Trying To Get Fit, One Step At A Time!

Married 36 yo female Canadian trying to improve my health and happiness. I have a beautiful baby girl who is my inspiration to get healthy once more. Find me on myfitnesspal shweet_heart. Highest weight : 240 current weight : 240

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Well, after a weekend of yardwork, I think our backyard is almost livable. I can't wait for the local greenhouse to open, then I can start my garden.

I did not want to do my exercise video today, then I weighed myself. I'm down. It was enough motivation to keep on. I did the same one again, bit this time I felt better doing it, and completed all the intervals. I am feeling like I'm at least stronger mentally to complete it.

Mora was in her jolly jumper cheering me in as only a 9 month can!

Now I'm having a cup of coffee in my favorite mug before she naps, and just enjoying the moment.

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So I make sugar cookies, and made a bunch for a local craft fair at the end of March... Unfortunately it was cancelled due to...well...same as everything else. I pulled one out of the freezer and enjoyed a treat. I'm trying to change my eating and exercise mentality, so it's not off limits...but let's have 1 after dinner and enjoy it.

Today is a bit of a rest day. Did some light housework and took a walk with my in-laws. Not too bad all in all.

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Between my last home workout and today, I had a rest day yesterday while my husband was home early from work and it rained out, and the day before that I raked the lawn for an hour (which doesn't even look like I did!) and walked with my baby to my husband's work. That was a nice half hour out.

Today I did the same video. I like the videos muted. I hate listening to the same fake "encouragement" over and over. And besides, my taste in music is not quite the same as most videos.

I've showered, actually tried to style my hair, and am now sitting on the deck with a cup of tea while the baby naps.

I forgot how good it feels to workout. I used to run, hit the gym and hike all the time. I want that back.

I hope to start getting up earlier (if baby girl sleeps through the night again!) and restart c25k.

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To any runner who thinks they are “Too slow”

To any runner who thinks they are “too slow”.

Most people who classify themselves as runners favorite pastime is to screenshot and post their latest workout around the block. Focusing on their pace and time it took them to do it. Which may leave you feeling a little inadequate knowing your own times without having to post them every time you take a trip around your usual route.

While there is nothing you can do to combat the never ending workout selfies and running timer’s people post on their own social media you can choose to ignore them. Every time you get out there and run, you are free.

You are never too slow to burn the calories and work on losing the weight. No matter how slow you go it is better than sitting still.

You are never too slow to watch the sunrise and enjoy and still quiet before the earth wakes up for the day while you’ve already began your journey.

You are never to slow to give a fellow runner a nod of approval or even a labored “Good morning” as you past each other on the dewy morning sidewalk.

You own the road.

You may start to overthink your runs. You may ever start to think am I good enough to be out on the road. No one is watching you (really), everyone else you see if just trying to hit their mile times same as you and if they are walking, well, they are probably trying to think about what to make for dinner. Or if he’s going to text back, but at least they are moving forward.

You will still get stronger

Your quads will get stronger; you will fall in love with the power of your feet striking the cement, or the dirt. Your will be amazed as the miles become easier and you begin to set your alarm clock at 5:45 am and even if that doesn’t get any easier. The miles will.

You revel in your success

You are not to slow to chug chocolate milk and remember doing the same thing as a 7 year old.

You are not to slow to become a runner, because you already are one.

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I needed this. I used to love running, then negativity took over. I will be one again. Thank you, OP!

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Oh gosh, so much h has changed. I'm in a new city, and have been almost 2 years, and have an amazing baby girl who just turned 9 months at the beginning of April.

And coming with all that is a lot of weight gain. I'm back to my heaviest. But I'm dedicated to changing that.

My husband and I bought our first house this winter, and seeing what is under all the snow in the yard is terrifying. So much dog poop, so much trash, and sooooo much wonderful work to do to make it safe for the baby. Lots of exercise there.

I've completed my workout... The first one in years it feels like... The baby is down for her afternoon nap... And I'm enjoying a cup of coffee cream on my back deck, dreaming of what our yard will be.

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Well, my day started out like crap. I had a huge headache, and felt like I was getting sick. I ate some good food, drank lots of water and took an Advil. While I still don't feel well, I do feel a bit better. I did a 45 min arm strength workout on Fitness Blender. My legs are killing from yesterday, but I'm feeling all that much better for doing it. Tomorrow I will drop off some resumes, as I still need a job... But until then, I'm going to shower, listen to the end of my audio book, and make a nice dinner.

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After not working out for over a month, I did a 45 minute video from Fitness Blender. That was yesterday. Today, I feel like death (maybe a cold?), and am so sore in my legs and butt. Maybe my body is revolting against it 😆 I’ll try again tomorrow. Current weight: 197 lbs

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My husband and I went for a hike before we move. It was our last day off together before we move to another city. The hike up was hard. There was lots of rock, and it was literally up and up and up. Once we hit the top, it was worth it. Felt like we were on top of the world. Today I've packed the kitchen. It's crazy that we are gone in 4 days.

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Moving

My husband and I are moving to a new city for his promotion in just over a week. I'm terrified, stressed and depressed. I got let go of work 2 weeks early, so that's a lot of money we don't have, and, that's hard. I'm trying to stay positive as I am packing the while apartment. It's so much cleaning. My health is not at the front of my priorities at the moment. I've sate horribly for quite some time, and I'm back at almost 200lbs. 😑 I need to regroup, take some responsibility for myself, and make some changes. I really want to run again. I loved it, then blamed other's for the reason I quit. It's been all downhill since. I don't have a new job lined up, and hubby is off for a full week when we move, so I'm hoping for a jumpstart to our new lives.

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Once I got to the mall to meet the hubby, I realized I had 45 min before he got there from work... So instead of shopping or drinking coffee, I hit the gym and did c25k w1d1. I'll get started this again. Pretty proud of my day.

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Was out for a walk Saturday night with my hubby. We saw this little guy! Oh my gosh! I love all things furry!! Today I walked home after work again and went to another skytrain station to avoid the crowds. I'm ok with the extra stop on the commute. It saved me some anxiety of dealing with the crowds. I'm feeling pretty good so far this week. Monday is in the bag... And all I want is a chicken Cesar wrap. Mmmmm.

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Down!!

Omg! I've been gaining and gaining. This last week I pulled up my big girl panties and actually took some personal responsibility. I walked 45 min after work 3 days this week, ate better, and drank enough water. OMG YOU GUYS! I'm down 2.2 lbs. Today I'm going to chill, clean the apartment and do some sewing. Beauty and the beast fabric for the win!!

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Ok, so I did it. I walked to the train station after work. It was about 40 minutes. It was the first really warm day, and I didn't think about that while on my dress pants and button up top. I did it, so I'm proud. Not going to do much tomorrow I'm going to assume, unless my hubby wants to go out for a walk after I get home.

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Well, we hit the Korean dessert restaurant. It was beyond amazing. Chocolate shaved ice and a Carmel corn topped caramel macchiato. My diet starts tomorrow 😆

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I work for an eye surgeon. I got a bad cold, which turned into viral conjunctivitis (pink eye for most of us). He examined my eye and told me to stay off until Monday (tomorrow). That was Tuesday. I'm ready to go back. I've been going stir crazy. At least I got a day off with my husband. We don't get to see a lot of each other during the day. We don't have days off together, so it's quite rare. Wednesday I went for a 10km hike with him, Friday we went out for a walk before he went to work, yesterday I went on a 5km hike by myself, photos above, and today my husband and I did that 5km hike again. Tomorrow after my shift I may either walk the 45 min up the road to the transit train station, or go to the gym in my work's building. We are thinking about moving out of the Vancouver area, so we are going to visit my aunt and see what Prince George has to offer on the May long weekend. I'm nervous, but excited. By then, I hope to lose some weight. After dinner, we are going to a Korean dessert restaurant. I'm excited, but know it's going to be crazy calories. Oh well, tomorrow is another day.

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Let's get back to this...

I know I've said this, but I'm finally ready to get this health thing on the way again. I look at photos of myself after I lost weight last time, and how I miss being that girl. I've gained about 45lbs in the last 2 years. Ugh. I bought a new work out tank top cuz none of them fit. So I hope by being more comfortable, I'll actually work out. I'm going to try to get to the gym 3 times a week now. Also I need to cook more. I'm masking spaghetti squash and chicken breast for dinner. 1st win!

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Oh man I'm tired. I am back at work for the first time in over a week. When we were gone, the doctor was still on call, so we got a ton of paperwork to sift through, charts to update and appointments to make. Tomorrow is going to be worse. Wish me luck. I'm focusing on eating better and getting enough sleep this week. Today was a moment of weakness when I munched on nuts and chocolate in the break room. Tomorrow will be better for this.