BellaDonna Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 Yikes, been there done that. Speaking of doctors visits, how are you tummy issues? So far so good. Ever since I started cutting out carbs/ grains my stomach issues disappeared. The only source of carbs that I have now is fruit. On the rare occasion I have a cheat meal and have grains, my stomach isn't right again. Link to comment
metrogirl Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Glad to hear you are on the mend. Link to comment
petite Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 I'm munching on caldarroste and wondering if you'd be so happy to eat them as I am Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 ^ yum! My new favorite snack has been chocolate almonds. They are coated with a cocoa powder and so good. I have to watch my portions on those though. So the walking has been paying off. I finally broke my plateau and lost another pound. Total weight loss = 16lbs I still wish the progress was faster. I get so annoyed. I was tempted to just get a tummy tuck, until I did some research and looked into the way the scar looks after. I don't want a scar like that. Even the ones that were advertised as great results looked awful to me. Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 I have lost 2 more pounds. Total loss = 17lbs. I have been vigilant about taking a lunch break at work and walking on the track. Depending on my schedule I walk 30-60 minutes per weekday. On weekends between cleaning and walking to the park with my son I keep active. At first I was so out of shape that I was getting very sore, even from simple brisk walking. My back was hurting, I had sciatic pain, and my calves were sore. After pushing through it and going to the chiropractor it finally went away. I'm fitting into my smaller sized pants. Thighs are no longer touching when walking- that is always my gauge of true progress. Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 I had one of the best Mother's Days ever. It started with a nice brunch buffet with my husband and son. The weather was gorgeous (unseasonably warm) so we went to the beach for a little while on a whim. Then we got lemonade and went home and laid together in our hammock. I am blessed. Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 I have not weighed myself in a few weeks but I am pretty sure I am down another pound or two, based on the way my jeans fit. I'll have to weigh in this week sometime if I can remember to do so before eating breakfast. I've been pretty consistent with eating well and with walking. I splurge a little on the weekends but as long as I keep up with the walking my metabolism seems to be much better. My walking during lunch has really caught on at work. Some of my friends at work have started trying to join me which is great because it makes the time go by and it also forces me to show up at the track, knowing that they are expecting me. Work has been stressful in general because I am short staffed again for the summer. grrrr No matter what, I am still taking my lunch and taking my walk. There isn't anything important enough to make me neglect my health. That is where I went wrong last time. Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 UGH. So the wedding I was in, is over and I can officially relax now. It was a nice wedding and very fun at times- but I'm happy to be set free from bridesmaid duties. I've seen some of the photos and don't feel like I look like a manatee in the dress so that is good. Swimsuit season will continue to keep me on track with my diet and exercise now that the dress goal is gone! LOL Link to comment
petite Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I was at a wedding this weekend and I know have 5 more to attend this year! Two of which I'm in the wedding party. I feel your pain lol. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 Ugh. 2 days in a row of working late = migraine headache. Glad I still got my walk in though. I hope the headache will be gone when I wake up tomorrow. Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 I've been away from my Journal but not from exercise. I've worked up to running and I'm starting to add weight training back in. I'm as sore as Hell but I think it is what I need to lose this last 15 lbs. Link to comment
petite Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Awesome to hear about the running, Bella! Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 First world problems: I'm in love with a dress link removed And I can't seem to find it anywhere for a reasonable price. I first saw it in a boutique and I tried it on. It was really overpriced there (small places always seem in inflate prices). Then I found it on Neiman Marcus' website for much less but it was sold out. boo whooo Link to comment
sophie274 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Have you tried google shopping or eBay? I hope you're having a really nice summer. I miss seeing you on here! Link to comment
annie24 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 First world problems: I'm in love with a dress link removed And I can't seem to find it anywhere for a reasonable price. I first saw it in a boutique and I tried it on. It was really overpriced there (small places always seem in inflate prices). Then I found it on Neiman Marcus' website for much less but it was sold out. boo whooo Can you contact Trina Turk directly? The company, not the lady, lol. Link to comment
annie24 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 link removed On sale, but only in a size 2. Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 ^ I saw that too when I was searching.I got excited and then realized it was only a size 2. That won't fit me in this lifetime. i could use it as a bandana. Contacting the designer is something I can try. I want a bargain too though. So far it has not turned up on ebay. I've been cyber stalking it like mad. Lol Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 Have you tried google shopping or eBay? I hope you're having a really nice summer. I miss seeing you on here! Thanks, sophie! I am having a good summer. I am using a lot of vacation time for boating w/ the family. My job has been sucking the life out of me so I don't get here as much to post. I miss it too. Maybe I will post about my work woes soon. I always check in on journals to see how everyone is. Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 Summer went by too quickly. I can hardly believe it's already 9/1. My eating and level of activity was not the best during the month of August. I had way too many restaurant splurges, and didn't walk on the track as consistently because it was very hot and I didn.t want to get all sweaty mid-day at work. I paid for it by gaining 2 pounds. I plan to shed them as quickly as I gained them. I'm back to tracking every bit in my "Myplate" app and get myself back on the track to walk during every lunch break. Link to comment
petite Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 When I was in Italy everyone kept on saying 'ciao Bella' and I kept getting reminded of you! Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 I'm still walking every day for 30 minutes to an hour, during lunch. It's caught on with other co-workers, so we sometimes meet up to walk. I am going to invest in some really warm outdoor gear I can wear so that I will still walk during the winter, even if it is bitter cold. As long as there is not rain or snow, I am not going to let the cold stop me from staying active. Overall, I've been feeling a bit yucky lately. Summer is over and it is depressing. I miss my beach and boat days. I've already started taking extra vitamin D. I may actually try a SAD lamp this season because the technology has gotten better and I think it's worth a try. I have noticed that ever since I am back on birth control pills I've been feeling crummy. I get more headaches and have less energy. I'm hoping it will pass. It's still better to deal with this than an unplanned pregnancy or using condoms though. Ugh- I hate them. The Mirena IUD was so convenient, but it made my hair thin and become dull. I've noticed that my hair is much shinier and thicker in the 6 months or so that I've been without the Mirena. My husband and I know we're done having kids. We feel complete with our son. If we ever want to expand our family it will be through adoption, and much later. Eventually I will get my tubes tied and be free of this annoyance once and for all! I just can't afford to be laid up for a surgery right now . There is too much going on. Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 I'm still walking every day that I possibly can. Work has been really intense and stressful. Usually by this time in the academic year, things slow down a little, but so far it has not slowed down yet. I'm not sure it will. I need to take the reigns of my work/life balance because I'm feeling very unbalanced and by the time I get home each day, I lack energy. My eating has been bad the past couple of weeks. I need to stop getting take out and try some crock pot recipes so that something healthy will be ready to eat when I get home. I usually come home ravenous. Today I had planned on cleaning the house and getting other chores and errands done, but instead I stayed in PJ's and have been unproductive. I needed the time to just veg out and recharge. Ick. Time for Daylight Savings Time and it will be getting darker much earlier. I hate that it gets dark so early. On a positive note I had a really fun Halloween. My son was adorable and my neighborhood is always festive for Halloween. I love the little trick-or-treaters who come to the door. Link to comment
JA0371 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Hi Bella!! Sometimes we just need to stay in our pjs ..lol. I do it sometimes ....Im also trying to get into the swing of things too. Good luck to you with your fitness goals. I know it's tough to get everything in order especially with a crazy work schedule. Just focus on small victories. They really do add up! Link to comment
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