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"Nothing tastes as good as slim feels." ~Kate Moss

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Diary of a "Nu Life"

As promised, here's a recap of Monday's activities...

 

I attended my first bootcamp class. To say the least, it's pretty intense! I did enjoy watching myself in the mirror as I looked pretty goofy learning the routines, LOL. The trainer is tough and they DO NOT let you quit...you HAVE to keep moving! It's not about keeping up with everyone else, just don't stop moving. Thank God I tied my hair up or else it definitely would have been a mess. Definitely no point in coming "cute" because you will most definitely be sweaty by the end of class!

 

As planned, dinner consisted of a spicy black bean veggie burger on a whole wheat sandwich thin w/ light havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato, and a little bit of ketchup. I was utterly amazed at how tasty and flavorful the burger was! I seriously don't even miss being able to have a "real" burger! Wow! I can't even believe those words are coming out of MY mouth!

 

Today, Day 3: All is well. I've been taking my multivitamin and eating breakfast. Instead of feeling drained by 3, I feel amazingly energetic. My snacking has been fruits or fiber one bars and I'm becoming more conscious of what I'm eating. I"m determined to reach my weight goal in two months. Class tonight. Weigh in Sunday. I'm hoping I dropped the 2 lbs. I'm aiming for for this week *fingers crossed*

 

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Diary of a "Nu Life"

Last September, I posted a blog about starting fitness bootcamp. Well, things didn't go as planned so I had to put it off. Fast forward to now...this past Saturday, I attended Nu Life's orientation along with my BFF, Jay. As I expected, it was packed! Nu Life's program is very popular so there was no surprise to see a room full of women--and a sprinkle of men--who want so very badly to get in shape physically & to improve their health. Miesha, Nu Life's proprietor, talked to us all very honestly about what the program entails--in a nutshell, it ain't easy. But let's be honest, anything worth having isn't easy to come by and definitely takes hard work.

 

Today, so the meal plan begins. I haven't been to the grocery store yet (going this evening after bootcamp!) but I'm doing ok thus far. For breakfast I had 2/3 cup of Cheerios with about 4 ounces of low fat milk and a banana. Hate milk, love fruit. For a snack I ate an apple and for lunch I ate a huge salad with NO CHEESE (that was HARD), a ton of veggies and a couple teaspoons of vinaigrette dressing. So far, I've consumed 64 ounces of water too! I can't lie though, LOL, I did have 10 peanut M&M's just now. Don't shoot me, I'm far from perfect! This is a process but like I said, I'm willing to get to the top of the mountain. For dinner tonight, I plan on having a veggie burger on a whole wheat sandwich thin and some baked sweet potato fries. I'll be back to dish on my dish!

 

Instead of viewing my "nu life" as a "task", I've decided to view it as a positive lifestyle change with a ton of benefits. Bad eating habits and little physical activity brought me here and my quest to be fit & healthy will keep me here. I've set a realistic weight loss goal, I've acquired some great & interesting healthy recipes and most of all, I have a ton of support from those around me. Changing your life and the food you eat is definitely NOT an easy thing to do, but I'm determined to do so.

 

...Be back with more after tonight's bootcamp! TTYS!!!...

 

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Toxic People

For alot of us, 2010 is all about positivity and being an all-around better person. Part of that process entails getting rid of the people around you who bring nothing but negative energy. Having negativity within your circle takes away from the blessings that you receive, or could receive. There are some people in this world who are just so negative that they are actually "toxic". They are just like vampires, literally draining the life out of you! It's inevitable that you're going to run across a toxic person or two at some point in your life. The key is to be able to identify them and then get as far away from them as you possibly can. According to www.counseling.suite.101.com, there are four types of toxic people aka "emotional vampires":

• The Criticizer – This is somebody who is convinced that he/she has the God-given right to deliver what they think is constructive criticism, even if they tear the other person to shreds. They claim to be good with people, yet have zero sensitivity.

• The Drainer – Once they sink their claws into their victims it's hard to shake off a drainer. They are in somebody's life because they need encouragement and help, but have no time for others. In their minds, a give and take relationship is to give nothing and take as much as they can.

• The Know-It-All – Whatever the subject might be, they know everything there is to know about it. Not only this, but they enjoy rubbing it in everyone's faces. They emit a certain confidence and authority that can easily fool others. (Oh boy do I know a few of these! But I won't say any names LOL!)

• The Dream Killer – Big dreams and creativity are essential for new discoveries and inventions. These people are locked in a constant state of what is, instead of what could be.

If you know any of these types of people, it's best for you to kick them to the curb. At one point, I was "friends" with the "Criticizer/Know-It-All". She started out totally great, but no sooner than I thought she was a great friend did her true colors begin to show. Slowly but surely she started taking shots at me, my life, my clothes, everything! She always said "I'm just looking out for you!", but clearly that wasn't the case. She was just toxic through and through. There is nothing that can be done or said to make a toxic person less negative. Their sole purpose is to bring you down to their level of misery and as we all know, misery don't need anymore company...she has enough! Stay positive and surround yourself with positive, genuine, ambitious people who really do have your best interest at heart. Always remember that anyone who isn't for you is against you and a toxic people aren't for anyone except themselves.

Source: http://counseling.suite101.com

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For we walk by faith, not by sight. ~II Corinthians 5:7

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Girl You Talk TOO Much!

We're all guilty of it. At one time or another, we've all blabbed something that was told to us in confidence. That's life and occasionally, shit happens. The problem comes in when you're constantly doing so and then getting into "situations" with your friends over your big mouth. Some people just can't hold water. The minute you tell them something they gotta spill. Whether it's done maliciously or not, constantly telling others' biz gives you a label that will have people never wanting to confide in you again because you're a human billboard. When friends view you as a confidante, that means that they are comfortable with, as well as trust you. Even when you don't invite people to use you as a shoulder, it's still not cool to spill the beans. Be honest with yourself...you know when you have a big mouth because at some point or another, someone has told you that you do! And if you have yet to be confronted about it, chances are people have either stopped telling you things or have warned others about your "condition".

 

You know you talk too much when:

 

A sudden hush falls over the room when you walk in. Rather than risk their business being in the Daily News, people instantly shut up and twiddle their thumbs or begin talking about the weather. 

 

Hardly any of your personal phone convos or e-mail messages are about your own life. The transcripts could be collected and used as bios for your friends.

 

The National Enquirer contacts you about a "journalist" position and you didn't even apply. 

 

Talking too much shows that you have very little respect for peoples' privacy. When you're a Blabbermouth you're better off just telling your friend the truth--that you probably shouldn't be the one they confide in. Just shut up, grow up and get a life of your own so that others' secrets, issues, and problems don't have to be the main focus of your daily life.

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It is impossible to learn what one thinks they already know. ~Unknown

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