My Fitness Journey

Mama of B (2.5yr) & S (8mo) SW:204 CW: 198 1GW:185 2GW:160 Athlete>Wife>Mama>Mamax2

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Alright so I haven't blogged in a while because I fell into a super deep depression to the point that I was having suicidal thoughts and my hubs wanted me to go to the hospital. I'm back on my medication now and doing a lot better. Anyways, I have been out of work for a while because hurricane Matthew hit my county pretty hard and schools have been closed for 3 weeks now. I have been counting calories mostly, walking, and now going to the gym and doing interval running/walking. I am at 198 and would like to get below 195 in the next 2 weeks. I have yet to go under 195. I always hit 195 then go back up. So I'm working out hard in the gym and doing cardio. Next month I'll be getting a Garmin fitness watch to track my outdoor runs. I am really excited for it.

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Lame... I know, I know... But I felt pretty good today after running a mile and a half, lifting weights, and then cooling down on the elliptical. I've been stuck at 196/197lbs for weeks now so I really need to up my cardio game.

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July 12, 2016

Didn't take a post workout selfie today like usual. However... After the gym I weighed 194.8 which is a nice surprise. I felt like I ate pretty bad last night because I ate a microwave meal for lunch, cereal for dinner, and a few spoonfuls of ice cream. I was disappointed with myself. But I have done a lot better today. I may have cereal again for dinner because Cody won't be home until 8 or 9 pm and the kids have been a bit hard to handle (hello teething....). I feel like I am starting to lose my interest in the gym but it may be that I just need to switch things up. I may need to get back into running this coming weekend.

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motivational fitness quotes here: Gym quotes

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I don't necessarily want to give up... But sometimes I get so discouraged. It has been hard to lose weight and I am only at a 7lb loss. But, that is a whole 7lbs I worked for, I sweated for, I ate well for. I think once I hit 10lbs lost I will be even more motivated. I weigh myself every morning and if I don't see a loss I wonder why I am even trying. But I can't have that attitude. I can't give up.

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I was really lacking motivation because my weight hadn't changed in a few days. Yesterday was a rest day - after 5 days in a row of working out. But after taking a thermogenic and working out today... I am down almost 7 whole pounds! I really hope I am able to meet and pass my goal of losing 15lb by Aug 18 (when I go back to work). I have been eating eggs and avocado daily and trying to drink a decent amount of water. I need to go grocery shopping today or tomorrow because we are practically out of food! I am going to try some new things... I just don't know what yet!

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Sunday= bacon Rest day after 5 days in a row of working out. Still taking thermogenics but haven't lost anymore weight. I am currently 197. That is a 5lb loss in 2 weeks (5 days of thermogenics). I am slightly discouraged. My hubs thinks it is from our cheat meal 2 days ago. I'm skeptical. He said he can notice my stomach is getting flatter... I took the compliment although I am skeptical of that too 🙈 back to the gym tomorrow! I plan on spending more time on cardio and same time on weights.

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Its a family affair today! Only on saturdays are we able to go to the gym together because of our work schedules and the hours that the daycare is open at the gym. We ordered qalo rings but they are too big so we have to return them for smaller sizes. I was excited to wear mine but I'll have to wait even longer. For me, cardio, abs, and arms today!

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I was super duper not into the gym today. But I had one thing on my mind. My cheat meal for lunch. So... I completed 27 min on the elliptical and worked out my legs. Totally. Worth. It. As was my delicious cheat meal. This morning I was down to 196.7 which is an almost 6lb loss in about 11 days. Pretty proud!

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Literally dripping sweat just from cardio this morning. 20:30 on the elliptical and burned 200 cal. Then worked out arms and abs. Weight this morning was 198.0 #progress

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7/7/16 Vanilla low fat yogurt, granola and blueberries, and a thermogenic. Yesterday the thermogenic gave me heartburn and made me burp a lot which was disgusting because it tasted like the capsule. So I ate some, took it, and ate some more. Hopefully that will help keep it down. Cardio, arms, and abs today. Down to 198.0 today.

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I get so bored during cardio so I've been watching crossfit youtube videos to keep myself occupied.

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I was 21 in this picture (5 yrs ago). I ran about 1-2mi every day and did some KB workouts. Nothing huge. But I did count calories. I do not plan on counting calories this time around. I was losing weight to look good. Not to improve my strength. I was probably 140lbs here. I am 5'6.

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Hi! Welcome to my fairly new fitness journey as a mom of 2!! My name is Caitlin and I used to be a division 1 college athlete. After I graduated, I got married, then had B, then 2 years later had S (who is currently 4mo old). I am determined to get back into shape and be the athlete I used to be. I have packed on the pounds between marriage and having two babies. But now it is time to take control and initiative. I would like to lose about 20lb before I go back to work in Aug (I'm a teacher). Ultimately I would like to lose about 40lb. Going from 200 down to 160 will put me 5lb below the weight I was when I got pregnant with B. Enjoy my super sweaty selfie. It was leg day and I did about 25 min of cardio. I am taking thermogenics so I now sweat profusely rather than glistening when I work out.