April 2011
3 posts
“Winners compare their achievements with their goals, while losers compare their...”
– ~Nido Qubein (via bonvivantella)
Running during Springtime in North Carolina
DROOL
I am in love with this state.
March 2011
2 posts
recommitting
weight: 217
goal for the end of march: 214
exercise today: full body weights, 15 min. cardio intervals
5K on saturday
March Goals
Weight 214.8 (love you college!)
Goals: lose 5 pounds this month
1. Drink only Water
2. No fried foods/junk food
3. Focus on getting work done as efficiently as possible
February 2011
1 post
runner's log
today—3.7 miles
friday—4.5 miles
i need to find a half to train for
January 2011
6 posts
8 tags
Meal Planning + Today's Goals
(note: I am more of a monthly goal gal myself, but when I’m just starting a big project, I find it extremely beneficial to have micro-goals to keep myself accountable.)
Today is the first day of the new semester. I will be planning my meals from now on.
Today’s meal:
Breakfast: Orange
Lunch/Post-Workout Snack: Vanilla Protein Shake (Skim Milk + Vanilla Protein Powder)
...
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WIW #2
Last week/Starting Weight: 210.4
This week: 207.4
Loss: -3.0 lbs
I was hoping for more, but I didn’t eat as well as I should have. One of my major problems at college is CONSTANTLY seeing my peers eat bad food. It’s this skewed form of peer pressure…it takes everything I have to say no to chocolate-caramel popcorn or freshly ordered pizza. Sigh. No excuses. I can do this.
5 tags
Recommitting
It’s 2011 (and it has been for roughly 9 days).
So, as a trip down memory lane, I started losing weight around this time last year. I started at 217, and was at my thinnest at around 191.0 in July. I thought I would be able to maintain my weight loss or even maintain losing weight…
Then college came.
First semester was a whirlwind of adjusting to a COMPLETELY different environment...
Reblog if you are 5'8" or above and a weightloss...
notgivingup:
gut2glam:
healthyandsexier:
karensmeltingaway:
nikkichristinefit:
lustforbeauty:
5’11” 203.2
6’1” 265
5’10” 222lbs
5’10” 207lbs
5’10 228
5’9” 237 pounds
6’1” 210
Goals
I’m not completely sure what I should be doing as far as goals as of yet.
I think I want to get down to 190 or 185…I was about 190 at the end of summer (disgusting to think about).
Sigh
WIW (first of the new year)
210.4
I’m kind of upset about this, because I’ve steadily gained 6 pounds over the past two weeks even though I haven’t changed my diet. I have, however, started significant exercise. Monday I tried yoga, Tuesday I did spinning, and etc. My butt hurts like a mother, so that’s a sign that something positive is happening.
Too bad this is the week I needed to get smaller...
December 2010
2 posts
monday
damn im feeling down. i came to college expecting to lose weight or at least maintain. but no, i have ballooned roughly 12 pounds and am now 207.6 pounds.
FML
gym today—30 minutes elliptical, 10 minutes treadmill
food diary (will add throughout the day)—apple
I'm back!
Hey all,
It’s Anna, if you forgot.
I stopped blogging for a couple of reasons…mainly, I started college. And it’s been great. But guess what?! That’s right—I’ve gained weight.
Which means (drumroll please)…it’s day one of MY COLLEGE DIET!
201 pounds.
Let’s kill this shit.
August 2010
6 posts
If you have a diet/weightloss blog and are 5'8 or...
measuringlife:
375daymetamorphosis:
I am rebloging this post because I am just under 5’8” - I am 5’7.75”!!
loveforloss:
fight-to-the-finish:
(via thinpurposeinlife, faerie-aries)
5.9 1/2 baby
6’1”…tall losers-of-weight represent!
sasstacular asked: I went to SDSU - why do you know him!? HAHAH
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Someone I know
is roughly 4.4 pounds from having a “healthy” BMI. HELL YES
In other news, I leave for college on Wednesday. I started this blog/journey to basically “shed my chub” so I can start this part of my life on a good note.
I’ve lost 23.6 pounds.
Smile, hard work DOES pay off.
July 2010
2 posts
On Vacation
in Las Vegas! So many attractive frat-bro guys here…it makes me not want to eat. :)
I honestly never go on vacation and its times like these that I start to realize how important my life is.
Random but I wanted to say it.
July Goals
1. Reach 185 lbs!
2. Do toning/pilates/core exercises 4 times a week via ExerciseTV OnDemand
3. Try new healthy foods (specifically kefir and almond butter)
4. Swim twice this month
5. Bike 3 times a week (do not take GORGEOUS SUMMER WEATHER for granted!)
June 2010
8 posts
WIW (because I actually remembered) + Summer...
Last Week’s weight: roughly 195
Today: 192.6
I am starting to use the 180s as a new motivation…2.7 pounds until I am in a new set of numbers! Drinking lots of water, sweating tons, and eating very very well (new thing: spinach salad as an appetizer for lunch every day. I get my veggie serving plus I am more full!).
I leave for college around August 20 and it is still my goal to be...
inching along
Starting Weight: 217
Current Weight: 195.2
I think I am finally starting to move out of my plateau (anna says jubilantly).
:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
I’m kind of in a fitness rut. Do any of you know any exercises with resistance bands?
Sadness for my Biceps + Weight Update
1. I am incredibly distraught. So SO sad. :( :(.
Backstory: My gym has been remodeled for the past week so I have been forced to go to other branches of Lifetime Fitness. I went to a branch about 8 miles away and one about 20 (my mom drove! haha saving gas ftw) and was slightly devastated to see that my favorite bicep machine was not at either of these branches! So while my biceps lost their...
I just got an e-mail from my future college
and I got into a class on obesity (one of the 30 out of 250 who applied!). Life is good. I can’t wait to use my experience with weight and my formal education to mold future obesity policies so the next generations don’t have to go through what is happening today.
20 pounds lost...but it's bittersweet
So, I have officially lost 20 pounds since my high of 217.0 pounds (for you math wizards out there, that means I am currently 197.0 pounds). I have celebrated a bit, but have also plateaued a bit. I want to be 180.0 pounds by August 24th, which is definitely attainable. But, I am not nearly as happy as I should be.
My friends are not happy about my weight loss and some have even gone to the point...
1 tag
Reflection on Weight, Endings
I am feeling slightly reflective. Why?
1. I am down to 197 pounds. This is really good in some ways, because with a 2 pd/week weight loss, I can be around 175 by the time college rolls around. The best thing is that I know I can do it because I have OFFICIALLY LOST 20 POUNDS SO FAR. Whats another 20ish?! Good question.
2. Tomorrow is my last day of high school and I graduate from high school on...
May 2010
5 posts
“You’ve got to get up every morning with a smile on your face and show the...”
– Carole King’s “Beautiful”
I went to her and James Taylor’s concert last night and it was absolutely fantastic. Love.
Newsflash
I am the same size as I was in the seventh grade (6 years ago). This is shockingly awesome.
Additionally, here’s a bit of runner’s log information: yesterday I ran. 8.68 miles. 8.68 MILES!!! That’s quite a lofty distance, if I do say so myself.
I am going to restart posting my weight, etc, on here. It’s been difficult getting back on track, but I feel like I am finally...
I hit a plateau...
I need to fix this! Does anyone have any tips?
Sigh + MAY GOALS
I’m in the middle of finals week…AHHH! It’s SO difficult to keep eating healthy! My snack right now is an apple and I’m about to head to the gym for some nice cardio/lifting.
My last final is tomorrow, which is why I feel it necessary to finally share my MAY GOALS! I know May 1st was on Saturday, but hey, its still May!!
GOALS:
1. By the end of May, be 194 pounds.
2....
April 2010
5 posts
Week Eleven
Today’s Weight: 199.4
+1 from two weeks ago
EEK. Well, that’s not too bad, honestly. Although I have been exercising, I have been eating like…crap (yesterday’s gorgeous mural of food includes two Krispy Kreme donuts, mint chocolate chip ice cream, candy, etc).
Okay. See, eating is always the problem for me. This week’s task: GET IT UNDER CONTROL!
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Week Nine-OUT OF THEM TWO HUNDREDS!
Good morning, sunshines :)
Last Week’s Weight: 201.0
This Week’s Weight: 198.4
Total Loss: 14.6 pounds
THAT’S WHAT’S UP!!!
It appears that I am done flirting and have full on committed with the one hundreds!!!
I have been trying to cut off my relationship with the two hundreds for some time now; let’s just say I hope to be with the one hundreds for muuuch longer...
My weight loss focus song.
This Is The Thing-Fink
Why are boys so confusing!??!
This is my question of the day.
Alas, I am off to the gym. :)
Week 8
Hey Tumblr-friends!
Todays Weight: 201.0
Two Weeks Ago: 203.8
Total loss: 12 pounds
SPIFFY. Life is good. I may have eaten too much Easter turkey yesterday, but hey, life is good. LIFE IS GOOD.
March 2010
19 posts
1 tag
April Goals + Spring Break Recap
Hey all!
I haven’t been online in quite a while due to the fact that I have been on spring break in San Antonio, Texas! What a gorgeous place; I will try to post some pictures if I get the chance. Accordingly, I gained about two pounds on break (rawr) but was back in the gym this morning. I am so sick of gaining weight and it feels like the entire month of March was composed of endless...
Mid-Week Check-Up (10 Pound Milestone Fiesta)
I’m heading off to San Antonio, Texas tomorrow for a couple of days (spring break!!) and wanted to quick weigh myself to see what’s been going on.
As a preface, I completely rehauled my lunches this week! I usually had turkey and cheese on a sandwich thin, an apple, a fiber granola bar, and a Luna bar for a morning snack. I realized that I only eat Luna bars because a lot of people...
Watchenoughfluff:
Jamie Oliver you are awesome. Kick our asses in gear!
I had to reblog this…this video is just so eye-opening at how terrible our nutrition is in America and how ignorant we are regarding it! How can we make adults stop eating pizza when they are taught that its a healthy grain as a child? Disgusting and utterly shocking.
Week Six
Current Weight: 204.6
Starting Weight: 213.0
Total Loss: 8.4 lbs
Week Loss: 1.8 lbs
I’m back on my game!
I started circuit training this week which, not going to lie, is probably harder than straight running for me. I also restarted my weight training program, which has been on hiatus since week four-ish. I also restarted drinking water, stopping stress eating (well I stopped...
Heading off to the gym...
I need this. After the week from hell, I am so looking forward to blasting my wrath away on the tread. )*(@$YT(*$UW anger!
Sometimes, with everything else that’s going on in life, it is incredibly hard to focus on weight loss….
Week 5
Current Weight: 206.4
+.2 from last week
Sheesh, I had a terrible weekend eating-wise. I was at a conference all weekend where the only food served was greasy, fried, and calorie-filled. While I tried to make healthy choices, there was also the fact that there weren’t many opportunities for exercise. Oh well. Back on starting now! :)
Help please?
This is random but I have my first job interview tomorrow and I need help!
How do I prepare? How should I dress? What should I ask them?
Week in Advance
Monday: 55 minute Step class, 5 minute sprint, 10 minute jog
Tuesday: 50 minute arc trainer
Wednesday: 35 minute run, 10 minute high incline walk, 5 minute sprint
Thursday: 50 minute arc trainer
Friday: do what I feel like!
Exercise plans are awesome, especially when you REALLY need to get that weight off
Ugh
What do you do when you are at a hotel all weekend without time to exercise and fatty foods shoved onto you? I am really scared that I am going re-gain some lbs :(
Oh well, hardcore will start again once this weekend is over. I just can’t turn down ice cream when its the only thing available!
ALSO: I GOT A JOB INTERVIEW!! Yay