Be the Hero of Your Story

Hi, my name is Elle. I am finally taking charge of my health! After being diagnosed with PCOS and told I was clinically obese and had Metabolic Syndrome, I decided it was time for serious change. Join me in my journey of informed, inspired, and consistent fat loss. Please feel free to drop your thoughts or questions in my ask box. H: 5' 3" HW: 213 Started new weight loss plan in mid-Feb '13 SW: 195 GW1: 175 GW2: 150 GW3: 140 CW: 126 UGW: 120-125?

[espressogal]

once you stop fantasizing about that ideal version of yourself and start working towards becoming that person by setting your alarm clock earlier and actually going to the gym and actually volunteering at places and actually eating healthier and not procrastinating and working just a little bit harder you’ll realize that it was so easy all along. becoming your ideal self will only ever exist in your mind until you make the decision to work towards becoming that person. get up!! get going!! it’s now or never!! there is no light at the end of the tunnel!! get that flashlight and pave your own path bitch bc no one else is going to do it for u!!

[anabesques]

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

Everyone must choose one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret

Jim Rohn (via onlinecounsellingcollege)

[sixmonthsfromnow]

Finally moving in the right direction. 80 pounds down, 10 to go. The last ten pounds are the MOST frustrating. But I’ve gotta get it done. If anyone wants to be friends on My Fitness Pal, look me up (sixmonthsfromnow)!

[sixmonthsfromnow]

MyFitnessPal

I need more friends on MFP. Follow me so I can follow you back! :)

–> sixmonthsfromnow

[sixmonthsfromnow]

Another solid day! Perhaps I should work on my sleep though, yes?

[sixmonthsfromnow]

I’m waking up an hour earlier now so I can hit the gym before work. It’s actually so satisfying to get to work at 8am and already be done with my workout and my shower. I’m really digging this new routine and I’m looking forward to keeping it up. Beyond the physical difference, the emotional change between that first picture of me in the blue and the second picture of me in the pink is huge. I have more energy and am more outgoing. I weighed about 200 pounds in the first picture and in the second (taken this morning) I’m at 136 (5'3").

My total lost is now about 77 pounds. I’m trying to get to 90 pounds lost total. Onward I go!!

[sixmonthsfromnow]

I need to have more days like this!

[livinglowercarb]

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[deceptivelips]

read it, then read it again

[sixmonthsfromnow]

Excellent. Excellent. Excellent.

[sixmonthsfromnow]

me: *sees a person jogging*

me: YES YES WORK IT

me: YOU CAN DO IT DONT GIVE UP

me: I SUPPORT YOU

[sixmonthsfromnow]

Fitblr friends!! Anyone else cautiously entering the holiday season? I’ve already been struggling to keep my health in check, and all these extraordinary meals and sweets I’m fortunate to have are adding another layer of needed discipline. I’m making a commitment to enjoy the holidays while not needlessly overindulging. Here’s to a healthy holiday season!

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Hand made pasta

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Developing self discipline

Just start. Developing self discipline means changing up your normal routine, which can be uncomfortable.

No excuses. Stop being lazy and don’t wait for motivation. Be honest with yourself.

Remove distractions. Put your phone down and stay focused.

Schedule. 10 minute organizing your day is not a waste of time if it saves hours of work.

Finish what you start. 

Breaks. Reward yourself.

Treat yourself. Sleep, eat healthy, work out.

Keep a journal. Here is a post about why is beneficial this.

Remember: “The price of excellence is discipline. The cost of mediocrity is disappointment.” -William Arthur Ward