Thursday, January 13, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
2nd Annual Fat Stats!!!
One short year ago today, our little blog was born with this post by Fat Girl Slimmed. Can you believe it?!
I honestly wasn't entirely convinced a blog was a good idea. Who would ever read it? It didn't mean I actually had to run a half marathon, did it? I mean, really, what was even the point?
Now listen closely, because this doesn't happen often. But since FGS did it that one time, I'm going to admit it - she was right about the blog. It has been a great place to vent, a place to stay accountable, a place where I get kudos, motivation, and comfort from you guys. Without it I don't know that I would've ever ran that half marathon!
I've got to tell you though, compiling the numbers for this week's fat stats I was more than upset. It's discouraging to see just how far I still have to go. But I'm not going to focus on that - I've ran a HALF MARATHON for Pete's sake!!!
So what have I accomplished? I'll tell you what, I've lost FOURTEEN inches. That's no small thang baby! I've also managed to lose 2.8 pounds (it was considerably more before the debacle that was the holidays). I'm going to put a positive spin on that and mention for that many inches lost, I've obviously replaced a bunch of fat with muscle!
Do I want more? Hell yes. Am I going to get there? Hell yes.
And our little FGS? How about her?
Home girl has lost a whopping THIRTY FOUR inches! Not only that, she's managed to lose (and keep off) 25.9 pounds. Can I get a hell yeah?!
Stay tuned for my get-skinny-by-my-birthday plan tomorrow!
I honestly wasn't entirely convinced a blog was a good idea. Who would ever read it? It didn't mean I actually had to run a half marathon, did it? I mean, really, what was even the point?
Now listen closely, because this doesn't happen often. But since FGS did it that one time, I'm going to admit it - she was right about the blog. It has been a great place to vent, a place to stay accountable, a place where I get kudos, motivation, and comfort from you guys. Without it I don't know that I would've ever ran that half marathon!
I've got to tell you though, compiling the numbers for this week's fat stats I was more than upset. It's discouraging to see just how far I still have to go. But I'm not going to focus on that - I've ran a HALF MARATHON for Pete's sake!!!
So what have I accomplished? I'll tell you what, I've lost FOURTEEN inches. That's no small thang baby! I've also managed to lose 2.8 pounds (it was considerably more before the debacle that was the holidays). I'm going to put a positive spin on that and mention for that many inches lost, I've obviously replaced a bunch of fat with muscle!
Do I want more? Hell yes. Am I going to get there? Hell yes.
Muffin Top's Week 52 Numbers:
Home girl has lost a whopping THIRTY FOUR inches! Not only that, she's managed to lose (and keep off) 25.9 pounds. Can I get a hell yeah?!
Fat Girl Slim's Week 52 Numbers:
Stay tuned for my get-skinny-by-my-birthday plan tomorrow!
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Commitment Phobia
You wouldn't think just by looking at me that I have commitment issues. I happily married my husband after knowing him less than a year. I own a house [that I'm, unfortunately, very committed to], and I've been at the same job for years. The truth is though, I'm petrified of committing to things. Especially if these "things" have a potential for me to fail. Maybe the fear I have is actually of failure?? Who knows. Certainly not me! Maybe my shrink??
Anyways, when we decided to run a half marathon, I really didn't think it through. I just went for it with reckless abandon. Head first, balls deep. It was exhilirating. It was terrifying. And in the end, it was exhausting.
So, I've been hemming and hawing [wtf does that mean exactly anyways?] over whether or not to run a marathon. And at the moment, I'm not commiting to it. What I am commiting to, however, is the next three weeks. I've found a 24-week marathon training plan I'm interested in [and a marathon, shhhhh!!], so here goes nothing. Below, for your viewing pleasure, my next three weeks in exercise land. I had to modify it to fit my crazy schedule, but I think it will work.
Week 1: January 10-16: Total Miles: 9
Monday - Run 2 miles, weight circuit
Tuesday- Run 2 miles
Wednesday- LONG Run 3 miles
Thursday - Rest
Friday - Run 2 miles, weight circuit
Saturday-Cross train
Sunday - Rest
Week 2: January 17-23: Total Miles: 11
Monday - Run 2 miles, weight circuit
Tuesday- Run 3 miles
Wednesday- LONG Run 4 miles
Thursday - Rest
Friday - Run 2 miles, weight circuit
Saturday-Cross train
Sunday - Rest
Week 3: January 24-30: Total Miles: 14
Monday - Run 3 miles, weight circuit
Tuesday- Run 3 miles
Wednesday- LONG Run 5 miles
Thursday - Rest
Friday - Run 3 miles, weight circuit
Saturday-Cross train
Sunday - Rest
This little schedule will get me through January, and maybe by that point I'll commit to my marathon. Maybe.
Anyways, when we decided to run a half marathon, I really didn't think it through. I just went for it with reckless abandon. Head first, balls deep. It was exhilirating. It was terrifying. And in the end, it was exhausting.
Bwahahahaha... Too funny not to share.
So, I've been hemming and hawing [wtf does that mean exactly anyways?] over whether or not to run a marathon. And at the moment, I'm not commiting to it. What I am commiting to, however, is the next three weeks. I've found a 24-week marathon training plan I'm interested in [and a marathon, shhhhh!!], so here goes nothing. Below, for your viewing pleasure, my next three weeks in exercise land. I had to modify it to fit my crazy schedule, but I think it will work.
Week 1: January 10-16: Total Miles: 9
Monday - Run 2 miles, weight circuit
Tuesday- Run 2 miles
Wednesday- LONG Run 3 miles
Thursday - Rest
Friday - Run 2 miles, weight circuit
Saturday-Cross train
Sunday - Rest
Week 2: January 17-23: Total Miles: 11
Monday - Run 2 miles, weight circuit
Tuesday- Run 3 miles
Wednesday- LONG Run 4 miles
Thursday - Rest
Friday - Run 2 miles, weight circuit
Saturday-Cross train
Sunday - Rest
Week 3: January 24-30: Total Miles: 14
Monday - Run 3 miles, weight circuit
Tuesday- Run 3 miles
Wednesday- LONG Run 5 miles
Thursday - Rest
Friday - Run 3 miles, weight circuit
Saturday-Cross train
Sunday - Rest
This little schedule will get me through January, and maybe by that point I'll commit to my marathon. Maybe.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Getting My Game Face On
There are 9 weeks until my 33rd birthday.
33 isn't really any big milestone. But I want it to be. I want it to be the year that I achieve some goals. Things that I've been dragging out for years and years - I want to be done with them. I want the satisfaction of crossing the proverbial finish line (and maybe a few actual ones).
To be right up-front with you, I'm not in a really good place right now. I blew it over the holidays. I feel completely fat, bloated, disgusting, and undesirable. I cannot explain to the amount of anger that I'm feeling towards myself.
Anger for dropping the ball.
Anger for not caring enough about myself.
Anger for having that last 15 pieces of chocolate.
Anger for saying "screw it", when I should've said "I got this".
The list could really go on, and on, and on...
But I'm tired of being a whiner. Tired of focusing on the negative. Tired of beating myself up.
So, now what?
It's time to get my game face on.
Cause you know what talking about accomplishes?
Not a damn thing.
If you want results, you've got to get off your ass and do something about it.
You know who made me fat?
Me.
You know who's going to make me a skinny bitch.
ME. That's who.
33 isn't really any big milestone. But I want it to be. I want it to be the year that I achieve some goals. Things that I've been dragging out for years and years - I want to be done with them. I want the satisfaction of crossing the proverbial finish line (and maybe a few actual ones).
To be right up-front with you, I'm not in a really good place right now. I blew it over the holidays. I feel completely fat, bloated, disgusting, and undesirable. I cannot explain to the amount of anger that I'm feeling towards myself.
Anger for dropping the ball.
Anger for not caring enough about myself.
Anger for having that last 15 pieces of chocolate.
Anger for saying "screw it", when I should've said "I got this".
The list could really go on, and on, and on...
But I'm tired of being a whiner. Tired of focusing on the negative. Tired of beating myself up.
So, now what?
It's time to get my game face on.
Not a damn thing.
If you want results, you've got to get off your ass and do something about it.
You know who made me fat?
Me.
You know who's going to make me a skinny bitch.
ME. That's who.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Bringin' Back The Big Green Hump
It's been awhile since I've added to your green smoothie repertoire, so I figured it was due. For the past three weeks I've been fighting off a nasty cough/cold combo. The cold symptoms are mostly gone, but this cough just won't go away. I've started an all-out war to get rid of it!! Green smoothies, vitamins, exercise (although not too much) and sleep are all on the agenda.
Since we're kind of in "new year, new you" mode around these parts, I figured I'd throw out a really good detox smoothie recipe featuring citrus. Lemons, limes, oranges, etc. rank highly amongst fruit for their detoxing abilities.
So without further ado, blend one of these up and drink to a new year!
"The Limon Detox"
1 lemon, peeled and deseeded
1 lime, peeled and deseeded
3 bananas, peeled
1 cup orange juice
2 cups kale
Blend, drink, repeat.
Yeah, been neglecting myself for awhile again now...
Since we're kind of in "new year, new you" mode around these parts, I figured I'd throw out a really good detox smoothie recipe featuring citrus. Lemons, limes, oranges, etc. rank highly amongst fruit for their detoxing abilities.
So without further ado, blend one of these up and drink to a new year!
"The Limon Detox"
1 lemon, peeled and deseeded
1 lime, peeled and deseeded
3 bananas, peeled
1 cup orange juice
2 cups kale
Blend, drink, repeat.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
The First Fat Stats of 2011
I hope that you all aren't expecting epicness.
It is, after all, the first fat stats after that (should be) four lettered word - holidays. Can you hear the disgust in my tone?
Fuck the holidays, with it's pies, rolls, fudge, cookies, mashed potatoes, and the frequent family-induced drinking.
Because, you know what the end result is?
I'll tell you what. It's a fat ass.
But never fear - I am capable of ALL KINDS of fake perkiness :) Woo-fucking-hoo!
Seriously though, it's on. Like I've always said "nut up, or shut up". And, well, it's NUT UP TIME!!!
I'm turning 33 in two months and I have every intention of being considerably thinner than I am at this moment. This is a journey, and I'm in it for the long haul.
With that said, time to fess up the damage done over the last few weeks.
Yes, there was some serious damage done.
No, it will not stay like that.
Stay tuned for our plan of action!!!
It is, after all, the first fat stats after that (should be) four lettered word - holidays. Can you hear the disgust in my tone?
Fuck the holidays, with it's pies, rolls, fudge, cookies, mashed potatoes, and the frequent family-induced drinking.
Because, you know what the end result is?
I'll tell you what. It's a fat ass.
Please, God, let my ass never be in this predicament.
Poor thing probably didn't even realize :(
But never fear - I am capable of ALL KINDS of fake perkiness :) Woo-fucking-hoo!
Seriously though, it's on. Like I've always said "nut up, or shut up". And, well, it's NUT UP TIME!!!
I'm turning 33 in two months and I have every intention of being considerably thinner than I am at this moment. This is a journey, and I'm in it for the long haul.
With that said, time to fess up the damage done over the last few weeks.
Fat Girl Slim's Weekly Numbers:
Muffin Top's Weekly Numbers:
Yes, there was some serious damage done.
No, it will not stay like that.
Stay tuned for our plan of action!!!
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to all our wonderful readers!
Here's looking forward to a year full of results, success, and a crap-ton of fun too :)
Stay tuned for Monday's post on our resolutions!
Here's looking forward to a year full of results, success, and a crap-ton of fun too :)
Stay tuned for Monday's post on our resolutions!
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