New Me By 2003

02.04.02
Ahh...the sweet smell of February. hmm...let's see, there is Black History Month, Valentine's Day...and my sister's birthday. Okay, let's "X" out Valentine's Day, because once again I don't have a valentine (unless you count Charlie and Pooh...the two specials coming on ABC that I'll be watching Valentine's Day night! lol) Moving on..I've been doing good in the weight loss dept. I am still motivated (and trust me that's hard VERY HARD to do around here!). Seeing the # on the scale go down is my movtivation...which is why I guess I'm hopping my butt on the scale every morning. It's hard though b/c not every morning I like the results! lol But generally I control myself and stop myself from throwing the scale out the window. :o) I need to exercise more...I have increased my water intake, but it still isn't very good...it could be much MUCH better. Well, that's all for me now...
Oh yeah...personal recommendation...try "Passionate Kisses" made by Victoria's Secret! I bought some (body wash...lotion...and body spray)...and let me tell you...it's is WONDERFUL! Oh yeah...their new (and first) men's cologne, "Very Sexy...For Him" is amazing too...makes me feel even worse about being single. lol Just thought I'd share...I don't get anything for referring you, just sharing! lol

Jonai

02.11.02
Well, it's mid February already *sigh*...gee, time really flies when you are having fun. lol Okay, perhaps not fun but at least I've lost a few pounds this past week. Two to be exact! I'm in the 70's! *woohoo me* lol It's quite sad when you think about it that I weigh 279...but hey, let's not thinkg about it. I'm on my way...yep...I can see it. (squinting) yep...I can see it! lol Actually I've come up with a few goals. Being that as of today it is exactly five months until my birthday...my new goal is to weigh 235 by my birthday. Think I can do it? Hmm...well, we'll see!!!! :o) I'm going to keep going on the track I've been going...I'm still motivated. I mean as long as I keep my short term goals in site...it doesn't seem so bad. Before I know it will be July 11th...and I don't want to look back and say..."shudda...wudda...cudda" Oh yeah...guess what I bought? Okay...I admit it...I bought on of those exercise belts. I know you've seen it on tv! lol Yep, that's the one, although I bought it on ebay (hi, my name is Jonai, and I'm an Ebayaholic. lol)...lol I don't know it will work, but I'm hoping so! lol I mean of course I still need to move my ass the regular way (SWEAT! lol) Anyway, I'll let you guys know how it goes w/my new exercise belt! (yeah...plus I'll admit I still haven't been drinking enough water either!...I'm working on it though..really!) Well, that concludes another episode of "the young and the overweight" (lol)...(and see...I didn't mention once how valentine's day is 4 days away...and I am bummed!...but not as bad as usual, can't let one day get me down!)

until the next time,
Jonai

02.10.02
Well, one more week has passed, and guess what?!? It wasn't the world's worst week. lol Actually I got on the scale this morning and just about hit the floor. I lost three pounds! I know, right? lol I got off the scale, took a deep breath and promised myself that I wouldn't throw it out the window if it would just be real w/me and not play w/my mind. lol But I got on again...and low and behold...same #!
I worked HARD and this...let me tell you. This past Friday, I went out w/a few people....and around 4am everyone decided to hit IHOP..yep, that's right the "breakfast mecca." But guess what? I didn't eat anything!!! I sat surrounded by 5 other people eating (DELICIOUS!!!) food including my FAV item (big steak omlette...mmmm)...and I declined. YOU GO GIRL. lol But you know what? I'll tell you...I proved to myself that when I set my mind to do something...I stick to it...and this my friends, I'm sticking to. Me and weight loss---tight like glue. [wink] I just finished watching "Crazy Beautiful"...I've been dying to see it. It was okay (the male star of the movie is very attractive...which made it much better in my opinion! lol)...but over all I would give it 2 and a half out of 5 stars. I really want to see John Q and Monsters Ball...and of course Queen of the Damned (I always will love and miss Aaliyah)...so when I check them out I'll let you know. I did see I Am Sam...it wasn't too bad. I'd give it 3.5 out of 5. It was definitely on the "documentary" side...just by the camera movements and pans (umm...that sort of thing irritates me...I'm kinda a video editor! lol)...but it was decent. Hey, how about I rename my site to Weight loss and Movie Reviews. lol Just kidding. Catch ya'll later.

Jonai

02.25.02
Ahh...well, it has been another week and things are close to being the same. If you came here to see why I haven't hopped my butt on the scale for an official weigh in, it's b/c aunt flo decided to show herself. my menstral cycle is very irregular due to various reasons, which I do not want to get into...but it's here! I actually did weigh myself...but I'm not going to rely on that # b/c I know it's not accurate. (thank goodness! lol) But that's why there isn't a weigh in!
But on to other things...guess what? I've decided to start walking. Tues/Thurs/Sat will be my walking days. See, my theory is this...I'm eating less and sacraficing and not eating bad things. I'm doing everything right (even drinking wayyy more water!)...and I'm just holding myself back by not excersing regularly...ya know? so, there you go. Plus I've decided to try cooking a few new things. basically I've been eating frozen dinners (TRY: Smart Ones Pepperoni Pizza...9 grams of fat...and delicious...I LIVE off of them! lol)...but anyway, I'm going to try going the actual cooking route. I have tried cooking Spinach Lasagsana before and it was...umm, not too good (not to mention I don't cook well in the first place! lol)...but I'm going to try something soon. I've been craving Stuffed Mushrooms (don't really like them though lol)...but I have found several recipes for them...so I'll let you all know how they turned out. Until my weigh in day...

see ya
btw...tomorrow I plan on taking myself out for the afternoon to see a movie (after my walk of course!)...probably to see Monster's Ball...I'll let you all know how it was... (does anyone even read my diary? lol oh well...I'll just keep talking like it is...lol)

02.27.02
okay, no I haven't exercised...wanna know why? b/c I haven't been feeling well! I don't quite know what's wrong w/me. But I have the slight symptoms of a cold plus a very painful sore in my mouth. *sigh* I must be about to kick the bucket or something. lol I did go to the movies last night though (which only made me feel worse in the process!)...I saw John Q. Don't listen to the reviews...it's a decent movie. Not bad...not bad. I'd give it 3.5 stars out of five.
Anyway, I did weigh myself this morning (btw Aunt Flo still isn't completely gone!)...but according to the scale I've maintained...so I guess I'll go w/that # for now. I understand the concept of a plateau so I'm not distraught or anything. So, there you have it...stay tuned for the real weigh in next Monday.

Jonai