Watch Me Whip (myself into shape)

TwentyThree • "Skinny-Fat" • Start:154 lbs

[killingthefatwomaninside]

A hectic week of working 3pm - 11pm plus trying to go to the gym and eat better (and consistently), and a very lazy Saturday led to a very long study session to catch up on the work I set out to do this week. I still have a couple hours left to do I expect but I'm going to take a break to shower and wake up a little. Luckily I'm working 7am -3pm this week. I tend to get more work done on day shift weeks. Plus I get to go on vacation this upcoming weekend! Pray for me 😂

[killingthefatwomaninside]

The right half of the pic is from November 2016, the left is from today, March 10, 2016. This isnt a huge change, but it's a change nonetheless. I've been eating better this week, and pushing myself in my cardio workouts. I didn't go to the gym yesterday because I found out that a close family friend passed away, and today I needed to catch up on sleep and homework before work, because work yesterday was craziness. I'm happy to see changes, even if they are small. It took me a while to get going on the fitness journey but I'm getting there.

[killingthefatwomaninside]

Woke up today feeling very sore from the bodypump class and my run yesterday. That was a huge workout for me, because I normally don’t do cardio after bodypump classes, and I increased my weight during class.

I think I’ll take my morning to catch up on homework rather than going to the gym. Give my muscles a chance to recover from my killer workout yesterday

[killingthefatwomaninside]

The fitness class instructor commented on the facial expressions I make during class. I just said it makes me work harder

[killingthefatwomaninside]

Whipping myself into shape also includes whipping my study habits into shape. I struggle with staying focused, I get distracted really easy. When I need to look for something it throws me off track and it takes me a while to get myself back on track. Today I'm trying something new. Studying at my table, rather than my desk. The table is bigger, which allow me to spread out all the things I need. My house is also very noisy. My landlord/roommate has a kid, and while he is well behaved, he is loud. And her dog is distracting and my cat is distracting. And the pipes in the house creak and make popping noises. So to drown out the sounds O have music playing in the background on my laptop, that is projecting through the tv. So I am far enough away that I won't get distracted by skipping/choosing songs. So here's hoping that this new study setup works for me.

[killingthefatwomaninside]

Week two day two of the couch to 5k program. Took me a bit to get in a good running rhythm. I tried running with a headband with my hair in a bun. I now know that isn't my thing. Slicked back pony tail all the way. Once I got into a good rhythm running was easier than it was yesterday.

[killingthefatwomaninside]

I use the Misfit Ray fitness band. The app counts steps and tracks points. The more intense the activity the more points you get. I work in an office so I find it difficult to get all my steps in. I lowered my daily step goal to 8,000 (800 points) because I was feeling disappointed with never reaching my goal. My plan is to increase my steps/points goal once I'm reaching it more often. Makes me feel good knowing that a 30 minute workout on the tredmill makes me reach my points goal.

[thatsjustshowbizbaby]

[killingthefatwomaninside]

This is what I keep telling myself.

[killingthefatwomaninside]

Spaghetti squash, veggies, chicken meatballs, and yerba mate. I learned of yerba mate when I was in Paraguay. It has tons of health benefits. This isn't the traditional way to make it, but its a little easier and just as effective. Is this a decent post-workout meal? I could use a little input.

[killingthefatwomaninside]

So I recently found out my gym is closing. I'm sad about it, because this is the first gym that I've felt comfortable at. The environment is so welcoming and the classes are amazing. There is a new gym opening that our memberships are transferring to. It's 10 bucks cheaper a month and 24 hours which I am looking forward to, but it is co-ed and there are only virtual classes. So that's disappointing. I'm going into it with an open mind, I'm sure it will be fine. In other news, I've signed up for a colour run, which is 5km. I suck at running. So I've been doing a couch to 5k program, using the C25K app. Its kicking my butt (as you can see by my sweaty pic) but I've been able to do it without feeling like I need to pass out (a problem I have when doing cardio or intense workouts). I'm on week 2 and just completed day 1 of 3. I skipped week one day 3 of 3 because I won't finish the program in time for the colour run if I do all three days per week. I have to push myself harder. I've gained some weight back, the majority is probably retained water and bloat so I am going to try and drink enough water. I like using the Plant Nanny app to make sure I get enough water because I think its adorable and it makes me want to drink water. That's all my news for now.

[killingthefatwomaninside]

Feeling good today

[aestheticadonis]

[killingthefatwomaninside]

The first gym where I actually feel comfortable, where I look forward to going, to trying classes, and to pushing myself.

If you don't feel comfortable at your gym, you haven't found the right one yet. Keep looking.

[kushandwizdom]

[fit-redraider]

[killingthefatwomaninside]

The left half of each photo is from November 14, 2016. The right half of each photo is from December 6, 2016. The top left photo is with my abs relaxed, top right is with my abs flexed, and the bottom photo is self explanatory. I had a bad weekend, it was my boyfriends birthday so we drank, ate out a lot, and ate lots of key lime piece with whipped cream. Its nice to compare photos, even if it's less than a month apart to show that there are changes happening, no matter how subtle. I normally would have quit trying by now so I'm damn proud

[solitaire-solidaire]

[killingthefatwomaninside]

Having a good body-positive day today. Went to the gym and am now down 3 lbs (even though i know weight fluctuates its nice to seee some changes). Ive been noticing some definition in my shoulders, arms and legs, but no changes in my abdomen region, but that will come with time. Feeling good