I Fear

Diet and Exercise

When someone says they lost the weight through diet and exercise, I feel as though they are not truly answering the question as to how they did it. So I thought I would try and explain mine.

This is me Dec of 2008.

While in the hospital giving birth to my daughter, I top the scales at 230lbs. In this picture I was approx 175, I dont truly know because at this point I has stopped looking in the mirrors, let alone weighing myself. Pictures of me like this are extremely rare. I happened to stumble upon this one via a friends facebook photo album.

First of all, you have to want a change.

Its a lot of work and its something that you have to always be conscious of. I admit, Im obsessed with it...but I feel as though you will never see a change if you arent to some degree committed to a healthier you.

DIET:

I avoid most meat, though I dont recommend it and I try to consume what I can for its protein value only. I mainly drink water, rice milk and orange juice. I enjoy all types of salads and soups. Pasta is my down fall and I try to limit my white-carb intake. I also try to avoid sugar in the juice I drink and an excessive amount of salt in the soup I eat. I eat this way, because it is what I enjoy, and its what works for me. I dont consider it a "diet" its just what I eat. My life doesnt revolve around food. I eat when Im hungry and always try to consider is portion size.

Exercise:

I feel as though mixing it up to avoid a routine helps with the longevity of staying with it. It is however good to get in a routine of WHEN you are doing it, so you stay committed to a time. My personal goal it to strengthen and tighten my core and build my cardio. So I combine those in my workouts.

Amanda Delight Gets Lucky!

Love Letters by Amanda Delight

Blak Sheep Snowboard design by Amanda Delight

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"You may not be her first, her last, or her only. She loved before she may love again. But if she loves you now, what else matters? She's not perfect - you aren't either, and the two of you may never be perfect together but if she can make you laugh, cause you to think twice, and admit to being human and making mistakes, hold onto her and give her the most you can. She may not be thinking about you every second of the day, but she will give you a part of her that she knows you can break - her heart. So don't hurt her, don't change her, don't analyze and don't expect more than she can give. Smile when she makes you happy, let her know when she makes you mad, and miss her when she's not there."

Some may think that this is a Bob Marley song or quote, however it is not. Though I have yet to find its original origin. Its lovely and beautiful either way.

Note To Self

Anna van der Rhee

I shot this with my new camera in CPT so others could be inspired like I was by Anna's strength. I recorded her doing this over and over again...I lost count how many times she pulled herself up!

He told me:

Kincaid Park, Alaska

"You are an artist that is passionate, creative, soulful, and introspective.

I can tell you have felt pain and hurt, and it drives you.

It makes you more caring. It makes you take risks.

It makes you cautious. It makes you a better artist.

It makes you pursue true happiness and your dreams even more.

It makes you want to meet someone to share all of life’s experiences."

...and he is so right.

"Ready For Love"

"I am ready for love

Why are you hiding from me

I'd quickly give my freedom

To be held in your captivity

I am ready for love

All of the joy and the pain

And all the time that it takes

Just to stay in your good grace

Lately I've been thinking

Maybe you're not ready for me

Maybe you think I need to learn maturity

They say watch what you ask for

Cause you might receive

But if you ask me tomorrow

I'll say the same thing

I am ready for love

Would you please lend me your ear?

I promise I won't complain

I just need you to acknowledge I am here

If you give me half a chance

I'll prove this to you

I will be patient, kind, faithful and true

To a man who loves music

A man who loves art

Respect's the spirit world

And thinks with his heart

I am ready for love

If you'll take me in your hands

I will learn what you teach

And do the best that I can

I am ready for love

Here with an offering of

My voice

My Eyes

My soul

My mind

Tell me what is enough

To prove I am ready for love

I am ready"

~India Arie

Don't you ever, ever feel Like your less than f**ckin' perfect

Girl Before a Mirror, Picasso 1932

Forced my self out of bed

as soon as my feet hit the ground

I looked in the mirror

wondered if I starve myself some more,

will the next one stick around.

~A.Delight

LIL RED HIDING HOOD

Its inspired by my need to get away and hide...because I want to be found. I was told I would be "discovered" in Alaska.

So Sweet

Change

This picture was taken a few weeks

before I made yet another change in my life,

its a great reminder for me

that I can let go of the safety net and everything will be ok.

Life is truly what you make it.

If you want something, go get it.

The only thing that is stopping you from reaching your goals...

is you.

The human body is a cell, you can change it.

If you dont like your job, quit.

If youre unhappy where you live, move.

Create your own world.

Stop with the excuses.

When you let go of the fear, anything is possible.

~A.Delight

You're a painting I love to paint.

"I've come for you

To take you

And keep you safe"

You Inspire Me

The Secret

"The Secret teaches us that we create our lives,

with every thought every minute of every day.

Living The Secret offers tools and ideas to help you live The Secret

and create the life of your dreams."

Here is a collage I created of pictures that represent my dream life...

I mean present and future life.

Everything from a studio loft apartment,

my own art shows and studio space

to continued health and fitness...

and yes, I even want to find love.

The bulldog, platform bed, walk-in closet

and claw foot tub is a must have as well.

And I will get all of it.

Im throwing it out to the universe.

Im going to miss them.

"Friends will help you move,

but best friends will help you move the body."

These two would sure be my partners in crime!

...and have helped me move several times now.