Rachel & Emily fight the fat

Emily is 24 and ready to finally make this change. Rachel is 24 and ready to feel better, look better, and be better. Starting weight: 230.4. We are best friends committed to changing our lifestyle and becoming healthy. We want to be the best we can be! :)

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08/23/16

I have a bit to say today!

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For Real This Time! Lol

[RACHEL]

Starting weight: 230.4 lbs

Well, as of August 17, 2016, I started eating healthy. It was kind of a spur-of-the-moment, long-considered switch. I needed groceries, so I bought all healthy things. Emily (and my friend/her fiance. Dylan) have a wedding in almost a year, so I want to look and feel my best for one of the most important days in my best friends’ lives!

[8/17/16] I started my Week 1 Day 1 workout of Zombies 5k (couch to 5k run app, worth the five bucks for sure). I made a workout playlist on my phone, and just went and did it. It was 81 degrees and I had just woke up, put deodorant on, ate a banana, and drank a few sips of water and went around the block several times doing the workout. Boy, was that a silly mistake.

First of all, it was so hot and the sun was still out and I had just woken up. The banana gave me extra mucus and I forgot to blow my nose after waking up, so it was harder than it had to be just to breathe. And I should have drank more water before leaving, because I was pretty dehydrated after the 36 minute walk/jog in the heat. My face was red as all heck!

For those reasons, I only walked during the 10-minute free-form at the end of the workout. I tried to walk too fast at the beginning, and by the time I got home and inside, I could barely move my feet. The toes felt like they were about to lock up when I tried to wiggle my flip-flops on, I could barely stand on my feet. I did try stretching when I got home, it helped a tiny bit. But next time before a run, I will make sure I am properly hydrated.

[8/18/16] Today, I decided my legs and feet still couldn’t handle the next run workout, so I chose to stay indoors and do some bicep curls, shoulder presses, and crunches. I didn’t count every rep that I did of each of the arm workouts, but I did count the abdominal crunches. I’ll write an estimate for the others, allow me to go to mY MIND PALACEEE:

Abdominal Crunches: 10 sets, 10 reps (aka 100 crunches)

Bicep Curls: 10 sets, 6 reps, 10 lbs (about 60 curls per arm @ 10 pounds)

Shoulder Presses: 10 sets, 5 reps, 10 lbs (you get the idea)

After doing those, I made a smoothie with a scoop of whey protein, 3-4 tbsps of plain Greek yogurt, a banana, six strawberries, about 3/4 cup of baby spinach, and an unsweetened almond milk base and 4 cups of water (separately of course).

And now I’m sitting hear typing it all out. Tomorrow after work, no matter what time I get out, I will go for my next walk/run workout on Zombies 5k.

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August 17th, 2016

This is gonna be a long “first post”.

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Day 1 AGAIN: Starting Over (AGAIN)

This time I will be measuring more than just weight in hopes of not letting myself get discouraged by no actual weight-loss in one week or few days.

Starting measurements (taken a few days ago, but the weight was taken today after day 1, so may not be 100% accurate):

Weight: 224.4

Height: 66.75"

Neck: 16.5"

Wrist: 7"

Waist: 42.25"

Hips: 46.50"

Forearm: 12"

Calculated Body Fat Estimate: 37.14% (using http://www.davedraper.com/bodyfat-calculation.html)

I am starting this at an even higher weight than I did a year-ish ago, by about 6 pounds more. My goal for right now is to hit 200 in 4-6 weeks. I will be eating healthy and mostly clean, and working out (hopefully) six days a week, and have one cheat meal per week where I just eat something I have been craving.

I will try to post once a week with new measurements and progress notes.

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Day 1 Again: Starting Over

I am finally starting back up on my healthy journey. Today, I woke up and ate a chicken/lettuce/cheese wrap on a healthy wrap. I had a piece of watermelon too, but didn't finish the other pieces. It says it was best 2 days ago and it grossed me out.

Later at work, or after work, I plan on making something healthy again. Perhaps I will stop at tops and buy some fish to bake, I love that Alaskan White Fish they have. I bet it would be good if I sprinkled some shredded cheese on it and melted it, too. But I won't. At least not this time. Then as a side with that, I could have some veggies. I don't know if that will be enough calories for the day, though. Probably won't be.

I'll think of something.

I didn't weigh-in today, I guess I'll do that tomorrow. I do know that I've gained much more back than any person would have liked to. That's what you get, I suppose. You only reap the rewards when you put in the work. Obviously. Perhaps tomorrow I will do some form of physical activity, but for today I am going to start out slow and just transition-eat.

That's all, hopefully tomorrow I will be right back with a weigh-in result. Otherwise I will just delete this post...

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I wrote this article on my blog, but thought it could be great to share it on Tumblr with all of you. So here it is : a HUGE list of 100% healthy smoothies! I hope it will be useful ;) 

Almond

Almond and Orange Smoothie

Elvis Smoothie

Cherry Almond Smoothie

Spiced-Banana Almond Smoothie

Almond Milk and Berry Smoothie

Healthy Almond Butter Smoothie

Apple 

Apple and bananas Smoothie

Carrot-Apple-Ginger Smoothie

Apple-Avocado-Banana-Grape Smoothie

Red Apple Smoothie

Spiced Apple Pie Smoothie (vegan, gluten free)

Apple-Oatmeal-Peanut Butter-Cinnamon Smoothie

Apple Pie in the Sky Smoothie

Apple-Avocado and Mint Smoothie

Apricots

Simple Apricot Smoothie

5 Apricots Smoothies

Apricot-Banana Smoothie

Apricot Peach Smoothie

Apricot Mango Smoothie

Oats and Apricots Smoothie

Apricot Apple Smoothie

Avocado 

Quick Avocado Smoothie

Avocado Blueberry Smoothie

Strawberry Avocado Smoothie

Avocado Banana Kiwi Kale Smoothie

Avocado Mango Smoothie

Avocado Pear Smoothie

Strawberry Avocado Coconut Smoothie

Chocolate Avocado Smoothie

Bananas

Bananas and Peanut Butter Smoothie

Bananas and Kiwi Smoothie

Bananas, strawberries and Flax Smoothie

Bananas and pears Smoothie

Bananas and Mango Shake

Bananas and peach Smoothie

Groovy Smoothie

Banana Blast II

Bananas and Orange Smoothie

Tropical Cooler Smoothie

Carribbean Health Drink

Blueberry 

Wild blueberry Soy Shake

Heavenly Blueberry Smoothie

Very Berry Blueberry Smoothie

Razzy Blue Smoothie

Lemon Berry Smoothie

Blueberry Mint Smoothie

Celery 

Celery Cilantro Smoothie

Celery and Apple Berry Delight

Banana Celery Smoothie

Carrot Celery Orange Ginger Juice

Mango Banana Pineapple Spinach Celery Smoothie

Celery Cucumber and Ginger Smoothie

Cherry 

Cherry-Bananas Smoothie

Cherry Vanilla Almond Smoothie

Cherry Soy Yogurt Smoothie

Cherry Peach Smoothie

Cherry Vanilla Bean Oatmeal Smoothie

Lush Cherry Coconut Smoothie

Chocolate 

Chocolate, Strawberry, Banana Milkshake

Orange Chocolate Breakfast Drink

6 Chocolate Smoothies Recipes

Chocolate Peanut Butter Monster Smoothie

Ultra-Chocolate Smoothie 

Healthy Chocolate Banana Shake

Cinnamon 

Cinnamon Acai Smoothie

Orange Cinnamon Smoothie

Bapple Cinnamon Smoothie

Cranberry Vanilla Cinnamon Smoothie

Wake Up Smoothie

Apple, Peanut Butter, Cinnamon, Oatmeal Smoothie

Citrus 

Citrus Energy-Boosting Smoothie

The Ultimate Citrus Smoothie

Citrus and Spice Smoothie (vegan and Gluten free)

Citrus Berry Smoothie

Healthy Citrus Spinach Smoothie

Tropical MangoCitrus Smoothie

Coconut 

Coconut and Banana Smoothie

5 Minute Vegan Breakfast Smoothie

Coconut Almond Smoothie

Strawberry Coconut Smoothie

Coconut Avocado Smoothie

Key Lime Coconut Smoothie

Coconut Vanilla Almond Butter Smoothie

Creamy Coconut Date Shake (vegan)

Cranberry 

Cranberry-Orange Power Smoothie

Cranberry Smoothie

Cranberry Coconut Smoothie

Cranberry Apple Smoothie

Cranberry Vanilla Cinnamon Smoothie

Cranberry Green Tea Smoothie

Cranberry and Raspberry Smoothie

Fig 

Fig and bananas Smoothie

Mango Banana Figs Smoothie

Vanilla Fig Smoothie

Figs Almonds and Banana Smoothie

Fig Blueberry Not so Green Green Smoothie

Fig, Oats and Banana Smoothie

Ginger 

Ginger Berry Smoothie

Oranginger Smoothie

Banana Ginger Energy Smoothie

Mango Ginger Strawberry Smoothie

Kale Ginger Smoothie

Green Ginger Apple Smoothie

Grapefruit 

Fresh Grapefruit Juice Smoothie

5 Grapefruits Smoothie Recipes

Strawberry Grapefruit Smoothie

Kiwi Basil Grapefruit Anti-inflammatory Smoothie

Kale 

Kale and Banana Smoothie

Kale, Orange, Banana Smoothie

Hala Kahiki Green Smoothie

Kale Spinach and Pear Smoothie

Blueberry Kale Smoothie

Kale Sunrise Green Smoothie

Peacock Kale Smoothie

Kale Banana Chia Superfood Smoothie

Pineapple Mint green Smoothie

Kiwi 

Kinaja Smoothie

Kiwinaberry Cream Smoothie

Kiwi Sensation

Sour Smoothie

Kiwi Pineapple Smoothie

Mango Kiwi Peach Spinach Smoothie

Kiwi Fruit, Ginger, Banana Smoothie

Mango 

Gloomy Day Smoothie

Mango Pineapple Green Smoothie

Mango Peach Smoothie

Pawpaw and Mango Punch

Basil Strawberry Mango Smoothie

Honey Mango Juice

Mango Mint Lassi with Indian Sweet Spices Smoothie

Melon 

Melon Blackberry Smoothie

Melon Lime Cooler

Cantaloupe Yogurt Smoothie

Melon Strawberry Smoothie

Triple Melon Smoothie

Mint 

Thin Mint Green Monster

Banana Mint Slush

Strawberry Mint Green Smoothie

Healthy Choc-Mint Smoothie

Cucumber Apple and Mint Cooler 

Nectarine 

Nectarine Sunshine Smoothie

Cinnamon Nectarine Smoothie

Apple Nectarine Smoothie

Lime Mango and Nectarine Smoothie

Blueberry Nectarine Smoothie

Oatmeal 

Spiced Oatmeal Smoothie

Blueberry Mapple Smoothie

Strawberry Oatmeal Chia Smoothie

Mocha Banana Breakfast Smoothie

Pomegranate Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie

Ginger Berries and Oats Smoothie

Orange 

Orange Glorious

Orange Snowman

Janie’s Amazing Smoothie

Tropical Pineapple Mango and Orange Smoothie

Orange Push Up Smoothie (vegan, gluten free)

Peach Orange Smoothie

Papaya 

Papaya Surprise Smoothie

Supergirl Summer Smoothie

Banana Papaya and Spinach Smoothie

Papaya Ginger Smoothie

Papaya Ginger Mint Smoothie

Raspberry Papaya Smoothie

Peach 

Peach and Banana Smoothie

Strawberry Peach Smoothie

Ginger Peach Smoothie

Cherry Peach Smoothie

Peach Green Smoothie

Honeyed Peach and Dates Smoothie

Peanut Butter

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Smoothie

Green Banana and Peanut Butter Smoothie

Dairy-Free Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie

Peanut Butter and Strawberry Smoothie

Peanut Butter Berry Smoothie

15 Healthy Peanut Butter Smoothie Recipes

Pear 

Cinnapear Smoothie

Pear-fect Smoothie

Spinach Pear Ginger Green Smoothie

Pear Ginger Cinnamon Oat Smoothie

Sweet Pear Green Smoothie

Pineapple

C-Blast Smoothie

Pineapple and Banana Smoothie

Pineapple Mango Smoothie

Pineapple Sunrise Smoothie

Tropical Tea Smoothie

Strawberry Pineapple Coconut Smoothie

Pumpkin 

Apple Pie Smoothie

Pumpkin Spice Protein Drink

Pumpkin Peanut Butter Smoothie

Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

Pumpkin Banana Vanilla Smoothie

Raspberry 

Raspberry and Blackberry Smoothie

Raspberry Fudge Smoothie

Raspberry Mango Smoothie

Orange Raspberry Banana Chia Smoothie

Blushing Apple Smoothie

Berry Kale Smoothie

Rhubarb 

Rosy Rhubarb Smoothie

5 Rhubarb Smoothie Recipes you’ll want to try

Rhubarb Strawberry Smoothie 

Rhubarb Green Smoothie

Berry Rhubarb Smoothie

Spinach 

Spinach and Strawberry Smoothie

Spinach and Kale Smoothie

Green Slime Smoothie

Green Monster Smoothie

Kid Approved Green Smoothie

Strawberry

Strawberry and beet Smoothie

Strawberry-yoghurt Smoothie

Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie

Cool-Off Smoothie

Red, White and Blue Fruit Smoothie

Strawberry, Orange, Banana Smoothie

Quick Start Breakfast Drink

Strawberry-Grapefruit Smoothie

Sweet Potato 

Sweet Potato and Banana Smoothie

Better than Ice Cream Sweet Potato Smoothie

Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie

Luscious Sweet Potato and Almond Smoothie

Refreshing Sweet Potato and Peach Smoothie

Tofu 

Tofuberry Smoothie

Raspberry, Banana, Tofu Shake

Vegan Vanilla Milkshake Smoothie

Blueberry Power Smoothie

Banana Cocoa Soy Smoothie

Watermelon 

Watermelon Bliss Smoothie

Watermelon with a Hint of Mint

Pink Watermelon Smoothie

Watermelon Kiwi Smoothie

Watermelon Yogurt Mint Smoothie

[geochique]

this is beautiful

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Accio Abs! ➳ Click here for more fandom fitspo! ★

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Oh my gosh I love these!

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my lifeee

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I feel so good right now. My day definitely started off the right way. :) I did week 2 workout 3 again because pouring rain and hail stopped me early last time, but this time it was all sunshine and I pushed myself harder than usual. It was also a little easier than usual so I can tell I’m ready for week 3, though it will probably kill me.

I also officially hit 20 pounds lost, which is cause for a small celebration. I’m not too focused on the numbers, but it’s still nice to see them going down! I can’t wait until I can see a visible change on my body. That will be the real celebration.

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Useful Banana Tip

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MY FIRST DAY REACHING GREEN IN EVERYTHING YAY!!!

I feel so accomplished! :)

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Just did Week 2 Workout 1 of the zombies 5k app. Feels amazing! Now that I’m home, I want to go do it again! :P

I feel like today will just be amazing. Pleasepleaseplease let work not totally suck like it did yesterday. I have a killer endorphin buzz and I don’t want it to die! :)

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I don't remember what day this is, and it doesn't really matter. :P

Today (4/15/14, though I’m writing this at 2 am on the 16th) was… not good. I basically ate like crap all day. I tried to avoid it, but… I didn’t have enough willpower. I went to Olive Garden for dinner, had Easter candy that my boyfriend brought over, and had Tim Hortons for breakfast. Didn’t work out. Probably ate at least a few days’ worth of my calorie deficit.

(Part of it was stress. I got a ticket for going through a red light [an awkward yellow light that turned red while I was in the intersection, but nonetheless, a red light] and today was the court date. I got a plea bargain reducing it to a parking ticket and no points if I go to driving school, but I still will end up paying $100 for the fine and $50 for traffic school. Money I don’t really have, but I’ll work it out I guess.)

But this was only ONE DAY of bad things. It will not undo what i have already done. Yeah, I’m kinda bummed that I didn’t keep the bad eating to one meal and spent the entire day eating bad, but sometimes I’m going to have bad days and I can’t let it ruin everything. Tomorrow is a new day, a new chance to continue my healthy lifestyle. I plan on doing a lot of cleaning, starting week 2 of my 5k training, making delicious healthy food, and airing out the new yoga mat I bought today so I can do my yoga comfortably finally!

Life goes on, and so do I.

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[lucysweatslove-old]

I made a thing about stretching! Some of the images are hard to see, but if you click on them they should produce a larger image!

Sources:

http://www.humankinetics.com/excerpts/excerpts/the-importance-and-purpose-of-flexibility

http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/stretching_benefits.asp

http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=103

Image sources that aren’t mine (the three routines):

http://www.letstalkandwalk.com/ten-great-reasons-to-stretch/

http://tonedbellyplease.tumblr.com/post/56373085566/whats-this-another-bunny-yoga-sequence-from

http://www.sportsscience.co/flexibility/whole-body-stretching-routine/

[lucysweatslove-old]

THIS SHOWED UP ON MY DASH. WHAT.

[voluptuous-lady-with-freckles]

Thanks for this.

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I need to be better about this lest I lose all flexibility and become a 2x4.

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Day 11 -- 4/13/14

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Day 10 -- 4/13/14

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