MarineMindset

We all have it in us to do amazing things. This is my journey to awesome.

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Week 2, Day 5

Didn’t post yesterday, but I got up and hit the weights. It felt so good using my body to move things. It made me carry my head up all day as I had the gentle reminders that I pushed my body first thing in the morning. I stayed under my caloric goals and the scale reflected that this morning (unofficially, I am down just over 10 pounds!).

This morning I got up and continued on With C25K. Since I was sick last week and the beginning of this week, I made the decision on Wednesday to continue W1 instead of skipping to week 2. So, I closed out W1 this morning and crushed it! My body felt good (albeit slow), my breathing was on point, and I just felt great all around. I was able to push it farther than I have to date. Made me feel really good.

It is important to remember to take things one day at a time. Today builds on yesterday and serves as the foundation for tomorrow. Progress is putting one foot infront of another to achieve forward momentum.

One day at a time!

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Week 2, Day 3

I woke up this morning and had a little congestion in my nose and throat. I didn’t think it was too bad, so I made the decision to get up and give it a go. My thought process was, if it becomes too bad, I can always just walk and at least I am moving, am I right?!?

Everything turned out fine. There were a couple of coughing fits, but overall, nothing bad at all!

I have a big conference today and tomorrow, so I know I am not going to get much movement in at work (and food will be catered). I figure I need all the help I can get, so I needed to get out there and burn a couple extra calories!

Wish me luck! Just have to keep reminding myself of the goal and stay away from all the “treats” that are about to be in front of me!

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Week 2 Day 2

Thought about going for a run today, but I could tell I still had some crud in my chest. Decided to stay at home and lift some weights.

Worked the back, shoulders, bi’s, and some leg work. Got a good sweat in first thing this morning.

I’ll attempt to run tomorrow. We have program managers meeting where lunch and dinner will be catered. Gotta get all the extra calories I can get!

Enjoying this “cool” Mississippi morning before it gets to hot. Really loving the new state and new house!

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Week One Recap

So, the week didn’t go quite as I planned, but I was able to stick to my goals as much as I could.

I started to feel sick at the beginning of the week, but was able to get my workouts in Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Come Thursday afternoon, I was starting to feel really under the weather. Took Friday off from running to rest and I’m glad I did! The crud hit hard and I had almost completely lost my voice! I was run down and just wanted to rest. I left work early and spent the weekend on the couch.

Not how I wanted the weekend to go, but I’m starting to feel better and am going to get moving again.

My eating for the week was on point. Stayed under my caloric goal every day and the results proved it. Even though I was sick, I made sure I ate (didn’t have a problem holding food down) and stayed very hydrated.

SW: 303

CW: 295.2

GW#1: 275

DIFF: -7.8

Remember, set a goal and go after it. I am back to the basics since I know that works!!!

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Day Three

Today felt better than day one. This was C25K week 1 day 2 and I pushed it harder than I did on day 1. I felt great after the run and am so glad I got up and pushed myself.

It wasn’t as hard as the last two days to get out of bed. I started to think how I felt after the workout and how I felt throughout the day. I liked the feeling and wanted more of it!

Hey, whatever it takes, amiright?!?

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I figured day two would be easier.

I think my mind is still in a time period where getting up to work out was easy. When I would jump out of bed excited for the thrashing I was about to put on my body.

Man, have those times changed.

This morning was spent with another round of self-doubt and apprehension. I had slated to use the home gym and all I could think about was “this isn’t going to do anything for me” and “I really need the extra hour of sleep”. This went on for 20 minutes or so until I said enough, got up, and lifted some weights.

I hurt all over. Stretching hurt. My body is so out of shape, it isn’t even remotely funny. But, afterwards I did feel good. I have a nice sweat on, my muscles feel worked, and I feel accomplished first thing in the morning.

I have to remind myself that it isn’t about where you are, but rather where you want to be. I know what my end goal is and I have to remember that I won’t get there in a day. Each day will get easier and my body will get stronger. Anything the mind can conceive and believe, the body can achieve.

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Starting over... again

Starting over sucks and I am getting really tired of doing it. The time has come however, that I must keep with it.

Today was C25K Week 1 Day 1. The anxiety this morning was overwhelming. I laid in bed for 20 minutes talking myself out of it. I was nervous, no, scared. I don’t like where I am now but feel this is where I will always be because of all the failed starts.

I have to remind myself that all it takes is to take the first step. Get out of bed. Put one foot in front of the other. It starts (again) today and will continue tomorrow. Success is just a series of getting out of bed.

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Sesame Chicken

Here is the best sesame chicken recipe around! It is so good, my kids will even eat it! Why would you go out to eat when you can’t control what it is you are...

This is one of my go to meals... honestly, this is what I would want as my last meal!

Check out the video and let me know what you think.

Be right back.... I’m hungry now!

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If you have followed me for any length of time, you would know that Chinese is my favorite cuisine. The problem is I ALWAYS over eat when we go out. To fix that, we found an amazing honey sesame chicken that is always a crowd favorite.

When you make the food at home, you remain in control.

When you control the situation you don’t have to sacrifice the food you love to hit your goals.

Check out my video of this recipe at https://youtu.be/9JaI6O1py0o

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Sometimes you just really want good pizza...

As long as you are keeping track of what you’re eating, you shouldn’t have to always say no.

And yes, pineapple DOES belong on a pizza!!

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Felt good to get out there this morning. I skipped yesterday as my body was telling me I needed rest. Always need to listen to your body!

Head a great quote yesterday that is my new mantra...

As Marines, we are never satisfied, we are always striving for perfection. That’s what makes us Marines.

The few, the proud....

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Yesterday the water line in our front yard decided to break, causing a nice water leak and leaving us with no water in the house. 🤬

Made a claim with the home warranty and waited all day for them to assign someone to the case. I never did hear from them so I called. After being on the phone with them for a while, they said because the busted pipe is in the front yard and not in the house, it wasn’t covered. 🤬🤬

Got a hold of a plumber, will be out this morning to fix. What should have cost $75 in repairs will now be $200-$300. 🤬🤬🤬

So... now I have no water. Had the pleasure of washing my self via water bottle... haven’t done that since my time in the Marines... that will wake you up! Breakfast out of styrofoam dishes...

I hope it gets fixed today........💰💰💰💰

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It was pretty hard to get this big ol’ head out of bed this morning. Had a rough night with the little one... but a tree won’t grow if you don’t water it. That is true with everything in life from work to friendships to ambitions and goals. If you don’t water them, they won’t grow.

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DAY 1 - The Journey Begins

Welcome to my weight loss journey. This is just the beginning! Come follow along as I lose weight the smart way! No fad diets, no fancy gyms. Just me doing i...

Alright gang... I did a thing!!!

In an effort to be as open and as real as possible, I have made the decision to document my journey not only on here, but on youtube as well. Please take a couple of minutes and support me!

I’d love to know what you think. Drop me a line on here and comment on my video so I know you stopped by!

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Y’all... this was SO good! Broccoli quinoa casserole with some chicken cooked in the Ninja Foodi... so amazing!

Good food that tastes great! That is the secret! 🥰😜🤩

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Definitely not where I want to be, but you have to know where you are starting from in order to get to where you are going.

Follow my journey on Instagram! @askblevee

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Don’t let the look fool you... I was totally pumped to be out here this morning. Day 1 out there making things happen.