The Awkward 'Athlete'

This is my journey. This is often where I find my motivation. HW: 210 CW: 170 GW: 150

[hopefulromanticxox]

Details...

https://whole30.com/2013/06/the-official-can-i-have-guide-to-the-whole30/

https://whole30.com/step-one/

[hopefulromanticxox]

[awkward-athleticism]

...I’m gonna do the Whole30

Nervous? Yup. 

Ready to make changes so I can rid myself of bloat, nausea, headaches and overall just be happy with me? Also yup.

I need a space to post blogs/recipes/motivation so I figure why not return to something that’s held me accountable in the past? Plus my amazing friend @takeitinstrides has got an awesome tumblr/vlog/IG account to help too! Check her out!

http://forum.whole30.com/

http://www.realfoodwithdana.com/category/recipes/whole30-recipes/

[getrightwithmike]

[awkward-athleticism]

#7 is important - reaching the ability to do something 12 times in a row without struggle means you aren't working hard enough! I've often started at a lower weight and added heavier weights in the following reps.

Finally did stuff today! It's been a LONG time since I lifted weights and yup my body noticed... No longer lifting 25lb Dumbbells but I'll get back to it

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15 mins varied elliptical

15lbs overhead press 1x10

Super set 22lbs overhead 10 8 9 22lbs dead 10 10 10

Rows on bench 20lbs 3x10

Skull crushers 20lbs 2x10 1x8

Milk jugs 17.5 3x10

45mins total ***

[fight-to-be-fitt]

@itsrachelbbg asked me to share a #motivationalquote today! Never take for granted your ability to workout and take care of yourself 💕 —————————————————- #iifym #iifymgirls #muscle #lifting #running #girlswholift #girlswithmuscle #dedication #nourishyourbody #strongnotskinny #challenge #selflove #eatforabs #cleaneating#fitness #motivation #inspiration #weightloss #weightlossjourney #bbg #bbggirls #kaylaitsines #advocare

[awkward-athleticism]

Amen

[fitness-addicts]

Because I was feeling like something sweet this morning. Banana pancakes with a strawberry smoothie.

Pancake recipe: 1 banana 1 egg 1/4cup oats 1 tbsp psyllium husk 1/4tsp baking soda ¼ tsp cinnamon Pinch of salt

Blend everything together and cook. Simple!

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[fitnesstipspics]

[hopefulromanticxox]

And I am getting my ass back into the gym!

Finally got the nerve to go check out body pump. Awesome class, kept the weights low and did pretty much everything. There was an older lady there (40′s?) and she was hauling ASS. Talk about motivation!

Back to myfitnesspal, back to the gym, back to home cooking, and back to a healthier me! Side note: somehow the scale at the gym says I’m down 10 pounds from the last time i weighed myself? Pretty sure that’s wrong but I’m gonna take it!

[alexespitia]

Always do a combo of both

[whatshouldwecallme]

Trying to walk after doing squats the day before

[charlottewinslow]

[fuckyeahfitspo]

Yum fall time salmon

[iwaschangedforgood]

Happiness begins with you. Not with your relationship, your friends, or your job. But with you.

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[proudbody]

[letsdofitness]

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[awkward-athleticism]

Didn't get to my class but still found time for me on my mat.

[idkk-something]

[awkward-athleticism]

Roadtrip stop

Decided to stop by my gym after my lonnnnng drive home from s'toon today. Felt good to sweat it out. Although brief (half hour cardio) it's better than nothing. Headed off to yoga tonight =)