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WIW:157.4!

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:00:00 -0400

I know it’s been over a week since I posted anything and I’m sorry! I have been sick and in pain from a toothache for over a week. I have been working out when I felt okay, sometimes I was just too weak. On monday I had a root canal (ouch!), and I’ll have to go back two more times to complete it! NOT looking forward to that…

Anyways, the main reason behind my miraculous loss has to be because of my toothache. It was such a pain to eat and it kind of still is, so I haven’t been eating a lot. I try to stick to soft foods and I even have been drinking protein shakes for some meals. This may go on for a while because I’ll have to keep going back to the dentist.

Well, I’d like to look on the bright side of this situation and say that I’m really happy to be out of the 160’s finally! Once things go back to normal and I can eat regular again, I’m going to try my best not to gain the weight back!

SW:191

LWI:163

CW:157.4

Difference: -5.6lbs

Total Loss: 33.6 lbs!

Hooray! I’ve finally hit my 30lb mark! :D

Just tried a dunkin donuts pumpkin iced coffee.

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:32:17 -0400

I was kind of disappointed so I threw it out. I guess that’s a good thing because I shouldn’t have had it to begin with! Now to go home, eat lunch, and workout!

You can do it. Keep up the good work. Give us a shout whenever you feel like you need some extra motivation. We are proud of your accomplishments, and congratulate you for taking your health into your own hands.

- The Stimulate Health Team

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:12:47 -0400

Thank you so much! :D

Weekend and my mini-goal update:

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:07:32 -0400

This weekend went pretty good. I got my workouts done and lifted weights as planned. I tried my best to watch what I ate. On saturday, I had so much fun at the tumblr meet-up in Philly! I would definitely do it again! :D

As for my mini-goal…

For this week, I have managed to complete my mini-goal of :

Exercising for 30 minutes a day (at least)
Strength training for 15 minutes a day

Yay!!! I am going to make my mini-goal for this week to continue doing this everyday. I really want to make this a habit! And now that I think of it, I’ll add this to my mini-goal for this week as well:

Write down everything in my food journal

I have been out of control as far as eating lately. I’m not necessarily eating unhealthy but I may be eating too much food in general. I have been hungrier than usual this past week, probably because of consistent weight lifting and workouts.

I skipped on writing down everything in my food journal today.

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:47:09 -0400

Holy crap, I think I could’ve filled the book. =/

My ride went to the gym without me.

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 07:35:44 -0400

What a way to start the day. So I’ll be doing the Jililan michaels shred-it and lifting weights in my living room.

I was really looking forward to the gym though =[

Gosh, I love Barnes and Noble! This is my new journal. Adorable...

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 18:04:26 -0400

Gosh, I love Barnes and Noble! This is my new journal. Adorable isn’t it?

Bye Bye September!

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:41:43 -0400

And helloooooo October!

I didn’t reach my goal but that’s alright. However I am being more consistent with working out and lifting weights! I just can’t believe that this month is over already! So I’ll just keep this little goal for the month of October as well. Maybe second time’s the charm right?

My goals for October:

Get out of the 160’s.
Continue working out for at least 30 minutes a day
Continue to lift weights consistently
Keep a food diary and jot down my workouts

Before you know it, the holiday season will be here! That means a lot of food and temptation. I want to lose a little before the season of my favorite holiday treats approaches!

"You pile up enough tomorrows and you’ll find you’re left with nothing but a lot of empty yesterdays...."

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 07:45:30 -0400

““You pile up enough tomorrows and you’ll find you’re left with nothing but a lot of empty yesterdays. I don’t know about you but I’d like to make today worth remembering.””

- Professor Harold Hill, The Music Man (via quote-book)

WIW:163.0

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:55:59 -0400

SW:191

LWI:163.6

CW:163.0

Difference:-.6

Total Loss: -28lbs

Yeah, I sort of realized that I won’t make my September goal of reaching 160 but that’s okay. I’ll get there soon!

Hello! So the meet up is definitely on for Oct 2nd! Ashleigh is taking the train to Temple and she is going to get here around noon. After that we are going to walk to wherever we are going to meet everyone else. Where would be best to meet for you? If you are taking a train we can meet you at the train stop or we can pick a destination like City Hall where we can all meet at a certain time. Let me know!

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 01:00:18 -0400

Actually my train stops both at Temple and near City Hall. Which one would be best? Maybe it would be easier to meet you at Temple? I could meet you girls at noon as well! Sorry I kind of suck at making decisions. What do you think? haha

And over the weekend...

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:53:44 -0400

I bought this awesome notepad (It’s actually a mousepad, but whatever)! I plan on using it to record my eating and workouts. I love how it’s for 5 days a week since I mainly screw up on the weekends but hey, 5 days of healthy eating and exercise is better than nothing right? And of course I will still work out on the weekends as well. Eventually, I’ll get to a point in time where I can eat better on the weekends, probably when I move out of the house…ideally.

Also, I found out that my Wii console still lives! I guess that means I’ll be back to my daily Wii Fit morning ritual. I actually missed it.

I started this weight loss/health journey around March and it was amazing to be able to look back at my progress so far on Wii Fit. It’s amazing how far I’ve come. Just a few months ago I was obese and now I’m only 10 pounds away from a normal, healthy weight! I’m really excited because it sort of gave me a new outlook on this journey. I want to be at a healthy weight and it isn’t that far away! I don’t think I’ve ever been in the normal weight range before, so it’s kind of scary, more like an adventure into the unknown. I know I can do it!

A mini-goal for this week.

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:34:53 -0400

I always plan ahead what I want to do as far as workouts… it’s actually doing it that’s the problem. I think a big part of it is that I intimidate myself with unrealistic goals. I’ll schedule myself to do over an hour and a half of aerobics and strength training combined and end up flaking out for the day due to lack of time, energy, or whatnot. I’m always making up excuses. Well, not anymore. This week, I am setting a mini-goal of:

Exercising for 30 minutes a day (at least)
Strength training for 15 minutes a day

Sounds doable right? I was going to have this as my October goal but what better time to start than now?

@frombridgettocarrie

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 13:22:13 -0400

frombridgettocarrie:

moretoloveee:

I take the train from Fox Chase Station. Are you taking the train too?

I am! It’s a billion times easier. I take it from Woodbourne.

Isn’t it! Much better than being stuck in traffic or trying to take the bus. Yikes!

Just finished working out with kettlebells and weights.

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 13:20:18 -0400

Along with a bowl of oatmeal. Yum!

Hopefully my arms will still be intact tomorrow morning…

@frombridgettocarrie

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 12:14:42 -0400

I take the train from Fox Chase Station. Are you taking the train too?

It’s a beautiful day! Get up and exercise!

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 11:29:52 -0400

It’s a beautiful day! Get up and exercise!

@sarahgettinghealthy

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 10:29:02 -0400

Okay sounds great! I’ll have to take the train to get there. What time will we meet?

Heyy! The meeup upis only a week tomorrow! What time/place is best for you to meet up? I'm asking everyone to try to find the best time!

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 20:57:24 -0400

Oooh! This is exciting! I’m available all day next saturday so whatever time is good. The meet up will be in the Center City/surrounding area right?

kari-shma: the notebook doodles: turning over a new leaf

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:03:29 -0400

kari-shma:

the notebook doodles: turning over a new leaf

More to Love ♥

WIW:157.4!

Just tried a dunkin donuts pumpkin iced coffee.

You can do it. Keep up the good work. Give us a shout whenever you feel like you need some extra motivation. We are proud of your accomplishments, and congratulate you for taking your health into your own hands. - The Stimulate Health Team

Weekend and my mini-goal update:

I skipped on writing down everything in my food journal today.

My ride went to the gym without me.

Gosh, I love Barnes and Noble! This is my new journal. Adorable...

Bye Bye September!

"You pile up enough tomorrows and you’ll find you’re left with nothing but a lot of empty yesterdays...."

WIW:163.0

And over the weekend...

A mini-goal for this week.

@frombridgettocarrie

Just finished working out with kettlebells and weights.

@frombridgettocarrie

It’s a beautiful day! Get up and exercise!

@sarahgettinghealthy

Heyy! The meeup upis only a week tomorrow! What time/place is best for you to meet up? I'm asking everyone to try to find the best time!

kari-shma: the notebook doodles: turning over a new leaf

You can do it. Keep up the good work. Give us a shout whenever you feel like you need some extra motivation. We are proud of your accomplishments, and congratulate you for taking your health into your own hands.

- The Stimulate Health Team