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A Nutritional Dear John Letter…

Dear Gluten,

How you tricked my body into thinking you two were friends again.  Now, I realize that you and I must part ways for good.  While I know I’ll have my weak days and want you, I must remain firm that you and I are better off as ships that pass in the night.

I will miss you and all the good foods I eat because of you, but my 2 day long headache and bloated stomach are great reminders why I should just stay away.  Don’t cry and focus on all the good moments we shared with pizza, corn dogs, and pasta.  I have to move on to better foods now and you have to move on to people with bodies that can digest you properly.

Love,

Me.

Weigh-in Monday

I’m a bit down today, I worked out a TON last week and only lost half a pound!!!!  I think it’s muscle, but I didn’t have time to measure everything this morning so I’ll have to wait until tomorrow.  I think I may have eaten too much when figuring in the workout so that could be a big part of it as well. I also didn’t have my big cheat Friday like I’ve been doing so that may be it (I worked out like crazy instead) 

The goal this week is to keep working out, but stay within 1200-1500 kcal intake despite working out.  I’m going to have my cheat day and see if that makes a difference.

So I’m only at 176 after 6 weeks (a little depressing), but it’s still a loss.  I have to remember that I’m still working and it will work as long as I stay with it.

I need some support today because it’s a blow to the ego to think about all the work I’ve done to have no results.  

I’ll measure myself tomorrow and post it here (fingers crossed) and I’m really working to keep the calories down with today’s rest.  I’ve gotten back to my old workouts, but I’m resting today so I don’t overdo it.  Tomorrow will be the day to hit it hard :)  I’m going to try a HIIT workouts at the gym this week so we’ll see if that helps.

Also I’m going to weigh after a rest day to see if all the work I did this weekend just needed a day to work some magic on the body :)

More to come!

Coming Back

Sorry I haven’t posted, but this is my busiest time of the semester.  While students get to breathe easy after Finals, that’s when I go to work analyzing the surveys they took at the end of class (surprise someone does read them).  

Still I found time to actually walk into the gym yesterday!!!!  For the first time in forever I went to the gym, hit up the elliptical and recumbent bike, and even did some lifting with machines.  I did a 45 or so minute workout and I could have done more, but my foot started to twinge a little.  I am determined NOT to push to hard and injure myself so if the foot hurts, I stop for the day.  My hope is, the more often I work, the longer I can go before that happens.  As it is, my arms, legs, and abs are sore today (I did crunches and I even got up the courage to try the machine pictured below which I’ve never used before)

Granted I only did 2 sets of 4, but it’s still a victory in my book.

I also was below my total net calorie goal for the 4th day in a row so I’m happy.  I’m noticing that I have some definition to my arms and legs from the other things I’ve been doing.  Let’s hope that all this is yielding some kind of results and I’m not just killing myself for nothing.

At any rate, happy Wednesday and don’t be afraid to try something new today :)

Not Weigh-In Monday

Normally, I would weigh in today, but I decided not to.  I know I’ve been terribly bloated with this month’s period, and apparently, the steroid Medrol I was given to help heal the strained ligament in my foot causes weight gain when you stop taking it…

So, this is a week of non-scale focus.  I can say that the pants I put on this morning fit better than they have in the past :)  I also have been working out more since my foot has stopped hurting.  I am taking it a bit slow since I have no desire to go back into that boot EVER AGAIN….  Still, I’m keeping track of my food and I’m staying within goal.  

So while this is a strange Monday with no weigh-in, I’m not too upset.  I’ll celebrate next week when I weigh in and check my measurements.  I hope to see some changes :)

Hannahs journey to fitness!: There’s this guy at work, and omg, he makes me so ANGRY! He’s the same...

thatsexyhealthygirl:

weight-a-second:

will-jog-for-food:

hannahsjourney:

There’s this guy at work, and omg, he makes me so ANGRY! He’s the same age as me and everything

I’m sitting there with my healthy lunch, you know, fruit, water, a nice little sandwich or something, maybe a cereal bar and he’s sitting there, literally having 2 chocolate bars and 2 packets of crisps and break AND lunch, either 2 sandwiches, like 4 halves, or 2 MASSIVE bagels filled with cream cheese and processed ham or cheese or something in it and a 2 litre bottle of lucozade or coke or something like that…. I dread to think how much more he eats when he’s at home.

Eurgh, no wonder you’re 6’4” and weigh about 300lbs… he’s so fat and he STINKS! I stood next to him and I got a massive whiff of BO and smelly cock, and I know what it smells like because I’ve told my ex boyfriend to go wash his cock because it stank… I almost puked… He’ll end up dyeing of a heart attack or something, and he’ll be sitting there like, why me? and I’ll be there like, because you’re a fat fuck you stupid boy.

So glad I stopped myself eating the amount I used to eat, couldn’t stand letting myself get like THAT! I mean, I would be alright with him if a) he wasn’t so obnoxious, b) he didn’t smell and c) didn’t eat as much…

Sorry if I offend anyone, this is just something person against him, not ever obese person, and the only reason he pisses me off is because he has NO reason to be that fat, he gets EVERYTHING he wants.

RANT OVER!

Have you read your post? Do you realize how disgusting and judgemental you sound? Are you aware of the fact that I and millions of other people for that matter used to be or still are like that guy? It’s because of ignorant and arrogant people like yourself  that I continue to struggle with eating in public. People that  fool themselves into thinking they have touched the stone of the wise and lecture others actually HURT them more then they benefit. So what you eat healthy? Does that make you any better??? Do you really think because you choose a salad over a burger that you are in any way better, smarter, more disceplined then that guy? NO!! Has it ever crossed your mind that people have other priorities in life? That they structure their life differently? That they put an emphasize on other things? That they are simply living life and find themselves in a different stage then you? Who knows, maybe he doesn’t care so much about what he eats and what he smells like because he has a focus on something completely different? Maybe something like not being judgemental? Or not being snooting? Maybe he couldnt give a floopin doo what will be with his health but focuses on now and here.

I was always the fat kid. All my life. Yes, there were times where I wished I could fit into this or fit into that but for the most part I didn’t even recognize my fat EXCEPT WHEN OTHERS MADE A POINT OF IT!! How are we expected to accept ourselves if when we accept ourselves we are still being judged??

Gah. My response doesn’t make any sense but I am so mad!

Lmfao this bitch. This is so crude and disgusting

I agree that the rant was pretty judgmental, and I would suggest that you try to figure out WHY he offends you so much. Is it because he eats the things you want to eat yourself?  Are you jealous that he has the sense of self to eat like that and not care what people say?  

I understand that you were expressing your opinion here rather than be rude and insult him; however, maybe you should say something supportive or keep leading by example.  Perhaps he’s not sure where to start to make a change and you could be the one to show him the way.  I’ve learned if you don’t like something, change it.

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tokeepitoff

tokeepitoff asked:

Keep your chin up, girl. I'm going through sort of the same thing. I basically binged Friday and Saturday and now I'm paying for it this week. I haven't been wanting to work out but I figure if I at least don't work out, I should stay within my points (I'm on Weight Watchers). Just eat light if you don't feel the motivation to work out, or if you're just a push or shove away, get up and moving! A small work out is better than none :) hope I helped <3

I’m pretty sell through the crisis, but kind words always help, thank you!

Whew!!!

So I’m feeling a little better from my earlier crisis moment!!!  I personally blame the hormones that are raging this lovely time for that little almost ED moment…

I didn’t give in and start binging!!!  I turned on the soundtracks of one of my favorite films: The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert and it brightened my mood.  It reminded me of some of the men(women) I’ve met in my life that have so much attitude they don’t care about little things like this.  I also made some coffee and chewed a piece of gum until morning snack time.  I’ve added an orange to my daily intake which is now at a Grand total of 126 calories….

Now comes lunch and I’m planning a little treat (within reason).  I’m ordering a Pei Wei Diner Select Honey Seared with Veggies and Tofu with the stock velveted, Brown Rice and a spring roll.  If I eat everything, I’ll only have added 590 calories to my total, but I’m not sure I’m going to eat all the rice so it may not be that bad….

As for my squat challenge from yesterday, I did hit 50 squats so I’m pretty proud.  

I’m hoping that I can manage some sort of exercise today, my foot feels a bit better than I thought this morning so I’m back to my optimistic self.  I’m thinking of pulling out an old Pilates DVD and trying it for a few days.  Yes it’s MTV Pilates, but I remember that it packed on HELL of a workout.  I’m determined to keep this week from turning into a natural disaster (damn the fact I’m female).

I hope everyone is having a great Wednesday and remember: you are fabulous and beautiful so be you to the fullest!!!

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