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PNW petite fitblr over here! 5'2" and loving it. Former hula dancer Pacific Islander Stats: weight when I started this blog: 150 stable weight; 140 LW: 137 ➖➖➖➖ Updated as of Feb 2016: HW: 185 CW: 173 GW: 140 Current fitness journey consists of HIIT/Insanity, and off days going to the gym. Workaholic finding balance with the force. Just ready to be back to my fitness enthusiast self and learning to adult along the way

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Came across this little gem tonight (from exactly 3 years ago) 🙀 & I wanted to share with you guys!

Not that I was ever really overweight, but it bothers me when people downplay other people’s progress and say things like, “yeah well you were never fat.” or “yeah well you didn’t have an eating disorder.” or something along those lines, as if that person who worked hard for what they achieved isn’t worthy of it because it wasn’t as “hard” as someone else’s struggle. Everyone’s progress is equally as meaningful because it’s unique to them!! True, I never had a lot of weight to lose, but the difference between those two pictures is way more than just the number on the scale. In fact, I weighed 100lbs on the left, and I currently weigh 112lbs. 🤗🤔

I remember not having a damn CLUE about fitness or anything involving weightlifting. Ironically, I started my journey with running (lol you all know how much I hate running). I educated myself on anything and everything I could - especially nutrition, and I set goals for myself. Over the last three years, I truly feel like I have transformed so much both physically and mentally. While my journey isn’t comparable to someone who’s lost 100lbs, or recovering from bulimia.. that’s one thing I’ve learned throughout this whole process: your journey is no one’s but your own. Try not to compare yourself to others, and be proud of what you have accomplished.

This wasn’t achieved overnight by weight loss teas, fat burners, or “magical wraps”. 🙅🏼 This was achieved with hard work, discipline, flexible dieting🍏🍊🍌🍓🍩🍪🍦, and a whole lot of ups and downs!

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you’re honestly my favorite 

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I love you

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I love you so friggen much

You honestly inspire me SO damn much

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things are gonna fucking work out. do this for yourself. don’t you dare quit. put in a ton of effort, it won’t betray you.

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If you’re not willing to risk it all, then you don’t want it bad enough.

- Unknown (via thelovenotebook)

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Realizing that this journey is my own and I set the tone for my experiences.

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Shout out to this amazing woman who convinced me to do weights today, and not just machines. #girlswholift #fitness #milso #fitspo (at Logan Heights Physical Fitness Center-Ft. Bliss,TX)

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God, I’m glad I started back then🙋🏼

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Certified Fitness Professionals on Tumblr

Ok so inspired by this post by the beautiful Natasha, here’s a list of some certified fitnes professionals on tumblr:

just-yasmeen (me:)) - Certified Personal Trainer with Weight Management Specialization, also about to be certified as a Health Coach. 

imgonnamakeachange: Natasha is a Personal Trainer and has her own business, and she’s a fitness nutrition specialist. 

fitnika: Nika - Personal Trainer.

swoleginger: Katie - Personal Trainer.

thereisfreedomwaitingforyou: Kayla - Personal Trainer.

classylifts: Personal trainer.

em-poweredwellness: Emma - Personal Trainer and Yoga Instructor.

bikini-bootcamp: Molly - Personal Trainer.

lets-do-thisss: Kim - Personal Trainer. 

bulky4summer: Sarah - Personal Trainer.

h-co3: Steph - Personal Trainer.

vivalaadarienne: Darienne - Personal Trainer.

When you have a fitness question, please consider asking somebody on this list. We work hard to earn our certificates and we want to help. Please please please don’t just get meal plans from random people on tumblr who don’t really know what they are talking about. 

Also, if there’s more of you certified professionals on here, either add yourself or message me and I’ll update this list :)

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Adding a few more:

getfitnotslim: Nutrition certified.

kickmyassintofitness: Personal Trainer, mobility specialist, and Pilates instructor.

lovehealthlift: Rae - Personal Trainer.

adr0itness: Personal Trainer.

superwhitegirlwheysted: Personal Trainer.

ferocityshedanced: Yoga Instructor and Pilates Apprentice Teacher.

spin-and-spirulina: Melody - Nutritionist.

rhodyrunner: Kate - Personal Trainer. 

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And me!! ACE-CPT and exercise science major

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@mydarlingwhatifyoufly is this you too?

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Yes! I’m on here, just as one of my old blogs (thereisfreedomwaitingforyou).

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Help! I binged! What do I do now?!

First, know your binge. What caused it? How could you have better handled it? What alternatives are there to bingeing? What KIND of binge was it?

Subjective vs. Objective Binges

3 Tips to Eat “Normally” Again

Brain Over Binge: How I Stopped Acting on Urges

Alternatives to Bingeing

10 Strategies for Overcoming Binge Eating

Advantage/Disadvantage Chart for Unhealthy Behaviors Printout

Now if you is you DO binge… because it does happen from time to time in recovery… here are 20 reasons not to hate yourself after a binge [x].

And here are some other posts that may help you after a binge:

Binge Recovery

How to Recovery from A Food Binge: 10 Steps to Feel Better

How to Recover from an Unplanned Binge

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The opportunity to workout is everywhere, even in your bathroom. Turn your morning routine into your next exercise session. 

Get more #FitnessFriday tips.

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Dogs look at you and see nothing but potential for fun and happiness. Look at yourself the same way.

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The most important exercise you’ll do all day.

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recovery/mental-health/advice blog

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Yesterday I dared to struggle. Today I dare to win.

- Unknown (via thelovenotebook)

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Inner strength on We Heart It - http://weheartit.com/entry/98648256