Update: Week 10

This week I lost about a pound, and I feel glad to be getting closer week by week to my goal. I am less than 2 pounds away from losing 40 pounds since I started. At 12 more pounds I will have lost 50 pounds! Still a long way to go, but I am excited to get there.

Not much else to update this week.

Until next week, I will talk to all of you soon.

Just an update;

Just wanted to post a little update, since I havent in a few weeks. Met with my nutritionist today, things are going well in that area. Lost 6 pounds in 5 weeks. Since around the middle of June I have lost around 25 pounds; over 30 pounds since I first began this journey. I hope to start posting every Friday again, but I'm not good with keeping up with things like that.

Until next time; talk to all of you soon.

Get To Know Me Series # 1

I will post surveys, or questions that I find so that anyone who stops by my blog can know me a bit more. If you read my blog, and have one to; let me know so I can read yours as well!

Are you angry with someone right now?
Not at the moment, no.

Where is the last person you kissed?
1,000+ miles away

Do you believe what goes around comes around?
I suppose so.

Where do you wish you were right now?
That 1,000+ miles away

What’s most important in a relationship: honesty or trust?
You have to be honest with someone to have their trust.

What’s the best thing about summer?
Sunshine, I suppose.

Why did you and your last ex split up?
Because he wouldn't take the answer no; and then told me to kill myself.

Are promises important to you?
The actions that follow.

What’s something you really regret saying to someone?
Nothing.

Do you hate being home alone?
Here, no....but I wish I was elsewhere with someone

How are you feeling as of this moment?
Anxious & hopeful.

Do you currently have feelings for anybody?
Yes, I definitely do.

What were you doing at 12 am last night?
Something on the computer.

What are you doing tonight?

Same, probably watching a movie too.

Where is the person who has your heart at the moment?
1,000+ miles away; where my HOME is.

Update + Weigh In # 8

It's been eight weeks already!? I can't believe it. However this week I do have some good news to post!

First the weekly workouts & Glucose.

8/27 /10 - 57 Minute workout; 235 calories burned [153,214,166]
8/28/10 - 55 Minute Workout; Unsure Cals Burned [143,293, 154]
8/29/10 -30 Minute workout; 145 calories burned [142, 175]
8/30/10 - 35 Minute Workout; 114 calories burned [151,151]
8/31/10 - 32 Minute Workout; 155 calories burned [161, 170]
9/1/10 -58 Minute Workout; 191 calories burned [136,231,154]
9/2/10 - 41 Minute Workout; 152 calories burned [142, 162]

WEEKLY WEIGH IN!
Lost .6 this week.....bringing total weight loss to 30 pounds!

Update:

This week I met with my nutritionist (and Diabetes Educator) for my montly check in. I got the results from my blood tests from the other day and have great news to report. I lowered my A1C. It was 10.7 when I tested and was diagnosed with Diabetes 3 months ago. Now it is 7.1, that is a big drop. Losing weight has helped a lot, as well as taking control.

Some people neglect to take control and end up in bad situations. Some think that since they don't show symptoms of bigger problems that they are fine and then find themselves losing valuable things years down the road.

I also had a test to see if there was any damage to my Kidneys. Results were great. The normal/good range was 30 (whatever units of measurement) or less, and my result was a 6.

In about a week I will found out what my level of Vitamin D is.....and see if I need more or less of that.

Anyway....that is all the news and updates I have for this week. Until next Friday......I will talk to all of you soon.

Update + Weigh in # 7

8/21- 23 minutes, 90 calories burned [149, 194]
8/22- 20 minutes, 92 calories burned [153, 177]
8/23- 46 minutes, 208 calories burned [173,221,143]
8/24- 20 minutes, 78 calories burned [142,204,107]
8/25- 51 minutes, 172 calories burned [131,225,164]
8/26- 62 minutes, 192 calories burned [160,230,118]

* [this is blood sugar levels first one in the morning, second after a meal. If there is a third it is because the second was too high so worked out to lower it]




Lost 2.2 pounds this week, bringing the total to 29 pounds!


I had a doctor appointment this week. Mainly just a checkup and to see what tests the doctor wants me to take. Next week I will have another a1c test to see if overall I have lowered my blood sugar in the past three months. I will also have a vitamin D level test to see if I need more (most likely because most people don't get enough). Also a microalbumin test to see if there is any damage to my liver. That's especially important because I do not know how long I have had diabetes.

Next week I will update with the results to the tests. Till then, I will talk to all of you soon.

Update & Weigh In # 6

Here it is, week 6 since I have been posting these weekly weigh in's on my blog. First as always, the workouts through the week.

8/15 - 32 Minutes, 137 calories burned
8/16 - 18 Minutes, 73 calories burned
8/17 - camping
8/18 - 41 Minutes, 173 calories burned
8/19 - 28 Minutes, 148 calories burned
8/20 - 21 minutes, 108 calories burned

Weigh In: Maintained.

That is understandable since it's been a hectic week. My cousins were here, and we went camping.

Nothing fancy this week, I will just keep the post short. Talk to you all next week for another weigh in.

Update & Weigh -In: Week # 5

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8/6/10 - 23 minutes 109 Calories burned --
8/7/10 - 31 minutes 130 Calories burned [b/s:157;194] 7,065 steps
8/8/10 - 50 minutes 223 Calories burned [b/s: 149;190] 9,099 steps
8/9/10 - 31 minutes, 137 Calories burned [b/s:140;131] 5,240 steps
8/10/10 -30 minutes, 118 Calories burned [b/s:140;232;141] 5,024 steps
8/11/10 -31 minutes 131 Calories burned [b/s:147;179] 5,635 steps
8/12/10 -34 minutes, 134 Calories burned [b/s:153;132] 10,442 steps
8/13/10 - 39 Minutes, 172 Calories burned [b/s:136;169] 7,202 steps


Weigh In: Lost 1.2 Pounds this week!

Upcoming Writing Projects: More Info

So for the past few weeks I have been working on new writing projects (and new techniques for old projects too). I thought I would give a quick update for anyone interested.

First, the "old" project with "new" techniques. I read a tip given by the author that inspires me the most (who happens to also be my favorite author) Ellen Hopkins. She talked about creating your characters, figuring out what they are all about and let them tell their own story. Rather than create the plot and the situations and trying to make the characters fit in. Create the story around who they are. So I started working on that with two of my novel ideas and learned that two of the stories are actually going to work together (but still be separate).

Next, the big writing project that will launch September 1st. I am working on different subjects and with as many ideas that I can find. I am still kind of in the brainstorming stage, and slowly working into research and rough draft stage. I would like to publish one article/creative writing piece a day, or two if possible.

Some ideas are music reviews, movie reviews, book reviews, electronic/game/entertainment reviews, GIMP tutorials, Top 5/10 articles, health/weight loss/diabetes articles

Any suggestions on what I should write about? Anything you would like to know more about? I am open to researching a topic and writing about it.

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Characters Vs Plots/ Ideas

In the past 10 years I have written a lot of poetry, lyrics, short stories, and articles. I've also had many ideas for novels (many of which I have written about in earlier posts on here) but it seems that I have gotten stuck.

For some reason I can't continue with the books even though that has always been my dream. I've been reading answers from my favorite Author, Ellen Hopkins on formspring and it gave me the idea to try something new.

Going to go through the story ideas and try to figure out what the characters are all about. Dig deep into their psyche and let the characters tell their own story.

I am not sure if this will be my answer in finally finishing these stories but it is worth a shot.

Any suggestions?

Week 4 Weigh In & Update

7/31/10 - Taebo - 45 minutes
8/1/10 - Taebo - 20 minutes
8/2/10 - 31 minutes, 135 calories burned
8/3/10 - 33 minutes; 135 calories burned
8/4/10 - 30 minutes, 143 calories burned
8/5/10 - 35 minutes, 162 calories

Unlocked new workout minute bank on the Wii fit + for 20 hours of working out total!

Weight In: Lost 2.4 more pounds this week which makes the total so far 25.6 pounds lost!


Today, Friday August 6th I went to see my nutritionist which I do at the beginning of every month. She was really proud and happy with my success so far. In a month (according to her scale) I lost 6.6 pounds. That's really great in one month! She made a goal for me to walk 10,000 steps daily (which would be 5 miles). I get around 5,000+ steps at the moment. So 10,000 steps will be a hefty goal but very doable.

I think that is all the news I have for this update...so until my next update.....I'll talk to all of you soon.