Well - I can't tell you "Wow! I've lost 20 pounds now!" cause I haven't, and I'm not going to lie. I'm a little bit off track. I haven't gained any back, and I am more agile and feel healthier than I have in over a year (because of boxing and the 12 pounds I HAVE lost so far!). The eating is very tough, though. I have been sick, so standing at the stove cooking hasn't been top priority for me.
That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. haha...
I will be back, though! I will write this Friday or Saturday. And I will be better and have more energy and cooking a lot healthier meals!!
Thanks for sticking with me=)
xo - andrea
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
I'm not scared anymore...
I had another AMAZING gig on Friday night. It was wonderful! And I had a magnificent response. There are some things in action right now with music, and I'm really really...well, both honoured and excited.
In only 5 practices, 2 performances, and 12 (less) pounds, I feel more confident in my music and ability singing and MYSELF than ever.
I have butterflies in my tummy about this whole thing. I was even talking to a girlfirend about visiting California in April just to get away and see some sunshine. She mentioned that she'd be interested in going with me. And I said to her, "We should book it soon and then we can try to book a few singing gigs while we're there". WHAT ANDREA IS SAYING THIS? A new one, that's for sure. The 2-months-ago Andrea, who sat on her couch and cried and ate bad food all day and watched endless movies and didn't want to go out ANYWHERE or see ANYONE (everything was a huge effort), would NEVER say..."Let's try and get a gig in california while we're visiting!" I would've been too scared.
But I'm not scared anymore. Wow.
xo - andrea
In only 5 practices, 2 performances, and 12 (less) pounds, I feel more confident in my music and ability singing and MYSELF than ever.
I have butterflies in my tummy about this whole thing. I was even talking to a girlfirend about visiting California in April just to get away and see some sunshine. She mentioned that she'd be interested in going with me. And I said to her, "We should book it soon and then we can try to book a few singing gigs while we're there". WHAT ANDREA IS SAYING THIS? A new one, that's for sure. The 2-months-ago Andrea, who sat on her couch and cried and ate bad food all day and watched endless movies and didn't want to go out ANYWHERE or see ANYONE (everything was a huge effort), would NEVER say..."Let's try and get a gig in california while we're visiting!" I would've been too scared.
But I'm not scared anymore. Wow.
xo - andrea
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
sunshine & hope
okay - i have been up and down for the past week or so. i don't know what is wrong with this woman! i know part of it was the convenience of buying food that is already-made. i am not a cook...well, not a good one. haha. i still get asked by my brother-in-law if i can make my "signature smoked salmon" after forgetting about it on the stove one day and ending up with a black piece of charcoal that smoked up the kitchen. but i CAN do this. i am SO SCARED to go weigh-in. i know i might have gained a couple of pounds back. agggghhh...so not good!!!
but today i am excited. why? first of all, it's sunny outside and semi-warm! well, warm for canada in march! secondly, i met with my website design chick and we went over a whole new look for my performance section of my music! i'm PUMPED about this. all-in-all, the whole thing motivates me even more to continue on my weight-loss journey and not lose sight of why i am doing this. yes, it's for a longer, healthier life. but, it's also for a more ENJOYABLE life. the things i want right now, which mostly includes going somewhere fantastic with my music, will be so much more attainable if i am at a healthy weight.
it will take about a month for the new website to go up, but when it does...you watch out. you're gonna be blown away by how beautiful it's going to be!
also, thank you to those of you who have emailed me this week. i have gotten a few emails from women who don't even live near me, who are connecting with my journey, and on the same journey themselves. i love hearing from you. me inspiring you inspires me. =)
sunshine & hope - andrea
but today i am excited. why? first of all, it's sunny outside and semi-warm! well, warm for canada in march! secondly, i met with my website design chick and we went over a whole new look for my performance section of my music! i'm PUMPED about this. all-in-all, the whole thing motivates me even more to continue on my weight-loss journey and not lose sight of why i am doing this. yes, it's for a longer, healthier life. but, it's also for a more ENJOYABLE life. the things i want right now, which mostly includes going somewhere fantastic with my music, will be so much more attainable if i am at a healthy weight.
it will take about a month for the new website to go up, but when it does...you watch out. you're gonna be blown away by how beautiful it's going to be!
also, thank you to those of you who have emailed me this week. i have gotten a few emails from women who don't even live near me, who are connecting with my journey, and on the same journey themselves. i love hearing from you. me inspiring you inspires me. =)
sunshine & hope - andrea
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