I’m not getting very far with my first song on Uke… I am just having a tough time playing the chord progression D and I work on last time. I think strumming is a challenge for me. For some reason, I can’t get my index finger working at the right angle. I think I need a longer nail, too. Maybe I’ll get a fake set for my right hand? (So I’ll have long strong nails for the right fingers) I am meeting M tomorrow at 4pm for my first private lesson on uke and maybe he has some suggestions. I think I’ll try to meet with D on Wednesday to start writing the song. That means, I need to get the chord progression down and come up with horn/melodies for it. I have tonight to work on it and tomorrow after my lesson. Hopefully I’ll make some progress on it. I need to get the mind set of weight loss again. I am really struggling. (I type as munching on m&m’s.) Yep, need to refocus! I don’t know why this is so hard and seemingly impossible. I feel like a failure.
*** Mar, don’t be so hard on yourself! You have come a very long way and you are in no race. Just try to lose 1-2 pounds a week and in time it will just be off you! I think you should count calories and try to focus on hunger/fullness. The combination of the two should get you there. And I’ll help you. Just talk with me and we’ll get this done! Together we can overcome anything…. Not just a few pounds.
A “few?” It’s more like 50!!!
*** Why don’t you try to focus on 10 lbs at a time. Ok? You can do 10 more easier thank thinking 50… so let’s just focus on the next 10 or so. How about a goal on getting to the 80’s – 185 by Jan 2013… that’s 11 weeks and about 18 pounds. How does that sound?
I wish I could be at my goal by Jan! I know that’s not realistic or reasonable. I
You’re right. I need to be realistic and with the holidays, I will be doing good to lose during this time of year. Yes, it would be good to be in the 80’s… thanks. I will exercise 5x week and count calories. 1265 net calories according to Lose It app shows calories should it to do the trick. I can do that! Ok, I’m feeling like I have a plan now! Thanks, God. I can do this! Let’s see when I can reach 155 (goal) on the app…. Hum lets put that into the phone to see shall we?… Ok April 6th is my goal date… 155 by then, … awesome! Yes, I can do it! And it will be fun along the way… hello 180s…. hello 170s…. hello 160s…. and finally GOAL!!! Yeah! I know I can do it! Log, and pray to God… exercise and I’ll be there before I know it! Springtime in the skinny! Yippee!
I’ll leave you now and go for a run! 45 minutes would be about 500 calories. So, That is my new my goal. I will run/walk for about an hour. It’s beautiful out. Sunny skies but chilly. I’ll wear my earmuffs and gloves. Here I come, pavement! Thanks, God. You are totally awesome for giving me the renewed inspiration. Love you!
*** And I love you, Mar. You can do it! Go and have fun!