Hello World,
It's been quite some time since I last wrote. I have been in Walnut Creek with my lovely boyfran and his family. They are treating me very well and they are very hospitable. :)
Today was my first adventure as a true gluten free human being! We googled up some G-free bakeries and came across one. We drove into the town of Berkley [which has a STUNNING school, btw!] and found an adorable hidden bakery filled with G-free stuff! I got pizza, cupcakes, breads, pastries, etc! We made the pizza and it was fantastic! I could get used to this easily.
Weight watchers has been alright for me so far. I don't feel quite on the wagon yet. I have been smarter about portions and exactly what I am putting into my body. I know I haven't gone over my points but being without any help and not having the proper calculating tools tends to make it more difficult.
I know I will be much better at that when I return home in 2 weeks.
I will attempt to post more than I have while I am here :)
Stay in touch!
-learningasigo
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
My Farewell to Phoenix :D
Hello World,
And goodbye Phoenix!! I'm leaving for 2 1/2 lovely weeks to be with the main man. Yup, out in the big city of San Fran with my other family.
I just want to say goodbye to all those people who tell me "DON'T EAT THAT!" and "YOU'RE ON A DIET, REMEMBER?!"
Yeahh, I don't know how I will make it without your constant choice changing words/yells. :)
I will keep track of points, I pinky swear! And I will make smart choices even though many will not be around me.
Although I will not have the company of my gym, I will be working out as much as I can. Oh yeah, I'm on a roll! [without butter!] <-- smart cookie! [Sugar free!] ;)
I'm such a nerd...
Anywho..
I will be sending text messages to friends asking "What are the points for this?" and "Should I eat this?" Oh yeah, it's like I'm not even gone.
So, dear Phoenix, I hope you enjoy the heat and cacti and I will see you soon!
I will be posting from my new location tons! :)
Stay posted!
-learningasigo
And goodbye Phoenix!! I'm leaving for 2 1/2 lovely weeks to be with the main man. Yup, out in the big city of San Fran with my other family.
I just want to say goodbye to all those people who tell me "DON'T EAT THAT!" and "YOU'RE ON A DIET, REMEMBER?!"
Yeahh, I don't know how I will make it without your constant choice changing words/yells. :)
I will keep track of points, I pinky swear! And I will make smart choices even though many will not be around me.
Although I will not have the company of my gym, I will be working out as much as I can. Oh yeah, I'm on a roll! [without butter!] <-- smart cookie! [Sugar free!] ;)
I'm such a nerd...
Anywho..
I will be sending text messages to friends asking "What are the points for this?" and "Should I eat this?" Oh yeah, it's like I'm not even gone.
So, dear Phoenix, I hope you enjoy the heat and cacti and I will see you soon!
I will be posting from my new location tons! :)
Stay posted!
-learningasigo
Monday, June 14, 2010
44 Views! :D
I'm incredibly happy that my 3 followers and 6 views went up to 11 followers and 44 views. I'm getting somewhere here! :)
I just want to say you have NO IDEA what the kind words do to me. It keeps me going with this and it makes me feel like I have to do this, and not just for me.
I don't want this to sound like a thank you speech at the Tony Awards [which were fabulous last night btw] so I'm going to just say, thank you everyone who keeps me going. There are a lot of you and I am greatful for each of you!
I'm leaving in just 4 days [ha, goes well with the 44 views ;)] and I pinky swear to myself I will keep my diet on. I even bought myself a points planner for keeping track when I am on vacation!
I will be updating from here as much as I can and I am OOBER [yes, oober, don't judge] excited and motivated!
-learningasigo
p.s. Tell your friends of my blog :)
I just want to say you have NO IDEA what the kind words do to me. It keeps me going with this and it makes me feel like I have to do this, and not just for me.
I don't want this to sound like a thank you speech at the Tony Awards [which were fabulous last night btw] so I'm going to just say, thank you everyone who keeps me going. There are a lot of you and I am greatful for each of you!
I'm leaving in just 4 days [ha, goes well with the 44 views ;)] and I pinky swear to myself I will keep my diet on. I even bought myself a points planner for keeping track when I am on vacation!
I will be updating from here as much as I can and I am OOBER [yes, oober, don't judge] excited and motivated!
-learningasigo
p.s. Tell your friends of my blog :)
Sunday, June 13, 2010
There Aren't Many People Who..
-There aren't many people who sing to get the feelings away.
-There aren't many people who would rather sit in her room in the dark and play tetris until 5 in the morning.
-There aren't many people who have never done drugs/smokes/drank in their life.
-There aren't many people who listen to the Avatar and Titanic playlist rather than the rap and hip hop.
-There aren't many people who love their parents more than there social life.
-There aren't many people who savor each moment.
-There aren't many people who only has the option to text or call someone they love so much.
-There aren't many people who choose wisely.
-There aren't many people who own specific items that remind them of a particular human being, or moment in time.
-There aren't many people who laugh at the stupidest things, even months after they happen.
-There aren't many people who would rather sit down and do a 542 page word search than go to the latest party.
-There aren't many people who see struggle in ones life, or take the time to see it.
-There aren't many people who care for others before themselves.
-There aren't many people who say 'I love you' to their parents each night.
-There aren't many people who can control their anger.
-There aren't many people who cry more about happy things than sad.
-There aren't many people who see the glass as half full.
-There aren't many people who understand this kind of person..
And there is no one on this earth, like me.
-There aren't many people who would rather sit in her room in the dark and play tetris until 5 in the morning.
-There aren't many people who have never done drugs/smokes/drank in their life.
-There aren't many people who listen to the Avatar and Titanic playlist rather than the rap and hip hop.
-There aren't many people who love their parents more than there social life.
-There aren't many people who savor each moment.
-There aren't many people who only has the option to text or call someone they love so much.
-There aren't many people who choose wisely.
-There aren't many people who own specific items that remind them of a particular human being, or moment in time.
-There aren't many people who laugh at the stupidest things, even months after they happen.
-There aren't many people who would rather sit down and do a 542 page word search than go to the latest party.
-There aren't many people who see struggle in ones life, or take the time to see it.
-There aren't many people who care for others before themselves.
-There aren't many people who say 'I love you' to their parents each night.
-There aren't many people who can control their anger.
-There aren't many people who cry more about happy things than sad.
-There aren't many people who see the glass as half full.
-There aren't many people who understand this kind of person..
And there is no one on this earth, like me.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Why Mango? Why?
Hello World,
Here is my little advice for day day..
These puppies..
Evil. Do not eat too much of these orange-yellow ovals of beauty or you will regret it!
I was on a role today when it comes to food!
Breakfast: 1 apple and 1 oz. of low fat brie cheese [yum!]
Lunch: A premade salad from Trader Joes
No dinner yet but I figured mangoes would be a lovely snack. NOPE! Kind of killed me, and I use minor sarcasm in that statement, but really killed me!
Curce you fiber and sugars and all fruits with tummy-issue-making problems!
That was my rant for the day.
WHAT IS NEW IN ALEXA'S WORLD??
Funny you should ask! Some minor changed have been made when it comes to seeing eachother this summer. Instead of him coming here I am going there for 2 and a half weeks. I leave in a week from today, but I will remain blogging though! :)
This does mean, however, I will have to miss my FIRST weight watchers meeting! And the one after that!, AND the one after that!
Luckily, I have a mother over the phone who is on the diet and she is the one I will call if I need point numbers. I am going to make my own little point book for the trip and keep track. It is sad but I think my main man is worth it :D
Overall, it has been a great few days, I HAVE GROWN MORE FOLLOWERS! THANKS MOMMY! :D
And it has just been nice. Worked out with my friend for HOURS yesterday and didn't eat too much so, yeah, I am slowly getting somewhere with only minor [major] pain!
How freakin fabulous!
Thank you for all the support I have been getting and tell all of your friends! :)
-learningasigo :)
Here is my little advice for day day..
These puppies..
Evil. Do not eat too much of these orange-yellow ovals of beauty or you will regret it!
I was on a role today when it comes to food!
Breakfast: 1 apple and 1 oz. of low fat brie cheese [yum!]
Lunch: A premade salad from Trader Joes
No dinner yet but I figured mangoes would be a lovely snack. NOPE! Kind of killed me, and I use minor sarcasm in that statement, but really killed me!
Curce you fiber and sugars and all fruits with tummy-issue-making problems!
That was my rant for the day.
WHAT IS NEW IN ALEXA'S WORLD??
Funny you should ask! Some minor changed have been made when it comes to seeing eachother this summer. Instead of him coming here I am going there for 2 and a half weeks. I leave in a week from today, but I will remain blogging though! :)
This does mean, however, I will have to miss my FIRST weight watchers meeting! And the one after that!, AND the one after that!
Luckily, I have a mother over the phone who is on the diet and she is the one I will call if I need point numbers. I am going to make my own little point book for the trip and keep track. It is sad but I think my main man is worth it :D
Overall, it has been a great few days, I HAVE GROWN MORE FOLLOWERS! THANKS MOMMY! :D
And it has just been nice. Worked out with my friend for HOURS yesterday and didn't eat too much so, yeah, I am slowly getting somewhere with only minor [major] pain!
How freakin fabulous!
Thank you for all the support I have been getting and tell all of your friends! :)
-learningasigo :)
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Oy Vey, I don't want to give this up..
Hello World,
Well it has been an odd day. Woke up forced to starve myself because I had to go draw blood, which brings me back to genetics. Another fabulous gift I have gotten from the gene pool would be my itty bitty minuscule veins giving from my mother. I actually cried in the chair sitting there! THEY DIG! They actually dig inside you to find the tiny vein that barely exits! They might as well have gotten a shovel and treated my skin and pores like sand because that is pretty much how it felt.
Anywho, It was then that really worried me. I do NOT want to have to give blood the rest of my life hoping my cholesterol is not increasing and wishing my white blood cells are still in tact. I don't just want this change, I need this change.
So in my mind, this would be me.
I am confident that this change could stop the worries in my life that could possibly ruin my future.
However..there is one issue. I have to give up something that always seems to make my day better. Something that calms me down but wakes me up..yes..I have to give up...
My Venti Caramel Macchiato... :(
Wayyyy too many points when it comes to weight watchers that it is practically a meal!
THAT IS WHERE YOU COME IN FOLLOWERS!
I need your help!
What is the best thing on the starbucks menu that could cure my loss?
Your help could be the best thing that ever happened to me. :)
Thank you so much!
-learningasigo :)
Well it has been an odd day. Woke up forced to starve myself because I had to go draw blood, which brings me back to genetics. Another fabulous gift I have gotten from the gene pool would be my itty bitty minuscule veins giving from my mother. I actually cried in the chair sitting there! THEY DIG! They actually dig inside you to find the tiny vein that barely exits! They might as well have gotten a shovel and treated my skin and pores like sand because that is pretty much how it felt.
Anywho, It was then that really worried me. I do NOT want to have to give blood the rest of my life hoping my cholesterol is not increasing and wishing my white blood cells are still in tact. I don't just want this change, I need this change.
So in my mind, this would be me.
I am confident that this change could stop the worries in my life that could possibly ruin my future.
However..there is one issue. I have to give up something that always seems to make my day better. Something that calms me down but wakes me up..yes..I have to give up...
My Venti Caramel Macchiato... :(
Wayyyy too many points when it comes to weight watchers that it is practically a meal!
THAT IS WHERE YOU COME IN FOLLOWERS!
I need your help!
What is the best thing on the starbucks menu that could cure my loss?
Your help could be the best thing that ever happened to me. :)
Thank you so much!
-learningasigo :)
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
My Life Stuff..Yes, Stuff
Hello World,
So this blog here, is to tell you all about my stuff, meaning baggage. What it is that is on my back and exactly how I am living. I want my readers to know about me and try to understand things through my wacky perspective. I live in the lovely desert land of Phoenix, Arizona where the cactus grow. I live with a lovely Jewish family where the ancestors roam all around the valley. I have a lovely mother, a tall father, and a little sister who is starting high school this year...so I'm watching the hormones grow.
If there is one thing I could say about my family is it is very different..like most families we have a uniqueness about us. (is that a word? Uniqueness?) Anywho, I had the pleasure of taking in my dear families genetics. I know sarcasm is not well taken in writing but let me tell you, that sentence was pure sarcasm. We are all cute little round people who just love food, so I was bound to take it. There are also a lot of medical problems from the generations before me. My fear is that I am bound to get these things if I do not make a change in my life. Diabetes and diseases are not something to look foreward to in the future.
I have a wonderful boyfriend. I'm going to call him Oscar (I will not be using any real names in my blogs, just in case). He happens to live approx. 1100 miles away. How stinky is that fact? We have been going strong and he is most certainly a huge part of my life. I have only seen him 3 times in 11 months but we are making it work. He means so much to me and he supports me no matter what I do. Which brings me to my mother.
She has suffered greatly and has gone through a lot when it comes to weight and body issues but she always come through and is an inspiration to me. To anyone reading, love your mom and listen to her. She knows more than you think :)
Anywho, on to friends. A lot of my friends are gay and fabulous, I'm an actress, what do you expect? I have some great people in my life who I just love with all my heart. I am surrounded by great people. The thing is, they are all gorgeous! Rock solid bodies, beautiful clothes, endless possibilities, and I'm not going to lie, I'm totally jealous.
I want to feel the confidence they do when they look in the mirror. The great part, is that it is not cocky, it is just confidence and that is beautiful.
I think you pretty much know everything! The diet starts tomorrow. Right after I finish my delish burrito sitting in the fridge calling my name. :)
-learningasigo :)
So this blog here, is to tell you all about my stuff, meaning baggage. What it is that is on my back and exactly how I am living. I want my readers to know about me and try to understand things through my wacky perspective. I live in the lovely desert land of Phoenix, Arizona where the cactus grow. I live with a lovely Jewish family where the ancestors roam all around the valley. I have a lovely mother, a tall father, and a little sister who is starting high school this year...so I'm watching the hormones grow.
If there is one thing I could say about my family is it is very different..like most families we have a uniqueness about us. (is that a word? Uniqueness?) Anywho, I had the pleasure of taking in my dear families genetics. I know sarcasm is not well taken in writing but let me tell you, that sentence was pure sarcasm. We are all cute little round people who just love food, so I was bound to take it. There are also a lot of medical problems from the generations before me. My fear is that I am bound to get these things if I do not make a change in my life. Diabetes and diseases are not something to look foreward to in the future.
I have a wonderful boyfriend. I'm going to call him Oscar (I will not be using any real names in my blogs, just in case). He happens to live approx. 1100 miles away. How stinky is that fact? We have been going strong and he is most certainly a huge part of my life. I have only seen him 3 times in 11 months but we are making it work. He means so much to me and he supports me no matter what I do. Which brings me to my mother.
She has suffered greatly and has gone through a lot when it comes to weight and body issues but she always come through and is an inspiration to me. To anyone reading, love your mom and listen to her. She knows more than you think :)
Anywho, on to friends. A lot of my friends are gay and fabulous, I'm an actress, what do you expect? I have some great people in my life who I just love with all my heart. I am surrounded by great people. The thing is, they are all gorgeous! Rock solid bodies, beautiful clothes, endless possibilities, and I'm not going to lie, I'm totally jealous.
I want to feel the confidence they do when they look in the mirror. The great part, is that it is not cocky, it is just confidence and that is beautiful.
I think you pretty much know everything! The diet starts tomorrow. Right after I finish my delish burrito sitting in the fridge calling my name. :)
-learningasigo :)
My Mission To Change-Meet Me
Hello World,
This is my first blog ever and my first experience documenting my changing process. What exactly is the change? Let me explain.
I am a 17 year old high school student who is overweight. I am active in my drama club as next years president and I am in the advanced choir at my school. I love my life massively. I am, however, very type casted and I am hardly ever in the front and I believe it is due to my weight. It is looked down upon and it is embarrassing being the only big girl involved. I am known as the overweight old lady because, well, that is all I have ever been in plays...The old lady..not so fabulous. So, I'm ready to change! I joined Bally's Total Fitness, talked to my doctor, and joined weight watchers.
My reasons for blogging is because I have to document everything I do on my new lifestyle-changing diet. I'm not the most motivated person in this world so I made it a motivation to tell others. I'm hoping that my story can impact others and I want to show that even the impossible is completely possible!
I will write as much as I can and each week I will post what the outcome was. I will not say my weight on here but I will say what I lost and how I did it. I will also use this almost as if it were my own little diary. Vent about friends, struggles, stress, school, and everything else young girls go through.
You have no idea how excited I am for this! I feel like this blog will bring me to a great success and will motivate me to keep going.
My diet plan goes for 6 months and then hopefully longer after that, so bear with me, it will be a crazy journey. It will be a mission I have always found impossible.
My mission, to change.
-Learningasigo :)
This is my first blog ever and my first experience documenting my changing process. What exactly is the change? Let me explain.
I am a 17 year old high school student who is overweight. I am active in my drama club as next years president and I am in the advanced choir at my school. I love my life massively. I am, however, very type casted and I am hardly ever in the front and I believe it is due to my weight. It is looked down upon and it is embarrassing being the only big girl involved. I am known as the overweight old lady because, well, that is all I have ever been in plays...The old lady..not so fabulous. So, I'm ready to change! I joined Bally's Total Fitness, talked to my doctor, and joined weight watchers.
My reasons for blogging is because I have to document everything I do on my new lifestyle-changing diet. I'm not the most motivated person in this world so I made it a motivation to tell others. I'm hoping that my story can impact others and I want to show that even the impossible is completely possible!
I will write as much as I can and each week I will post what the outcome was. I will not say my weight on here but I will say what I lost and how I did it. I will also use this almost as if it were my own little diary. Vent about friends, struggles, stress, school, and everything else young girls go through.
You have no idea how excited I am for this! I feel like this blog will bring me to a great success and will motivate me to keep going.
My diet plan goes for 6 months and then hopefully longer after that, so bear with me, it will be a crazy journey. It will be a mission I have always found impossible.
My mission, to change.
-Learningasigo :)
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