Mandah's Losing It!

Holy crap! Haven't written anything since July? Really?? Well, I am officially back! I went a little off track but not to fear, I've got the fire in my belly again and I'm going full force! I gained a little bit. I think my lowest weight was 236.8 (?) and I weighed in on Friday at 252.2. Not a big deal, I can mourn the gain and get right back on the horse, which by the way, is what all of you who have gotten off track around the holidays should do as well! :P

I've been sick since Friday so I haven't done a whole lot in the exercise department but I did however do my first session on "The Biggest Loser" Wii game! It was easy mode and I still almost died. It's amazing how fast you lose it when you're not using it...really it is. I also did a couple things on the Wii Fit Plus...very cool. Once this chest/head cold are kicked for good, I'm going to start using the elliptical again.

I think one thing that's going to help take my mind off of food and help me to focus more on my goals is that...I start work Tuesday the 12th! Woohoo! Finally got a job! :P So there's 10 hours out of the day where I can't snack mindlessly (almost a one hour commute each way!). At this point in my life, I am extremely happy and motivated more than ever.

I've really gotten into the sparkpeople.com thing. Check it out! There are really great people there and groups for almost anything you can think of. You can even design a weight loss ticker to display on your page as well. If you do make one, add me and send me a comment! :)

That's all for now. I swear I'll make a video soon. Maybe Friday since that's weigh in day, who knows. Maybe Saturday. Hope you're all doing well! <3


-Mandah

Yahoo Messenger: brunette.betty

What's there to say really? Not a whole lot is going on other than my fight to get the hell out of the 240's and stay out. I was out yesterday but I had a water gain today and threw me right back into them. Several curse words ensued.

Here's my gym. I only go at night, so there will probably never be a photo of it during the day coming from me. During the day, every parking spot is taken. This gym, as you can see, isn't even that big. I prefer going at night where I'm usually alone. Well, there are a couple people usually...but theres a machine of every variety available.

I've got an amazing vacation coming up in less than a week. I know it's going to be incredible. I am, however, super nervous about gaining weight. If I do anything out of the norm, I gain weight...so yeah, nervous about that. It's totally worth it though. Plus I get to see my bestie Shawnie...haven't seen her since, like, mid February.

Hopefully I'll remember to post again before I take off for a while. I posted a video on youtube Wednesday ( www.youtube.com/user/aslmp8376 ). I'll try to post one Tuesday before I leave and then the next weeks video...well, I'm not quite sure about that one yet. I'll cross that bridge when I get there. :P I hop you're doing well, if you need me, you know where to find me!


-Mandah

Yahoo Messenger: brunette.betty

Ok, I need to vent big time. This is also a warning for any woman who happens to read this. Do NOT...I repeat, do NOT go on Depo-Provera. It will ruin your life. I was on depo for a couple years on two seperate occassions. The last time I was on Depo was back in 2006. I am *still* suffering the consequences of my decision to be on it in the first place. Things I was never warned about. I am praying that one day the FDA wisens up and pulls this horrible birth control off the market and when that day comes, I want to sue. Some women have had it worse than me, all my complaints are cosmetic, but there are women, YOUNG women, who have suffered far worse. Don't be one of them.

I'm 26 and I have things wrong with me that shouldn't be wrong til I'm, like, 60. It's going to cost me TONS of money (that I don't have cause I can't find a job), pain and time to correct what's been done. Things will never be the same. Please heed my warning. Stay away from Depo-Provera!

If you, like me, have suffered or are suffering from having been put on this drug, sign the petition below. It's time to take this off of the market!

http://www.petitiononline.com/depo1/petition.html

-Mandah

Yahoo Messenger: brunette.betty

Yep, I'm a slacker! I rarely post anymore. I don't really think anyone reads this so I don't feel very motivated to update it. lol Instead of day to day, I'll shoot for weekly. I've got so many things going on. Job hunting, RPG, writing and a bunch more. Ok, so it's not a lot but I forget about this. lol

Things have been going well since I got back from up north. Haven't cheated, been going to the gym. I've basically been killin' it all week. Andddd, since today is Friday, challenege is over and I can go back to weighing in every single day! Yay! I weighed in today and things are definitely going well.

If you haven't already, check out my youtube channel. I think I've posted a video since I last blogged.

www.youtube.com/user/aslmp8376

Talk to ya later!

XOXO

-Mandah

Yahoo Messenger: brunette.betty

Wow, am I ever a slacker? *slaps self on wrist* I have been so busy with complete non-sense that I've forgotten to update this in almost 2 weeks! That means, of course, there have been 2 new vlogs (see below).





Also, the collab channel I talk about in the first video was made an introduction by Stacey (Mondays!), here it is.



My first video for that is due tomorrow, I promise to not look so crappy then and to actually have something to say. My weigh in 7 video, I actually made today and was in a horrible mood. Ex's suck, 'nuf said.

So anyway, back to the gym tonight! Excited! This week is going to be so good, I can just tell! ^^

As always, if you need me, you know where to find me!

-Mandah
Yahoo Messenger: brunette.betty

Hey everyone! Day 118 is here, rapidly approaching day 120, which of course means, 120 day pics! I always get a little nervous before pic day because I'm afraid I won't see a perceptible difference or that I'll find that I look bigger somehow. lol Hasn't happened yet, but it could!

Shawnies pics are coming soon as well! I can't wait, make sure you guys keep an eye out for those!

Shawnie and Nickie are my real life BFF's. Make sure you check out their YouTube channels and subscribe to them. It'd mean a lot to them, as well as me. :)

Shawnie: http://www.youtube.com/user/jrsprettyprincess83
Nickie: http://www.youtube.com/user/09Nickie

This week is going surprisingly well! I have high hopes for the rest of week! I probably won't be blogging tomorrow as I'll be at Nickie's but we shall see.

I've had a lot of positive responses to my "Mandah is Fat" video. I would really like for you all to go view it and post a video response, even if you've never done a video before. You never know whose life you can make a difference in and it's worth it!

Bye for now!

-Mandah
Yahoo Messenger: brunette.betty

Hey everyone!

So, today was the day where I posted 3 videos. They can be found here:


http://www.youtube.com/user/aslmp8376

If you haven't already, please rate, comment and subscribe. It makes me really happy! :)

I don't know why but everyone seems to think I'm depressed in my videos today...I'm really not! I just busted through a plateau, I'm feelin' fan-freakin'-tastic! I was a little, tiny bit bummed that I didn't reach 2.5lbs lost this week but as far as the month goes, I met my goal. I am steady on my way to hitting the 100 mark for the opening of New Moon. *geeked*

I think the biggest parts of getting through the plateau were reigning in my use of carbs (having been on atkins for week, I went carb crazy!...which is when I plateaued...coincidence? I think not) and mixing up my fitness routine. I'd really relaxed and it's not that I have to go to the gym every single night and kill myself til I have to crawl out to my car but I do need to work out, it does need to push me and it needs to be varied.

I've also started drinking coffee again (with sugar free creamer, of course (:) and I'm finding it has me feeling fantastic. Coffee is supposed to be good for weight loss. Also cinnamon. I managed to get in a tsp today from a new recipe I tried called "Apple-Cinnamon Muffin Oatmeal"...it was delicious! I also got in a good amount of fiber from the black beans I put in my tuna salad. This should be a good week!