Diet Over

I tried this for 1-1/2 days and could not do it. Why? It made me so tired I couldn't get anything done. Yesterday I was completely wiped out and useless by 2:30 and today I was useless all day. I don't know why this is, but this afternoon I finally decided I couldn't do it anymore and ate a little piece (our bishop's wife made the bread and it was a tiny loaf) of bread with some egg salad on it and a handful of Cheez-its. About an hour later I had so much more energy I was able to clean up the kitchen and actually make dinner, which I had despaired of earlier in the day. Mom said it gave her more energy, but I weigh a lot more than mom and so burn a lot more calories doing everyday tasks. When I did the Body Bugg it told me I should be eating 2200 calories a day. That's a lot. I just need to be burning 3200 a day in order to lose weight. I think I'm going to do what Niesa did and stop eating fried foods, eat 3 servings of fruit/vegetables a day, and exercise. I have to do something because, like I said, I REALLY don't want to get huge(r) and fat(ter) for this pregnancy.

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I am trying this diet kick start plan my mom gave me. It's for heart patients who need surgery but are too overweight to undergo the procedure. It's based on chemical breakdown and you're only on it 3 days out of 7. This is not permanent, and as we're currently trying to have a baby I can't eat the tuna as ordered because as a pregnant person (which I may or may not be) I can only eat 6 oz. of tuna a week. A cup and a half is much more that 6 oz. and that is what you're supposed to eat. So, who knows if this will even work. Maybe I'll just adapt it to what I need. In the What to Expect When You're Expecting book it says you should NEVER try to lose weight while you're pregnant. But I'm pretty sure Ali's doctor told her to lose weight while she was pregnant with Adison. Maybe they say that so people who are only carrying an extra 15-50 pounds won't go diet crazy while they're pregnant. My point is, you're supposed to get 1800 nutrient rich calories everyday while you're pregnant. If I eat that I'll have to lose weight because my current daily calorie intake is probably at least 2 or 3 times that. They don't encourage you to diet because babies can't live off your fat store. All that offers is calories and babies need nutrients. I'm rambling now. Please advise. I don't want to gain another 50 pounds for this pregnancy, but the least amount they tell you to gain is 15 pounds. I hope somehow I will be able to be healthy through this pregnancy.

Bubonic Plague

I am afraid I won't be doing much for now as I am dying of the plague. It's really unfortunate. I was looking forward to getting going on this weight loss thing now that we're (pretty much) settled. I have some kind of bug, I'm guessing a particularly nasty strain of flu that makes my throat feel as if I'm gargling broken shards of glass every time I swallow and making my body feel like I've somehow managed to overdo a workout that involved even my hair and my eyelids. I alternate between burning up and freezing and am beginning to wish for death. I will post again with any updates. I'm going on 36 hours, (it feels like 30 days) so I hope it will pass soon and all will be well. However, if I do die, I want you all to know how much I love and appreciate you!

First Post from Akron

Yay! We finally have internet and I can begin posting again! I have lost some weight while here, not because I'm trying but because we've been so busy! Plus, we have stairs. I'm surprised at the difference this makes. When we first got here I trudged up the stairs slowly, but now I can dash up rather spryly! I don't breathe as hard afterward, either. I plan to start doing He Did Deliver Me From Bondage on Monday. I'm glad to hear everyone else is doing so well. That's awesome about the soda, Anbo! I'm starting to get pretty sick of my big fat body and can't wait to see some measurable results.

Brrrrrrreeeee! Half time! Buh doo doo doo doo doo doo

Well, I'm sad to say I'll be taking a brief sabbatical as we move. My books are all packed up and tomorrow will be on their way to Akron. Meanwhile, after unpacking tomorrow I'll be back in Pueblo staying with Mom and Dad until our house here receives needed repairs. Maybe I'll remember to grab my books, maybe I won't. Just don't plan on me posting for a few days.

Poisonous Serpents

I was reading in Ether (my favorite book in the Book of Mormon) about a plague of poisonous serpents the Lord set upon the people in a time of wickedness. Then successions and histories are given and a few chapters later, representing decades of time, a brief description is given of the snakes finally being driven from the land and that area being open for the people to hunt and gather food. I thought about how often we turn to our Heavenly Father and want our poisonous serpents to be immediately banished. The truth is, sin has consequence. Sometimes that consequence lingers through several weeks, months, or even years of consistently trying to be faithful before it is banished and we are able to gain access to blessings we have been waiting to enjoy. We cannot instantly have the Spirit, the Comforter, with us when we have not been putting ourselves in his power. We cannot instantly have our spirits lifted when we have been wallowing in worldliness and carnal-mindedness. I was reminded of this tonight when I tried to write a talk I'm giving tomorrow in church after watching a rated R film about a Satanic serial killer. Just because I was turning my mind toward spiritual things did not mean that the lingering yucky feeling did not interfere with my ability to gain guidance from the Spirit. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is not a quick fix. I'm to the point with my weight that I am not looking for a quick fix. I have tried several of those and it has not done anything for me but keep me slowly climbing the scale. I am in this for the long haul, whether my poisonous snakes keep hanging on or not. I know that if I remain faithful, they will eventually be banished and those promised blessings will be kept from me no longer.

Sorry

I haven't posted again this week because we had Sarah's birthday party today. I've been running around trying to get ready for it. Ashy and I made an awesome cake! The point is, I'll be posting again now that I have a little more time. I've done two exercises this week and I plan on doing two more tonight if I can. I came across something cool in my scripture study this week. I'll share in my next post. Thanks for being patient with me while I took care of Sarah's party. Oh, and before anyone asks, Yes, Sarah's birthday is in August. I didn't have a big party for her 1st birthday b/c she would be too young to enjoy it. This year I was going to have an actual party but I found out we were moving and Sarah may or may not have any friends with which to have a party. Thus we had it a month early. The End.