After involuntary gaining ten kg throughout the summer its time to get started again. It should have been sooner, but not much to do about that now. I've been really good at telling myself I'll start tomorrow :rolleyes: We all know how that goes...

A little news and updates
I have just moved to Norway where I will stay and finish my final year of school. I now live in a small town, with a crappy gym and fewer activities to get involved with. School starts Monday and I'm kind of dreading it.

Here's the plan
I know I should be doing exercise early in the morning before my brain figures out what I'm doing, but the gym doesn't open until eight in the morning, which is only thirty minutes before school starts. This leaves me with the next best thing, afternoons, right after school has finished.

One but
My boyfriend has his birthday today and we will be going out for pizza tonight. Romantic, I know. -Anyway! That should round off the crap eating.

Other than that I have had my shoulders, arms and abs work out today. I'll see if I can post pictures later on. Accurate measurements will have to wait since I don't have a scale around, yet.

Ready, set, go ...

I love the title. Enjoy those beautiful crisp autumn morning with a walk, job, bike ride whatever to get your cardio in before the gym opens. I love fall mornings in the north eastern United States.

Yes, they are wonderfully beautiful. Fortunately though, there is a little bit left of summer. I love swimming in mountain lakes, but summer is cold enough.
I wish I could spend every summer and fall up there, hiking and fishing.

Bf has gone home. He lives 1 1/2 h from here and has to get up for work early tomorrow morning. We are going away for the weekend so we will get more time together then. As for food, we didn't stop with pizza. We also had something to drink and some ice cream and snacks.

What a start ... and what a mix, drinks and ice cream ...

Still unable to find cable for dig. camera.

Found the cable.

Just finished this weeks rifle practise. Unfortunately there will be no hunting for me this year.

I have serious problems falling asleep so I was up till 7 am, when I finally got some shut eye, I managed to sleep in. *wonderful*

Day pretty good till bf showed up with chips and chocolate to watch a movie. Keep it out of my house, or I'll eat it. Im like an ant, I eat everything. Maybe not wood, but probably would have if I had stronger teeth.

Time for vorspiel with friends in a little bit. I know its not the smartest thing in the world but pretty close to the most fun. I didn't say this. It's stupid.

Almost forgot, exercise today: Walking outdoor 1 h (light), cycling 15 min uphill (not planned and pretty unvoluntarily - upper).

Home and sobered up. Can't sleep. Bleaching teeth. Want them white as snow ...
I'm tired, so why can't I sleep?? I want water.

I'm staying up till I'm so tired I pass out, it gives me one night of sleep out of a week. Doctor wont prescribe any heavier sleeping pills. Probably because of my age.

Can't belive I have to keep these things on for 15 more minutes. It's boring.

Exercise: 1 h walking (moderate)
Couldn't find my measuring tape. Shots from today:

Behind and thighs has to go and I'd like some muscles on my arms and shoulders. The pounds on my belly are the first to go, except the sides and on my back. Thighs are really stubborn. I have a really scrawny upper body and would like to even it out a little bit by losing a little fat and gaining muscle, and I want my pre-summer weight back (almost ten kg lighter).

21:46
1500 kcal today.


Shooting hoops 1 h.

7 h hike. Got upper body again this evening. 1900 kcal planned today, not exceeded yet. :claplow:

Bf had to step in at work at short notice, so I've been doing a lot of cleaning and garden work this weekend. Maybe it's not so bad, this way I won't have to do it again until same time next year :tu: I know you think it's a joke, but it really isn't... :p

The hike was to another (I take pride in finishing all in this area) mountain peak (1600 m). Waterfalls, lakes and nice weather. Life couldn't be better! :) The view was spectacular!

A bit more cleaning to do *bluh :( * ...


Measurements and weight next weekend.

More hill walking. 45 min this morning.

Haven't slept any at all tonight. This is starting to get really crazy.

School starts today. I wish I didn't have to go. I'm nervous too. Not the good kind of nervous.

Monday: 1 h cardio. 45 min treadmill, 15 stair climber
Tuesday: Legs, 40 min cardio
Wednesday: 1 h cardio
Thurday: Chest/ back/ abs, 40 min cardio
Today: Getting late so I think this will be a day off.
Food:
Monday okay, Tue-Thu perfect, Fri No
School: No sleeping in or skipping.

This morning I had Shoulders/ arms/ abs. No cardio since there will be an over night hike. Mininimum lenght today will be two hours and that sounds good enough.

I've decided to wait another week to post new pictures. There is a difference, my stomach is more flat, but thats about it. I still can't find the measuring tape but I wish I could get it down on paper.

As I've mentioned I'm a back to school again. This year I'm the only girl in my class. I thought it would be alright, but I constantly get comments and the guys do not treat me like one of them. I can handle the all-guys humour but I wish they could show me a little respect. Right now I'm wondering if it's worth it. I guess in a way I'm too shy, and that they take advantage of that. By the way, they are so boring. Last year we had several class clowns, two funny teachers and it made the days go by so much faster.

As for where I live right now, I don't know. They seem nice, but I haven't talked to much with them. It's not like we're hanging out. Once again I'm the oldest one. Around this age a few years makes a huge difference.

I haven't got to watch.'70s show or Malcom in the Middle ONCE this week. It's one of my biggest regrets ... Really (a little laugh is good for your soul).

The reason I didn't get a work out in yesterday was that when I was finished at school at 4, I had to get home and get ready for shooting practise. It's a 1h drive from here, and having to take the bus it winded up being more than that. The shooting took about 1 1/2 h, then I went back home. Unfortunately it became a binge out on pizza, sandwiches, sugary yoghurts, ice cream and similar in between all this.

I'm back early this morning. The rain is coming down in buckets and to make it worse there is strong wind too. We woke up around 7 with out feet frozen and wet. We slept under a tarp by a fresh water lake out in the woods. We knew what weather to expect, but it usually has to be really bad wind for that to be a problem. The initial plan was to go hiking in the mountains. We have found our favorite secluded spot about 8 (US) miles from here.

Next week will be about discipline when it comes to food. Monday, Tuesday, Friday-Sunday are very exposed. That leaves me with 2 good days if I can't restrain myself. Which I know from experience I have a hard time to do. I have to go away those days, to a place I'd like to refer to as pastry slash dairy heaven. My weaknesses above all weaknesses.

I hate Sundays. Its the day with most stress. Having to get ready for school again, clean up, wondering how to fit into your jeans again and freaking out about how awful next week is going to be. This means yesterday was a total disaster food wise. The hike was shorter than expected too. I.e. not enough exercise to be called exercise and short enough to carry loads of junk food.

Did I mention I caught to three decent sized trout? Beauties!

It's getting cold up here. I was wearing three layers while waiting for the bus this morning and I thought I was going to die. Everybody is starting on a cold. I hate all the coughing and sneezing. It just means I'll be sick soon. I don't understand why no one has the decency to cover their mouth and nose!

Sunday was a good day, Monday evening was crap, so was half of Tuesday (really bad!). Can't say about Wednesday yet, put it doesn't look promising.

As for exercise: Monday 1 h cardio (50 min treadmill, 10 min stair stepper), yesterday legs and 40 min cardio. I hope to get a short hike in today.

I don't have to go to school today. I like being busy. Although I don't mind being relieved of the stress, I don't really like this.
I still can't find my way around school nor do I know anyones names.

This morning's weigh in was at 62kg.

It's getting cold up here. I was wearing three layers while waiting for the bus this morning and I thought I was going to die. Everybody is starting on a cold. I hate all the coughing and sneezing. It just means I'll be sick soon. I don't understand why no one has the decency to cover their mouth and nose!

Sunday was a good day, Monday evening was crap, so was half of Tuesday (really bad!). Can't say about Wednesday yet, put it doesn't look promising.

As for exercise: Monday 1 h cardio (50 min treadmill, 10 min stair stepper), yesterday legs and 40 min cardio. I hope to get a short hike in today.

I don't have to go to school today. I like being busy. Although I don't mind being relieved of the stress, I don't really like this.
I still can't find my way around school nor do I know anyones names.

This morning's weigh in was at 62kg.


wow, you're already wearing three layers of clothes??? now I remember why I like living in Florida so much... it's still hot as hades right now :p

try to stay warm and stick to your guns with your diet.. I know you can do it ;)

wow, you're already wearing three layers of clothes??? now I remember why I like living in Florida so much... it's still hot as hades right now :p

try to stay warm and stick to your guns with your diet.. I know you can do it ;)
Thanks!

I think it was an exception, but I wouldn't mind moving somewhere warmer! All the rain makes it twice as cold. Imagine getting soaked walking to school around 8 and not coming home until 4. I'm eating omega 3 and multi vitamins like crazy, I hate being sick.

I'm still waiting for the person I scheduled to get a ride to the shooting range with. If he doesn't call or show up soon I won't get the mental booster I really need. There is nothing like getting in 0,3s and 0,5s on lying shooting :tu: Rifle practice is fun!

I found out about an hour ago that my bf got a job abroad, so he'll be moving. I can't imagine continuing the relationship with such a distance. It is weird, he is such a perfect person I really hoped we'd be together for a long time. He's funny, handsome, caring, sweet. Perfect. I haven't really allowed myself to think about it too much yet, I don't want to. He is out of town till Tuesday and we are to discuss it then. I'm so disappointed. I'm hoping for the best.

Okay, that was a bit to personal to put in here. Lets skip to traning and food. Wednesday went pretty well. Only 300 kcal over what was planned - I'm satisfied with this, it was a low cal day. I got some running/walking in in the mountain and forests around here. It lasted about 50 min. Yesterday was perfect. It was also my chest/back/abs day. 40 min cardio. I think the reason Wedneday went so well was because I was busy working on an outside wall. Oh, and today suck*d. Baguette, chocolate, ice cream etc. And it ain't over yet, there is still 5 h to midnight.

Another hike this weekend. This time with a tent (don't have storm mats, so the wind can't be more than 6m/s, I prefer 4m/s as a max...). Fishing won't be to good though, the water level has risen due to all the rain lately. That means I'll have to find different sources of protein. Too bad, 'cos it's really really tasty with fresh outdoor prepared trout. Won't be until tomorrow. In two hours time it will be dark.

Room-mate's mom just walked in with four bags of food! If I know her right, that's only for this weekend. I need to get packing and get out of here!

Daniel Powter - Bad Day makes me feel better. I still love this song. Eh... Slipknot! :o

He finally decided to show up and we had a great practice.

No exercise today. Not even a walk.

This is going to shock you; we only got three tv-channels here (no sat. dish) - nothing on tv. I'm so bored.

Can't wait for tomorrows hike. I'm really excited even though it's going to be wet and cold. Nature up here is breathtaking and I love it so much!

Better drink some more water. It's hard. I hate public rest rooms and at the apartment I live with gross people. Seriously, no hygiena. I can't even touch the door handle to the bathroom, but without going into detail, they could be better... This is not the usual reason to not drink enough water, is it?..

Talked to my father. He was his usual encouraging and loving self... Sometimes I wonder why I love and respect him so much. He's my hero. But I would never be this way to my kids.


A little note in the end about the tragedy after the hurricane hit. I've seen the thread in the OT forum but I didn't know how to reply but I feel I should say something. It's very sad to hear how bad it is. I hope the recovery will happen fast. I hope you'll stay strong. We are thinking about you.

Was hiking this weekend and injured my knee. Went to see my doctor today and he prescribed rest and pills for 2-3 weeks.

I'm going to have a check up on Tuesday and I plan to ask him if it's okay for me to use the stationary bike as warm up 2x10 min and hopefully I will be able to work arms, chest, back and shoulders. I've gotten some real definiton now, and I'd hate to lose it. I spoke to my doctor on Thursday, and he said that he didn't want me in PE class for the next 4 weeks - or any other strenuos physical activity. It doesn't sound to promising.

I apologize that I haven't been posting to often and that I haven't updated my photos. As I mentioned before, my bf left. I love him to pieces and I have a hard time dealing with it. ...All I want is for him to be here.


I hate not being able to work out. I love how good it makes me feel. Have you ever felt that you can use the tension in your body after a hard day at work, and turn it into energy that can make you run miles on the treadmill? The same with anger.
It's the highlight of my day.
Was.
Arg.


I met one of my old friends on the bus today. I had no idea she was in town. Apparently she had the weekend off and went back to see her parents and family. It was so good to see her again and it felt so good to speak to someone I've known since I was a kid. Someone I know so well. There was so much to tell one another. I have to go back to my new residence tomorrow so I won't get to see her to much. Man, you should have seen the look on my face when I heard her say my name!

I have so much to do tonight. I hope I can stay awake long enough to finish everything. My insomnia has vanished, and I sleep more than ever. Quite frankly I don't know which is worse.


Everybody is having the flu and is coughing. I have 6 (!) final exams in Nov/ Dec that I have to read for, and I need to stay well to get all the reading in. This past spring I had 4 exams, and just before, I was ill for 4 weeks. So ill I couldn't even watch tv. It messed up my study plan and results. I'd hate for that to happen again. I really want to get into the school of my choice next year. I really, really want to get into the school of my choice. Next year.

This has been a terrible day. I've been typing on the computer since 10 this morning and I'm still not done with the work. Budget, study plans and trying to fit everything into the calendar and the test I've got on Tuesday. I usually use the pc to make it more well arrangend and to avoid 'empty' words and sentences. I also make a list of words I don't understand. After all this I still have to draw sketches to understand all the special technical talk.

Some days you wish you stayed in bed. I ate breakfast and the bowl of cereal and milk fell to the floor and broke, I pulled out a drawer and it too fell down and broke, leaving the handle in my hand. At lunch time I dropped an egg. Maybe you think I over interpret this, but let me tell you that it was right after the milk and cereal made a nice mess on the kitchen floor and cabinets and the broken glass was scattered all over, that the paper that was stored in the drawer right above this, got soaked and are now impossible to read. And guess what happened when I had finished cleaning this up.

The list could be extended with
Rain
3 degrees C/ 35F - in the middle of the day!
Tired
Cat poo (not mine!)
Knee - swollen and has turned frightening blue
Missed bus twice today
Liquor last night and vodka shots this morning - neighbor has Russian customs weekend
Very bloated from last night. Feels uncomfortable.
Miss bf
Have to clean apartment
Broke and in debt - bills to pay
Burnt my dinner
Weird smell. Possibilities:
a) Cat faeces b) Russian food c) Puke or the possible d) Old food

Old food not mine. My life is really to luxurious. All the gold and being waited on is to overwhelming.

Could someone help me on this; why do guys read comics in the bathroom?? MY comics! :eek:

The kitchen floor is cleaned and the fire is lit.

I watched Nickeback - Someday earlier this morning. It's really sad.


I can't believe it's moving towards winter already. I love summer time up here. Everything comes alive and there are so many places to explore. All the mountain peaks, desolate valleys, quiet creeks and calm fresh water lakes up there. Sometimes in the sunset, when it's windy the lakes turn lavender blue. This is what I imagine heaven must look like.

Where I was hiking last weekend (actually it was Friday through Tuesday), the scenery was so ... big. I don't know how else to describe it. The waterfalls was scaringly wild and the mountains were so steep that we sometimes had to use our hands to climb the grass covered hill sides, that would drop up to thirty meters into the wild rivers that were circling down the mountains. It was amazing. I was still all excited two days after coming home. One of the memories I'd like to hold on to forever.

Yes, I'm listening to mush music right now. :p I'm actually drinking hot chocolate and is tucked in in a warm blanket too...


There is something that makes me insecure. It's not to practical to be out in the wilderness, often with small rations of food when you are trying to gain muscle. I feel I should choose one. I mean, all the working out gives me better endurance - which is good for the tracking and hiking, but if you turn it around, all the hiking is negative on the lifting, and I will probably struggle to achieve muscle definiton (more than I already do because of my body type). I't would be great to live like Lars Monsen every weekend and holidays, but it also would be great to have a body like Lisa Ray or Jelena Djordjevic, and not just look ... average. How you look is important for how you feel, right?

Yikes, I was listening to The Corrs (one song!) and Killswitch Engage was next up. Loud!

Better get back to work and get it over and done with.

My knee is getting more painful so I'm hoping to get to see a doctor today. I've been walking on crutches to avoid putting pressure on it, and taking medicine but to no help obviously.

I haven't slept at all tonight because I was to lazy to put on clean sheets. How's that for lazy? No, the real reason was that I had catch up on some school work. I'm dead tired right now, but I'm almost done.

Last week was a good week for my diet. Very good, infact. It just bothers me that I can't exercise.

Or walk properly.

4 more weeks!!!

There is no real reason to update, but I had some spare time. Well, I have a lot of spare time.
This week is our fall vacation. I used to enjoy vacations, but with my knee I have to take it very easy. I get easily bored and with nothing to do, I feel like I'm dying slowly. It's not much better when I'm at school. I can only do half the things we are doing so my teacher usually say I can go home. It's to cold to only be standing and watching anyway.
I'm counting down to the next time I'll see the doctor. In two weeks I'll know how much longer I have to use crutches. Crutches are a pain. I hate getting on and off the bus, opening doors and grocery shopping. I can't even get drunk. Ever seen a knackered person successfully walk on crutches? Ever seen a knackered person use crutches? It's not like it doesn't matter if you stumble or fall.

There is no heating in the living room (hall...). Glacier hiking is warmer than watching tv. This and the fact that because the couch is placed in the hall, we sit so close we can almost touch the tv (I'm sure that can't be good for your eyes) makes any favorite sitcom a nightmare.

It's still early fall but it is starting to get cold. The electricity bill is going to kill my bank account. We share a basement apartment so I can only imagine how much heat we will be using from November through March. I think we are going to be down to a couple mins at most of sunlight around Christmas. Of course you don't take this into consideration when you are viewing apartments in the middle of the summer. And that was of course the one day it didn't rain.

Hmmm. There are a lot of things that bothers me, it seems. Maybe I should try to even it out a little bit. I'm over my insomnia, my amazon package arrived today and there is hot water left for me (this was a little piece of sarcasm)...

I bought a hypnosis cd I was hoping to use. But I doubt that will happen. I forgot the people I live it. Finding a quiet moment would have to be before 6.30am. Using a relaxing cd in the mornings equals falling back to sleep. I mean it. They get home before me, and they watch tv (I think they are deaf) or listens to music or talk loudly all day long. I miss having some peace and quiet. Coming home from school and the gym (I like working out after school) and sink into a chair and watch tv or just think. Relax. Being able to go to bed and actually be able to fall asleep right away. Not being stressed because you are annoyed by everyone's inconsiderate behavior.


Have a nice evening.