Losing weight & gaining myself!

Done being a Fat girl!!!

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  • Name: lilmisssunshine
  • City: Houston
  • Region: Texas
  • Country: United States

My Weight Loss

Height: 175.3cm
Start weight: 219.00lb
Current weight: 212.00lb
Goal weight: 160.00lb
Lost to date: 7.00lb
Remaining: 52.00lb

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08/16/2010 05:52

Balancing Act

I am a firm beliver that to realize success in area of our lives, we must balance FAITH with ACTION!-Arielle Ford
 
I truly belive this....and when I read this the little light turned on in my head. I have the faith just haven't had the action at all. Lately, I have been feeling like I have my head in the clouds. I haven't been able to to focus or been motivated enough to snap into action.
 
Well I changed that today. I have been figuratively running to try to find my blue bright skies. I was productive  today. I joined the local YMCA and I am beginning my TOBAFG (tired of being a fat girl) mission lol. I say this with utmost kindness to myself. Seriously, I am done feeling gross, out of shape, and telling myself tomorrow, I'll start. Tomorrow I will begin my real life. Well guess what? Tomorrow never comes. So I joined today. I'll begin taking zumba and spinning classes  tomorrow LOL.
 
When I used to go to zumba I saw results and I had fun doing it. Life is too short to suffer unnecessarily. I plan on going back to my weight watchers meeting on Saturday morning. I bought a mini fridge for my office and plenty of healthy snacks and meals for the work week. I am feeling empowered and happy that I took ACTION! I'll let u know how it goes EP buddies.
 
Goodnight and have a great week! I start work again tomorrow and I am excited! I feel change in the air!

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08/08/2010 21:16

Back to normal

Happy Sunday Everyone,
 
it's been about 4 months since I last blogged but I finally feel like I am back to normal. My sister's wedding & all the festivities have ended. While it was fun and exciting, it was a lot of hard work & draining mentally, emotionally, and physically. Honestly, the showers, the bachelorette party, and the wedding were excuses for me to get off track. Sadly, I didn't reach any of my fitness or weightloss goals.
 
I'm ok with that and I am not upset at myself. I realize that I am responsible for my choices and that doesn't mean I can't get back on the wagon. I also realize that this is a lifestyle change not a temporary solution. It's a process and I am still in it to reach my goals. That has not changed. I will return to work this week and I am very positive.
 
I'm the kind of person who needs structure so being back to work will help me get back to a routine.
 
Overall, I am happy to get back to working on being the best me. I am hopeful that I will reach my goals =)

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04/16/2010 03:43

V is for Victory

6 lbs down!! I tracked everything and it paid off. I am gonna make it work this time. Now to just get some exercise!! I am always so tired!
 
I can't wait until summer....it's dragging! g-nite EP buddies

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04/07/2010 06:41

Daily questions

Oh & before I forget
 
What did I do that is beyond my comfort zone today?
 
I joined ww...again and I cooked & prepared lunch for myself & my sister
 
What did I do that shows I am committed to my goals?
realized that I need to take action and got off my butt
 
What are three things I blessed or thankful today?
Waking up
My family
My job

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04/07/2010 06:36

"Hope is the feeling you have that the feeling you have isn't permanent." – Jean Kerr

Hello EP Buddies,
 
That quote is exactly how I feel at this exact moment. I am sad bc I feel that life is passing me by and I haven't made my mark. I feel sad & frustrated and I am the only one to blame. I know that I need to make a change...a BIG ONE...and I know I have what it takes inside to make it...but for some reason I can't connect the two. This will be my mission...making the connection...and not giving up...on myself.
 
Better days are on their way!!! Any encouragement will be greatly appreciated!!!
 
xoxo,
 
Gabi

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07/22/2009 06:09

July

What did I do that is beyond my comfort zone this month?
Let's see I have done a lot out of my comfort zone lately and it feels good.
I have gone to Church alone, I signed up for a half marathon, I am training for the marathon even when I don't feel like it, I have been keeping my commitments, and I am trying to buy my first house! Woah that is  a lot!
 
 
 
What did I do that shows I am committed to my goals?
 
I am getting out there and trying and not being limited by fear. I am stepping out and operating in love! I am praying more and I am doing daily affirmations. I am also making healthier choices and drinking more water.
 
What are some things that I am blessed or thankful today?
 
My family
My friend K that encourages me
My health

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06/05/2009 06:58

Life is not about finding yourself, it's about creating yourself!

Author: George Bernard Shaw.
 
I decided that I am using my blog to express myself more and as a personal testimony of growth and strength. I hope it can motivate and inspire someone but mostly, my hope is that it can motivate and inspire me! Rather than rant and rave about my experience with food & exercise (which I will do of course) I want to change on the inside. This means curtailing the negative thoughts that take hold of me and sabotage my efforts at creating a better me. I am going to focus on 3 main questions which are:
 
What did I do that is beyond my comfort zone today?
What did I do that shows I am committed to my goals?
What are three things I blessed or thankful today?
 
Ok here goes
 
What did I do that is beyond my comfort zone today?
I made myself go to spin class and did my running in the a.m. to get it out of the way. I knew that I had a graduation to attend in the afternoon and I was going to get lazy! I know this! So I planned and succeeded! It felt good to put sticker up on my calendar.
 
Also, I went to the graduation alone. I met some friends there but I went by myself and although I felt a little akward at times I didn't get bummed. I started to feel nostalgic, events like that make me think of my ex and how much I miss him. I had the urge to text him but instead I texted a friend and focused on not back peddling. It felt good in the end.
 
 
 
What did I do that shows I am committed to my goals?
I learned that I should just feel the feelings. That is, let the feeling flow and pass. I do not have to act on it. This is hard but totally do-able! I made a connection-it's the same with food. Feel the craving but don't necessarily act upon it every time.
 
 
 What are three things I blessed or thankful today?
*My family
*My home
*That God allowed me to wake up to another day and that He allows me to walk, talk, see, and feel =)
 
I am going to be DETERMINED! I am going to dig in my heels and BELIEVE that even though I can't see it right now, it's going to happen. I know, like I know, like I know that it will.

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06/03/2009 07:34

Project Transformation!

Wow I can't believe it's been close to year since I last posted. So much has happened since last year like graduating with my Master's in Counseling (woo-hoo) and I landed a counselor position with the district of my choice and a sizeable raise. My world has also been a little sadder because my beloved grandmother passed two months ago. This has been so hard on me yet I know she is always with me. I like to think that she's my angel.
 
I read some of my old posts and although I am still at square one, I learned some very important lessons this past year and plan on implementing them now. I realize that my eating is emotional and I plan on working on alternatives to eating when my emotions drive me to food.
 
I am happy to report that I lost weight and gained some back but still maintained my weight which was less than when I first started EP. I realized that last year I was a little soft with myself and really didn't challenge or motivate myself the way I should have! Well this is all going to be put to an end bc I have come up with a few things that will motivate me to be the BEST me I can be. I am talking about a whole body,  mind, and soul transformation.
 
I am turning 30 in 6 months and due to the occasion I will be losing 30 lbs. One lb per year of my life =) Looking better at my 30s will be a MAYAH!! motivator. I want to be in the same shape I was in high school when I was 18 and I know I can do it.
 
I am signing up for my very 1st 5K on June 20th! I can and will do this! I want to become addicted to running! I know what it feels like and I want to get back to that place once again.
 
I plan on taking 2 trips this summer. I have a New Orleans trip planned for the beginning of July and a Cancun trip for the end of July or beg of August.
 
Also, one of my college friend's is having her bridal shower on June 20th and that means I have to get my butt in gear. I am going to see so many people from the past and I want to feel confident.
 
So there you have it! Many many motivators! I have the whole summer to dedicate to creating my fitness and eating habits.  My official start date was June 1st! It takes 21 days to create a habit so I am giving it my best shot.
 
I filled out my calendar with my workout schedule and it felt good to plan for success.
 
I plan on acheiving these goals by:
 
*following the WW plan and tracking my pts online
*drinking water as opposed to diet soda
*incorporating more fruits, veggies, and fiber into my diet
*following my fitness schedule
 
This is my fitness schedule:
 
M-C25K and Zumba
 
T- spin class
 
W-C25K and Zumba
 
Th- spin class
 
F- off
 
S-C25K and Zumba
 
Sun- off
 
 
My favorite workout songs are The Climb and Beautiful for cool down and Fighter when I start to get weak =)
 
I CAN DO THIS, I WILL DO THIS!
 
take care EP buddies!

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06/25/2008 05:07

Double Trouble!!

 

 

Hey Hey Hey! I feel so good today! Guess what I did................I pulled a DOUBLE today!!!! I went to my ZUmba Class and I ran 2 miles!!! I am so proud of myself! (Doing the Happy Dance)

Sorry for being such a dork!!! But I have to work it, work it! Hopefully the scale will show my extra effort this week!

I am so excited! I treated myself to a brand new heart rate monitor from polar in BLUE ICE! Now, I will know for sure how many calories I am really burning!! I found it on ebay for 49 bucks including shipping! I love getting a deal! Thanks Traci for the head up!

Have a fantastic week gang!

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06/22/2008 15:10

Learning to Love Myself

 I have a confession. I have been holding back when I write my blogs….alot! I feared for people to look at my blog and say she is messed up. I have been dealing with alot of things lately and have not been able to get it out! I am going through a very difficult time emotionally!!!!!

I ended a 5 year relationship with the guy I thought I was going to marry. The saddest part is I am still in love with him. Everyday, I ask myself “why didn’t he love me enough” and “why wasn’t I enough” Needless to say. my self-esteem is on the floor. I am having a HARD time picking up the pieces! The past 2 weeks have been an emotional rollercoaster. This week I was a little more calm but the little voice in my head whispers “What is wrong with me?”

I am scared of life now. I thought I knew myself….I thought I knew what I stood for….and I thought I loved myself….but I feel so shaky right now. I feel like I don’t know myself anymore. I am mad as HELL that I feel like this and over a guy. I mad that I am not strong enough! I feel broken right now.

I am trying to put myself back together. But I want to be stronger than before. I want to never lose who I am and question my worth. I ask God to search me and break me to build me back up again. I know that I am going through one of the most beautiful times of my life…although I don’t see it that way most of the times.The process is painful! I know it will take time but I wanted to let you guys know what I am going through. Thanks for letting me vent.

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