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Walking

Back at it today after a week hiatus. I don't feel guilty about that. Life happens. We get busy. But I didn't let the lack of exercise mess up my eating. Which I am proud of.

So first day back at it and walked a mile and 1/4 in 22min. That's a good speed! It's super hot today so I know there was some extra sweating going on lol.

I've noticed though this past week I've been having more troubles sleeping and feeling tired all the time again. So right now even though I'm sleepy, I feel good. It was nice to get out and about again.

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Scale and non scale victory today! Down 1.6 lb from last week (after no change). But the biggest excitement was fitting into a dress that I've had sitting around, brand new with tags, for 2 years. It was a bit snug when I bought it (I was about 15lb lighter too!) so I kept it as a goal dress. Well, being my sister's cridal shower is tomorrow I decided to try it on. I did have under garments to help smooth some rolls, but I still didn't expect much. Well,. It fits! Because of the type of material, it is a bit "tight" around my belly, but not in a uncomfortable or unflattering way. I literally don't even remember the last time I could say I wore this size. I've been in 20 for years! (don't mind my hair/facial expressions in the photos lol)

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Just keep swimming

While I haven't done my weekly measurements, my weight hasn't moved. I try not to get hung up on the number. I try to keep telling myself that this is changing lifestyle, creating new habits, and not just a temporary fad, craze or "diet". But that number mocks me. Taunts me. I've been going walking more, working out more, increasing my weights and reps. My muscles ache and I know I'm pushing my cardio. And still, that number. I think maybe it's the scale. But I know better. My eating still isn't the greatest. Better but probably not where it should be. And I stopped taking garcina. Or any supplement. So that needs to change because I really think that it was giving my metabolism the boost it needed. I was losing week while taking it and now nothing. Maybe I'm just overthinking it. Trying not to dwell on it and just keep pushing forward. That's all I can do. I can't let this kill my motivation. My want and need to make this stick.

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No pain no gain

I have really been trying to push myself harder tlat the gym. Twice this week I added the stair mill into my workout. The first time doing 11 flights and the second doing 13. That thing is such a challenge, mostly for my heart rate, but that's why I like it. Today I did a half hour of weight machines, going from one to the next. My muscles already feel it so I know I'll be sore tomorrow. All in all though I know that this is what my body needs. Last weigh in and measurements didn't show much difference which I try not to be discouraged about. I know that this is a "long game" sort of thing. Working to make it a life style not just a fad that will result in weight gain etc. So all I can do is keep pushing forward and relish in the small victories, like being able to do the stair mill!

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Better choices

Last night at work was tiring and longer than normal, but I decided to go to the gym afterwards and while I only made it 10 minutes walking on the treadmill, I did 40 minutes on weight machines. It felt really good and while I'm a bit sore today, it was much needed. I'm working on my food choices too. Met a friend for lunch and chose a half chicken ceaser, lemonade and apple. It was so yummy. Sure I wanted a sandwich and chips and soup and everything else but knowing I made a better choice and really enjoying it was nice. I'm getting the hang of this, slowly yet surely.

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Hmm

Another week down. Weigh-in brought a gain of 1.5 lbs but my measurements changed a bit here and there. Over all not much change, though I was more active this week VS last. But I know I could've done more. I'm trying not to focus on could've, would've, should've. It's not always easy. I will say this week I felt worse than I have. A couple days I was very worn down and just "blah" in general. Otherwise, physically I don't feel better or worse. And that's okay. I would rather be feeling the ups, enjoying continuing pounds dropped and the like but I know this is a lifetime journey not a quick sprint. I could do crash diets, drop weight fast, but I know it wouldn't last. And more than likely it would all come back and then some. That's not what I want. This is me changing my life changing habits that have been set for years. Rewriting the way I take care of myself which will filter how I will take care of my someday children and they in turn take care of themselves. I know it's a long, difficult process but I'm not giving up. Now or ever.

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There's a will, there's a way

The last three days of my activity level have been great! Monday was 2 miles, Tuesday was 1 & 1/4 mile and today was another 2 miles with 1/4 of that jogged. Needless to say I feel pretty amazing! Starting jogging again was a bit rough. More on my legs/shins than anything else but I did it! I am trying hard to not weigh early in all my excitement 😂.

On the topic of weight and measurements, Sunday June 3rd I took official starting photos and measurements. I hadn't really thought about it when I actually started 2 weeks ago, but since it wasn't a huge loss I figured any pounds or inches lost in those 2 weeks could just be a bonus :p.

Overall, seeing the numbers laid out is kinda of staggering, but I know these are markers of a point and place to never return to. They will be something to keep me motivated if I'm not always loosing pounds. So it's nice to have them. And it will be nice to have reference pictures to look back at too.

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Another pound down! I wasn't expecting any change this week to be honest. I wasn't as active as last week and I was feeling bloated all day, but I weighed in anyway! But even with a small change or no change I have been loving how I'm feeling lately and that means the most to me.

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Feelin' good

Official Week weigh in has me down 4 lbs. I'm really happy with this number. It's progress. But. More than the weight loss, is the way I have been feeling this past week. I have more energy, I'm happier, and overall I just feel healthier. It may be slow but I'm never giving up. I can afford to slide back and be at the spot I was before. I can't afford to feel that depresses and sick all the time. The rest of my life is changing, growing, and moving forward so now it's tile for my health to do the same.

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Here we go again...

Wow. Where has time gone. I feel like so much life has happened since I last posted, and yet here I am starting the healthier me journey again. This time the weight came back and then some. I am nearing my heaviest of 260 (which I was at senior year of hs), which is depressing enough. I knew it got bad but I didn't know it was this bad. I'm not even sure why or what happened. All I know is that it's in the past and I can only move forward and do better. So Friday may 18th 2018 I weighed in and set as my official start of my new life. No diet. No fad. New life. Friday I weighed in at 255. I have since been very conscious of my food and sugar intake, I have walked at least a half hour every day the past three days, and I am taking my supplements again to help boost my metabolism and energy. As of Tuesday I am down to 232. It's not much and I wouldn't even care if it was no lbs. The biggest thing for me is how much better I have been feeling. Not even just physically but emotionally and mentally. I'm confident that I am finally ready to do this and it stick forever. I know it won't be perfect and I'll still have ups and downs but I'm not going to give up. As my fiance and I push forward towards our home and life together, thinking towards marriage in another year or two, I know now more than ever how important it is for me to take control now. I need to save my own life. I want to be healthy for my future husband, my future kids.

So here we go again. But this time, I'm not going back. I can't go back.

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What happened?

I've completely fallen off track again. I could make a lot of excuses - being sick, busy, tired, etc, but they are exactly that; excuses. I don't know what happened to my motivation but I have to find it again. I feel terrible physically. I know I can do better and be better. I need to. I can't stay this way. I can't have the future I want with my health like this. Somethings gotta give.

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The bad becomes good

I have to admit that I've not been at my best with this journey. When I first started, I weighed at 238, and the weeks since, I actually gained weight. I can make excuses about being sick and stressed, but truth is, I haven't really even tried. I've worked out once this week, but I have been more conscious about my food choices. Let me tell you, working in a bakery is bad for me. I do have a sweet tooth(especially around that time of the month). I've also been particularly stressed from a work situations and a few other things that I just eat my feelings. This week I have also been really conscious about drinking more water. Yesterday was the first time I have had pop, which has been an everyday occurrence prior. So, today I decided to take the dreaded step on the scale. I really try to avoid the thing, or I'll become obsessed. But, when I'm really trying to make changes, I do like to check every so often to see how it's all going. I weighed myself last about a week and half ago and it was 245. Yikes. My highest weight ever was pushing 260, so anytime I get over 240 It sends a bit of a wake up call. Well, today it's down to 239. While a pound over me "starting weight", I'm glad to see a few of the small changes I've made this week have helped. Now, to keep moving forward and get myself more active!

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No pain no gain

I felt every step of tonight's workout. My left shin is throbbing right now. I know it's because I was pushing my speed, but I did end up a bit faster then yesterday's 20min mile with a 19.23 today. The rest of this week I will focus on distance vs speed so I can feel a little more prepared for the ColorVibe 5k Saturday morning!

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What a great first day back after a week down! Starting a 20min mile after being so sick is something I can be very happy and proud about. (extra 5min was my cooldown). Plan on pushing that distance tomorrow. Feeling great! #getfit #gethealthy #walking

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Hiatus

Well, this week definitely did not go as planned. Unfortunately I have been sick since Monday and my time has been filled with sleep, trying to get myself well enough to feel like going to the gym. It's a minor setback that I know won't last and I am actually looking forward to getting back at it. I guess that's all part of the adjustment of this lifestyle. Sometimes there are going to be bumps in the road or things that throw off the progress little, but the victory is in not letting it stay. So, once I get better, Im just going to keep pushing forward! #getfit #gethealthy

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Not the greatest

Today brought a workout I just couldn't seem to push through. I only made it 15min until the pain in my shins was so bad I had to stop. A little over .60 miles total. I know I'm still doing it and that's more then most could say but I was enjoying the increase each time. But in the end I know I can only push my body so far so fast. Tomorrow will be better.

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Last week when I started, my mile time was almost 26min. A far cry from 14min I was down to last year. Well, Second session on the treadmill I knocked it down to 23min. And now today just under 21min. I'm loving the momentum and the way I am feeling. This time, it's all falling into place. #motivated #nopainnogain #onequartermileatatime #pushit #gethealthy #getfit #getfast