Day 6

Understandably, I’m a bit tired today. That’s what I get for staying up late sifting through things on the Internet. I did make a bit of progress in my search, though, so it was not all in vain.

I can’t remember if I mentioned this before, but I’m a barista at Starbucks, which is an explanation, most certainly not an excuse, for my almost daily consumption of frappuccinos. I have a seven and one half hour shift today. My goal is to not indulge in any sweet drinks: I want to have only water or plain hot tea. I will be strong! I will resist sweets!

My shift runs a bit late and I have things to do immediately afterward, so I’ve went ahead and begun my log for today. I’ll finish it up before bed or tomorrow morning.

Inspiration

Well, I’m up late again. I started out continuing my search from earlier today but have strayed from my path and happened across some awesome inspiration.

When viewing these images bear in mind that I’m a tad eclectic in my tastes.

You’ve been warned.

Day 5

I spent today out and about searching for important things. I haven’t found them yet, but feel I’m getting close, which is very good considering the short notice and tight deadline of this search.

My diet today has been O.K., but could have been better.

I am starting to acclimate to my reduced calorie diet: I don’t feel dreadfully hungry as I did at the start and my energy level has increased a bit.

Day 4

Due to some commotion on the home front last night I am completely bushwhacked today. Sleep deprivation is a real drag.

Day 3

Well, today was better than yesterday, though not what it should have been.

One dilemma I’m facing is that the gym I had been attending is now a 30 minute commute from my living quarters. Once I find a closer gym I’ll be back on track where exercise is concerned.

Diet-wise I did alright today, though I did indulge in a sugary drink. I just need to quit sweets cold-turkey, trying to ween myself off of them slowly is not working for me.

Day 2

Today was a big mess. Such a mess, in fact, that I’m going to bypass my daily log and just give myself an F.

These things happen. Feeling guilty is not proactive, I just have to work to not have more unhealthy days such as this. Bogging myself down with negative feelings is not going to get me where I want to be.

Day 1

Fasting doesn’t work well for me. I find it hard to function without food: I shake, have difficulty focusing, and generally am slightly impaired.

With the unpleasant feelings I  had without food I’ve decided to skip my day of fasting and hop right into my low-calorie diet. I’ll try fasting again once I’ve been on my reduced-calorie diet for a week or two.

As I said

It’s very difficult for me to actually get started, I tend to continue my last indulgences as long as I can, usually until I lose interest in dieting at all.

Well, tomorrow it starts, though you could consider tonight the official beginning. I will be fasting until Monday morning, at that point I will begin my strict tuna diet. I will be consuming several cans of tuna daily, along with massive amounts of water. I will do this for about a month and anticipate I will lose between 20 and 30 pounds. Upon reaching my goal weight I will up my caloric intake to maintain, I will also be able to incorporate some variety, which will be very welcome after all the tuna.

I’ll be cracking down on my exercise as well, starting light and working towards a more intense regime as my body becomes accustomed to my new diet.

Last indulgences

Well, today was a day of weakness, and more diseased runny-nosedness and random itchy bumps. Really lovely, I know.

The trick now is to stick to this as my last indulgence and not have several last indulgences.

Health, Wealth and Happiness

Follow along as I chronicle my journey from soft, curvy young lady to lythe, defined, poi-spinning, belly-dancing, free-spirited young lady extraordinaire! I might even have a go at Parkour once I’m fit!

Exciting, I know. I plan on taking a photo every week to help stay on track and to document my transformation.

Now don’t get me wrong, I love my body and know I’m a vixen no matter what size I am, however, there is plenty of room for improvement, especially where fitness and strength are concerned… and diet and flexibility as well. I certainly won’t be taking this to extremes, I don’t want to be able to cut steel with my shoulder blades; I’m getting fit to have a go at Parkour and other acrobatic feats which require I be lean, healthy and strong, not emaciated.

Current status:
Approximately 150 pounds
Around 25% bodyfat
Decent strength
Moderate endurance
Average flexibility

My goals:
Drop about 30 lbs of fluff
10 – 15% bodyfat
Build strength, endurance and flexibility

How will I achieve all that? Easy! Limiting my caloric intake, focusing on a healthy diet with plenty of water, protein, veg and complex carbs, lots o’ exercise including cardio, weight training and yoga. Oh, and plenty of sleep and R&R; can’t buff up if I’m worn out.

It’s all rather straightforward, in my opinion. I’ll use this blog as a sort of journal: the guilt of publicly airing my indulgences and divergences from my path of healthy righteousness will motivate me to stay on track.