Slight Setback

Hello lovelies!

I feel like i haven't wrote very much lately..but things have been somewhat hectic lately. Noelle wasn't able to go to the WW meeting on Thursday, but I decided to go by myself anyways. I was all excited to go, but once I weighed in..I was kind of disappointed. Instead of losing weight, I actually gained 1.8 lbs putting me at a whopping 180 lbs, which I absolutely hated reading on my chart. I was disappointed with myself, but I had to remember that I did not start WW until Monday..I had eaten right before the meeting and didn't go pee, lol. SO! Not that that's an excuse, but it's not the end of the world for my going to WW. I shared with Trevor that I was kinda disappointed and so on, he was really supportive and told me that that happens a lot of the times and it's no need to worry..Just drink lots of water. So, I was happy to hear that from him. It's kind of difficult when we eat sometimes, because like he pointed out..I'm trying to lose weight and he's trying to gain weight. It's all a trial and error process though. With that being said, I got my new tracker book and have high hopes for this coming week. Today I decided to use my excess points since i was in noblesville with trevor. I hadn't planned out my points and wanted to enjoy my food. I am sure I will be dumbfounded when I see the points I have used, but it is what it is at this point. I had an amazing time with Trevor today. We had originally planned on going to the zoo, but the weather wasn't exactly in our favor so we decided to find something else to do! We ended up finding a putt putt place, but I felt like we were pedophiles in a little kid place, hahaha..so I google mapped another place and we headed there. Of course, my pick was awesome :) We went to a place called Noblesville golf and batting center. I had a blast! First we decided to do the batting cages - There was Softball- Slow pitch and fast pitch. Little League Baseball and Fast pitch baseball. It was pretty comical doing it and watching each other, it was clear that it had been awhile. Of course, Mr. Athletic did pretty well as always. After that, we decided to switch it up and go to the hitting range. Words do not express how horrible I am at swinging a golf club to hit the ball. I tried on my own for awhile, then after laughing for awhile trevor came over and tried to teach me how to stand, swing, etc. It helped, but I was still horrible. He played golf for a year in high school, perhaps sometimes Happy Gilmore style as he said, but still counts, lol. It's funny because no matter what sport we play, he looks like he knows exactly what he's doing, etc. Definitely very athletic, which I like =] After that we decided to head back to the house and chillaxed for awhile. Eventually we decided to head back to town and find something to do! After driving around for awhile, I reminded him of a pizza place that he said was super good.. it's called Monacal's .. well, it was amazing!! I definitely recommend going here. It's on the main drag in noblesville right off of 69. The service, food, atmosphere, everything was great. Kind of loud with the little kids but not unbearable. After that, we went to my all-time favorite placeeee, Bill's Pet Store! We went and saw all the cute puppies, cats, etc etc. I love going there.

Trevor at the Fastpitch Baseball

Well, now I am back in Muncie. I have to volunteer in the morning at the Habitat for Humanity Store for LAE. It's from 9-3..I'm hoping it won't be horrible..but I know it's going to be a long day..just hopes that it doesn't drag too bad. I plan on coming back to the dorm and hanging out, working out, then doing a psych quiz. Probably a little bit of laundry and cleaning the dorm up a bit. I sooo cannot wait because on Sunday I get to go back to my wonderful boyfriend's house to hang out. Hopefully do something fun, I'm just happy to see him twice in one weekend. Lately, I've not been able to see him very much because of his work schedule and my schedule..so kind of sucks.

Well, I originally planned on going home this coming weekend, but Trevor has off Saturday, Sunday, Monday which NEVER happens..so even though he told me I should go home that it was fine..I really wanted to spend a couple days with him. It's been awhile. And he is very possibly going to be working full-time soon, so it will be back to hanging out less. Sooo, I may not be going home now after all. And then sadly, my darling seeeester decided to move back her fall party, so I of course will still be there but not sure about the boy. Which, hopefully he can come because I am really looking forward to him meeting Lindsey, John, Emma, Michelle, and everyone since I talk about them all the time. Fingers crossed! Of course, you'll think he's great..he passed mom's inspection but now it's time for the sisters! It's weird, normally I try out Lindsey first but this time..if it works out with the fall party, we will have been dating for 4 months and in a relationship for two. Kind of weird that I talk about him a lot she's never met him, and esp b/c she's such a big part of me.

Well, I have to volunteer bright and early, so I better get to climbing up in my bed and setting the sonic bomb! I feel like I talked about the boy a ton in this post, but I just got back from Noblesville so I'm still =].. I honestly can't say the last time I have been this happy. He is pretty much everything I've ever wanted in a relationship..so I definitely think he's a keeper :)

Cheers to a good week in WW and working out!
Night my darlings!
<3 happiest girl in the world.

Tuesday!

Hello wonderful followers :)

Today started out rough, when I woke up it was pitch black out and 6:30 am, soo I was really regretting this whole 8am..but when I finally got ready was able to leave the dorm plenty early to go to Noyer and get me some breakfast and watch two and a half men before Corrections class..hmm, def not digging the teacher still, but oh well. I survived, then it was time for CJC 220, we did a team exercise which was kind of hard. The prof doesn't explain things very well, so it made it rather difficult but luckily I have a good group, Zeb and Katie. Afterwards I was walking to go to work and found out my 2 was cancelled soo that made me super happy! Work was easy, then went back to the dorm to finish watching a couple shows before nap time! Eventually had LAE, which went better than I thought it would. I really was kind of worried how that was going to turn out. But, I tried to interact and mention ideas that I had been thinking about. Then it was yummy Subway time, safe sex bingo! It was such a fun time, we were laughing. Wes won bingo right away, had to yell "orgasm" instead of Bingo, it was priceless! They were like "we have an orgasm over here!!" Ohh dang, then they gave out freebies of stuff and some Cirilla's coupons. I actually won Bingo towards the end, but modest me just pulled the guy to the side and asked him to check my card, lol. And i won, woohoo. The room was packed, they also played a few other games - condom races and some quotes from movies. Overall, it was a fun night full of laughs. After that, it was time to work out, luckily Wes has been great and has been my work out partner, so we did 2 walking laps, 2 running laps, 5 minutes of rowing, and some ab exercises. I am def thinking my abs and arms are going to be sore!! I am really hoping the more I run, the less out of breath I will feel. The night before when we ran I was sooo out of breath, really wishing for my inhaler. I've also done fairly well with not drinking pop, today I decided to have some just to prevent a headache and to slowly ween myself off of it. I'm not really expecting any results tomorrow at the weigh in at WW, just b/c I did start on Monday. I'm excited to go back, as well as decide if I want to do the online version, as well as the weekly weigh ins.. Whatever is financially best, as well as giving the best results.

After a late night trip to Walmart, messing with people on the PA system, and watching Detroit 1-8-7, it was a good time! I am hoping to find my dad's CB radio when I go home and hook that up into my car and get a PA Speaker, I am thinking it will be a blast. Which of course, mom told me that I'm not allowed to use it when I have my lovely seester with me, which I mean I dont totally blame her, BUT I think it would be beyond hilarious and we'd definitely only speak out the truth =] SNAGGLEEEEE TOOTH [okay, excuse my lapse of mean-ness, but it was beyond necessary] =] Well, I am exhausted! But I figured I should update, I will post tomorrow about my weight watchers meeting and how that goes. I don't think Noelle has been doing the points, but that's okay. I'm sure she will eventually get it going, hopefully she is still planning on going with me tomorrow though at 6! I am excited to see what week two brings, especially with me trying it out for a couple days prior. It really seems like WW is popular right now! jillian is doing it, and Kassey is as well. I am really proud of everyone for working out and trying to get in shape! I know I fell so much better when I am active! Also, awesome job to my friend Brooke for losing weight! Keep it up babe! =]

Well, I best be getting off of here!

Have some facebooking to catch up on and need to head back to the dorm and shower soon! Hope everyone had a great Tuesday and enjoy hump day tomorrow! BOOOOOO on hot weather though!!

<3 you all.
ali kate.

Hunger

Okay, so I am starving. I have used up all 28 points and 3 of my 35 points. I definitely need a snack and some water after working out! Starvation is kicking in, ah so frustrating. Sitting in this class bored is not helping my case. I really need to find some healthy grab and go snacks since I like to snack a lot. Okay, short and pointless post to share that I am so so hungry, despite having dinner about three hours ago. It is such a mind thing..I am only hungry because I am bored and because I know I shouldn't eat. Sooo frustrating, hopefully soon that feeling will subside soon! Any tips from those who when they originally began losing weight felt that they were more hungry? I need some ideas. I must not be eating enough filling foods.. Any tips would help :)

xoxo,
ali kate

Hello!

Hola,

I doubt I even have any followers, or that many will even read this. Kudos to any of you that do though. I am hoping to update this a fair amount just to get things off of my chest and to keep everyone updated if they choose to actually read this thing.

Well, as of right now I am all caught up on my homework, I could of course study some or read ahead but I like the feeling right now of not having something to do so I will probably keep enjoying this moment. I did my first Case study for personality psychology last night, it's due tonight. It was actually a lot of fun to do because it was basically analyzing this girls personality and why she is the way she is in different circumstances. It kind of made me feel like I was judging this fake person, but when you think about it, it's just scientific-ish? I had to use a specific personality theory, it was the big five. I know later on the case studies will be more difficult, but currently I enjoy them.

This week is going to be very busy, I have a lot of things to accomplish before the weekend..but that is just the way it is. I'm at work until 5, then my chauffeur is coming to get me in his big red taxi -which i was welcomed this morning by it along with his new PA system, rather comical i thought. Can't wait to test it out at the scramble light and other random places, will give some fun times for sure. Then, I have a short break and I need to head to the north quad for personality psych, class until probably 8:30-have to turn in the case study, then she will open up the quiz..it's due friday. Last week, I got an 80% on it..wasn't as good as what I wanted btu luckily she gave us an opportunity to get four points of extra credit so that was exactly what i needed to get a 100% in the class. I am in hopes she updates gradebook soon, I would love to see that B- turn into an A! After class, I am going to work out for about 45 minutes with wes- we plan on running on the treadmill, track, and doing either the bike/elliptical each for 15 min a piece. I figure even if I don't spend a ton in the gym, a little is better than none just to help out a bit and get myself more in shape so maybe I won't feel like I can't breathe half the time. It's frustrating, I am not THAT out of shape and i always feel out of breath, it's ridiculous. I may have to start using my inhaler more often until I can get my breathing caught back up. Then also, new two and a half men starts tonight! But I'm not sure if I will have the time to watch it, unless its when I am working out. Then I'ma go back to the dorm, shower, get my stuff ready, mess around online and go to bed!

Tuesday is jam packed as always - Corrections @ 8, Research Methods @ 9:30, Work @ 11, the debate of going to anthropology at 12:30-may take my sister's advice and just go then do other homework or something..Idk yet.. hate the class, so hot in the room and it's packed, the material is boring, i dont know, just not my cup of tea.. not that i like any tea, ha. And then I have my favorite class of the day!!!- Courts at 2:00, where I will be turning in my 2 page extra credit paper for 5 points. I ended up not doing the best on my first courts test- I got a 74% but like she said now we are all on the same page and this score can easily go away [we get to drop our lowest test grade] so that's a good thing to keep in mind, and esp now if i totally bomb a test, this test grade isn't absolutely horrible so if I needed to drop a lower score it wouldn't be the end of the world, but of course I plan on doing better =] Now that I've seen her study guides, I think I am going to really take all the info she gives on them and put them on notecards and have someone test me, b/c everything she said that was going to be on there, was.. so glad to know she is straight to the point, no BS. After I get done with class around 3, I dont have anything until 5, I have LAE General meeting which I am honestly dreading. I am kind of frustrated with that whole situation. Everything was going fine, and then got an e-mail that I know was meant to be tactful and to the point, but instead it just now makes things be on a bad note..it's kind of like why would I want to be super involved now after a crappy e-mail? I really felt like I was doing a decent job- I have been researching information and staying on my designated task. I haven't been to any LAE events outside of the meetings, but I've had prior engagements and so on. Especially this last saturday, I could've went to the game and helped pass out but it was at tailgating, several hours before the game..I'm not old enough to drink, and no that's not stopped me before, but I am not going to go out and publicly drink when there are excise and so on.. Plus, I was at home anyways then met Trevor's friends - Dan and his girlfriend Tabitha-They were both really nice. Well after Lae, I am going to din din with wes, then to this Safe Sex Bingo that Jillian is working so that should be comical, figured could enjoy the laughs.. afterwards its time to work on my fitness a bit!

The rest of the week there isn't anything major going on. Wednesday night at 6:00, Noelle and I are going to our second Weight Watchers Meeting. I enjoyed going last week, I know I am not going to have a dramatic change overnight, but it's time to get my butt in gear and start making better choices so I won't be as tired and will have more energy..Plus, I'd prefer not to gain ANY MORE weight.. I would be absolutely mortified with myself if I gained anymore.. just because I would be unhappy and disappointed with myself, not because of any other factors.

My starting weight is: 178.4 lbs.

I'm not sure how long it is going to take me to start losing weight, or even reach my goal weight, but it's worth a shot at this lifestyle change. I needed something that it easy to throw into my everyday life, and this seemed to be the best choice for Noelle and I, so we think! We are both starting out at 28 WW points, once we start losing we will adjust our WW points. I would love to be close to my goal weight before Christmas, so that is my goal! That is 3 months, I think I can do it so fingers crossed! I would love everyones support though - helping me make good choices and not sabotaging my dining choices!! haha. So, I am going to make mini goals for myself and reward myself with little things here and there, of course not with food. My first goal is 5% of my body weight which is 9 lbs. My next goal is 10% of my body weight which is 17 lbs. and so on.. my final weight loss goal is to be 140 lbs. I would like to be able to fluctuate between 135-145 though, give a little bit of play room, but no more and no less. So All in All, I am looking at roughly 40 lbs to shed. I don't want to set timelines for losing my weight though, I'd rather do lbs or percentages that way I won't be frustrated with myself as much. It will happen when it happens.

So far I've done good with eating. I ate a fiber one bar and had some water this morning for breakfast, for lunch I picked up a decent amount of items - small salad, new flatbread sandwich from tbell (7pts), 4oz cottage cheese, 4oz applesauce, and diet mt. dew. So it ended up equalling about 14 points, I need to break it down a bit more, but that was my rough addition I did earlier.

On top of all those things, I have really been wanting to have my rheumatologist appointment, but it is not until October. On Saturday my wrist started hurting pretty bad again. I wore my wrist brace two nights in a row, plan on keeping it on while I am in the dorm. I didn't do anything to hurt it, so kind of frustrating. I really hope I find something out at the rheumatologist, hopefully nothing bad. but some answers would be nice.

Well, I should probably get back to work. I've wrote a fair amount for my first blog entry. I am hoping to open this up to some more people to get readers..some of it is probably boring though. I am just writing to write.. but some others might find my life ever so interesting..

Well, Miss & Love you all!

<3ali kate