26 Miles for 26 Years

Previously littlechanges-bigresults to outofthe-ashes, because its more personal and has more meaning to me. This is my fitblr!!! :D Join me on my journey! spacechicks.tumblr.com is my personal blog. I made this blog for motivation and support as I try to lead a healthier lifestyle. I have always struggled with my weight, but my weight does not define me! I am a 27 yo FM doc/runner/yogi/Christian. I am working to find the perfect balance in my life. I have to say, even with my crazy stressful life, I couldn't be happier! HW: 216 (12/1/12--when I started medical school and realized I needed to treat my body better for myself and for my future patients), re-SW: 203.6 (12/30/15), CW: 200. GW1: 185, GW2: 175, GW3: 165, UGW: 155 or happy&healthy. I do have thyroid issues that I have to keep an eye on lol. Completed goals: 1st half (Nov 2013), 2nd half (April 2014), 3rd half (Nov 2014), 4th and 5th halves (April 2016) Upcoming goals: improve 5k, do a pull up, 6th half Oct 2017. Feel free to message me, ask questions, get to know me, or just talk if you need a friend!

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So I may have joined a cult (and a pyramid scheme which I'm not a fan of lol), but I caved and joined a group from back home that is doing BeachBody's 80 day obsession. I'm super excited to start. I enjoy their programs, though expensive, and I am looking forward to starting 80DO with lots of support from our group. I'll try to keep y'all updated on here.

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daily reminder that running is a privilege and to never take even one freaking step for granted 

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Perfecting my eggplant pizza making skills!

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Finished my 6th half! I need to suck it up and train for a full!

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Amazing salad! Mixed greens, feta, pistachios, and opa Greek yogurt ranch.

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the thicker your thighs are the more kittens can lay on your lap

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This is the body positivity post I’ve been waiting for.

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Dorm/apt cooking 101...my electric skillet is the bomb diggity!

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Lunch and a view! Grilled chicken salad with raspberry vinaigrette!

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It’s been a big weekend guys… 1) Graduated as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine! 2) Finally got engaged to my best friend!

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Big updates everyone!

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You've inspired me to exercise in the morning because I barely have time during the day, but I can't really get up early. How do you do it?!

Hey babe!

MORNING GYM IS THE BEST because it means that you will kick off your day with a kick-ass workout, and that will keep you on top of your game the rest of the day. Woop woop! That awesome post-workout glow, you know. #loveit

Here’s how to do it: 

Go to bed early enough. I get up at 5AM in the morning for my workout, so I go to bed around 9PM and usually sleep before 10PM so that I will get at least 7 hours of sleep before my alarm wakes me up. 

Put out your workout clothes the day before! This means that you won’t have to look around for that bra you want or your phone armband or where the fsck are those shoes now ARGH. Also, by putting out your clothes you are making a promise to yourself that you are actually going to use those clothes tomorrow morning. Can’t back down on that promise, dude!

Get a nice snack before you go to the gym. I always have a banana before I workout, and when I get back home (since I live 2 minutes from the gym) I have my protein bar/youghurt/other protein snack before I hit the shower. (i like fasted cardio, though. but never ever lift if you haven’t eaten! it makes me dizzy and i feel sick because my body really needs the nourishment to withstand the straining)

Get used to it. It really sucks the first couple of days, before you get used to it. As soon as you are in the flow you will start to really look forward to your morning workouts. It really IS the best way to start your day! :D And that energy you got the rest of the day? Booyah! It also mean that when you get home from work/school, you can just go lie down on the couch and slack and watch Netflix without feeling guilty because you already did workout today! Woop!

Allow yourself to break that promise (bullet #2) when needed. If you didn’t sleep last night, don’t workout. Sleep instead. If you feel sick, don’t workout. There are always reasons why it would be OK not to workout. Just don’t make a habit out of giving yourself free passes. 

YOU CAN DO IT! 

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Need more fitblrs to follow!

Dash is super dead! Reblog this if you want me to check your blog out!

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"I Ran the Bluegrass!" 4th half is in the books can't wait for number 5 later this month!

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Why do I run?

1st it was to reach for the stars; Then it was to prove them wrong ; Next was to continue my health journey; Now it's because it's a part of who I am!

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What do you do when you are trying to stay awake so you can switch to night shift? Why meal prep of course!