Something Positive

KillerGremlin · 11-03-2009, 04:10 PM

I tipped the scale at 209lbs on Saturday. That means I have 20 pounds to go before I am in the "healthy weight" according to the BMI. That is pretty much my new goal, 189 or thereabouts.

I have a long way to go, because you figure on a good week I lose 1 pound, on a better week I lose 3....and on a shitty week I stay about the same (which happened 2 weeks ago).

But I'm actually really enjoying dieting. I'm eating less food but I'm eating meals more frequently. I've been eating consistent breakfasts which has seemed to really help. I have more energy overall. Also, since I'm no longer in the business of stuffing myself till I am uncomfortably full...I haven't felt uncomfortably full.

It's weird because I don't miss a lot of the unhealthy foods that I ate frequently...chips, cookies, soda (partially because you can supplement this with 0 calorie carbonated water). I do miss beer though. Beer and chocolate. I mean damn, I really miss beer.

At least with chocolate you can still eat it, just sparingly or in pseudo-healthy ways (fiber bars/granola bars).

Once I hit my goal I'm having a beer.

Anyway, I also went to a pretty decent sushi place. This isn't all that big of news except that this sushi place is right across the street from where I live, so I can literally walk out of my place and go get yummy sushi. And the sushi was pretty good. I LOVE ginger and wasabi!

Dylflon · 11-03-2009, 05:49 PM

I lost 5 pounds due to the swine flu. I figured I'd gain it back right away. But instead, I lost an additional pound.

Awesome!

Combine 017 · 11-03-2009, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylflon

I lost 5 pounds due to the swine flu. I figured I'd gain it back right away. But instead, I lost an additional pound.

Awesome!

You see, not all viruses are bad.

ZebraRampage · 11-03-2009, 09:54 PM

Only 46 more days until I graduate from college. I can't wait for December 19th.

KillerGremlin · 11-04-2009, 08:22 PM

Man, my college is winding down too. 2 more classes and I have my Minor in Gender and Women Studies secured. A few more Psychology classes and I have my BA in Applied Psych. I'm 99% sure I'm doing grad school straight out of undergrad so that means I need to decide between a PHD or a Masters. Also I need to get a job doing research or working as a Teacher's Assistant while I am in Grad School.

Fox 6 · 11-04-2009, 08:59 PM

I got a $1200 scholarship check at a ceremony today!

Combine 017 · 11-04-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Fox 6

I got a $1200 scholarship check at a ceremony today!

Was it oversized?

Bond · 11-04-2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerGremlin

Man, my college is winding down too. 2 more classes and I have my Minor in Gender and Women Studies secured. A few more Psychology classes and I have my BA in Applied Psych. I'm 99% sure I'm doing grad school straight out of undergrad so that means I need to decide between a PHD or a Masters. Also I need to get a job doing research or working as a Teacher's Assistant while I am in Grad School.

What about a BA in Psych and an MBA? Or a PHD/MBA program?

Swan · 11-04-2009, 11:10 PM

Scored 100% on my test yesterday

KillerGremlin · 11-14-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bond

What about a BA in Psych and an MBA? Or a PHD/MBA program?

I've heard that for an MBA you want to go out and work and get some real world experience for a few years before pursing the MBA.

I'm going to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology and a Minor in Gender and Women Studies. The GWS Minor is to help me with Graduate school so I can apply into a Clinical Psychology program that emphasizes sexual studies (as my goal is to do Relationship/Sexual Therapy).

I honestly have minimal interest in Business and would prefer to work close with helping people and furthering my knowledge in the field of Psychology. And the PHD program for Clinical Psychology is quite intense, it's 4 years of heavy coursework plus 2-3 years of time for a Dissertation, plus time for an internship and time for the required APA certification.

That is of course if I can get into a PHD program. My GPA is not great due to my time in Engineering. I need to see how the GRE goes, what research I can get over the next year and a half, what letters of recommendation I can secure, and all that fun stuff. I'm really hoping I can knock out a 1200 on my GRE.

Angrist · 11-05-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylflon

I lost 5 pounds due to the swine flu. I figured I'd gain it back right away. But instead, I lost an additional pound.

Awesome!

I'm telling you, H1N1 is the best thing that can happen to you.

My thesis supervisor was very positive about my work.
I won a coupon for €50 of groceriers.
Driving lessons went well. My instructor has faith in me.
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