Tag Archives: weightloss

Aug 22 2012
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2012, 25 LBS, Weight Loss

Staying Steady

Since being back from vacation I have done pretty good about eating healthy. I guess there really is something about feeling like crap to motivate you to keep going. My official weigh in from after holidays was only +1 pound. It felt like a lot more so I’ll certainly take it. I would be disappointed if I said I wasn’t unhappy, one pound is still one more pound I have to take off.

As far as food choices go I have been fairly consistent. Yesterday was the only day I semi-slipped and went and bought a sandwich for lunch. It was one of the best sandwiches I’ve eaten though. Real chicken, home made bread and a ton of veggies. At least my slip up was relatively healthy.

I’ve struggled to get back into running since being back. My feet just don’t seem to want to budge. This morning I woke up super early to hit the gym before an 8am work meeting. The treadmill has a special way of kicking my ass. It is a truly great feeling and I know all my hard work will be worth it when the weight slips away and I cross that half marathon finish line.

Let’s have a strong day!

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Aug 07 2012
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2012, 25 LBS, Meals, Motivation, Weight Loss, Working It Out

Keeping My Head in the Game

When I stopped using weight watchers last week I was really excited. I felt a sense of freedom. I don’t know why I felt what I did but I liked it. The long weekend showed up and my good choices food wise fell to the wayside.

Friday night was Chinese food ad cupcakes, Saturday was chips and way to much salt and Sunday was a big family BBQ that included an insane brownie covered in cookie dough and a late night cheeseburger with Natasha. Monday was better. I had a migraine which actually mostly kept me out of the kitchen and away from junky food. As much as the headache was a pain ( it was probably brought on by crappy eating) it almost did a reset for my mentally.

When poor food choices start to snowball it can be hard to stop it from happening everyday. Sometimes I find it overwhelming. I’m so consistent for a few weeks and then it seems like I have 2 or 3 bad days. I really want to start figuring out what triggers me to weekend binge eat. There is just no reason for it!

My exercise as of late has been good but not great. Even with my vacation(!!!) coming up in a few short days I really want to amp up the exercise. My body feels great and my mind is clear when I am working out hard. Plus I still have that half marathon I’m training for, I can’t let that fall by the wayside.

This week my goal is to be consistent with my morning workouts and give it my everything. I can’t expect amazing results without giving my everything at the gym. In the evening I am going to keep up with my yoga challenge but I would also like add in a few easy realms to help stretch out my legs and keep the momentum going.

Let’s make this an amazing week!

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Aug 01 2012
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2012, Change, Weight Loss, Weight Watchers

Goodbye, Points

I’m giving up on weight watchers.

Yep.

No more points. No more celebrities singing about how great it is. Just no more weight watchers.

I’m ready for a change and I don’t feel like weight watchers is helping me a long my journey. I prefer counting calories and choosing healthy foods. I know that the weight watcher point system is set up to encourage wholesome food but I find it doesn’t do much for me. Why pay for something that I don’t even enjoying using.

Moving forward I will continue to eat healthy, keep my processes foods in moderation and just count my calories. Nothing complicated is needed. I’ll switch everything over to My Fitness Pal and continue on my journey. I like the way MFP is set up. The database has a greater selection of foods and I find it way easier to use. Anything that makes food journaling easier is a bonus.

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Jul 09 2012
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2012, Marathon, Motivation, Weight Loss, Weight Watchers, Working It Out

Just Keep Swimming

Summer is here and I couldn’t be happier. This heat wave has left me wanting to be outside sucking up all the sunshine possible. I will admit that hot temperatures leave my craving cocktails and patios. Not normally the most motivating combination for early morning workouts and healthy eating patterns.

In the last few weeks I have been waking up at 5 am(!!!) to get to the gym. Luckily I have a fantastic gym buddy(thanks Kate!) who helps keep my ass motivated to get out of bed and get moving. I am slowly building up my endurance and building my speed and stamina so I can successfully run two half marathons next year.

Getting my workout done in the morning helps to keep me on track. If I work out I usually make better food choices. I sleep better and I find that my mood is more upbeat and positive. These last couple of weeks have been up and down as far as food goes but I’m working on making better choices.

So far I am down 35lbs and I haven’t gained anything back but I haven’t continued losing. These next few weeks of summer are going to be dedicated to mixing things up, watching my nutrition and giving it my all. I can’t wait to see the results!

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Dec 06 2010
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Running

Running It Out

Sometimes you hit the point where you need to learn to love again.  This time around I need to love myself. I need to learn how to love how to run, how to love how my body let’s me glide over the pavement.  Every step on the pavement gives me confidence in myself.  I feel stronger, I breathe a little bit deeper and just know I am going to loose the weight that has plagued me for so long.  Running allows me to clear my mind and really work through what’s troubling me.  Some days tying up my shoes and hitting the street is the only thing that keeps me sane.  When chilly days keep me inside the treadmill suffices.  I have somehow gotten past how boring it can be.  I honestly do not know how, looking at a wall for 90 minutes isn’t exactly thrilling.

I like to crank my music and turn up my pace.  I feel like I am somebody when I run.  I kind of like the hurt that comes with running.  I know when I am out of breath that my job is done.  Counting my steps helps me keep focused on moving.  When your overweight you feel like the world gets taken away from you.  People treat you like you don’t even deserve to be among them. Running takes gives me back the ownership.  Every mile I run proves the world wrong. I love waking up in the morning and laying down a few miles.  Mornings really do suck, but luckily I wake up pretty fast.

Picking a marathon for 2011 was no easy task.  There are so many to choose from.  Fear is a big factor in trying to stop me from running a marathon.  Fat kids don’t run marathons, do they? I am incredibly nervous to run anything, so I’m starting small.  I will focus on tomorrow’s run,  4 or 5 miles in the morning.  I can break it down and suddenly it doesn’t seem so big.  Being consistent and training is going to be the key for me.  I don’t want to leave it to the last minute.  Giving myself a whole year to build up to something I have wanted to do forever is exciting.  In 2011 I will run a marathon, and prove every naysayer wrong.  I will not be the fat girl forever.

Learning to love my body has given me the freedom to discover myself, and more importantly be myself.  I don’t have to apologize for anything.  When you see my chubby legs push past you on the road, just try and keep up.

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