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Weight and 5k updates
I'm finally back under 165. I haven't been under 165 in such a long time. I'll have to be extra good on the eating front today since I'm too sick/tired to go to the gym ( Read more... ) -
Size 8
A few weeks ago I bought some new jeans, size 12 like always, but when I just looked at them one is clearly a size 8. Size 8 is like my magical goal and now that I have these jeans staring me in the face, I feel like I owe it to myself to get there or die trying... well not really, but I'm committed to it now.
Size 12:
Waist: 29.75
Hip: 42
Thigh: 25.5
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Fit by Graduation Begins!
I purposely left my scale at home so the next two weeks I won't be able to weigh myself, but I plan on eating extremely well and going to the gym all the time now that I'm back at school and have some control over my schedule.
Also, my cousin bought me yoga classes for my birthday which we'll be doing together on Wednesday afternoons. Also, I plan ( Read more... ) -
"Crash Diet"
My birthday jeans are tight so I want to "crash diet" now until my birthday party which is exactly a week away.
What I Can Eat:
Grilled Chicken
Fish
Low-Fat/fat-free yogurt
Green Veggies
Cottage Cheese
What I can't Eat:
No white starches
Nothing Fried or breaded
Exercise:
No less than 60 minutes a day.
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Writer's Block: I Love My Body Because…
I wish I could say I'm surprised by the amount of negative responses this Writer's Block has inspired, but I'm not. People don't love their bodies like they should or at least be proud of them. Is being over-weight a reason to not love your body? 99.9% of what's in the media says yes.
But I am love my body and I'm proud of it. I see it more like ( Read more... ) -
2 Weeks Left!
I've decided to not post my weight every day. It's no longer motivational for me.
August 11th:
OHR: 30 Minutes (wk1, d1). I got to 25 minutes before it felt like hell. Hey, 25 is pretty close to 30 and I feel like by the end of the 3 weeks 30 minutes will be a breeze. I really think I needed this run to help me get back into the right mindset. I ( Read more... ) -
3 Weeks Left!!!
Goals:
One Hour Runner: Finish Week
Weight: Get below 165
August 3rd:
Weight: 166
Walking: 60 minutes of walking at 3.2
August 4th:
Weight: 166.2 I expect a decent drop tomorrow. Also, I bought my birthday outfit yesterday and now I am even more determined to get in the low 160's by my birthday.
August 5th:
Weight: 166.2 I totally would have dropped if I ( Read more... ) -
Birthday Party Reminder
This is an OFFICIAL REMINDER that on August, 22nd I want to be 159 lbs.
For the next 4 weeks I will:
1. Exercise at least 60 minutes a day.
2. Only eat 1,300 calories a day and write down everything I eat.
3. Be as hardcore as possible till then.
Official Mantra: I want my birthday party! I want my birthday party!
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4 Weeks Left!!!
I have exactly 4 weeks left till my birthday. Okay, so I'm going hardcore till then. I'm going to do an hour on the treadmill each night even if it's just walking.
July 27th:
Weight: 169.4
Running: 30 minutes (20-1-10) aka week 9, day 1
July 28th:
Weight: 169.2 My goal is to be 166 again by Monday.
Walking: 60 minutes of walking at 3.2
July 29th:
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Week 7 Summary
Sigh. Only 5 weeks left till my birthday. I need to get under 160 for my birthday. That's my 5 week goal.
Goals:
Weight: Lose 1-2lbs
Running: Complete C25k
Cross Training: Complete Week 1
Diet: 5 servings of yogurt (I bought a 32 oz tub and am taking it to work for my mid-morning snack), daily serving of a green vegetable (broccoli/green beans/ ( Read more... )