April 2012
78 posts
My brother and I were talking about what we’d buy if we won the lottery.
And in the most hilarious voice (imitating me), he said I’d buy a modest house, a Pruis, and build an extravagant running track. He knows me so well.
My brother is also on his spring break from high school this week, and he asked me to take him somewhere. We decided on the zoo in Santa Barbara, AND since...
Fatass to Skinny Bitch: 50+ Pound Weight Loss... →
fatasstoskinnybitch:
Before- June 2011- 250 pounds 5’7”
During- March 30th 2012- 198.6 pounds
Done the HEALTHY way. Eating what I want in moderation, not restricting ANY foods or food groups WHATSOEVER, and exercising on average 5 times a week (mainly zumba).
You don’y need…
I love reblogging posts of people whose progress I have followed for a while. This girl’s attitude...
I'm going to make a video!
If anyone has any questions about anything you want answered, let me know!
Otherwise I’ll just talk a little bit about myself, and you can see me in all my awkwardness! :D
March 2012
94 posts
Half Marathon Thoughts
So the nerves for my half have come and gone. I’m sure they’ll be back, but I’ll happily take the break for now.
I have two and a half more days, and it just doesn’t seem real. I know I’m completely under-trained for it, but I’m not even stressing. I KNOW that I can finish 13 miles, even if I have to walk a majority. My only goal at this point is to finish,...
I can't believe I forgot to tell you guys!
In my nutrition class, we’re doing a group project about a specific diet. My professor listed a few, and we chose what we wanted. My group chose the HCG diet, which I am beyond stoked to be researching.
I know a lot of people that have tried this, or have wanted to. I’ve done my own research and it really interests me. Obviously not in a good way, but just the fact that people think...
In theory, I should probably up my calories for the next couple of days before the half marathon. I’ve been wanting to up my calories for a while, but I feel so comfortable at the 1200-1300 range.
But running 13 miles is probably going to put some strain on my body and I’d at least like to have my fuel stores up. Adequately fueling my body and brain will be critical.
This was...
I just had the best night of sleep in a while! I was supposed to go to the gym this morning, but I knew I didn’t have the energy for it. So instead, I slept an extra two hours and it was glorious.
I’m planning on going to the gym later with a friend, at around 4ish. Probably not anything intense though.
Have a great day everyone :)
committingtome asked: What's your biggest pet peeve?
TMI Tuesday
Anything is fair game :) Entertain me during class.
I’m really craving a sandwich.
Like one of those sandwiches with really yummy, chewy bread. With some nitrate-free turkey (yes, it matters), leafy lettuce, firm (not mushy) tomato, cucumber, sprouts, avocado, and even a slice of bacon for good measure. And maybe, just maybe, a slice of cheese if it goes on the panini press.
I do not need to go to the grocery store. I do not need to go...
If you teach a 7:30 am class, you sure as hell better give some warning when you cancel it. Especially when I was rushed and had to eat a shitty breakfast :(
Edit: Now the campus smells like bacon.
Edit: He showed up, just way later than usual.
Two-a-day completed! And I don’t feel like death, although I am starving. Turkey burger and sweet potato fries are currently cooking though :)
I actually feel great, and even though it’s the end of the day and I’ve had a shit ton of water, my tummy doesn’t look bloated! And because of this, I wore a form fitting tank top to the gym. No flowy shirt business tonight! As you...
I just got the email with all the participant info for my half marathon on Sunday! Packet pick up is Saturday at the local running store. It all seems so real now. I definitely could have trained more, but I’m still going to give it my all. Thirteen miles is completely doable, so finishing isn’t an issue in my mind.
I ran a mile and half on the treadmill this morning at the gym. I...
It’s no surprise to anyone that I’ve been struggling, really struggling. And in this struggle, I’ve gained about 20 pounds in four or five months.
I’m slightly disappointed, but I did it to myself, and I am taking full responsibility. I could list off numerous excuses, but the fact of the matter is, it’s 100% my fault.
I’m not making any goals, or saying...
I have a love/hate relationship with going to the gym at 6:30am. I hate waking up at 6am. But I love the early morning vibe, and being able to go on any machine I want. I love getting it out of the way so early. Obviously the loves outweigh the hates, which is why I still go :)
My half marathon is on April 1st, a little over a week. I am not prepared at all. My goal is literally just to finish,...
Opinions on Running Skirts?
I used to be totally against running skirts, and thought they looked stupid (sorry, I’m not sorry). I understand that we all have our own tastes, but a skirt just seemed weird in my opinion.
But I saw one at Target the other day and it like instantly change my mind. It looked like something I would wear. Especially because I don’t like running in shorts because of thigh jiggle. But...
Does anyone ever
lowcaloriemolly:
wear their running/workout clothes out to do errands even if you have no intent of working out, not because you’re too lazy to put on jeans but because you want people to think you’re a badass that just came from the world’s hardest workout?
Story of my life.
Despite my Health & Wellness being a complete douchebag/chauvinist idiot, he actually shows pretty informative videos.
We’re in the weight management unit, which I is obviously my favorite. We are watching a video on making yourself ‘thinner, smarter, and happier.’ The doctor (who lives in my county) talks about ten tips to make your life better. It’s all practical...
Stress/Anxiety Management
Yesterday in my Nutrition class, we learned that people who are chronically stressed tend to carry the majority of their body fat around their midsection. As you know, abdominal fat is the most dangerous because the risk of obesity related diseases is higher.
I am one of those people that are ‘apple’ shaped, or carry a lot of abdominal fat. I thought it was just part of my genetics,...
I don’t want to go to the doctor for these headaches until after my half marathon because I don’t want the doctor to tell me I can’t run.
But I also can’t run if I have a earache because it makes it worse.
This is a dilemma.
Nine hours of sleep and I still feel like I got run over by a bus. Not a good way to start the second half of the semester :(
BUT I feel cute today :)
Just ate a whole bag of Jalepeno Popchips with salsa.
No. Shame. At. All.
At least it was only 360 calories for the bag and not 1,000.
It’s only 8am and I already feel like I have so much to share!
I went to the gym this morning even though I really didn’t want to, and it was still dark outside when I left.
I biked for ten minutes, stretched, and did the treadmill for 30. I only have 45 minutes in there when I go in the mornings, so I make every minute count. I’m also planning on doing weights in the...
Goals for the Week:
1) Eat all meals at the kitchen table. At least the ones I’m home for.
2) Weigh-a-day. In a notebook.
Gym tomorrow morning!
It was closed for spring break last week, but it’ll be open bright and early tomorrow morning :) I’m going to try out the Nuun tomorrow in my water and make sure it won’t affect me weirdly.
I’m also planning on running two miles tomorrow night after work. Two-a-days for the win!
Congratulations to everyone that has already run today! And good luck to everyone that is getting ready to run :)
I’m watching local news coverage of the LA Marathon, and thankfully no rain is expected!
[[MORE]]I haven’t cared lately, about anything. Not about school. Not about running. Not about my health. Not about basic things that I should be caring about.
Today, I realized I do care. I got excited about running again. Is my motivation back? Hopefully it is, for good this time.
I am worth it.
My mom and I were talking about the bike/walking/running trail near where her friend lives. It goes from the mountains, all the way down to the ocean. They recently built a new bridge where the trail crosses the river and I’m excited to see it.
She suggested that we drive up there together, and I run for a little while she hangs out with her friend. Since I need to run ten miles this...
Move night! :)
Footloose remake and The Help.
My half marathon is in a little more than two weeks.
Oops.
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We all mistakes. I know I definitely make mistakes. But when I do, I will do everything in my power to correct it.
But if you put me down and say that I don’t know how to focus and I keep fucking up, all I’m going to want to do is curl up in a ball and cry. Two easily fixable mistakes does not mean you can bitch me out.
Communication is key. And there was none of that going on.
For those of you with early mornings:
What do you guys have for breakfast?
On Tuesdays and Thursdays I have to be out the door by 7am, so I’m looking for something to take with me.
I’ve been making breakfast sandwiches with an english muffin, an egg, turkey bacon, and a slice of cheese. I can make it the night before and heat it up in the morning.
Does anyone have any tasty ideas for easy, make ahead breakfasts?
I’m sitting in the office, talking to my mom about how I want to bake something. She came up with the most delicious sounding thing ever…
Banana zucchini carrot bread.
Why did I never think of this?!
Note: I don’t even really like baking. And I’m not much of a sweets person.
