June 2011
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I'm baaaaackk!
Hey everyone! Look who’s back!
DUDE
I am so bad at tumblrin’ lately. I promise to make more of an effort in a few weeks when I have more time. Miss you all <3
April 2010
2 posts
Sore sore sore.
My trainer is trying to teach me a lesson about getting my mind to SHUT UP and stop making my workouts harder on myself. My teaching me that lesson - I can barely walk. Our workout on Tuesday was the most intense and I was sure I was going to die.
I did get new running shoes (Nike Pegasus) and plan to break them in tomorrow - that is - if I can move! lol
I ran a mile for the first time in my...
Still Alive
Hey guys - it’s been 192384729374 days since I last posted and I wanted you to know I haven’t forgotten about you all! Thank you all for the messages of concern.
Life just got so busy and it’s easy to let that cause me to slack in working out and eating right.
I’ll post more later but I miss you all and thank you for the notes!
Update soon!
Hope you are well!
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January 2010
26 posts
Spin Me Right Round...
Guys - I did it!
I took a spinning class last night! I wanted to quit 4 minutes into it but kept going. The class was an hour long and tho I didn’t “up” the resistance too much - I did my best!
But today, I’m walking like I went horsebackriding for hours yesterday.
Does your butt ever get used to those little seats?
I'm Back! Miss me?
I’m back from my WEEK LONG vacation to Las Vegas.
I had a very very good time with my boyfriend, my mom, and our friends. It was a very long week but we were able to go see Cirque’s Love (my 2nd time seeing it) and Garth Brooks.
I didn’t eat so well while I was there but we walked an average of 16k steps a day. Some days we walked until we couldn’t feel our feet...
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Encourage Me?
Hey guys - after learning from my trainer yesterday that I haven’t lost ANY inches in a month, I had a nervous breakdown. I cried myself to sleep.
And today, I ask for encouraging words from you all. You all inspire me so much and I need to hear good thoughts.
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Weigh In Wednesday - Week 1
Weigh in Wednesday - Week 1 - 3.2 lbs
Taco Bell FTW
I like how Jillian Michaels tried to act like she was grossed out eating Taco Bell. lol!
Go ahead...
.. make my day:
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The Strength?
I was up until about 3am last night/this morning and so waking up at 9:30 was not fun.
It took all I had to get to the gym to meet my trainer at 2:30. But you know what? I did it!
We worked really hard for an hour and I can already tell I’ll even have trouble sitting on the toilet for the next two days (tmi, I know) but I am so proud of myself. It would have been easy to not go, but...
I Just Woke Up
I woke up today at 4:55 pm.
I told him I’ve had insomnia for 2 weeks.
I told him!
Strong - Even when it hurts...
There’s nothing like this feeling to be free and unafraid And who ever thought I could be this brave
Learning every day Strong even when it hurts The heat it’s gonna burn gotta let it burn
- LeAnn Rimes
I FEEL Thinner
I’m in Day 3 of counting calories and I feel awesome.
I made a promise to myself that I would try my best to stick with this until Saturday and then I could get a pedicure.
I will stick with it until February 14 and have a really awesome desert on Valentine’s Day.
I will stick with it until March and will get myself a new handbag.
I can do this.
The scale is going down every day. ...
My Computer Desk
My computer desk looks like it belongs in an episode of Hoarders.
lalalandisoccupado-deactivated2 asked: is that you in your display picture? because you posted a picture of you when you got that bodybug thing and it looks pretty similar...lol just wondering
losingweightinthecity asked: What's the most embarassing thing that ever happened to YOU? :)
thefitfollower asked: Besides Tumblr, what's your favorite website(s)?
omg asked: What's your guilty pleasure?
thatgirlnamedsmash-deactivated2 asked: Prettiest place you've ever been? What's the weather like today where you live? Favorite pair of shoes?
I Jumped.
http://borntoshimmer.tumblr.com/ask
I'm On To Something!
So yesterday I counted calories AND worked out with my trainer.
And I weigh less than I did yesterday.
Wow - eat less and move more. I think I’m really on to something!
;)
Get In My Belly!
thatgirlnamedsmash:
Oy vey! So after my morning workout I had a banana and OJ then a medium avocado with lime juice, salt, and pepper. I think my metabolism is ramped up from all the fitness that I’ll be eating alllll day. Guess it’s not bad as long as I’m not eating junk and not eating a lot.
So now I’m eating my lunch. I work 11am to 8pm today and usually have my “work lunch” around 3pm. Oh...
Pop Chips
Pop Chips FTW!
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Sabotage
How is it that I want to lose weight SO BADLY and I’m the only person standing in the way of that.
I don’t get it.
To Do List
1.) Find out why I self sabotage my weight loss success!
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It's 1 am?
Wow - now it’s 1 am and I’m STILL up?
I just installed a message forum on MonthlyMiles.com and instead of sleeping, I’m up playing with it.
Must.Get.Sleep!
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Half Moon Bay
Boyfriend and I got home this afternoon from Half Moon Bay. We had a great two days of relaxation. We got massages, hung out in the hotel hot tub, ate good (but so bad!) foods.
I’m down two days in the month already with no mileage so tomorrow - I’ll have to get some in.
For now the pups need baths and I need to get to bed - how did it get to be midnight so fast?
Goodnight, Moon.
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Sweatin' Like a Crazy Person!
I had my session with my trainer today (my 14th!) and while I have 8 left - I have tacked on another 16 sessions thanks to my wonderful boyfriend who gifted me the gift of fitness for Christmas.
Trainer asked if I’d been drinking because I was sweating so much. Um, HELLO, it’s cuz you’re kicking my ass!
No, I haven’t been drinking!
Tonight I plan on staying in. The...
December 2009
50 posts
D100
immaworkitout:
20 miles to go and tomorrow to do it…….I have failed the December 100. Le sigh.
You didn’t fail. You worked out 80 miles worth! That’s amazing!
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Hey - Laundry Counts, Ok?!
I’ve been dragging ass the last few days because my naps during the day are totally throwing off my sleeping pattern. Not good.
Today I got up and did about 8 loads of laundry. I was so tired and wanted to lounge around when Boyfriend made me go to the gym with him. I did get 4 miles in. I struggled tho. I really wish I could find a machine I liked. I did put the treadmill incline up...
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December 100 - 12/29 (Last Day)
leeleeleelee:
Turns out that I only needed 11 miles.
Total miles biked/ran: 103
December 100, You’re fuckin’ out!
This made me LAUGH OUT LOUD. I’m SO proud of you for reaching (and exceeding) the 100 miles! KUDOS!!!
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From Monthly Miles: Picking Your Goal
Have you chosen your mileage goal yet for January? Something to keep in mind when picking your goal is the breakdown of mileage per day. January has 31 days and you’d have to get in the following miles per day approximately to make your goal: Club 25 = 0.8 miles a day approx. Club 50 = 1.7 miles a day approx. Club 100 = 3.3 miles a day approx. Club 150 = 4.9 miles a day approx. Club 200 =...
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Walk the Walk
After seeing my total lack of movement today thanks to my BodyBugg, I asked Boyfriend if he’d like to go for a walk. I would have gone alone for some me-quiet-time but it’s dark and rainy and I’m not crazy.
We walked to Quiznos for dinner (about 1 mile away) and walked back. I gained another 2 miles towards the December 100. I’m not going to lie and say I’m not sad...
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4 Miles - I'll take that!
Boyfriend and I headed to our local creek trail to get in a nice 4 mile walk/jog. It was more walk but I’ll take that! According to my BodyBugg - I got up to 8.6 cal per minute. That’s pretty motivational to me to PUSH myself! I think I just got too pooped out after my personal training workout yesterday. I was also up late last night (like 4 am. yikes.) and still on my TOM so...
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66 Miles in 6 Days?
I have 66 miles left for the December 100 - how did I get so behind?
I have to get the 66 miles done in the next 6 days. I’m pretty determined to get there! It’s going to take a miracle but we’ll see.
I have family in town so I’m thinking of suggesting we do physical activities together instead of sitting around eating!
I hope you all are close to your 100 miles! Have...
OMG!
I got a BodyBugg for Christmas. OMG OMG OMG! :D
Just Another Day in Trainingdise
Oh boy.
So today is my last day of work until January 4th and I couldn’t be MORE EXCITED TO GET ALL THE TIME OFF. CAPS CAPS CAPS!
However, tonight I have a training session with my trainer.
He’s also getting me my foam roller tonight. I’ll be able to use it at home and am really looking forward to that. I don’t like doing it at the gym. I don’t like people...
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My New Baby: MonthlyMiles.com
Thank you all for participating in the December 100 with me! I came up with the idea to motivate me to exercise and set the goal at 100 to push myself but also allow for an attainable goal! Reading everyone’s progress makes me so happy. Many of you have commented that the miles are the only thing that get you into the gym! I feel the same way!
I created MonthlyMiles.com as a place for...
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So Anxious!
I am just a few moments away from sharing my new website with you all that will allow us to pick a monthly mileage challenge and log our miles. We’ll also be able to see the whole group’s totals.
Stay tuned! :D
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Good News - December 100 Folks!
Hey guys!
I am so happy to let you know that I am a few days away (maybe even sooner!) from launching the new site that will let us set monthly mileage goals and log them as individuals and as a whole team!
I’ve been working very hard over the last week and am so excited that I’m so close to being able to share it with you all!
BornToShimmer:
thatgirlnamedsmash:
It’s so cool to hear that you are looking at starting a website to host the December 100 and that we can log our miles there! My BFF [who is currently Tumblr-less] wants to hop on board for January.
Thanks so much for putting this challenge out there for all of us. It’s helping me so much! I know without it, I would be steadily packing on the pounds this holiday season!
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Operation Stop Drinking Diet Soda
skinnyambition:
borntoshimmer:
I am in day 2 of Operation Stop Drinking [Diet] Soda. I have been a soda drinker my whole adult life and quitting the stuff is HARD.
I found some quarters and my first thought was “YAY! SODA MACHINE - here I come!” and then I have to remind myself I’m trying to cut out the hard stuff.
It’s so hard.
I am going to join you on this. I never drank soda (regular...
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2.5 Wimpy Miles
Wimped thru 2.5 miles on the bike after my excruciating 1 hr with the personal trainer. Sorry - I don’t have any more in me!
Previous Miles: 31.5 Today’s Miles: 2.5 Total Miles: 34
I am on vacation from work starting next Wednesday until the end of the month and I expect to make the most of those days off and really wrap up these miles.
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20 Minutes Left
I leave for the gym to meet with the trainer in 20 minutes.
I’m dreading it.
I notice that I always dread it.
Will it ever get easier?
I found out I’m going to a wedding in June that I would love to be able to wear something cute to. Should I use that as a goal? I could lose some serious weight if I give myself 6 months to lose it. If I lose just 5 lbs a month - I would be so...