You Inspire Me.

Sunday School.

Adam Lonergan

Happy Birthday!

My passenger seat as I was headed out to paint.

The world is my studio and the people are my canvas.

Thank you Mr. Grins.

I have some work to do.

Out of the doubt that fills your mind.

I cant stop listening to these lyrics...

over and over they remind me of him.

Its as if she is expressing

what I wish I could say to him,

if he were with me right now.

But hes not.

"I worry I wont see your face, light up again"

Love Letters, by Amanda Delight

Amanda Delight Goals

I brought home the size 6 jeans today

that have been a goal of mine!

Now its time to set a new goal!

Love Letters, by Amanda Delight

He fell from the sky like a meteorite.

Got my heart jumpin like he's Mr. Right.

Got my mind soarin like I'm in flight,

like a shootin star, shinning so bright.

No I can't come down.

Don't wana make a sound.

Because im laying here watching him sleep.

Hafiz

‎"There is a Beautiful Creature

Living in a hole you have dug.

So at night

I set fruit and grains

And little pots of wine and milk

Besides your soft earthen mounds,

And I often sing.

But still, my dear,

You do not come out.

I have fallen in love with Someone

Who hides inside you.

We should talk about this problem--

Otherwise,

I will never leave you alone."

~ Hafiz~

Live and Learn

Its been three years and I still cry now and then.

Not over him,

but for the loss of what I thought I had.

For a very long time I was lost with no direction.

But now more than ever

I realize that he never really loved me

and that wasn't right for me.

I have so much love to give

and it should only be shared with someone that loves me back.

The Glycemic Index

The glycemic index consists of a scale from 1 to 100, indicating the rate at which 50 grams of carbohydrate in a particular food is absorbed into the bloodstream as blood-sugar. Glucose itself is used as the main reference point and is rated 100.

The glycemic index separates carb-containing foods into three general categories: (1) High Glycemic Index Foods (GI 70+), that cause a rapid rise in blood-glucose levels. (2) Intermediate Glycemic Index Foods (GI 55-69) causing a medium rise in blood-glucose. (3) Low Glycemic Index Foods (GI 54 or less), causing a slower rise in blood-sugar.

Food: Apple
Glycemic Index: 38
Glycemic Index Rating: Low

Food: Banana
Glycemic Index: 51
Glycemic Index Rating: Low

Food:Strawberries
Glycemic Index: 40
Glycemic Index Rating: Low

Food: Broccoli (raw)
Glycemic Index: 0
Glycemic Index Rating: None

Food: Cucumber
Glycemic Index: 0
Glycemic Index Rating: None

Food: Lettuce
Glycemic Index: 0
Glycemic Index Rating: None

Food: Green Peas
Glycemic Index: 48
Glycemic Index Rating: Low

Food: Spinach
Glycemic Index: 0
Glycemic Index Rating: None

Food:Rice Noodles (cooked)
Glycemic Index: 61
Glycemic Index Rating: Medium

Food:White Rice (regular, cooked)
Glycemic Index: 69
Glycemic Index Rating: Medium

Food: Cheese
Glycemic Index: 0
Glycemic Index Rating: None

Food: Eggs
Glycemic Index: 0
Glycemic Index Rating: None

Food: Bagel (white)
Glycemic Index: 72
Glycemic Index Rating: High

Food: Popcorn
Glycemic Index: 72
Glycemic Index Rating: High

Food: Tortilla Chips
Glycemic Index: 63
Glycemic Index Rating: Medium

Food: White Wine
Glycemic Index: 0
Glycemic Index Rating: None

Food: Yogurt
Glycemic Index: 36
Glycemic Index Rating: Low

Food: Peanuts
Glycemic Index: 14
Glycemic Index Rating: Low

Food: Beef
Glycemic Index: 0
Glycemic Index Rating: None

Food: Fish
Glycemic Index: 0
Glycemic Index Rating: None

Food: Shellfish
Glycemic Index: 0
Glycemic Index Rating: None

Food: Tuna
Glycemic Index: 0
Glycemic Index Rating: None

Love Letters, by Amanda Delight

Lucian Freud

Artist, Lucian Freud (8 December 1922 – 20 July 2011)

Artist Lucian Freud died yesterday at the age of 88.

Many people in my social networks are talking about him

and his work...

and what his work and what his subjects

(friends and family)

had to say about him.

I cant help but wonder when I am gone,

what will those that I have painted say about me?

"Unprecedented, intimate and revealing, this film weaves interviews with a large selection of work by one of the great artists of our century.

Lucian Freud 'Portraits' is an analysis of the artist as seen through the eyes of those who have been best placed to study him - his sitters. Over a period of two years, film-maker Jake Auerbach and Freud's biographer William Feaver filmed many of Freud's subjects, ranging from the late Duke of Devonshire and the now Dowager Duchess of Devonshire to fellow painters David Hockney and Celia Paul; from friends such as Brigadier Andrew Parker Bowles to ex-lovers, daughters and grand-daughters."

Cross Fit

Adam took me to the track tonight and trained me. I should have been able to go harder than what I did...but it had been so long since I did that kind of workout, or at least that's my excuse. Needless to say I almost threw up. So I drank a bunch of water and had an apple when I got home.

Adam's Boot Camp

Sprint = 3 times at 50/50

Lower = Jump squats x12

walking lunges x12

standing squats x15

Sprint = 3 times at 50/50

Upper = Push ups x12

dumbbell rolls x12

bicep curls x12

Sprints = 3 times at 50/50

Core = Crunch x15

plank with dumbbell up

plank max time

plank elbow and forearms

sprints = 3 times at 50/50

The Rain is Pouring Down

Im in an acoustic mood tonight.

Ive been thinking of the song

my father wrote about me when I was a child.

The lyrics have faded from my memory,

but I wish I could sing them now.

Alaska Men's Run 2011

The adventures of Amanda and Amanda

continue as they run for yet another good cause!

To benefit grants locally for any group

that provides moral support and information,

does research,

or any other activities related to prostate and testicular cancer!

It was a warm sunny day in Anchorage,

and a great group of people turned out to raise money and awareness!

I came in 10th in my age division

with a time of 52:30 thats running at a pace of 10:46 for five miles.

Slow Slow Slow.

But, I am posting this so I can beat my time next year!

Live Laugh Love

"If you wish to understand the meaning of what happens in your life,

stop giving it your own meaning.

Let the situation be.

Feel it fully.

Allow it to teach you why it has come into your life"

~Brian from beautiful San Diego, CA

Dating for the MTV Generation

I signed back up on a dating website today.

...now who the hell admits that??

I do, so I can tell you all about it.

After my profile being up for less than an hour,

my inbox was full.

One of the first to email was a man complementing my profile so nicely,

I had to respond because he gave me something positive to sleep on.

This is what was said:

Original Message YOU sent on 7/11/2011 1:48:51 AM
LOL.
Thanks for the smile.
My inbox is starting to over flow. Why arent all you ppl in bed!!!

I work 2 jobs, one of which ends around midnight, so I'm always up at this hour (subsequently, if you ever need someone to chat with this late...)...speaking of this late, YOU are up as well. :p And gee, I wonder why it's overflowing? Intelligent,well-spoken, a 12 on a scale of 1 to 10,a body worth going to war over (Helen of Troy reference, anyone?), ambitious, driven, successful, a clear sense of humor, and if that pic of you with the 'tree balls' is any indication...an apparent flirty/playful side as well. Now sure, MOST men aren't looking at the whole package (you can imagine what they ARE looking at, I'm sure)...and some, this late, are just so desparate that they don't care about ANY of that...you being alive and breathing is enough. Ehem, anyway, yea...go look in a damn mirror, and you'll see why you get attention, because you're YOU. Well, one thing I will say for you that makes you better than 95% of the women here...you're HUMBLE, which MIGHT just be the single most attractive trait of all.

I disappeared in the clouds today

1200- Salad (woke up, late night...dont ask)

1300-1400 Gym:

Hip abduction 3 sets of 10 at 95 lbs.

Hip adduction 3 sets of 10 at 65 lbs.

Leg extensions 3 sets of 10 at 80 lbs.

Seated leg curl 3 sets of 10 at 70 lbs.

Vertical Chest 3 sets of 10 at 60 lbs.

Compound Row 3 sets of 10 at 60 lbs.

Seated arm press 3 sets of 10 at 60 lbs.

then 30 min of cardio.

1430- Lean MR Shake

1630- Salad

1700-1900 Hiked to the top of flattop mountain.

1930- 6 oz. steak and a banana

Audio By: http://www.chrislouis.com/

Trouble Area

As you can see, my waist and area around my ribs is getting very small. And though I love the changes in my lower body as well, I cant help but notice this area that hasnt gone down. So I sent this picture to Adam to see if I could add some magical routine to my workout that would target this area.

He replied with, "Fat store, increase muscle tissue and cardio combined with clean lean foods. Same old story unfortunately. The handles can be stubborn."

Then he asked me about my diet. I told him that I have been missing some meals because I have not been logging them. With eating similar things every day, I didnt see how it was worth the time to do so...until now.

He told me, "Think 40% Carbs, 40% Protien 20% fat each meal each day at least 1200 calories total and on those big run/hike crazy wonder women days you do more carbs and or protein, we dont wanna eat that muscle you have earned."

So, with that being said, Im back to the grind of it all. Expect to see more diet and exercise blogs to come!