The Chronicles of Getting a Life Well Loved.

This is a blog in which I chronicle my journey to general wellness, post my shipping (of which there are many), and share my observations. I am hoping this blog keeps me accountable. I am a 31-year-old lady who wants to put in a real attempt to reach their goals.

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Weekly Weigh In

Current Weight: 148

Previous Weight: 149

Goal Weight: 138

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Tabata vs. HIIT: What’s the Difference?

Find out which workout takes high-intensity training to another level

Thinking about changing it up again. More research. Story of my life! Lol!

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Weigh - IN

Current Weight - 149

Goal Weight - 138

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Victory!!!

I paid off my Ally loan in full yesterday! I will now be working on completing my capital one card next!!!

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How to Always Look Pretty & Polished | Femininity & Appearance | The Feminine Universe

Looking pretty and polished every day is a lot more simple than you might think. It’s also one of the best ways to express your femininity, physically.In six...

I love that there are actual youtube channels focusing on how to increase attractiveness! Love it so much!!

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Angel Affirmations

I accept the love from my guardian angels

I listen to my inner voices and feelings

I know that the Angels are all around me, guiding me right now

I invite angels to my life

I allow the angels to help me today

Today I choose to let the angels guide me in the right direction

Angels help me to bless and heal all relationships in my life

I am so grateful that my angels are always around me, protecting me, guiding me in the right direction, and taking care of me

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I love scripting for manifestation! 

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I think, I finally May Have A Clue What I Am Doing, mildly.

So everyone here has been with me on my adventures of losing weight/muscle building. I really like the way my body feels. The more I work out the more compact my body feels and the more energy I have. This has lead me down the rabbit hole of strength training. 

So completely new plan to follow:

1. I am going to keep the same amount of calories however I am moving most of those calories over to protein, fruits, and vegetables. 

2. I am having rest days. The muscle recovery thing is totally real and rest is extremely important. 

3. I am utilizing the gym a lot more however on the days that I can’t go to the gym I will work out at home using military exercises or modified exercises if I can’t go all the way.

You know, I hope I look back at this blog at the same time next year and know completely what I am doing in my fitness journey. Lol. 

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What I Learned about not following my diet for three days in a row/ and not exercising for two days.

So bluntly, I had three days in a row (friend’s victory hang out, grandmother’s birthday, and my own birthday meal) where I did count my calories. I did not exercise for two of those days.

I felt this immense pressure to eat as much as I could. I felt like it was a “get out of jail free car” since there were so many events chronologically. I have a history of binging. I have never been officially diagnosed but at my worst I have binged over 10, 000 calories in one sitting. I felt since I was known for overindulging and since I was specifically NOT going to be looking at calories I needed to go whole hog. 

I ate everything. We went out for Italian twice this week. Fast food, sodas, energy drinks. Drank alcohol. Got appetizers in the form of nachos, milkshakes, chocolate multilayered cakes, cheesecakes, covered everything in mayo. I mean everything I would normally take only a few bites of I ate ALL of it. 

The weird part? I didn’t really enjoy it. 

Did I enjoy the freedom? Yes. 

however my body felt consistently bloated and there was a voice in the back of my head constantly chanting “This sucks, let’s go exercising”. It felt eventually like I was just keeping up eating to keep up appearances since that is what I am known by to my family. By the last day (day 3) I ended up splitting pasta with my Mom. Honestly I just wanted to have a coffee in a nice restaurant (which should be another whole post about ambiance of a restaurant) I felt guilty about ordering so little and not having an over $100 bill in one sitting. How messed up is that?

I am back on calorie counting today and all I feel is relief. My stomach gurgles at the thought of carbs. I was packing my lunch today and all I am craving is juice,  deli meat, fruits, water, and fresh vegetables. 

The other weird thing is that fast food tasted really repetitive. It got to the point that it all tasted the same. The only exception being chicken strips. 

I did not exercise for two days and my body is not a fan. My arms feel flabby and I just want that condensed feeling back. 

I am busting out a workout today and thinking about maybe going to the ymca a town over for a group exercise. I gained two pounds this week. I am honestly shocked that it is not more. I don’t know if by next weigh in I will be back to my 145 lbs I was the week before. I do know that my body is feeling complete joy that I am back doing exercise and calorie counting. 

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Monday Weigh In

Current Weight: 147

Last week’s weight: 145

Goal Weight: 138

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I did it!

I managed to go to the gym. The day started with my going through the wrong door. Used at least one machine improperly from sitting the wrong way. Thankfully I was the only one in there so I was able to gaze confusedly at the machines. I was fortunate because they all had an infographic on the side. My body is screaming at me now. I literally worked up a sweat! 

I was still to afraid to go near the free weights but I think next time it will be the first thing I go to to challenge myself. I always have this vision of people only using the machines when they go to the gym but many people do body weight exercises there or do free weights. I still need to psych myself up before I try that. 

I am getting there one step at a time. I imagine that I will feel a lot more comfortable the more I go and it’s just about getting over that initial hump of feeling judged (which is hilarious, everyone is so self focused on themselves they don’t have time to judge me, and even if they do that says more about THEM than me who is attempting with everything that have to get in shape). 

The most fun part was listening to motivational audiobooks while I did the treadmill (actually running). It made me feel so badass. I am going to make a personal affirmation and audio book playlist for when I run, 

That all being written, I don’t know if I will freeze if there are other people in the weight room, but I passed the first hurdle of actually going. I still have a lot to learn and more courage to embrace. 

I know I will get through this. 

By this time next year I would like to be a gym bunny!

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Going to The Gym Today! Super Nervous! Still Going!

I have gotten a YMCA membership. The YMCA in my town is extremely rural. It is more or less used only for childcare and gym and it has no adult programs. That being said, who cares! I am going! Do I know the machines? Nope. Will I look like an idiot? Probably. 

I have always heard that you have to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. This makes me very uncomfortable but I have to do it. I guess this post is a little cheering myself on, lol. 

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Today I broke my perfect eating streak.

Ok, I am not too happy about this. Today, I overslept and I didn’t calculate my calories. I went out with my sibling to celebrate a victory of hers and I ended up ordering cheese sticks and a milkshake. I am absolutely stuffed. I do not even want to know how many calories I ate today. 

That being written I know that perfection is not always obtainable nor should it be what I aim for. Am I disappointed that I broke my streak? Yes. Am I going to restart it tomorrow? Yes, again. Relapse is part of losing weight. I am a human with potential and tomorrow is another day. 

I am going to keep giving it my all. I am going to use the energy I would previously look down on myself for going over calories and use that same energy instead to do better tomorrow. That is the best I can do. 

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Last Week Look Back, What I Learned:

1. Running is really great for getting emotions out!

2. I really thrive in group exercise classes. 

3. The point of meditation is not a specific goal. 

4. Watch shows or read audio books that are motivating for you. 

5. You are going to have to put some money into your appearance either to learn how to do the techniques, get the items to maintain appearance, or to go get the things you need done. Only you can decide if this is worth it. 

6. Physical appearance changing things do need to be maintained. We’ve all had that experience of going to a salon and having perfect hair only for it to be ruined the next day. You are going to have to research and take time to maintain it. 

7.Your environment influences you greatly. Make an environment where you will thrive. 

8. Even doing one little thing in the right direction is better than doing things the way you currently are. 

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Extreme Weight Loss Chris & Heidi Powell | Skyler Irvine Podcast

Heidi and Chris Powell are the power couple behind the hit ABC Show EXTREME WEIGHT LOSS. After 5 seasons of incredible transformations, the Powell's decided ...

This is an older video but it is so good! Their response about personal integrity is just wonderful! Very inspirational!

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Monday Weigh In

Previous Weight: 146

Current Weight: 145

Goal Weight: 138

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Signed up for 5K in December!

I have always wanted to do a 5K! I was fortunate enough to be able to sign up for one with my sibling. This will be my first 5K and I would like to finish within the hour. 

It does seem doable. 

According to google, someone who is out of shape should be able to run a mile in 12 to 15 minutes. A person of average shape should be able to run a mile in 9 to 10 minutes. An elite athlete should be able to run a mile in 4 to 5 minutes! 

I think with a little practice and keeping up my exercise routine we should have this! I am just so excited for the opportunity and that I finally will be running a 5K!