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1/31/14: Changing slowing, Both with my body and mind.
My daily journey toward a healthier lifestyle, a happier life and finding peace in my own world.
Date: 2/3/2014 6:30:47 PM ( 10 y ) ... viewed 10713 times January 31, 2014
“One person's craziness is another person's reality.” ~Tim Burton
I woke up around 6:00 a.m. and I was listening to the radio. (I hate the buzzing alarm, I have always used the radio to wake up to) and they said one of the popular songs by Daftpunk was “Get lucky”. I was suprized they played it on a A.M. Station. I actually got to grooving, because I really like that song, and hadn't heard it in a while. That prompted me to go find my MP3 player and put a fresh battery in it, and listen to it while I made my bed, Got dress, weighed myself, took my measurements, and exercised. I think it really lifted up my mood in the morning. I actually felt good. Better than I have in a while. I even found my small Bible that I usually keep in my purse and put it in there. There might be hope for me yet.
So, since I took my measurements, there they are:
My measurements for January 31, 2014
January 31, 2014
Weight: 142 pounds
At the navel: 34.0 inches
Narrowest at the waist: 33.0 inches
Widest at the hips: 39.0 inches
My neck: 13.0 inches
The Navy body fat formula says that I have a fat percentage of 36.14%
The YMCA formula says that I have a fat percentage of 37.11%
BMI: 26.9
I did my first measurement of the year on January 13, 2014. The difference in more then two weeks is:
Weight: Minus 8 pounds
At navel: Minus 1 inches
Narrowest at waist: Minus 1.5 inch
Hips: Minus: 1.5 inches
Neck: Minus: 0.5 inches
Navy body fat: Minus 0.62%
YMCA body fat: Minus 0.35 %
BMI: Minus 1.5
I guess that is a good thing. I was looking at my past measurements (which I kept up until June 13, 2013. I might have stopped posting my daily entries here, but I keep up with them mostly until May 2013) and found one from January 31, 2013.
Here it is:
January 31, 2013
Weight: 145 pounds
At the navel: 35.0 inches
Narrowest at the waist: 34.0 inches
Widest at the hips: 38.50 inches
My neck: 14.0 inches
The Navy body fat formula says that I have a fat percentage of 35.53%
The YMCA formula says that I have a fat percentage of 39.03%
BMI: 27.5
I guess the scary thing is that it isn't much different that I am now. There is a little difference but not much. I guess that means that I need to really work on keeping my weight at bay. That means more exercise in the winter, and no horrible eating (like quick fast food). I can say that I haven't had ANY Fast food since December 23, 2013. That was the last time I purchased it and ate it. It was from Taco bell. So I haven't had fast food in 5 weeks! I think that is great. Just think if I can do that for 6 months and (hopeful) an entire year! I did a bit of exercising today, and even listened to some music, which I think really helped as well.
I checked my mail before going to work and found my invitation to my youngest sister's wedding. I didn't open it for a long while. My Stepmother asked me out yesterday, if I had gotten anything in the mail. I said “Like what?” Then she told me that my sister send out the invitation and she had asked if I had gotten mine yet. Well, when I talked to my Stepmother in the morning, I told her how I felt. I asked her if Amanda really wanted me there, since she really doesn't really associate with me at all. Heck, she doesn't talk to me at all. My stepmother asked me why wouldn’t she want me there. I told her that she doesn't know me and I don't know her. I just don't feel that an invitation is right for me. Well, my stepmother went on about saying how A. has invited my Uncle L. and she has only met him 3 times in her whole life. And he is going.
She really loses the point of it all. I was invited to B.'s wedding when she got married, and I almost didn't go to that. She also doesn't associate with me either. Funny on how during that occasion, they got the whole Bridal family together for a pictures and there is not one of me in any of them. Out of the whole wedding. Oh well. I am used to being left out of things.
Maybe it just galls me that once again, being the oldest, I am still the odd person out. I am the reject, as I am not able to find someone that loves me enough to want to marry me. Well, all I can say is that out of all my siblings, I am the only one with a college degree. But that doesn't amount to much. So I don't fit in when it comes to having a “normal” life with a guy, or having kids. My sisters are. Heck, even my brother is able to pull off a relationship, if he isn't married to her. What is it about me that makes me so unbearably unremarkable and unwanted to men?
Sigh.
It doesn't help that I haven't heard from the Cowboy. That makes me nervous and causes me to feel even more insecure. I really miss hearing his voice and just chatting about various things nowadays. I have no idea what he is currently into. I try to engage him into conversations, but I get nothing back. I guess I should just leave him alone. Sigh.
I was really hoping he would help me with my new telescope and show me how to work it. (Of course, I could figure it out myself if I really wanted to, but since he is knowledgeable regarding telescopes, I thought it was something we could do together) I had hoped for a lot of things. Camping, Gem hunting. All things that he said he would love to do with me. Yet, I wonder if I am just torturing myself.
I miss him. I haven't seen him in almost a month. (I think it is mostly because of the weather). Any way, it is very lonely without him being more of a part of me life.
I am sure it gets old, being a record that plays the same sad tune all the time. Well, at least with myself. I don't let him know how much I miss him or any one else near him. J., N's girlfriend, knows, and I am sure that the Cowboy's brother, N. knows. But I wonder if D. knows that I miss him.
Not like it matters any way.
The Things that I accomplished already today are:
January 31, 2014
√ Make my Bed
√ Feed, Love and snuggle with my kitties
√ Read a little
√ Check my pipes
√ Work on my Budget
√ Call my Dad
The Things I want to accomplish before I go to bed:
January 31, 2014
Call my Dad again
Read more
Finish a book
WEEKLY GOAL FOR JANUARY 26th – FEBRUARY 1st, 2014
WORK ON BUDGET: I am on my Budget, other then I spent $10.00 on two foot long subs as I wanted something to eat for Friday and Saturday other than soup. The two major things that will be coming out of my checking is $300.00 for lot rent and $24.00 for my P. O. Box fees. That really only allows me with about $5.00 for the whole week. I hate it when I am that broke. I have about $50.00 in my checking, but that is for my cell phone bill, that comes out automatically on February 5th. One reason why I budgeted my paycheck the week before, so I could cover that.
WRITE IN JOURNAL 7 TIMES: I didn't write in my journal, but I hope to catch up on writing a bit in my journal either on Saturday, no later then Sunday.
FINISH A BOOK: I hope to finish two books on Saturday. The Martin the Warrior by Brian Jacques or Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. Then I can start with finishing another book in my list.
WRITE 1,000 WORDS ON MY NOVEL: I was able to write about 570 words today, so that adds up to 705 words written so far. It isn't 1,000 words, but it is at least a start. Maybe I will continue this goal for next week so that way I can continue on with this goal positivitly.
CROCHET 5 TIMES: No. I didn't work on this at all.
READ BIBLE 7 TIMES: No. I didn't work on this at all, but on the positive note, I do have a Bible in my purse now, so I CAN start at anytime without excuse.
SAVE $10.00 IN SAVINGS: This is scheduled to come out next week on February 7th, as I can't afford it this week, unfortunately. Paying bills always comes first.
CREATE A PIECE OF ARTWORK: I doodled a little bit on a piece of paper when I was talking on the phone earlier. It isn't what I wanted, but at least it is something. I have to start small. I think on some of my goals I am biting off too much and failing to achieve anything regarding a goal.
WRITE ROUGHT DRAFT OF BICKLE STORY: I wrote out 3 scene cards so far, but I need to work out on some others. It is a start. I am thinking about moving this out into my goal next week as well. It would help me if I did. Not all things can be accomplished in just a week (especially when it is so cold out, that all I want to do is hibernate when I get home.
WATER FASTING: I have decided that I will start another short water fast on Monday February 3rd and fast until February 11th (My birthday) or either February 12th. I would like to make it until February 16th, but that would be pushing it. If I can make it until my Birthday that would be at least 10 days (5 days more then I was able to get last time) and that is a start. I can always hope to be able to hold out until the 16th. Sad thing is there is no way to prepare for the water fast, as I am not able to purchase any fresh vegetables or fruits in the days before. Just mostly soup, and two subs. (I really need to stock up on rice, beans and other foods I can prepare in times of need like this).
I am not looking forward to the weekend, as I will be alone, (which I am starting to hate) but at least it will be warmer ( 40 degrees out!). Since I won't have any money to spend, it will be kind of boring, since I will just be either reading, reading and maybe reading some more, (that is if I do some deep cleaning or walking around in the slushy snow) I haven't hooked up my Xbox 360 yet, so I could do that and play hours of Fable II, as I know that I could really get into that, but then again, I wouldn't get anything done regarding my goals either. It is a slippery slope in which one walks. I can't wait until Spring.
Oh well, such is my life.
MY FOOD LOG FOR: January 31, 2014
BREAKFAST: (About 900 a.m.) Half of an apple (sliced)
DRINK: 8 ounces of Bigelow's Green tea with Pomegrante
SNACK: (About 11:00 a.m.) Quarter of an apple (sliced)
DRINK: Water
LUNCH: Bowl of Campbell's Chunky Italian Wedding soup (Whole can)
SNACK: None
DINNER: Subway 12 inch Buffalo Chicken sub with provolone cheese with spinach, green peppers, onions, lots of black olives, yellow banana peppers, and ranch dressing. (I ate only about ¾ of the sub. It didn't taste as good to me as I thought)
DAILY MORALE: Positive yet lonely
POSITIVE THING: I exercised more then I have in a couple days
EXERICISE: Walking, 2.51 Miles, MORNING: 20 Squats, 10 spine stretches (back, forward and side to side type), 15 side to side lunges, 15 Jumping Jacks.
WATER INTAKE: Approximately 12 ounces
WEIGHT: 142 pounds
INITIAL STARTING WEIGHT: 147 pounds (1/20/14 -1/24/14 (5 days))
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