Whew! Just came back from an intense run by the beach this morning! I think my endurance is definitely getting better. I actually spent about two hours in the gym yesterday morning pushing myself as much as possible on cardio machines (treadmill, elliptical, and stairmaster) as well as doing some weight-lifting workouts (specifically focusing on toning my outer and inner portions of my legs) and did a bunch of ab floor workouts. I think I probably pushed myself a bit too much yesterday (or…

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The year just started on Wednesday and it was great! I love my first three classes, especially Choir and Honors Psychology. I know this is going to be a great year with a lot of opportunities for me considering that I’m running for president of two clubs. I love my school! GO EAGLES!!!!…

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So a little food indulgence isn't so bad during a weight loss challenge. :) Last night, Kwan and I went to Chili's to indulge in some delicious food. What did I get? A hamburger, fries, mango ice tea, and some New England Clam Chowder. I personally don't care to get bent out of shape about indulging from time to time during my weight loss challenge. As long as I don't indulge every single day and keep a normal diet for the most part on a day to day basis, a once or twice a week indulgence is…

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Here is the video that I posted on YouTube yesterday re: the first day of my fitness regimen during the weight loss challenge:





In terms of food, I think I did well yesterday:



For breakfast: Special K Cereal with skim milk

For lunch: Leftover salmon pasta

For dinner: A roast with carrots and potatoes

For snacks: some Yoplait yogurt and Quakes rice snacks (Apple Cinnamon)



So far, so good with the challenge! Hopefully I… Continue

August 22, 2010:



So, I wanted to start up my jogging exercise regimen today but of course, it rained like crazy here so I didn't think it would be prudent to start up my exercise in pouring windy weather. I will be jogging tomorrow morning, hopefully - pending good weather!



In terms of food, I had a great breakfast: Eggo Waffles and scrambled eggs; for lunch: quesadillas and rice/beans at Chilis; and dinner: salmon and pasta salad.

The salmon and pasta salad was…

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August 21, 2010:

Hey Cafe Belle members,

I have just announced on YouTube that I am starting my personal weight loss challenge, and am inviting you to join along as well! The whole point of this challenge is to get fit and healthy. It isn't about trying to get down to a model-thin size. All of us should be mindful of our health and should be conscious of whether we are on track with our exercise and food habits. Why…

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So I'm super excited I found out that I am the new sports editor for the schools newspaper, and this is the position that I was really hoping that I would get. I have succeed in doing that, and I can't wait to start. . Journalism is something that I've been wanting to do for a very long time and now that I have opportunity It's wonderful. I feel like I am accomplishing more this year then I have in past years. I realize that when I started focusing on the things that I wanted and dreamed,…

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I recently had a conversation with a few people that strongly believed that they were able to predict someone's ability to be successful at a particular goal. I could not help but think: What makes you believe that you are able to predict…

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Happy Saturday!



I hope all is well with everyone. I wanted to take a moment this morning to tell you that I've recently had an epiphany about myself and my goals in life. I feel like I've accomplished so much in 27 years, but I feel like I haven't always been true to my real…

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So I'm starting my first couple of days of my Senior of High school and I have to admit, I'm quite excited but yet a little scaried. I walked into my AP Literatue class and the first thing my teaher said it "I am the hardest teacher!" Now honestly I'm not to scaried about that, I want the challenge!! But yet I don't want to fail now I'm not saying that I will because that is not acceptable. I have faith that I will do well in that class... Okay so this is off note but it makes me so mad... I…

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