LibStrong

Follow me on my 80ish pound weight loss journey.

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Day 1 of waking up to hit the gym before work, complete. Now I get to go back to bed right?! Gonna be a rough week but I want that gym body back!!! Wish me luck!

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#fail Made it .7 miles before my legs, from the knee down, felt like they had acid filling my muscles and joints. So much pain I almost burst out crying, even while standing. Hard not to feel ashamed about how far I've fallen from last year. Sorry I'm not still with you @cristna07. #torontobeerrun #outofshape #ashamed

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Don't care. Gonna ice and advil like a champ. Do what you want foot but I'm prepared for a fight.

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You have my heart. You are my home. #toronto

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Slow and steady. Focused on my stride. Poured sweat. @missdjlux 'Addicted to Bass' in my ears. Day 1. (Also trying to figure out running apps on droids. If you have any recommendations, please let me know.) #C25K #chubbybunny #addictedtosweat #andbuyingworkoutclothes

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I normally wouldn't post something this personal on my accounts but it's been on my heart/mind since finding out about Robin Williams last night. I know what it feels like to be that dark, to feel like you're tired of fighting your inner battles; to feel like you'll never truly win, to feel so ashamed of your constant sadness that you no longer want to put your burdens on those who care about you. The laughter can't always hide the pain. The most important thing is finding your hope again, realizing that the thoughts that are keeping you down are lies. Shame is such an evil and powerful thing and it's one of the hardest things to conquer. I believe my Creator doesn't make mistakes. I believe that I am fearfully and wonderfully made. That is my hope. Seeing my niece and nephew's eyes light up when they say 'Aunt Libby' and jump into my arms for a big bear hug. That is my hope. I am no longer ashamed to say that I struggle. The past 7 months have been the hardest of my life but I am blessed with the most amazing friends and family that have kept me going, whether they know the effect of their actions and words or not. Simply put: "Be kind for everyone is fighting a hard battle."

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Starting your morning with absolute peace and beauty... Nothing can compare. (at Tiny Beaches, Georgian Bay)

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Got to spend my day designing using my old photographs I'd forgotten about and my 'powers' to encourage and promote a new and amazing photographer. Now French. It's a good day. For those of you in the GTA who haven't been to @distilleryto yet, you should come and visit. I'd love to show you around. #blessedwithwork #blessed #distillerydistrict #toronto

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Living that Frankenstein life. (at Centre For Sports & Recreation Medicine)

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Traffic may have sucked on the way up to my Godparents cottage this morning, but thanks to it I got to take this pic of the gorgeous rolling yellow fields of God knows what. Everything happens for a reason. #discoverontario #cottagelife

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Good morning from shock wave therapy. (I'm aware my foot and ankle look HUGE.) #physio #rehab #LibStrong (at Centre For Sports & Recreation Medicine)

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Nothing like a little (5 min.) shockwave therapy to start the day. (at Centre For Sports & Recreation Medicine)

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My city. #toronto #tdot #416

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Didn't have to work over lunch today. Zucchini, tomato, & goat cheese quiche. (Sliced potato crust.) Possibly a gluten free double chocolate cookie in the bag. Don't hate. I didn't go get lunch until like 3. LOL

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Working lunch today. Ordering in from Cruda Cafe was a great decision!! Mammamia Lasagna: layered zucchini, kale pesto, marinara sauce and sun dried tomatoes. Super smoothie: kale, banana, sunflower sprouts, apple & spirulina. So so good. #crudacafe #raw #nutrition #healthy

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Bought the book like a month ago. After a hunt for Udo's Oil, finally started week one of this ten week plan this morning. Gonna be a challenge but worth it. HAVE to get back to healthy living.

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A couple favs from Artfest at the Distillery this past weekend. 🎶'If I had a million dollars...'🎶 @distilleryto #distillerydistrict #artfest #toronto #art #denialart #scotland #skull (at Distillery District)