February 2012
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don't sit still: For the Beginner Runner: A Short... →
notjustrunnershigh:
These links are pulled from everywhere: LiveJournal, Active.com, RunnersWorld and beyond. I found them useful when I was beginning running, and I hope other beginners will, too. This is not a full, comprehensive list of “everything about running ever,” but I hope to shed…
Anonymous asked: Are you going to continue with this tumbler? (cuz its really inspiring)
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30 Days Of Weight Loss Challenge: Day 30
Day 30: Your current stats.
Here we are! I’ll start by posting my previous stats:
Day 1: Stats.
Height: 5’10” (178cm)
Highest Weight: 350lbs (158kg)
Current Weight: 210lbs (95kg)
Short-term Goal Weight: 199lbs (90kg)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 160lbs (72.5kg)
MEASURMENTS:
Bust/Chest: 39” (99cm)
Waist: 34” (86cm)
Hips: 43.5” (110cm) (oh hello, problem area)
Thigh: 23” (58cm)
Upper...
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30 Days Of Weight Loss Challenge: Day 29
Day 29: Your definition of beauty.
Nothing you can force or buy. Nothing you acquire with a certain number on the scale or certain size clothing.
Beauty is something you have to tell yourself you have, have to KNOW you have that. Someone can sit there and say “you’re so beautiful” until they’re choking on the words, and while it’s nice to hear, if you don’t ...
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Anonymous asked: Hey :), I was wondering if you can post some before/after pictures? Well if you don't mind.. Have a good day!
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30 Days Of Weight Loss Challenge: Day 28
Day 28: Do you want that gap between your thighs?
This is the dumbest question. INSTEAD, I am going to post an awesome workout play list for those of you who keep asking me for one.
Exactly one hour long. It’s a good mix of up tempo and empowering. I like different moods for different workouts, also. Running hashashas to be upbeat and heart-pumping. Weight-lifting I prefer to be more...
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Slight Postponage.
I haven’t forgotten about my last 3 days of the Challenge! I am postponing until I get my new scale so I can do a proper weigh in at the end of it.
Thanks for reading, I am so surprised and flattered by how many people get help and use out of my ramblings.
My entries should continue within the next day or two!
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30 Days Of Weight Loss Challenge: Day 27
Day 27: How do you deal with being around food?
I eat it. I mean, damn. What do you do around food?
You will always be around food that is bad for you. Parties, holidays, work functions, vacations, going out to eat. I mean, food is everywhere - you just have to deal. You don’t need those free candies out at work all the time. You don’t need an appetizer or dessert. You don’t...
robblatt asked: How did you get started? Any time I've tried, I got inspired by weight loss that happens for me on a regular basis (I fluctuate with the seasons). I'm beginning to think that I'm not actually making any impact, but instead feeling good about what would happen without putting in the effort regardless.
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30 Days Of Weight Loss Challenge: Day 26
Day 26: What excites you most about reaching your UGW?
Lots of answers to this. Bullet points!
Reaching my goal. Being able to say “I did it, I reached the point I said I would”. Everyone likes an accomplishment, and I’d say a grand total loss of 190lbs fits the bill. It is crazy that I will have lost more than HALF of my former self.
Being DONE losing weight. Holy smokes, I...
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30 Days Of Weight Loss Challenge: Day 24 & 25
Day 24: How do you feel about pro-ana/mia? Day 25: Have you ever purged?
I missed yesterday, and these just happen to coincide, so what the hey! Also, I’m putting a trigger warning on this for anyone that has suffered from eating disorders.
How do I feel about pro-ana or pro-mia?
I mean, seriously? You DESIRE a disease or a sickness? You want so badly to be so thin you require medical...
starryjay asked: Hallo! Without meaning to be a creep, you're pretty awesome. Your sense of humour, determination, positivity and stunning smile are a real encouragement, especially when I'm having a bad day (I wanted to reach for another cookie but came and read your blog updates instead). Also I love your etsy shop, gorgeous stuff! No question here, just wanted to share the love xxx
January 2012
58 posts
unicorns-andglitter asked: hey, so I really like your blog a lot. I was wondering what you've been doing to be so successful with your weight loss. Like, what have you been eating and what kind of exercises have you been doing? I've been trying to lose weight for quite some time now, and I guess I need some tips or advice to help me through it..if you wouldn't mind. I think you're really inspirational!...
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30 Days Of Weight Loss Challenge: Day 23
Day 23: Did the media play a role in your wanting to lose weight?
It really did not. Even from a young age, I understood the bodies portrayed in magazines or ads are not at all what they actually look like.
If you are losing weight because you see how perfect everyone else looks, you are sorely mistaken and, frankly, fucking stupid. I mean, having high goals is admirable, having impossible...
stronger-soul asked: You are an inspiration and hilarious (the kitten's blood joke for the cookie milkshake made me cackle). Stay wonderful.
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30 Days Of Weight Loss Challenge: Day 22
Day 22: What was your lowest weight? How/why did you gain?
My lowest weight is where I am right now, which I am waiting until day 30 to see again (rather, to reveal on this blog, for the 7 faithful readers who care).
As for how and why? I ate too much and didn’t move. Plain and simple. I cared about food more than my body. And it showed.
Many people focus too much on the number on the...
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30 Days Of Weight Loss Challenge: Day 21
Day 21: What are your clothing sizes?
STARTING SIZES!
JEANS: US 28/UK 30
DRESS: US 26/UK 28
SHIRT/TOPS: 3XL
T-SHIRT: 3XL
SHOE: 10W
CURRENT SIZES!
JEANS: US 12/UK 14
DRESS: US 10/UK 12
SHIRT/TOPS: L
T-SHIRT: M
SHOE: 10M
If you read this, you better be shopping for me now. I’m only kind of kidding.
For an added bonus and embarrassment, here is a pair of my current bathing...
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30 Days Of Weight Loss Challenge: Day 20
Day 20: You Favorite Diet.
The one that works. Which one is that? One you can have for the rest of your life. I’ve heard of all kinds of crash diets that will make you lose 5 POUNDS IN A WEEK.
Will they? Probably. But it’s all water weight. All those diets are designed to do is de-bloat you, no real weight is coming off. So when you go back to eating how you did, you...
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OkStupid Has Moved
Hello all my faithful okstupid readers and fans!
Just a heads up that you can find all those updates on it’s own, shiny new, special place: http://fyeahokstupid.tumblr.com/
Still updating with posts every M/W/F && I am now taking submissions and questions over there. Follow FYEAHOkStupid for the online dating horrorshow you love so much!
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30 Days Of Weight Loss Challenge: Day 19
Day 19: When is the last time you ate fast food?
If I had to guess, probably when I was working as a preschool teacher and would do a drive-thru a few times a month.
Really, though, fast food is so not worth the amount of calories, it’s ridiculous. A spicy chicken meal from wendy’s (with fries and a coke) is all of 1220 calories for the whole. damn. thing. That is so offensive to me,...
Becoming Superhuman: 9 Exercises You Can't Live... →
becomingsuperhuman:
1) Squat
If you work out, and you don’t squat, then you don’t work out. They are the single most important exercise for almost every type of athlete out there. Master the squat, and you will improve every other lift that you do in the gym.
2) Deadlift
Is there anything…
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30 Days Of Weight Loss Challenge: Day 18
Day 18: What food is your weakness?
I still love the hell out of food, and that ain’t ever gonna change. Generally speaking, I still eat what I want, but I view my calories like I do money: I have a certain amount to spend on any given day, going over will cause problems. That means there are obviously foods that I love, but I just don’t view as worth the calories.
I present to you,...
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30 Days Of Weight Loss Challenge: Day 17
Day 17: Do you have an eating disorder?
Nope. I have been fortunate enough to not have suffered from any kind of eating disorder. If you believe you or someone you know may be suffering from an eating disorder, PLEASE let them know you are concerned. It’s a serious issue and potentially fatal.
Ask yourself the following questions. The more “yes” answers, the more likely you are...
Anonymous asked: Ok, so I'm 24 years old. I have always struggled with my weight but back in October I decided that this just could not go on any longer. I don't have an actual 'goal' weight... (mostly because I've never been small so I don't really know what to expect) I'm just kind of going with it. I have a lot to loose to get anywhere near thin but I'm doing a damn fine...
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30 Days Of Weight Loss Challenge: Day 16
Day 16: When did you first decide to lose weight?
A lot of people who have been overweight for a significant amount of time talk about how they have struggled with losing weight since, well, for as long as they have been fat. Every diet has failed them. They’re stuck this way.
I, however, never tried to lose weight. I ate what I wanted, whatever I wanted, when I wanted it. I did not...
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OkStupid: Keeping It Real
I mean, honestly. It is.
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30 Days Of Weight Loss Challenge: Day 15
Day 15: Are you vegan/vegetarian? If so, has this helped you lose weight? If not, would you consider it?
I am not a vegan or a vegetarian. I was a veggie from the age of 9 to about 22, though I went from vegetarian to pescatarian and back a few times.
I have no problems with the lifestyle (though a few of you militant veggies are pretty dang annoying), it is just not for me. I like meat,...
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30 Days Of Weight Loss Challenge: Day 14
Day 14: What’s your Ultimate Goal Weight (UGW)? When do you expect to reach it?
My UGW, as I stated on day one, would be around 160lbs (72.5kg). Last I checked, I was 210, but at this point I hope I’m 3-4 less than that. I have never actually seen myself at a healthy weight, so I am going to play it by ear once I get to around 170-175. I may think I look great there, or it may be...
Anonymous asked: What an inspiration and great tips! No excuses, time to get moving.