Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Monday, February 18, 2013
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Excellent!
I can't believe it, but it looks like I'm actually exceeding the goal I set for myself during my 18 day challenge.
In all aspects of my life right now, I am really doing well.
I've lost 12 pounds since January 31st. TWELVE. Amaze-balls. I only wanted to lose 10 for the whole month.
I've gotten two blue cards in the 200 speed. I only wanted to get one this month.
I have my machine and software up and running, though still tweaking it to my liking.
My cooking skills have definitely risen.
I haven't had any soda or fast food in two weeks.
I'm actually doing it for once, and not just constantly talking about it without action. ;)
I've reached a turning point and I am at the top of my game right now.
In all aspects of my life right now, I am really doing well.
I've lost 12 pounds since January 31st. TWELVE. Amaze-balls. I only wanted to lose 10 for the whole month.
I've gotten two blue cards in the 200 speed. I only wanted to get one this month.
I have my machine and software up and running, though still tweaking it to my liking.
My cooking skills have definitely risen.
I haven't had any soda or fast food in two weeks.
I'm actually doing it for once, and not just constantly talking about it without action. ;)
I've reached a turning point and I am at the top of my game right now.
Friday, February 15, 2013
Today
I'm going to clean my house.
I'm going to practice at least an hour.
I'm going to learn 10 new briefs.
Then I'm taking Mallory to the movies!
I'm going to practice at least an hour.
I'm going to learn 10 new briefs.
Then I'm taking Mallory to the movies!
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Triumph over Trying
Ever tried SO HARD to do something but still couldn't do it?
Hm?
What's that like? I'm unfamiliar.
Hm?
What's that like? I'm unfamiliar.
Losing weight and feeling great!!
I love this new body! And this is just temporary. Can't wait to see my even NEWER body! Amazing what dedication can do!!
Monday, February 11, 2013
Saturday, February 9, 2013
18 Day Challenge
Halfway through my 18 day challenge to lose 10 before I'm 27. This is my before and after at the halfway point.
Friday, February 8, 2013
I am SO stoked!
My sexy ass LightSpeed came in today! Now I just have to find software.
But I LOVE it. I LOVE the feel. I type SOOOO much faster on this thing!
I've taken it to the movies, the car riders line at my daughter's school..everywhere. I'm actually addicted to steno now. I never had this motivation before. Thank GOD for this machine!
My sexy ass LightSpeed came in today! Now I just have to find software.
But I LOVE it. I LOVE the feel. I type SOOOO much faster on this thing!
I've taken it to the movies, the car riders line at my daughter's school..everywhere. I'm actually addicted to steno now. I never had this motivation before. Thank GOD for this machine!
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Oh No :(
My depo was cancelled today. That means I have a whole day. What to do?
Coffee's made and I'm starting to drink it black so I don't use any dairy products or sugar in my coffee.
I'm starting breakfast off with oatmeal so I get the carbs that I need for the day, and then I'm committing to doing my 30 Day Shred video as soon as I'm done eating.
Then I'm going to get some housework done since that's a constant everyday thing in my house!
As soon as that crap's out of the way I have free time until it's time to pick up the girls. I think I will spend that practicing and reading my brief dictionary and learning some Q&A extensions...;) You know, just to make me even faster. I want to get out of school very soon because it's already been long enough just at 2.5 years. Ain't nobody got time for that. I have a life to live.
And tonight I'm going to the Magic game with my bff Molly and some other chicks. It's much-needed girls' night.
As far as the other news is going.. I know people have been telling me not to let it upset me, that they're just jealous..blah-blah-blah. But I can't help but to be upset about people I truly considered friends and would have never imagined being put in this position. But, seriously, what kind of a person allows some obvious hidden jealousy they must have been harboring for so long to consume so much of them that they're friends one day and then, without provocation, start being snotty and turning that attitude into just ceasing the friendship without warning? Who does that in this day and age? That's what upsets me. I'm incredulous to think that this could happen to me when I'm pushing 30. I just thought these days were long over and I'm beside myself. I guess age really doesn't matter.
Coffee's made and I'm starting to drink it black so I don't use any dairy products or sugar in my coffee.
I'm starting breakfast off with oatmeal so I get the carbs that I need for the day, and then I'm committing to doing my 30 Day Shred video as soon as I'm done eating.
Then I'm going to get some housework done since that's a constant everyday thing in my house!
As soon as that crap's out of the way I have free time until it's time to pick up the girls. I think I will spend that practicing and reading my brief dictionary and learning some Q&A extensions...;) You know, just to make me even faster. I want to get out of school very soon because it's already been long enough just at 2.5 years. Ain't nobody got time for that. I have a life to live.
And tonight I'm going to the Magic game with my bff Molly and some other chicks. It's much-needed girls' night.
As far as the other news is going.. I know people have been telling me not to let it upset me, that they're just jealous..blah-blah-blah. But I can't help but to be upset about people I truly considered friends and would have never imagined being put in this position. But, seriously, what kind of a person allows some obvious hidden jealousy they must have been harboring for so long to consume so much of them that they're friends one day and then, without provocation, start being snotty and turning that attitude into just ceasing the friendship without warning? Who does that in this day and age? That's what upsets me. I'm incredulous to think that this could happen to me when I'm pushing 30. I just thought these days were long over and I'm beside myself. I guess age really doesn't matter.
My life is awesome
Seriously.
I don't have to try hard to lose weight. As soon as I make up my mind that's what I'm going to do, I do it.
I don't have to try hard to pass speed levels in steno! As soon as I make up my mind I'm getting a blue card, I get two in less than a week.
I don't depend on my mom or anyone else to pay my bills because I'm 26 and can take care of myself plus my three incredible girls.
I don't have to depend on a lowly-waged restaurant worker to buy me things.
And all the bitches hate me for it. They try so hard to do what I do effortlessly. All the while still remaining huge and slow. LMAO.
I don't have to try hard to lose weight. As soon as I make up my mind that's what I'm going to do, I do it.
I don't have to try hard to pass speed levels in steno! As soon as I make up my mind I'm getting a blue card, I get two in less than a week.
I don't depend on my mom or anyone else to pay my bills because I'm 26 and can take care of myself plus my three incredible girls.
I don't have to depend on a lowly-waged restaurant worker to buy me things.
And all the bitches hate me for it. They try so hard to do what I do effortlessly. All the while still remaining huge and slow. LMAO.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
I work tonight and haven't had anything to really eat this morning, so I was craving a carbalicious lunch today.
And I started driving towards McDonald's. I wanted it. I could taste the McDouble and the fries.
But as I was driving, I started thinking about all the stuff I have at home to make lunch with.
And you know what?! I passed McDonald's by and drove back home. This wouldn't have happened a month ago.
I didn't want to be one of those people that wants to diet, talks about dieting, makes plans and prepares meals and purchases groceries in line with healthier eating, but then just continues to have "cheat days" and talk about making up for it later. That just makes you remain stagnant, and I'm NOT allowing myself to ever go near 150 pounds again. No, thanks.
So, I came home and made spaghetti using extra virgin olive oil, whole wheat spaghetti, tomato sauce with minced garlic, onions, kale, and lean ground beef. It's surprisingly scrumptious.
GO ME!
Now to get ready for work and hopefully come home and beast out an hour Q&A sesh.
And I started driving towards McDonald's. I wanted it. I could taste the McDouble and the fries.
But as I was driving, I started thinking about all the stuff I have at home to make lunch with.
And you know what?! I passed McDonald's by and drove back home. This wouldn't have happened a month ago.
I didn't want to be one of those people that wants to diet, talks about dieting, makes plans and prepares meals and purchases groceries in line with healthier eating, but then just continues to have "cheat days" and talk about making up for it later. That just makes you remain stagnant, and I'm NOT allowing myself to ever go near 150 pounds again. No, thanks.
So, I came home and made spaghetti using extra virgin olive oil, whole wheat spaghetti, tomato sauce with minced garlic, onions, kale, and lean ground beef. It's surprisingly scrumptious.
GO ME!
Now to get ready for work and hopefully come home and beast out an hour Q&A sesh.
Q&A
Ugh. I really must work on my Q&A at 200. I keep letting my nerves make me type at the speed, but my notes aren't legible at all. Holy crap. Time to buckle down. I need at least two more blue cards before my birthday. That's be awesome!
Monday, February 4, 2013
Insomnia
I can't sleep! And I have most definitely been trying.
I have so much GOOD on my mind.
Seriously, how awesome am I?
I have so much GOOD on my mind.
Seriously, how awesome am I?
Finishing up my medical project for Debra tonight. SO boring. On my 2nd cup of coffee.
I am going to then get the rest of these children to bed and hopefully sound asleep before 9:00 so I can practice for at least an hour before I go to bed.
I can't believe I'm saying that. Me? Practice? Yeah, I know. I'm actually going to devote some serious time into my steno studies. I want to get out of that school and start having the income, confidence, pride, and worthy career to hold my head up even higher than I already do.
This is MY year. And I. AM. DOING IT.
I am going to then get the rest of these children to bed and hopefully sound asleep before 9:00 so I can practice for at least an hour before I go to bed.
I can't believe I'm saying that. Me? Practice? Yeah, I know. I'm actually going to devote some serious time into my steno studies. I want to get out of that school and start having the income, confidence, pride, and worthy career to hold my head up even higher than I already do.
This is MY year. And I. AM. DOING IT.
Steno Stephanie
The last 200 jury charge I passed, I counted 42 errors and my instructor counted 48. That's out of 50 allowed errors so I barely passed, but pass I did.
Today's 200 jury charge I counted 16 errors. So in my eyes, that's a definite pass. Yessss.
Today's 200 jury charge I counted 16 errors. So in my eyes, that's a definite pass. Yessss.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Ravens win the Super Bowl. Awesome!
I'm motivated as all hell - even more awesome!
I've actually lost weight, not just wished it off..
This is so my year.
I remember when I used to think that maybe I might not finish school..and how bad would that suck to have ALL this steno-specific knowledge and no use for it, but NOW, I KNOW, I won't be one of THOSE.
I'm motivated as all hell - even more awesome!
I've actually lost weight, not just wished it off..
This is so my year.
I remember when I used to think that maybe I might not finish school..and how bad would that suck to have ALL this steno-specific knowledge and no use for it, but NOW, I KNOW, I won't be one of THOSE.
The Speed of Light
Behold...
Now I may truly be a steno goddess.
In the meantime, I've been dieting and haven't cheated. No soda at all. Even my treats have been healthy. I've lost weight. I'm 6 pounds away from reaching my first desired milestone. I've been exercising with my 30-Day Shred video by Jillian Michaels. And I've been practicing. A lot.
Watch out. I'm motivated.
Now I may truly be a steno goddess.
In the meantime, I've been dieting and haven't cheated. No soda at all. Even my treats have been healthy. I've lost weight. I'm 6 pounds away from reaching my first desired milestone. I've been exercising with my 30-Day Shred video by Jillian Michaels. And I've been practicing. A lot.
Watch out. I'm motivated.
Period Survival
If you're like me and love chocolate more than most, it's probably harder than ever to abstain from sweet treats during that time of the month.
Determined not to stray, I started browsing Pinterest and such of the like to draw ideas of some low-calorie chocolate goodies I could make.
And here's a couple I'd like to share with you:
Milkshake/ice cream.
The difference between this becoming a milkshake or ice cream is just how long you freeze it. I heard it can also make a mousse, too, if you put the coconut milk in the fridge over night, but..
So, you want to get yourself some coconut milk. The thicker the better. Goya brand or something like that. I just eye-balled the amount of each ingredient I used, until it came out the way I liked it. Mix it with unsweetened, natural cocoa powder, and use your sweetener of choice. I used Truvia, but don't put a lot in. It doesn't really need much. Then freeze to your liking.
The other delicious treat I made (my fav) are low-calorie no-bake cookies. SO yum!
What you need:
- Extra virgin olive oil (1/4 cup)
- Unsweetened, natural cocoa powder (1 tbsp.)
- All-natural peanut butter (1/4 cup)
- Almond or coconut milk (1/4 cup)
- Vanilla extract (1 tsp)
- Instant oats (1 cup)
- Natural sweetner (2/3 cup)
* Mix together the olive oil, cocoa, sweetener, and milk in a medium pot and bring it to a boil. Boil 1 minute.
* Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla until it's all combined.
* Add oats.
* Drop spoonfuls onto wax paper.
And then, depending on how hard you like them, put them either in the fridge or the freezer to cool. I put mine in the freezer. I sort of derived this from the weight watchers recipe, but changed a few things.
They're both delicious and low-calorie and made with healthier ingredients. They taste like any other chocolate snack, in my opinion. Enjoy! Feel free to share. :)
Determined not to stray, I started browsing Pinterest and such of the like to draw ideas of some low-calorie chocolate goodies I could make.
And here's a couple I'd like to share with you:
Milkshake/ice cream.
The difference between this becoming a milkshake or ice cream is just how long you freeze it. I heard it can also make a mousse, too, if you put the coconut milk in the fridge over night, but..
So, you want to get yourself some coconut milk. The thicker the better. Goya brand or something like that. I just eye-balled the amount of each ingredient I used, until it came out the way I liked it. Mix it with unsweetened, natural cocoa powder, and use your sweetener of choice. I used Truvia, but don't put a lot in. It doesn't really need much. Then freeze to your liking.
The other delicious treat I made (my fav) are low-calorie no-bake cookies. SO yum!
What you need:
- Extra virgin olive oil (1/4 cup)
- Unsweetened, natural cocoa powder (1 tbsp.)
- All-natural peanut butter (1/4 cup)
- Almond or coconut milk (1/4 cup)
- Vanilla extract (1 tsp)
- Instant oats (1 cup)
- Natural sweetner (2/3 cup)
* Mix together the olive oil, cocoa, sweetener, and milk in a medium pot and bring it to a boil. Boil 1 minute.
* Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla until it's all combined.
* Add oats.
* Drop spoonfuls onto wax paper.
And then, depending on how hard you like them, put them either in the fridge or the freezer to cool. I put mine in the freezer. I sort of derived this from the weight watchers recipe, but changed a few things.
They're both delicious and low-calorie and made with healthier ingredients. They taste like any other chocolate snack, in my opinion. Enjoy! Feel free to share. :)
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