So if you know me, you know that I am in my 2nd to last semester of nursing school. This semester, we get the opportunity to go to 3 facilities and do "community service" (for lack of a better term). Today I went to St. Therese Community Outreach, and worked for about 7 hours. St. Therese is a food pantry that services the Las Vegas valley's HIV and AIDS community. It's Catholic faith based, but does not discriminate. I had the best time today. The feeling of helping those in need is overwhelming. I am hoping to have the time in the near future to volunteer there, on my own time. The staff at St. Therese is AWESOME! They appreciated all my help, and couldn't thank me enough...but little do they know that just by them allowing us (me and my fellow classmates) to come help them is thanks enough.
Next week, I'll be at The Salvation Army, in their adult / mentally handicapped day care facility. and the following week, I get to go to Shade Tree, which is a homeless shelter for abused and homeless women and children. I am really enjoying this rotation and can't wait to do some more volunteering.
On a personal note, I finished day 3 of my Jillian Michaels ass whoopin' today and it really does get easier with each day. I have decided to do 10 days of each level. I am excited to see my results :) Only a few more days till my next weigh in...and I'm gonna take my measurements too! I'm a little nervous, but excited to see if I've mad any progress in the last 4 weeks :)
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1.27.2011
1.26.2011
30 day Shred?!?!
HA! More like 20 minute circuit ASS WHOOPIN'!! but I LOVE it. If you're looking for a quick daily workout that includes Cardio, strength training, and abs, get Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred. I am only on day 2, and I'm sore as EVER...but I feel GREAT!!! I seriously LOVE the new me :) YAY!!!!
So two weekends ago my friend Courey and I went hiking at Red Rock and I loved it. In my 29 years of existence it was my first time ever hiking and I LOVE LOVE LOVED it. It was so much fun, that we have planned another hike for this coming Saturday at Valley of Fire. I can't wait!! I invited my other friend Kim to join us, so hopefully she'll accept the invitation...it will be so much fun!! :)
So two weekends ago my friend Courey and I went hiking at Red Rock and I loved it. In my 29 years of existence it was my first time ever hiking and I LOVE LOVE LOVED it. It was so much fun, that we have planned another hike for this coming Saturday at Valley of Fire. I can't wait!! I invited my other friend Kim to join us, so hopefully she'll accept the invitation...it will be so much fun!! :)
1.25.2011
OH EMM GEE!!!!!!
So I just did my first workout with Jillian Michaels' "30 Day Shred" DVD I think I might be half dead right now! But going to continue. I know its hard for a reason...to get results...and results are what I want and need!! So thank you, Jillian Michaels' for kicking my @$$ today!!!!
Just another Tuesday...
Well it's Tuesday, which could essentially be considered my Sunday. I have such a strange schedule this semester. Yesterday, I did some Walmart shopping and bought the necessities...and I also picked up the Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred workout DVD. I figure it's a little something different to spice up my exercise routine, and it's something I can do at home. After Wallyworld, I went to Kohls, because I needed new running shoes. I was looking at Nike and New Balance (since those are my 2 favorite brands) and they were so dang expensive. Even though I budgeted for about $50. So I was about to settle on a pair of Avia brand shoes that were on sale for $30. They were really light weight and comfortable, so I thought I would give them a try. Then I walked down, what I thought was the Boot aisle and low and behold, there was a shoe box out of place...a pair of Asics...in my size...so I decided to try them on. They are just as comfortable as the Avias, but they were only $12.99...SCORE!! WOOT WOOT!! Before getting to the shoe section (i went the long way around the store ha!) I found a really cute dress that was in my size and it was only $6.40!! SCORE #2!! So I walked out of Kohls and only spent $20 (and some change). My receipt said I saved over $100!
I didn't get any running in yesterday (since i was too busy shopping ), so today I am gonna try my new DVD and possibly run around my neighborhood...I do, however have tons of laundry to do, and a big midterm test to study for too., so we'll have to see bout the running.
YAY for a great start to what I plan to be a PERFECT day :)
I didn't get any running in yesterday (since i was too busy shopping ), so today I am gonna try my new DVD and possibly run around my neighborhood...I do, however have tons of laundry to do, and a big midterm test to study for too., so we'll have to see bout the running.
YAY for a great start to what I plan to be a PERFECT day :)
1.24.2011
Those numbers keep droppin`
So last Monday, my weigh in was a little disappointing. Even though I went down on the scale, it was less than a pound. So I stepped it up a bit this week...well sort of. I drank tons of water and watched what I ate. I did allow myself ONE "free" meal on Wednesday night. I was craving either Pepperoni pizza or a cheeseburger from Fatburger. Those were the first two cravings I've had since I started down this new path. So I let myself "cheat". I had a gigantic salad, and then two pieces of pizza. I felt a little guilty, thinking to myself, I just ruined my chances of those numbers to go down this week. But I didn't beat myself up about it. I'm glad I didn't because I am down another 3 lbs this week! That makes for a grand total of 9.2 lbs. Another great feeling is that I am officially under 220 lbs!! WOOOOHOOOO!! My official weight today is 217.4. I am planning to take my measurements once a month, probably on the first Monday of the month. I'm curious to see where I'm at with those numbers too. Although I know they have dropped, because my clothes are fitting a little looser. Well that is all for now :)
PS I might be moving over to Tumblr...this way I can blog and follow bendoeslife.tumblr.com but i'm not sure yet....
PS I might be moving over to Tumblr...this way I can blog and follow bendoeslife.tumblr.com but i'm not sure yet....
1.17.2011
Bittersweet...
Well with the end of last week, being the way it was..I pretty much knew today's weigh in wouldn't be as spectacular as last weeks. I still went down on the scale, but not by much. last week the scale said I lost 5.6 lbs and this week it only said I lost 0.6 lbs. So while I am still happy the number went down and not up, I'm pretty sad that it is less than a pound. But, I am not going to let this discourage me. Today I'll be starting my C25K (couch 2 5K) program, and I intend on going full force at it. There is a 5K in March that I think I want to sign up for. Once I have the entry fee (it's only $25, but I'm a poor college student right now) I think I will send in the entry.
For now though, I am just gonna get back into my diet and exercise full force. Wish me luck!! :)
For now though, I am just gonna get back into my diet and exercise full force. Wish me luck!! :)
1.13.2011
CRAPPY DAY!
Well today pretty much sucked...fought BAD with Cowboy, staying at my parents for the next few nights :( Miss my babies (dogs and cats). ate terribly today...and now I feel like crap...but I will get back on it tomorrow!! For now, it's late and I have class in the morning...and I'm exhausted from crying...
I pray for a better day tomorrow!
I pray for a better day tomorrow!
1.11.2011
A truly inspirational video
So i am somewhat obsessed with this website called Spark People and I found this random profile and this guy was talking about this exercise/running program he's gonna start doing and he referred to it as C25K...I was like WHAT THE HECK is C25K?!?!?! So of course, I googled it. And I found this other website C25K and while browsing through that website, I found this video....so I watched it. It makes me wanna get up and go running right now. Too bad it's 10:30 pm and I don't live in a safe enough neighborhood to run at night, and my little community center gym is closed. Anyway...I hope you enjoy this video as much as I have :)
1.10.2011
i'm a loser! Yeah BABY!!!
Well my first week wasn't too bad. I only worked out once, unless you count the 10 hours i "ran" during clinicals on Sunday. But I havent had any soda or fast food, I have been counting my points and keeping track of what I eat...and it paid off!!! I lost 5.6 pounds this week! I know this will not be a trend, but it's a great start, and its very motivating to keep going!! :) Thanks to everyone who has posted encouraging comments on my facebook!
1.03.2011
Beginning Stats
OYE! This makes it real! And it really takes a LOT and I mean a LOT LOT LOT of courage to put this on display for everyone to see. But....here goes nothing!
Beginning Weight: 226.6 lbs
Beginning Measurements
OK that is just seriously depressing!!! Time to kick this big butt into gear! So far today I did really well with my "diet". I didn't drink any sodas and had tons of water. Hey I gotta start somewhere right?
I will "weigh in" every Monday morning, but I don't think I'll post a new blog every week...I guess it just depends on how I feel. But now that I have this thing going, I can't stop :) Wish me luck!!!
Beginning Weight: 226.6 lbs
Beginning Measurements
- Chest - 48 in
- Waist - 46 in
- Hips - 54 in
- Thighs - 24 in
- Calves - 17.5 in
- Upper Arm - 14.5 in
- Neck - 16 in
Before (frontal)
Before (side)
OK that is just seriously depressing!!! Time to kick this big butt into gear! So far today I did really well with my "diet". I didn't drink any sodas and had tons of water. Hey I gotta start somewhere right?
I will "weigh in" every Monday morning, but I don't think I'll post a new blog every week...I guess it just depends on how I feel. But now that I have this thing going, I can't stop :) Wish me luck!!!
Setting Goals
Every year, I make the same resolutions at New Years...
My first goal is to be the same size, or smaller (clothing wise) I was when Cowboy and I first started dating. At the end of 2005 I was a size 11. 5 years later I'm now a size 18/20. To me, that is unacceptable. I am uncomfortable in my clothes, I hate being in a bathing suit during the summer...and, more importantly it's VERY unhealthy.
My second goal is to be a non smoker. As I mentioned before, I will be graduating nursing school this year and I find it very hypocritical to be a smoking nurse. One of the major roles of the nurse is to be an educator, and smoking cessation is a major teaching point to my patients. I, in my own mind, can not effectively teach someone the importance of not smoking, and then go out on my next break and smoke a cigarette. And, it too, is SO unhealthy.
So here's my plan to meet these goals. For the weight goal. I am going to follow my old Weight Watcher's plan. It worked for me last time so I'm hoping that it will work for me this time. The only difference is, that I will not be going to weekly meetings. Instead, I'm going to track my progress with this blog. I am also going to get active...There's a community center just up the street that has a full gym and I intend to use it.
As for the smoking goal, I'm not gonna go cold turkey and try to be a hero. So far it's been almost 3 days with no cigarettes and I feel great. I haven't had one craving. But I also know how hard it is to quit smoking and It's going to take some time.
Oh, and I think i just decided within the last 30 minutes or so, to run the Las Vegas Rock n Roll 1/2 marathon coming up in December. I'll keep you posted on that too.
Well there it is. In "black and white". I've written my goals down and now it's time to get the ball rolling.
If you, the reader has any pointers for me along the way, or words of encouragement, please comment. If you're just going to be negative, please keep your thoughts to yourself. I am going to put myself out there for all to see. Weight, measurements and photos. I am hoping by doing this, it will motivate me to keep going.
- Lose weight
- Quit smoking
My first goal is to be the same size, or smaller (clothing wise) I was when Cowboy and I first started dating. At the end of 2005 I was a size 11. 5 years later I'm now a size 18/20. To me, that is unacceptable. I am uncomfortable in my clothes, I hate being in a bathing suit during the summer...and, more importantly it's VERY unhealthy.
My second goal is to be a non smoker. As I mentioned before, I will be graduating nursing school this year and I find it very hypocritical to be a smoking nurse. One of the major roles of the nurse is to be an educator, and smoking cessation is a major teaching point to my patients. I, in my own mind, can not effectively teach someone the importance of not smoking, and then go out on my next break and smoke a cigarette. And, it too, is SO unhealthy.
So here's my plan to meet these goals. For the weight goal. I am going to follow my old Weight Watcher's plan. It worked for me last time so I'm hoping that it will work for me this time. The only difference is, that I will not be going to weekly meetings. Instead, I'm going to track my progress with this blog. I am also going to get active...There's a community center just up the street that has a full gym and I intend to use it.
As for the smoking goal, I'm not gonna go cold turkey and try to be a hero. So far it's been almost 3 days with no cigarettes and I feel great. I haven't had one craving. But I also know how hard it is to quit smoking and It's going to take some time.
Oh, and I think i just decided within the last 30 minutes or so, to run the Las Vegas Rock n Roll 1/2 marathon coming up in December. I'll keep you posted on that too.
Well there it is. In "black and white". I've written my goals down and now it's time to get the ball rolling.
If you, the reader has any pointers for me along the way, or words of encouragement, please comment. If you're just going to be negative, please keep your thoughts to yourself. I am going to put myself out there for all to see. Weight, measurements and photos. I am hoping by doing this, it will motivate me to keep going.
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