!
If anybody's watching, tell me, what are your tips and tricks to making time to work out. And does anyone know if I should refrain from sit ups until I've lost a little? I need some real time tips, not fake ads about scary pills and stuff.
Enough about today! Time to switch things up tonight.
True day two of dieting~ I'm finding it hard to meet my daily calorie needs. I'm only at 675 calories as of now and I'm supposed to be anywhere between 1411 and 1911! Still gonna have a snack and dinner.
Today so far I've had
Breakfast: Two whole wheat slices of toast with whipped cream cheese and a half of a grapefruit
Snack 1: Fruit cup (with blueberries, strawberries, grapes, pineapple, cantelope, hondeydew)
Lunch: Panera's You Pick 2 with 1/2 Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich and Black Bean Soup
Snack # 2 is pending as is Dindin!
Based on timing and everything I'm going to have to eat dinner late however :/ My plan is to stay up afterward and exercise tonight instead of resting and sleeping directly after. Or possibly just take a break from the heavy workouts today and do some tummy and arm stuff. I have an exercise ball and light weights to work with! And tomorrow morning should be jogging time!
I made my tummy happy! Actually went to Panera today and got that sandwich I was harping on about in my last post! :) On the other side of town at school and relaxing at a friend's. Was going to go to the school gym but unable to get stuff together in time before leaving on time. Still I plan to get some exercise on!
Possibly practice dancing again~
I actually have most of Bad Romance down. I had learned some of it months ago but actually got back to it and focused on learning some more of it~! Dancing and working out to something I'm into really makes it all that more enjoyable. I need to figure out more tips and tricks to enjoying my exercise. I'd essentially love to have a bike again and bike to work whenever possible, but I'm not able to afford a bike, so hopefully I can get one cheap somewhere or something.
In clothing news, I was unaware until now that the style that I'm digging the most is called "Mori Girl" style or "Forest girl" It meshes pretentious and whimsical feels with a neutral and calming palette. Luckily for me right now, it's really quite an "oversized" look with flowing big sized garments rather than tight fitted.
Here's some examples:
Is that a hairbow I see?!?!?!?
Something like a whimsical hobo woman... Some of these looks I love, and some are just too much. I like a lot of the more flowy looks with chiffon and florals rather than that of the heavy feeling outfits. All of it seems very comfy! Something girls of all shapes and sizes can wear.
I'm gonna start following this blog: http://morigirl.blogspot.com/
I actually found that one of my items of clothing a friend from Japan gave me is from a Mori Girl brand! Woohoo! No wonder I like it so much!
I started gung-ho this morning. Got up at 7:50 for a 30 minute walk/jog around my neighborhood first thing before work. Afterwards I grabbed breakfast of oatmeal! Yum!
I nearly hit the snooze button on my alarm but I pushed myself out of bed and into my sneakers. Luckily the Florida heat was giving me a break this morning. It was actually nice out there! I pushed through it, I need to get used to jogging, but I'll take one step at a time.
To determine what I'm going to eat and how I'm going to exercise, I used the Basal Metabolic Rate calculator. It basically tells me what calories I burn based on my weight, height, and age. It calculates what I burn when doing nothing.
The equation looks like so:
BMR= 655 + (4.38 x Weight) + (4.7 x Height in Inches) - (4.7 x Age)
So mine looks like so BMR = (4.38 x 165) + (4.7 x 63) - (4.7 x 24) = 1556.05
To determine your total daily calorie needs, multiply your BMR by the appropriate activity factor, as follows:
If you are sedentary (little or no exercise) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.2
If you are lightly active (light exercise/sports 1-3 days/week) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.375
If you are moderatetely active (moderate exercise/sports 3-5 days/week) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.55
If you are very active (hard exercise/sports 6-7 days a week) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.725
If you are extra active (very hard exercise/sports & physical job or 2x training) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.9
So if I go with my plan of working out 3 to 5 times a week my BMR turns out to be 2411. 87
To safely lose, I will have to eat 500 to 1000 calories less than I burn a day. so somewhere around 1911.87 to 1411.87
I am hand writing my calorie intake as well as using this website: http://caloriecount.about.com It is convenient because you can look up certain items and find out exactly the calories you've consumed and lost based on the food or activity. Even sleeping and sitting!
As well as exercising I'm planning on working to learn some of Gaga's dances! Gonna enjoy myself while i get rid of unwanted weight! Planning to work on them when all roomies are out of the house haha. I'm so embarassed about things like this.
This girl's tutorials are very in depth and well done! I love her charisma! If anyone else is interested, here she is teaching Bad Romance
She's some thinspiration in herself! If only I had become obsessed with dancing! Well here's my chance! My other goal right now to to learn the dances for Bad Romance, Telephone, and Alejandro.
I have a dress I'm in love with right now!
This dress is from one of my favorite Japanese brands, Liz Lisa. Too cute for words! I love the mix of bohemian and floral prints. I'm obsessed with this look right now!
And how about a sandwich you don't have to feel guilty about??
My favorite item at Panera! The Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich! At only 300 cals, I'm excited that I can still eat this lovely thing when I want to! And add their Black Bean Soup for just another 160 and that's a meal for 460 calories! Nice!
So, if I happen to gain any followers.... People! I'm drinking Tea like a madwoman! What's your favorite tea?
I'm starting on my path to more healthy living. I want to live long and prosper, as well as feel comfortable in my skin.
Before I start off I will introduce exactly who I am.
My Name is Jenn L. I'm not going to get too personal on here and keep kind of private to a certain point. I'm 24 years old, living in Florida. Having grown up here I'm kind of sick of the place to be honest. I want a change of scenery for the rest of my life. Once I get myself in order I plan to move out of this state for good. Only to return to visit friends and family. I'm quite the obsessive person and find myself getting obsessed with whatever I'm into at the moment. I've been obsessed with everything from the Powerpuff Girls to Japanese Music.
Right now at the height of my obsession is none other than Lady Gaga. Combining the aspects of music, art, and fashion all in one package really attracted me and I've jumped into this obsession headfirst. Dressing up and listening to her far too often, I've spent a lot of time talking about her to everyone I know and indulging myself in any performance I can get the chance of viewing.
Finally I have the chance to see her live next year and have found this to be inspiration to thin up and get fit and healthy looking for the show. I want to dress fabulous there. Fabulous there, and in my everyday life. Being drawn to fashion that I cannot even wear is such a drag down on my self-esteem that I want to step in and make changes in myself.
Me as Gaga for my Gaga-Themed Birthday Party! You can really see my body here. So this will be your imagery for how my body looks currently with something this tight.
Taking the healthy approach is my goal. I want to do it right, set an example.
My current weight is 165 My goal weight by April 13th 2011 will be 140 At 24 that is totally doable in that amount of time!
Today's inspiration will be the dress of the day!
This purple floral dress from Charlotte Russe is gorgeous, but strapless. I cannot wear strapless anything. The fit just doesn't work for my body right now. I want to feel confident showing off my shoulders and arms!
Next time I will go into more depth into what my plan is and what my diet will consist of!
