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Monday, August 23, 2010
The Diva desperately needs to lose weight!
Dear Internet world:
I am sad. I am sad because I feel fat. I feel fat, and I am not losing weight. I am being lazy. I work out a few times a week (okay 4-6x per week) and generally eat pretty health fully since joining Weight Watchers, but I haven't lost any weight. Well correction. I lost some weight, but then gained it back. In about 3 weeks I lost a total of 1.4lbs, but the very next week I gained it RIGHT BACK! WTF (F stands for freak guys, chill out). What is the problem?
Of course if I am honest with myself, maybe its because I have not yet learned the art of non-gluttonous eating. I go wild on the weekends. I do tell myself, no don't eat that cookie, no don't eat that pizza, etc, but then I think its okay to do the BLT (bites, licks, tastes). Years ago I created a system for eating where I would "punish" myself for overeating or overindulging, which usually meant crunches, or extra cardio. But I don't believe that that is exactly healthy, and I don't believe that this is exactly effective. I need to figure out my hunger cues, why I overeat, and stop this! Once and for all.
I feel like I am constantly trying the next big thing: P90x, FLOPTASTIC! Weight Watchers, no results, Fat Smash, Deprivation city!
So my newest endeavor is YOUTUBE weight challenge. I am also going to do mini goals and big goals.
Years ago i worked for LA Weight Loss, and one thing I liked was that the members lost a lot of weight because they were constantly accountable for what they were eating. Three times a week you went into a center, got weighed and had to have your food diary checked. Well, the issue is with WW you only go in once a week and no one checks your tracker. With LA, you were accountable sooner because of the increased weigh ins. Some people are against it, some are not, but the only "diet" that helped me keep off the weight was LA, and I only put it back on when I had my daughter. I joined LA after her birth and lost some weight but I was living in NYC at the time, I had a demanding job as a Designer of a new line, and I just couldn't make it into the center 3x a week. So internet world. You are my LA weight loss-esque counselor. Three days a week I will do a short video giving my weight, and talking a LITTLE bit about what I ate, and my workouts. I am going to make at least 3 YouTube short vids per week, and be accountable at LEAST to the camera! Okay!
I am also doing a one month challenge that starts today. I got it off of exercisetv.tv. Its the 10lbs slim down, and the plan is just to stick to my workouts. I have a hard time doing consistent workouts meaning some weeks I forget to do the 3 strength routines, or I get tired and do a light workout.
A few months ago (okay aprox. 6 mos ago) I was down to my slimmest since my daughter was born, at aprox. 141lbs. I was having a hard time getting down past 140, and that was like the most difficult thing for me. Since I remember clearly being 141, my goal was kinda lofty for now when I am 160/61, and I keep telling myself, I want to be back there, and even smaller. Instead, I am focusing on at least getting to 155lbs, and at 150, I will treat myself to a nice piece of clothes, like a great dress. I am also NOT BUYING ANY MORE CLOTHES PERIOD!
I forgot to add something, last year, around this time, I was maybe 152lbs. I was in a 8, and I wanted to buy a winter coat, but i DID NOT WANT THE LARGER SIZE. So I worked out like a crazed person, went vegetarian, and just really was SUPER dedicated. By the time November came around not only was I in that coat, but I was toned and looking great. My only gripe was my tummy! So, that being said I KNOW I can do this. It's a matter of working hard and figuring out what is working and what is not!
Anyway, thanks for reading, check out my first video tonight, its gonna be after I leave the gym tonight. I am also going to work fun workouts back into my schedule again. I been MIA from Zumba, save for the happy bday class I took on 8/14.
Luv and hugs
Dani!
I am sad. I am sad because I feel fat. I feel fat, and I am not losing weight. I am being lazy. I work out a few times a week (okay 4-6x per week) and generally eat pretty health fully since joining Weight Watchers, but I haven't lost any weight. Well correction. I lost some weight, but then gained it back. In about 3 weeks I lost a total of 1.4lbs, but the very next week I gained it RIGHT BACK! WTF (F stands for freak guys, chill out). What is the problem?
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| I was so excited to go to the ball and then I saw these fat pictures! Horrible! |
Of course if I am honest with myself, maybe its because I have not yet learned the art of non-gluttonous eating. I go wild on the weekends. I do tell myself, no don't eat that cookie, no don't eat that pizza, etc, but then I think its okay to do the BLT (bites, licks, tastes). Years ago I created a system for eating where I would "punish" myself for overeating or overindulging, which usually meant crunches, or extra cardio. But I don't believe that that is exactly healthy, and I don't believe that this is exactly effective. I need to figure out my hunger cues, why I overeat, and stop this! Once and for all.
I feel like I am constantly trying the next big thing: P90x, FLOPTASTIC! Weight Watchers, no results, Fat Smash, Deprivation city!
So my newest endeavor is YOUTUBE weight challenge. I am also going to do mini goals and big goals.
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| Gabrielle Union looks amazing. I am tryna look even better! |
I am also doing a one month challenge that starts today. I got it off of exercisetv.tv. Its the 10lbs slim down, and the plan is just to stick to my workouts. I have a hard time doing consistent workouts meaning some weeks I forget to do the 3 strength routines, or I get tired and do a light workout.
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| Beyonce always looks great, she looks happy, oh yeah cus her body is bangin! |
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| Last year after my sis did a makeup look on me, look one chin! |
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| This was just over a year ago on my 28th bday. I had a waist! I was lookin right! |
I forgot to add something, last year, around this time, I was maybe 152lbs. I was in a 8, and I wanted to buy a winter coat, but i DID NOT WANT THE LARGER SIZE. So I worked out like a crazed person, went vegetarian, and just really was SUPER dedicated. By the time November came around not only was I in that coat, but I was toned and looking great. My only gripe was my tummy! So, that being said I KNOW I can do this. It's a matter of working hard and figuring out what is working and what is not!
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| Me in my workout clothes, I was way smaller this was last year! |
Luv and hugs
Dani!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
NEW BLOG
Please visit me at divasguidetodiyweddings.wordpress.com. I will be updating that blog for all things having to do with fashion, weddings, etc. This blog is dedicated to fashion, weight loss, family stuff, etc.
Check it out!
Check it out!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
I want a better blog
The issue i face is low readership. I want to increase my readership, which can then increase people's interest in me as a designer, stylist, mom, entrepreneur, writer, etc. I am blogging for my big break, but I feel like (candidly speaking), it's just not working. I have a low amount of subscriptions, and hardly any comments. It pains me to write all this content, and take the time to upload all this info, and yet get nothing back from cyberspace. I am not tryna be the casual blogger, I am trying to be that person who you subscribe to, and check the status of daily. I am trying to the person that gets nominated for their OWN show because of interest in who I am. I am trying to be the person that fuels you to go out, and purchase a great outfit, pair of shoes, change your hair, etc, because I suggested it, blogged about it, or shared it from another site.
So, with all that said, I am doing lots of research on what creates a good blog. I don't live in NYC anymore (which seems like the catalyst for a lot of people checking out your blog), and I don't have a photographer following me around, nor do I have lots of money at my disposal to take fabulous pics all day, and upload them, I mean besides all the above things I am up to, I do have a full time job. I want basically to figure out how i can make the person that I am right now, with the things going on that i have going on in my life RIGHT NOW and my future plans to fuel this blog. I know a bunch of ways to drive traffic here, but not enough to retain subscriptions.
A Lot of people have cool blogs filled with glossy high quality photos, chronicling their hair, clothes, food, etc. My blog will now be geared towards my passions: fashion/style/how tos and article shares, thrifting and bargains, natural hair and skin care for those interested in that, DIY stuff like home decor, etc, Fitness and Diet, and my prepping for different projects in my life. I may need to figure out how to take this blog off of blogspot, and link it to my DanielleCicero webpage, to make all these things capable. That way, if you are interested in thrifting and DIY stuff, you can easily search and access those topics. If you are interested in fashion/style and how tos, or fitness and diet.... You get the point
I am also going to fix my YouTube page, to reflect these things. If you live in the GREATER HARTFORD area, or within the NYC/BOSTON area and you are interested in doing a makeover, closet overhaul, DIY stuff, etc, let me know. I would love to feature you on my upcoming shows. Obviously I cant pay you, but it will be fun, and informative and you will walk away with valuable knowledge.
Thank you for those who took the time to read this. I will not be posting for at least a week or two till i get all my stuff together, but expect me back with a vengeance!
Luv and hugs
Dani
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
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Striped assym top with grommets
Dark flare leg curvy fit jeans by Ariya
Red patent wedges by Guess
Red swirl dangly earrings
Tally is wearing Target girls stuff and a cheesy smile. Such a lil nut
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