A Mighty Wind

It's been so windy here in my neck of the woods! Paulina and I were going to go bike riding yesterday, but we decided to go walking instead. I think we walked about four miles, and it was nice because we were able to catch up and talk. As we were walking back from the canyon, Jimmy's truck passed us by. It was my first time seeing him since we broke up last week. I waved, mostly out of reaction, and he seemed like he could barely muster a wave back. I'm sad about it. It was all I could do to not cry right there on the side of the road. How do two people who loved each other and meant a lot to each other get to a point where they can't be around each other?

I'm here at school and thank Goddess it's Friday! Although, it's almost a sad thing because I have no money right now and no one to hang out with. Well, I could always go to Diego's where Ozzie works, but it takes money to hang out there because it's a bar. Ozzie is a good friend and always makes me feel better.

As far as eating, last night I didn't do so bad, but I still binged on some mac and cheese. Not as much as I usually eat, though. This morning, I had a rice cake and then for nutrition hour, I had a pancake on a stick and a serving of milk.

Lunch is potluck, so hopefully it will be good!

So far, so good . . .

Last night I overate again! I just kept on eating bowls of malt-o-meal until I couldn't eat anymore. My belly was literally FULL.

But, today is a NEW day! I did okay this morning. I ate a bowl of oatmeal and piece of buttered toast. For a snack, I had a handful of edamame nuts. Lunch will be spaghetti, a piece of bread, and some sort of veggie. I am a school teacher, so I eat the school lunch.

I did not go bike riding yesterday, so I will use that as one of my days off. Today, Paulina and I will go bike riding up the canyon. It's such a beautiful ride and it's so exhilerating. As I was riding through it a few days ago, I was thinking that this is the only way I want to travel through the cayon--on my bike. I am enjoying biking so much that it doesn't even feel like an exercise.

Are there any other people out there who are starting to bike?

Such a Slacker!

This is my first time logging on in a long time! I have not been keeping up with writing down everything I've eaten, and that's been a lot. Dang! Well, my boyfriend and I broke up and I've been eating constantly since then. I can't seem to stop. When I miss Jimmy, I eat. When I get mad about him cheating on me, I eat. When I'm sad, I eat. When I'm bored, I eat.

On the upside, I've found a new "sport" I love. Bike riding. I've been biking everyday after school.

Lost 5 Pounds

But the hard way--I had the flu this whole past week. Last Tuesday afternoon I was attacked with severe aches and pains. I hate being sick. I had no appetite and hardly ate anything throughout my sickness. I'll start recording today what I am eating/doing for phsyical exercise.

Today, I have not eaten anything. I am still a little sick, so no appetite. Will eat soup for lunch. No exercise. Hopefully, I'll be able to start riding my bike to work next week. And I miss hiking.

Anyone out there?

This Weight Has Gotta Go

I feel so sluggish and gross. And upset with myself. I have spent so much time working on my spiritual self, my mental/emotional self, yet neglecting my physical self. I feel very overwhelmed with even trying to start losing weight. I can't afford anything life Weight Watcher's, so I am going to commit to blogging about my weight loss/get fit endeavors. I am hoping to find more folks on here who would like buddy up with me to try to motivate each other.

So, no exercise yet for today. I am a teacher and I am soooooooo exhausted by the end of the day. I do after school tutoring until 5:30, and by the time I get home, I am too tired to exercise. I also feel like I'm coming down with the flu, body aches ALL over. Slight fever. Exhaustion. I do work around kids, so it's no shocker.

This past Saturday I did enough of a work out to last all week :) I did a hard 7 hour hike where I used my whole body to do climbing, etc. I didn't eat much that day. Sunday, I took a small hike near the Canyon. Monday, did nothing. Tuesday, which is tonight, I will try to do a yoga video before bed.

What I've eaten today:
6 small pretzel sticks
water
1 slice of cafeteria pizza
salad
tangerine
1 small bite of organic peanut butter granola bar

I haven't eaten dinner yet, so we'll see.

I just know it's time to take my health under control.

Alhana T. Skye