Nicole's Fitness Journey

Hey there! I'm Nicole, 24, wife of almost 5 years. I am the mother of a silly little boy. I'm a graduate student studying School Psychology. During 2015 I lost 50 lbs by simply changing my eating. I'm spending 2016 falling in love with being active and fitness. I'm running a half marathon in May! Join me and let's cheer each other on! Add me on fitbit and myfitnesspal!

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easy workout today. Yoga and weights. Today was mostly just about getting there and clearing my head.

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The struggle is real. I've been so overwhelmed with school and work and home life that I've had very little time to dedicate to me. Here are the stats from today's workout. I did a cycling class and some upper body weights. I've been very all over the place the last 2 months and I am fully dedicated this week and feeling back on track..Tomorrow I have class and work so no workout, but I already have Wednesday through Saturdays workouts scheduled. Right now everything is just so super intense that I'm just trying to take it one day at a time. Trying to remain consistent and persistent. ♡

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Alex Guarnaschelli is my spirit animal ♡♡

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I've tried to post this twice already. Hopefully it goes through now Yesterday I hiked a mountain. I hiked San jacinto which is the second tallest peak in socal, and is part one on my journey to complete the Socal six pack. Elevation at the peak is 10,834 feet. We completed it. It took about 10 hours with breaks and stuff, and we clocked about 15 miles on fitbit even though the map says 12ish. I'm so sore. But I'm so happy and accomplished. I'm tired and my lungs still hurt but I did it!!! #weightloss #fitness #hiking #plussizefitness #healthy #fitbit

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Not bad for my first day back after that hectic class. Feeling those endorphines. Happy camper.

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I've been craving a parfait. ..mmmm

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When the pants you bought for work fit a little snug in the store but after you wash and wear them (only 3 weeks later) are falling off.. both awesome and infuriating. And my belt is too big. But I've GAINED weight. This is what I'm saying. It's all about the inches people.

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Homemade lemon poppy seed bread. 280 calories a slice and so yummy. Perfect breakfast on the go ♡

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Wow literally just said the same thing in a post 😂

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Greek chicken salad with homemade vinaigrette. Trying to stay away from the processed food as much as possible. We homemade some lemon poppy seed bread and I had that for breakfast. Yumyum!

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Happy first day of Internship to me! ♡♡

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Okay, honesty and updates.

Good August morning. Try to stay with me here because I’m going to do a July Monthly wrap-up at the end of this. 

Weight. I decided at the beginning of July that I was taking a break from the scale. I’ve upheld to that for the most part. Let me tell you why. Between Jan and March I lost 6.7 lb. I was working out 5X a week and (looking back) I don’t think I was replacing enough of my exercise calories. Between march and now I upped my calorie intake and have been focusing on an appropriate calorie deficit. I am feeling better and healthier, but I have gained 8.6 lbs. Meaning that for the year, I gained 1.9 lbs... I’m not excited about a gain BUT let’s throw some more numbers-- since the beginning of the year I lost 3.2% body fat-- even with a gain. I don’t have measurements from Jan but I’ve also lost a pant size since then. Anyway, my measurements from July to now I’ll have in my wrap up. I’ve been reluctant to post but I wanted to be open and honest because I’m tired of this struggle with the scale. I’m measuring with body fat percentage and inches and ignoring the numbers on the scale. I’ve been doing new classes and exercises and eventually, if I continue to work hard and eat well, it will even out.

Scale Progress: -0.1 lbs. No change in body fat percentage. Measurements are as follows: Waist -1″, Butt -2″, Thigh -1.25″, Calf -1.5″, Bust -1.25, Shoulders -1″, Arm -.25″.  Total -8.25″ all over. WOOOO!

Fitness Progress: I’ve been trying new classes- so I don’t have anything to really scale that against. I am falling behind on my mileage but I will catch up. I’m enjoying trying new things and still getting good calorie burns.

How do you feel: I’ve been feeling SUPER tired the last week- I think it’s a combination of the heat (and not getting enough water), with stress. I had finals and this week is going to be nuts.

What could you have done differently: This last week I didn’t get there my normal 4-5 times. I need to remember to stay consistent and continue to increase my water intake.

Last month’s goals progress: In all the craziness, I just realized I never set/posted July goals. GOODNESS.

Goals for August:  Okay- so, August is going to be NUTS. I have an intensive class this month with lots going on. And, I go back to work (which I’m SO excited and happy about). My goals for this month are going to be modest to reflect the intensity of my schedule--- -Work out AT LEAST 3 times a week. (Hopefully at least 4). -At least 70 ounces of water a day. -Prep lunches for work-- eat clean. -38 intentional miles (doesn’t have to be running, but has to be intentional. It has been about 110 degrees the last 2 weeks and I’m SO SICK of running on the treadmill).

Alright, if you’re still there- thanks for being a trooper. I’m focusing on consistency this month. Thanks for reading guys.

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What an inspiration 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

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🍩👽 accurate

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😅😊 maybe I’m just nice lol

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😐😭 yeah pretty much

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😭😒 basically

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❤️☕️. OH MY GOD WHY IS THIS SO ACCURATE OMFG @adipose-abductee

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😉💑 rofl

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Interrupted studying for a cycling class. I've been so tired. After my final this weekend and before I go back to work Wednesday I fully intend to sit on the couch and have a harry potter and titanic marathon. Odd combo but whatever lol. Anyway, got a workout in. despite feeling like I'm slacking (because though I've eaten alright I haven't worked out this week), I see some change in my hips and legs -- can't wait to do measurements in a couple days.

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girrrll you're not failing at fitness whatsoever! finals are a pain in the butt and you've been eating clean SO GO YOU bc I always endulge on sweets bc of stress. You're doing so so well and I'm proud of you! you're an inspiration :D

You are so sweet and so amazing. I feel guilty because it still feels like slacking. I've definitely been wanting to stress eat but I'm trying to refrain. But 100 cal bags of popcorn are my go to. lol! ♡ Can't wait to be back into the work routine and back to my normal schedule. Super excited.