January 2010
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Hidden sources of failure: Stress, Over training
onemanschoices:
In short I was miserable and chronically stressed.
That would be me.
Strangely enough however much I went to the gym, whilst my fitness levels would improve, I just wasn’t shifting fat.
Oh hey, that’s me again.
And of course I would get more stressed and frustrated because I wasn’t losing fat, and feel more miserable.
Yup…
So, if you are stressed out and...
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Why do I hate my job so much?
Is it not challenging enough?
Is it that my boss is full of bullshit and I don’t buy into it?
Is it that I hate teaching and explaining things?
Is it the hours?
Is it because it seems like nothing I do is good enough for my boss?
I don’t know if I have ever talked about what I actually do. I’m a “social media director” for a company that primarily sells business...
“The only way to define your limits is to go beyond them.”
This is what I did have planned…
notgivingup:
Monday: Walk 1 mile at the lake
Tuesday: Training at the gym Yoga
Friday: Yoga Cycle
Saturday: BodyStep
Sunday: Pilates Mat
But this is how it actually went…
Monday: Nothing
Tuesday: Full body workout
Friday: Full body workout
Saturday: Nothing
Sunday: Yoga
:s It feels like I had a lazy week last week. And today I’m...
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203 by 23
My new goal! I turn 23 on September 25th and by then I would like to be at 203 lbs. (or less :p). That is about 32 lbs to lose, about a pound a week as there’s 34 weeks until my birthday.
See what I did there? 23… 203… 32… I like when things work out that way. ;p
I don’t know why, but having this as a goal set in my mind seems more possible than the goal I set with...
Grrr, mothers.
losingwins:
notgivingup:
My mom was over at my apartment yelling at me and saying my trainer hasn’t done anything for me. :{ It has REALLY been bothering me that I haven’t lost any weight over the past 4 months, and the last thing I need is my MOM rubbing that in my face.
Of all the people in the world, shouldn’t my mom love me no matter what? Shouldn’t she always think I am pretty? Yet she...
Grrr, mothers.
My mom was over at my apartment yelling at me and saying my trainer hasn’t done anything for me. :{ It has REALLY been bothering me that I haven’t lost any weight over the past 4 months, and the last thing I need is my MOM rubbing that in my face.
Of all the people in the world, shouldn’t my mom love me no matter what? Shouldn’t she always think I am pretty? Yet she says...
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“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable...”
– Ghandi (via maryallison) (via onemanschoices)
seriousstresseats:
I say this every time, but tomorrow I will grasp health and motivation firmly by the reigns! I will make it to the gym and I will eat sensibly.
You can do it! \o/
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What class should I take in the morning?
Boxing at 830 AM (I did this last week)
Aqua Fit at 9 AM (I’ve always wanted to try this.)
BodyStep at 930 AM (I’m intimidated but I want to try a LesMills class!)
I can’t decide!
Note: I did do a full body workout tonight with my trainer.
thatgirlnamedsmash-deactivated2 asked: Throw away that scale, lady! Those numbers don't really MEAN anything! Maybe buy a tape measure to take measurements to track your progress. OR just go by how you are feeling and how your clothes are fitting! YOU CAN DO THIS, and on whatever terms you decide upon! Hang in there! We're here for you!!!!
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Feeling defeated... but not giving up.
On the way home from class, I was really upset and crying and emotional. I was tempted to stop for some Chinese food… because what’s the point? I’m not going to lose weight. That’s right. I believe that I cannotlose weight. I’ve convinced myself that my anti-depressant is going to make me stay at this weight no matter what I do.
Okay, I know that those thoughts are...
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todrawastraighline:
What is the program your using? I would lovee to use it too
MyPlate! I <333 it. Just start typing in the name of what you’re eating and it pulls up all the nutrition facts for you.
These snacks cancel each other out, right? :o
My First Giveaway
downsizing:
So, as you know, I got a super snazzy new mandolin for Christmas making my original one, which has only been used a few times, obsolete and lonely in my kitchen drawer. (I bought it in mid November then got the new one in December) SO… If you’ve heard me swoon over how the mandolin is the best invention EVER… leave a comment and I’ll find one of those random number generators. Then,...
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Small Victories
Today was the first full day in a long time that I think I ate pretty well. I want to think of the good things I did today, not where I “messed up”.
No soda!!!
Measured out how much I ate.
Relatively low carb dinner.
Parked on the roof of the garage so I would have to walk farther and higher.
Made better choices.
\o/
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Spin Me Right Round...
borntoshimmer:
Guys - I did it!
I took a spinning class last night! I wanted to quit 4 minutes into it but kept going. The class was an hour long and tho I didn’t “up” the resistance too much - I did my best!
But today, I’m walking like I went horsebackriding for hours yesterday.
Does your butt ever get used to those little seats?
Oh crap, I’m doing a spin class this Friday. My legs...
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jewdar: iisabelle: mostabortedsamo: ihatethismess: seaponies: crustyriotgrrl: fuckyeahfeminists:
Three feminist rants
A professional athlete recently told the foreign press that American women are fat and ugly, and it’s tragic that they don’t “take care of themselves.” His comments made me remember all of the times I have heard this phrase before, especially directed at fat...
Today will be different.
I swear!
sasstacular asked: Hi! Not sure too much about Crush soda but check the sodium content (I am not sure if it has calories or not for the soda either) and sugar content. If you are drinking multiple ones a day I could hurt your weight loss :( You seem to be in a bit of a "funk" lately and I hope you pull out of it. You are doing well and deserve to get what you want! Don't forget that! Email me if ya...
Comfort Food
baked beans, tater tots, Annie’s organic shells & cheese, Strawberry Crush
It’s amazing how I can put together a meal full of crap without even leaving the house!
Another free bagel...
Double chocolate chip with strawberry cream cheese. I asked them to put the cream on one side. :o That’s something, right?! ;p
It's a sweatpants kinda day.
Yup...
I don’t really think I’m binging. I mean, I’ve had 1 pack of M&Ms, not even a cup of chili, barely one corn dog in that chili, I’m on my second can of soda, and I’ve taken a few bites of ice cream. And it’s 3 PM! I’m just… bleeeh.
Turkey Chili
Chili always smells so much better than it tastes. Of course, this chili was from a can and it had no beans in it. I’m not lovin it. :\ But hey, at least I’m trying new things?
It is sooooooo hard to focus today. :{ Too many things going on. School, work, food, cats!
But go me: I’m reaching out to the new chick at work. I added her on Facebook and I’m going to do my best to be nice to her and not just write her off before I even get to know her. EVEN IF SHE IS TAKING MY JOB. :o Which, btw, my boss said is to benefit me. Gee thanks. Why don’t you get...
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To: Smash
We <3 you!
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Weigh-In Wednesday.
thatgirlnamedsmash:
Previous Weight: 236.4
Current Weight: 229.6
Weight Loss: 6.8 pounds!
Guess weight from my previous weigh-ins finally caught up and dropped! Maybe I didn’t have as much water weight? Guess we’ll see if it stays around the same number for next week’s weigh-in.
Wow, that’s awesome. I’m happy for you! o(^_^o) It’s inspiring too! :}
Argh
My boss called me to tell me that I need to “kick it up a notch” and many other meaningless phrases. I told him multiple times that I have no idea what he is talking about or what he wants from me. I am NOT going to let him tell me that he’s not happy with something I’m doing and not get clarification on it. But every time I told him I don’t understand, he just kept...
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Weigh-In Wednesday 1.27.10
Week 1: 237.2 lbs / 35 BMI
Week 2: 235.2 lbs / 34.7 BMI
Week 3: 235.4 lbs / 34.7 BMI
Today: 238.6 lbs / 35.1 BMI
Weight gain: +3.2 pounds
siiiiiiiiiiiiggggggghhhhhhhh
Boo
My laptop charger is fixed for the time being. I was only MIA for 6 hrs! 9_9
In that time, I… cried, fell asleep, missed yoga, cried some more, ate Chinese food, cried, thought I got a flat tire, freaked out, realized it was okay, bought some chocolate, came home and cried some more and watched King of Queens.
Yah, I may be PMSing slightly. :p :o
Warning: Rambling Vent Ahead
um yah so… after the high of having a kickass workout wore off, I ended up crying to my trainer. :( There are a lot of things weighing on me right now… and it’s just really getting to me. :{
1. MONEY. I lost $2000+ in fin aid this term, and that was a hugggeee hit. I haven’t been dealing with that well, and then surprise! today I learn that my boss has hired his...
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I kicked my workout's ass!
Not the other way around for once! ;D I only stopped once during all of the sets I did. It was nice to have energy and just work through each exercise! Usually I’m sluggish and tired and bleh. Not this time! Woot.
I can’t wait until yoga tonight. I need a gooooood stretch. And I probably will need it even more after my upper body workout! Going to the gym now.