tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57155810661333922612024-03-21T08:57:33.658-07:00Dumping My Inner Fat Girl!I'm 27, and on my journey to get fit, healthy and fabulous! I've been overweight my entire life and mid January 2011 I started a new healthy, active lifestyle and plan on being fit and active for the rest of my life! This blog will mostly be for me to keep track of my progress and triumphs through out this journey- I want to look back and see how far I've come! :)Laci Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13451258462926254054noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125truetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5715581066133392261.post-9655643181454202692012-04-12T14:25:00.000-07:002012-04-12T14:25:37.983-07:00Plateaus From Hell!It's been so long I have no clue where to start. I've kept pushing, but I've had weeks of little or no success, mindless munching, getting lazy about workouts, etc. I lost my moyivation- my mojo to get it done and get it done right! I got back on the wagon and have been trying hard for 2 weeks with no weight loss and I'm stumped. ANOTHER plateau? yep- the 200's have been plateau after friggin plateau and I'm about sick of them! I'm at 127ish lbs lost as of now- fitting in most XL tops and 16/18 jeans at 218 lbs. (I'm 5'9"). I've made so many accomplishments and even working towards my 5K still so I'm just gonna keep pushing and hope I break this plateau quick, I want to be under 200 lbs by June 30th- I gave myself 90 days (started last week). I've been hitting the lake with friends (10K), walking hilly areas, my biggest loser workouts and trying to pick fruit/ nuts over starchy snacks, but sometimes it's really hard... especially when Aunt Flow is in town, or about to be... I wish the cravings would go away during that time of the month, it always sets me back.... I try to ignore them- but they don't go away hardly ever... damn food addiction! What are your go to snacks when you're craving something salty? What about chocolate & sweets?<br />
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Since the last time I posted I've found a wonderful boyfriend... he's amazing and treats me like a princess. Definitely not used to it, but it's the most awesome feeling to find "The One" and know it from the get go. We've known each other for 2 years, started talking in October on Facebook and started texting each other non-stop. He lives in Arizona, I live in California- so we're doing the long distance thing for a few more months before he can move out here with me... I can't wait! I have gone to visit him every month and miss him every minute of every day.. but in my heart I know he's my one and only. I tend to fall off the ball a little bit when we visit, but mostly because traveling makes healthy eating somewhat difficult. I've started eating out a little bit, trying to find healthy restaurants, even fast food so that when I'm on the road I don't have to settle for another damn nutrition/ protein bar- they're ok sometimes, but I can't eat them daily. I love Pita Jungle! I've eaten at only a few restaurants within the last 15 months of this healthy lifestyle, but don't find anything other than salads at most places and half the time the salads are loaded with more crap than other entrees lol. I love Casa De Pico because they have a healthy menu with chicken avocado tacos with black beans thats to die for! mmm mmm yum! What restaurants with healthy choices do you go to? <br />
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/124/A9AA65B6029F02399501095454143A00.png" style="border: 0px currentColor !important;" /></a>Laci Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13451258462926254054noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5715581066133392261.post-17452075600681127062011-11-05T12:23:00.001-07:002011-11-05T12:29:18.679-07:00100+ lbs lost in less than 10 months- One day at a time!I can't believe I've made it this far in this short amount of time, but somehow I have, and although I still have quite the journey ahead of me, I look forward to all the non-scale victories to come, because I tell you what, It's been one right after another! :) I've lost 106 lbs since mid January and it feels great. There have been many challenges and I'm sure there always will be but I'm doing ok and learning that slipping up happens and it's not the end of the world and learning to love myself in a way I never have before. I finally feel like I can do anything I put my mind too, and grown to learn to know that there's just things in life you can't control and to just enjoy the simple things in life, and look at the positives, because they're everywhere- but you don't see them when you're bitter or angry abut something- I never again want to be in such a negative place as I once was at 345 lbs. I'm about 8/9 lbs away from my first <a href="http://www.myfitnesspal.com/">www.myfitnesspal.com</a> goal of 230 lbs and that's crazy insane to me! I'm going to reevaluate what weight I want to be soon and I'm having a hard time figuring this out because I don't want to be skinny, I want curves, but I want to be fit. Everyone asks me, what's your secret and no one seems to believe me when I say just a healthy diet and exercise, but the main part is just learning to love ourselves, and realizing we're human and make mistakes and to just keep on going on with it. Motivation is hard to keep going but it's so worth it I can't stop trying to make progress. A couple weeks ago was my Brother's birthday party at an indoor rock climbing place. I tried 3 different walls and was able to get halfway up one of them... in a few months I wan to go back and try again, I'm determined to get over my anxiety and make it up that wall!! lol Here are a few before pictures, a few recent and current as well... seriously- If I can do this, anyone can.... you just have to learn to love yourself first and foremost and remember that you have 2 choices, progress or excuses! :)<br />
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<img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/124/A9AA65B6029F02399501095454143A00.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" />Laci Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13451258462926254054noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5715581066133392261.post-17377001578350881452011-08-10T23:42:00.000-07:002011-08-10T23:42:15.991-07:00A New Beginning....So it's been about 2 months since I posted a blog- shame on me! I moved back to San Diego, CA July 2nd, 2 of my besties, Ericka & Brenna came out to AZ to help me move back and here I am a month later just now making a post on here! As of a few days ago I am down 84.4lbs - holy moly- can't believe I'm so close to 100 lbs gone- I feel like a different person is emerging, I feel my confidence getting better day by day and starting to embrace my many flaws and accepting me for me- no matter what size I am now, and where I've been and where I'll be by next year. It seems it's taking my skin awhile to catch up- but I know eventually it'll tighten up- I hope! LoL<br />
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I've been looking for work for so long now, and San Diego doesn't seem too much better job market wise so I'm just tryin to keep my chin up and praying for miracles. Staying at my Mom's right now, and being 26- this is the last place I want to be. LoL One awesome part of living here though, is the clubhouse gym. I've been going 4-6 times a week doing 33 mins on the elliptical on weight-loss setting, and plenty of calisthenics and strength training. I injured my foot, toes, and knee/ leg over a week ago and I haven't been able to put tennis shoes on yet but still been getting plenty of walking in by going to the beach as often as I can. :)<br />
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Here's my injuries- ick yes it hurts still a week later :( I don't have an awesome story to share about my injury, just shitty flip flops, sand, ramp, and gravity LoL<br />
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I went out with my friend Brenna a week and half ago and we went dancing- I danced for almost 2.5 hours without stopping but for a few drinks- I've never had that much stamina before and I have to say, I was impressed with myself not to mention the pic I snapped of myself in the bar bathroom mirror- Where'd the rest of me go?! LoL That's what I keep thinking when I catch my reflection everywhere! :) I can't wait to see where I'm at in another 6 months- it's CRAZY to even think about.... but I'm excited that's for sure. Here's the pic I snapped:<br />
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Now to why I've been MIA lately- April 28th my fiance of 2 years (together for 3 years) ended our relationship and I haven't been up to blogging, or much of anything other than trying to keep this healthy lifestyle up. It's been hard with limited groceries, but I'm making it work. I'm planning on moving back to San Diego, CA next month and I can't wait to be back home with my friends and family, and the BEACH!!!<br />
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As it stands right now I am down 65lbs- I can't believe how quickly I am shrinking! lol Everything in my closet fits or is too big on me now- it's an awesome feeling- I even fit into my jean skirt I wore my high school graduation back in 2003! YES!!! lol I however need new clothes now, I'm running low on smaller sizes- and clothes look horrible when they're baggy and you wanna look decent! haha I've actually considered taking some of my clothes in to get taken in- anyone have any experience with prices for those types of alterations?<br />
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Here's the side by side pic I made when I hit my halfway mark on MFP- almost 10 lbs ago-<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here's some recent pics I've taken since!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLaL6M9gRgKdK6BMqUW__ReaN3gOzlz9sMyYWD2gAunOJsPcwfIWXwrAsCrP4_0QSccjhRZuoFJgbY9QTtK5OmcjDLzgWe5C2GxroKusE9BYSei3N57mzf6XJCFx4L7Qa8J9LQHBI770RO/s1600/0505111606-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLaL6M9gRgKdK6BMqUW__ReaN3gOzlz9sMyYWD2gAunOJsPcwfIWXwrAsCrP4_0QSccjhRZuoFJgbY9QTtK5OmcjDLzgWe5C2GxroKusE9BYSei3N57mzf6XJCFx4L7Qa8J9LQHBI770RO/s320/0505111606-1.jpg" width="197" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrdNbxq2H0rIYnQIz3R3UUvw0PwQvkuR_63Mazm7JkSsw5GwTN158OoAUKS0uVReNMU__6d-V69qXvYSuBNEA6UUDt-caACBG-2Y-DyQ_1yMc_8Q-TT2YYuvkX6ZKnUsxKdR1CnQ032fV7/s1600/59+lbs+down.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrdNbxq2H0rIYnQIz3R3UUvw0PwQvkuR_63Mazm7JkSsw5GwTN158OoAUKS0uVReNMU__6d-V69qXvYSuBNEA6UUDt-caACBG-2Y-DyQ_1yMc_8Q-TT2YYuvkX6ZKnUsxKdR1CnQ032fV7/s320/59+lbs+down.jpg" width="207" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hope all my weight loss buddies are doing well, I'm sorry I've been so MIA and hopefully I'll be back blogging at least once a week- going through a lot of transitions right now, but I'll try and update once in awhile! <3 you all and thanks for all your kind words of encouragement, I really couldn't have done this without you all!!</div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/124/A9AA65B6029F02399501095454143A00.png" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-color: initial !important; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial !important; border-top-width: 0px !important;" /></a>Laci Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13451258462926254054noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5715581066133392261.post-81850560471676283632011-04-24T17:50:00.000-07:002011-04-24T17:50:04.498-07:00Goal #1 Met & Other Victories!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6HRlQTSgksKtrT7e6PI-hoKYr-Zu3bZdt8KICCPhVcSWsdCtxTF1l_WI4C_nR9RDDPn-Lyd5s55cERJ59DGVvW2-RqDdbvvwgvdLP13sYVw6fGhhIwPX1Q25H3mbDwHKuWaKnZoBSXU3T/s1600/scale+happy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6HRlQTSgksKtrT7e6PI-hoKYr-Zu3bZdt8KICCPhVcSWsdCtxTF1l_WI4C_nR9RDDPn-Lyd5s55cERJ59DGVvW2-RqDdbvvwgvdLP13sYVw6fGhhIwPX1Q25H3mbDwHKuWaKnZoBSXU3T/s320/scale+happy.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Life has just been in the way of my posts this like week or so- been stressing out- my HS was out of control- I ended up in urgent care, then after a whole week down with flare ups, I got back to business with Bob and the Biggest Loser Workout videos- and then 2 days later woke up sick with a stuffy head, headache and itchy throat.- luckily the second day I was able to get a work out in, but Bob kicked my ass with Cardio Max! My ass muscles still hurt 3 days later!!! lol Yes I do in fact have muscles in places I never knew existed- it's quite a strange feeling, but I feel lighter on my feet and that's such a big deal to me- at first I didn't see the weight coming off, now I feel it and I know I'm well on my way to 100 lbs lost in a year. My weigh in on Thursday I was down 4 pounds! Even after being sick and only working out a few of the days- so I was super ecstatic- but for the main reason- because my scale said 299.8 lbs!!!! That's right- I met my first goal of 299 and finally said adios to the 300's and now looking forward to beating down the 200's! :) I literally had tears of joy streaming down my face and a big smile across my face. lol I just weighed in this morning and I'm down another 3.2 lbs- crazy that I lost more weight this week exercising less than usual- Do you think this is just a great loss to make up for the last week, or I'm wondering if I was exercising too much before? I was working out at least 5 times a week, Sometimes I have a day or 2 down a week from flare ups.... might be something to experiment with and see how I do.<br />
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I've been super worried about summer coming here in Arizona, and on Monday's hike I realized it's already too warm, we saw a rattlesnake and ever since I am feeling hesitant about hiking at all- I know they've been out there before now- but my anxiety was just so bad the rest of that hike I just don't know! EKKK! Sucker was about 2 ft long, fat and not very old since the rattle was pretty short- but now I feel super paranoid lol! <br />
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I find it super exciting that I can wear clothes I haven't fit into in years, but at the same time it's so annoying- my pants are all too big, or too tight still! I realized I only kept my nice clothes so I'm really going to need to do some second hand shopping soon! :) I've started folding up clothes that are too big on me and the pile keeps getting bigger and bigger as I try on clothes I wore in January- I'm swimming in most of them now! :) <br />
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Hope you're all having a great Easter weekend!<br />
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/124/A9AA65B6029F02399501095454143A00.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Laci Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13451258462926254054noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5715581066133392261.post-59109063410760818772011-04-16T19:07:00.000-07:002011-04-16T19:07:30.465-07:00Take Before & Progress Pics!So yesterday was weigh in day- was not expecting any loss since I haven't been able to workout since last Saturday. Wednesday my flares got so bad I had to go to Urgent Care to get some antibiotics and pain medicine for the infections. Well I stepped on the scale and was down .8 lbs after I ate half a grapefruit and drank some SoBe Lifewater- so we'll say a pound even without the exercise- so although 1 pound in a week is a way slower weight loss it makes me feel better that even when I'm down and out with a flare-up I will still lose something! :) I was uploading some pics from my friend Sammie's camera from our trip in October last year to my hometown San Diego. Here's some pictures from that trip- and I'll include newer pics since I started this journey-although I still have a long long way to go- I'm glad I'm where I am and no longer look like these next few photos! lol<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here I am stuffing my face! Perfect Before pictures with junk food in them lol</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiH2dkQUyjn9guDEtJU6wgCSaqLc3Rgh9nPu0TkMNwn2MuRgZL0YmpUANCPPkbQ242i9a-lKCrWxPJu9RUZ7WHxuKa8wczPNwKhL6BjGSiP0eyFNYptzu7q4KA3i9OR_rqIzJ8HVbbjkg-/s1600/DSC01487.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiH2dkQUyjn9guDEtJU6wgCSaqLc3Rgh9nPu0TkMNwn2MuRgZL0YmpUANCPPkbQ242i9a-lKCrWxPJu9RUZ7WHxuKa8wczPNwKhL6BjGSiP0eyFNYptzu7q4KA3i9OR_rqIzJ8HVbbjkg-/s320/DSC01487.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Me & Ericka (eeeekie on MFP) Oct 2010</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilUxgxL0ePbpK98A6uzyLWU88KB3i7cCb4MyXdnV4jjg7xPJzaBiEru0qj2dGpA3RPq_rK6h-e0xe4C8Mf0vYrQmFtOTHc0E_a_6wCixMxCpgLNpvmg0C4zCaHHf_9b9Cjb83NJu0Xif9b/s1600/PA230191.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilUxgxL0ePbpK98A6uzyLWU88KB3i7cCb4MyXdnV4jjg7xPJzaBiEru0qj2dGpA3RPq_rK6h-e0xe4C8Mf0vYrQmFtOTHc0E_a_6wCixMxCpgLNpvmg0C4zCaHHf_9b9Cjb83NJu0Xif9b/s320/PA230191.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Me- same weekend</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6IrV5pLbvfuTS0B1kfGCb5Wydr3ykMNM_OexxsgD_yr2lOUBtLziV8ecH0spjnknKPB0glZxqcDh7ubX1U-a_ZGqDeSMaZ4LMjQ3L8o4y-gSNsMManIr0iLrpkeSxcoJzI106_PZLtXfA/s1600/DSC01467.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6IrV5pLbvfuTS0B1kfGCb5Wydr3ykMNM_OexxsgD_yr2lOUBtLziV8ecH0spjnknKPB0glZxqcDh7ubX1U-a_ZGqDeSMaZ4LMjQ3L8o4y-gSNsMManIr0iLrpkeSxcoJzI106_PZLtXfA/s320/DSC01467.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">This picture I despise.... but it shows just how far I've come already- never going back to that!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Me & Sammie!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDMYN8ZQq0VHzwI9b1dbvWC7a3jaa4EW1IRsF3xyt99cPvTu68Lnm6puiBdFGREFiTiDo_8OR2Ntmao2oWCpbdQFOpmgnSyX1PJM2rQarrslrH_CkWihhjolJIiuwFEow-OrexWAJMPG4X/s1600/DSC01518.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDMYN8ZQq0VHzwI9b1dbvWC7a3jaa4EW1IRsF3xyt99cPvTu68Lnm6puiBdFGREFiTiDo_8OR2Ntmao2oWCpbdQFOpmgnSyX1PJM2rQarrslrH_CkWihhjolJIiuwFEow-OrexWAJMPG4X/s320/DSC01518.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Me & Sammie Next day! (Oct 2010)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiutO3h3LUkOGlV96Nui4vcFK_7lgqZsOs4g0iPTgAsZqqauvAOZWoLpr0AutI5l9DOhoMlDFeDZmt0lSj8LLIK96zkt_GZZimYO_SvTaiNiHcDgETESkYNRTkOpUH8oWUrnS2DJd1DAdRa/s1600/DSC01596.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiutO3h3LUkOGlV96Nui4vcFK_7lgqZsOs4g0iPTgAsZqqauvAOZWoLpr0AutI5l9DOhoMlDFeDZmt0lSj8LLIK96zkt_GZZimYO_SvTaiNiHcDgETESkYNRTkOpUH8oWUrnS2DJd1DAdRa/s320/DSC01596.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">December 2010</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgddZIWvjxYtopB0_cD4Duf4CO9xdtCN70vjp1ap_8VzQl71KLhTI4T43LlBrAXcajtS2UTnEToasrZTdJ72t1NwGi_nw4yoy54lD8Cz0W1JFMa4SCVqihP49t00QrPWOdLQv6VHtyNsWiR/s1600/PC110320.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgddZIWvjxYtopB0_cD4Duf4CO9xdtCN70vjp1ap_8VzQl71KLhTI4T43LlBrAXcajtS2UTnEToasrZTdJ72t1NwGi_nw4yoy54lD8Cz0W1JFMa4SCVqihP49t00QrPWOdLQv6VHtyNsWiR/s320/PC110320.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And now for the most recent pics!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Birthday Weekend February 2011- 1 month after lifestyle change</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwL-U1b1pwmI0c5HDKGQVpeNL4cNEDMOwdB6yUmczWg7Oddss7V_SbKTRUcPG1WF0DWHOYArTLLf_9aez7FoIPNjVayX44TscBby-qtQT66GReLsxml3b6YTSHx8P3tF9NPsHBg2UKrZ25/s1600/DSCN1487.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwL-U1b1pwmI0c5HDKGQVpeNL4cNEDMOwdB6yUmczWg7Oddss7V_SbKTRUcPG1WF0DWHOYArTLLf_9aez7FoIPNjVayX44TscBby-qtQT66GReLsxml3b6YTSHx8P3tF9NPsHBg2UKrZ25/s320/DSCN1487.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> March 2011- 2 months in- 30 lbs down</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1vmmiXywy19Y1T5kWs2roXUJRnga7wvztzcATy5WyispipJVZayeAvFfbJFdO7lY3GdibBh886d6QuX8B9JOsTUG5w6SRY4-h0UZ-Ype_pkYbiIAVUmobFZgNhR_dXQS80O602FdQKIZF/s1600/0321111358.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1vmmiXywy19Y1T5kWs2roXUJRnga7wvztzcATy5WyispipJVZayeAvFfbJFdO7lY3GdibBh886d6QuX8B9JOsTUG5w6SRY4-h0UZ-Ype_pkYbiIAVUmobFZgNhR_dXQS80O602FdQKIZF/s320/0321111358.jpg" width="226" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">April 8, 2011- 40 lbs down!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpjznjeyv91CMhXZ84Wbsd3BkwrPjaK8tPtbXFQjAlavUwcj3vaDKqm8n9WDP4DoL6RPnissI4T7Mnioh8xECuXPyZb-9UJ73CvSf13QzkYnLSwWBDg0ZMRYtUFe_uRVJ33i2518bIh07d/s1600/0407111830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpjznjeyv91CMhXZ84Wbsd3BkwrPjaK8tPtbXFQjAlavUwcj3vaDKqm8n9WDP4DoL6RPnissI4T7Mnioh8xECuXPyZb-9UJ73CvSf13QzkYnLSwWBDg0ZMRYtUFe_uRVJ33i2518bIh07d/s320/0407111830.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm needing motivation lately since I've been sick and out- so I figured looking through my progress pics could help me see what I've accomplished and to keep pressing forward- it definitely works- so if you haven't started taking pics at least once a month I encourage you to- even if you don't want to share them- for your own accountability and motivation. :)</div><br />
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/124/A9AA65B6029F02399501095454143A00.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Laci Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13451258462926254054noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5715581066133392261.post-83304625683480690632011-04-11T22:25:00.001-07:002011-04-11T22:36:31.413-07:00Losing Weight While Dealing With a Debilitating Disease<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh61RdTU3nl7ThczKYiSMRDpwU3OAJ2Euw192uQy1AGCJpyinXgFqTbon8K7UZKt1uUZATRSA2C0OLG-4MTa7CGBLK_VArADuQsHdU0HVExpcggn3QvjXUl9mmaKPz9qMAPFqNVYKhdtWoX/s1600/HS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh61RdTU3nl7ThczKYiSMRDpwU3OAJ2Euw192uQy1AGCJpyinXgFqTbon8K7UZKt1uUZATRSA2C0OLG-4MTa7CGBLK_VArADuQsHdU0HVExpcggn3QvjXUl9mmaKPz9qMAPFqNVYKhdtWoX/s200/HS.jpg" width="200" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;"></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin0MovRw3w7Fa4hgCNkOGrPRGhvE69XbNaZj9-7EbFwlIZgJsvclMoGWL-eEx-Spbq83Mb5vmd4fxbzDz4h7KEXkpa7npxRZWEZhvQe_OPNlpNM1YbQo8ODTopasUwDSUz2ok8vUJHrh4k/s1600/bandaid.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin0MovRw3w7Fa4hgCNkOGrPRGhvE69XbNaZj9-7EbFwlIZgJsvclMoGWL-eEx-Spbq83Mb5vmd4fxbzDz4h7KEXkpa7npxRZWEZhvQe_OPNlpNM1YbQo8ODTopasUwDSUz2ok8vUJHrh4k/s200/bandaid.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
I haven't been very active blogging the last week or so because I've been stressed and down. It comes with the territory of having a debilitating disease like the one I have called Hidradenitis Suppurativa. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidradenitis_suppurativa">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidradenitis_suppurativa</a> This disease is genetic- but they aren't sure what genes or anything specific. Unfortunately there hasn't been much research to help those of us who suffer from it, but I'm hoping to help change that. I would go all into detail about HS- but you can research it if you're curious- just to warn you the pictures will be graphic and gross and if you're queazy just don't google it k? lol Basically my apocrine/ sweat glands get clogged and become infected and it is very very very <u>VERY</u> (I can not emphasize it enough) painful. I've been dealing with it since puberty and there are no known treatments that really work well- some go into remission for years, but it can be brought on by hormonal changes and stress. Unfortunately since I've started this lifestyle change the HS has gotten worse in areas- but I also know the smaller I get, the less folds of skin I will have- so in certain areas it could get better, even though other areas are worse, the weight loss has been wonderful for my depression the HS helped cause and I finally feel like I am able to be somewhat normal on my good days. This last week was stressful- and I was lacking motivation because of it- and I stepped on the scale Sunday and I weighed exactly the same as Thursday- I was devastated because I always have a loss- even though I know I wasn't giving my 110% the few days before so I knew why- but I did workout each day and was under calories... so I guess just not pushing myself as hard stalled me. I had also woke up with a new flare up on my inner thigh so no exercise yesterday or today- but I think tomorrow I should be able to- I miss my exercise- and my weight loss! lol I'm not sure why I'm so hard on myself- I obviously can't control the disease and I know I've done great having to deal with the HS- I just hate wasting time when I could be dropping more pounds! :) I think I'm addicted! At least for once in my life it's a healthy addiction! :)<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Here's the nifty login page at <a href="http://www.myfitnesspal.com/">www.myfitnesspal.com</a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkjcHXWNnTW5BERGygLgGsE2sqLAr-hIWAlZoecYAD0WDMl1usVm-o4LqTkJfDP51ylZhXR8Fo5WhC-08-6nBdk7-of4iCfYIyQyBecpJfqC8XiaruWcwypxPXBw01fJggjzm_cCmGGu9n/s1600/Picture+5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkjcHXWNnTW5BERGygLgGsE2sqLAr-hIWAlZoecYAD0WDMl1usVm-o4LqTkJfDP51ylZhXR8Fo5WhC-08-6nBdk7-of4iCfYIyQyBecpJfqC8XiaruWcwypxPXBw01fJggjzm_cCmGGu9n/s320/Picture+5.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Here's a sample of my Food Diary</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_WaU4pjO7C8dWoWhw-iqo3pZHR0raUHoGx6r7NKoZhqJq2gik5RFPI2FDdiIsY8QNcIS5jRxIRlCTCJvYKvuMD6wiq6vRti3Kf6CbNXQpeCuvqErrmueNMIpEzqW_aDnTT7S0KcEQq-IQ/s1600/diary+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_WaU4pjO7C8dWoWhw-iqo3pZHR0raUHoGx6r7NKoZhqJq2gik5RFPI2FDdiIsY8QNcIS5jRxIRlCTCJvYKvuMD6wiq6vRti3Kf6CbNXQpeCuvqErrmueNMIpEzqW_aDnTT7S0KcEQq-IQ/s320/diary+1.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/124/A9AA65B6029F02399501095454143A00.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Laci Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13451258462926254054noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5715581066133392261.post-68237291465870920252011-04-04T00:42:00.000-07:002011-04-04T00:42:35.309-07:00South Mountain- Hiking!My friend Danyell and I have been going to South Mountain and have been hiking this one trail on the regular because it's one mountain peak down the ridges across I believe 5 hills or so... I always lose count lol Here's some of the photos I took last Friday on the hike! I'm sad that it's getting hot already here in AZ- but planning on hiking 3 times this week and the temp should be a little lower than it was last week. :)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hill #1!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiihFjE9R7xWYAm7OzHibQtXl5IJ1Nrueyftx_4rbMrnWGzFh9Hp1tztNyjoaqiZkMSKuXBMdNFyP0UxCv_62OTtw2Yc22FLu9hG7-_cFpxpJPWwO16UgklaTk-7yjxBvT03fsEhuUrb1R/s1600/P4010636.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiihFjE9R7xWYAm7OzHibQtXl5IJ1Nrueyftx_4rbMrnWGzFh9Hp1tztNyjoaqiZkMSKuXBMdNFyP0UxCv_62OTtw2Yc22FLu9hG7-_cFpxpJPWwO16UgklaTk-7yjxBvT03fsEhuUrb1R/s320/P4010636.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Top of Hill #1 with Downtown Phoenix in the background</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjguBhPb_JpSTJWSAUUSKi5yDw9pHL-PSZqW1JeBzIlmyXT_m5a5NG-5xMD0LtvhjnIX24lxRxJsTKCe8PtlK3xY4pHdMEobodIRBEPUCb6C82kplVsYGeZG6nY9Dh1-3jTg72ygGTGlFQv/s1600/P4010637.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjguBhPb_JpSTJWSAUUSKi5yDw9pHL-PSZqW1JeBzIlmyXT_m5a5NG-5xMD0LtvhjnIX24lxRxJsTKCe8PtlK3xY4pHdMEobodIRBEPUCb6C82kplVsYGeZG6nY9Dh1-3jTg72ygGTGlFQv/s320/P4010637.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Phoenix!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZSIrCi7SXH3kGyAqMax1uLV9r4uCzbx3KxDH4UAMhJIbsnTVSMpiVegH_5hCGZcHDgUdj5QOOU04xGbjD2zkRFuDTbGaGQqXEZT7zpPH6_xi_kO8HgtUa9Pz3ahQOhIQ676K52TPPNWQl/s1600/P4010638.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZSIrCi7SXH3kGyAqMax1uLV9r4uCzbx3KxDH4UAMhJIbsnTVSMpiVegH_5hCGZcHDgUdj5QOOU04xGbjD2zkRFuDTbGaGQqXEZT7zpPH6_xi_kO8HgtUa9Pz3ahQOhIQ676K52TPPNWQl/s320/P4010638.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Looking down from the top of Hill #1</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjje4d7tWWewS1EcAy_hT7YOsHOVbVg6z1vbAN56PtgErdsxUh1lrqzOLkuhiwmkle67cNmNpvEr81WGanDfblADGd_sh1Ix10phELjeO0mGOeVun7OgfdkTWiznbHZpL-8U6J9lTJQ3ZL8/s1600/P4010639.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjje4d7tWWewS1EcAy_hT7YOsHOVbVg6z1vbAN56PtgErdsxUh1lrqzOLkuhiwmkle67cNmNpvEr81WGanDfblADGd_sh1Ix10phELjeO0mGOeVun7OgfdkTWiznbHZpL-8U6J9lTJQ3ZL8/s320/P4010639.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Hill #2- It's bigger than it looks!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-RmIz7QyMnoZjko1Afkj2h55eWMIsTKpW71-OTKEaosf2FGltLVEnGVREg3HIE4KdLq2ZUkmkmBDZ34LnM3ZAaOyk-BP9-5FY9S8G4ci7GGXTJ-7ATiibTDc4ajk43qbvVEv02YAGSJv-/s1600/P4010640.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-RmIz7QyMnoZjko1Afkj2h55eWMIsTKpW71-OTKEaosf2FGltLVEnGVREg3HIE4KdLq2ZUkmkmBDZ34LnM3ZAaOyk-BP9-5FY9S8G4ci7GGXTJ-7ATiibTDc4ajk43qbvVEv02YAGSJv-/s320/P4010640.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Told you! This is at the very bottom before going up it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ublfsFXMMLId91YRSbjHQCHaGESzRMepGxgBzN8bW0jhK9frW5JVGs-B-802KrjjcADcES4VyrG6-oeGfz5uBFvyl9Yrp8ZYmlgV97C23vsmC4FMMD7QxdmsXoQJzWMrxXvMENI_2_F4/s1600/P4010641.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ublfsFXMMLId91YRSbjHQCHaGESzRMepGxgBzN8bW0jhK9frW5JVGs-B-802KrjjcADcES4VyrG6-oeGfz5uBFvyl9Yrp8ZYmlgV97C23vsmC4FMMD7QxdmsXoQJzWMrxXvMENI_2_F4/s320/P4010641.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">On my way up- taking a break- Danyell looks tiny to show you this hill is NO JOKE. lol</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_EeSzUTOja1VBiP6cYR1bBGqpvhQ4cDkfg1TucOOb80LMLT7T9lAbcnxhtEE3UwsJqfCBX3yksAY1hkW-USVz4HWMsjVwbaFPVkn3R04fNKNqyN9EZP0PDPeIIIN-b8-pq6wa-5Cjhe4D/s1600/P4010642.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_EeSzUTOja1VBiP6cYR1bBGqpvhQ4cDkfg1TucOOb80LMLT7T9lAbcnxhtEE3UwsJqfCBX3yksAY1hkW-USVz4HWMsjVwbaFPVkn3R04fNKNqyN9EZP0PDPeIIIN-b8-pq6wa-5Cjhe4D/s320/P4010642.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Gorgeous Day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9d11aSg9AYIDEzG8uPgp2NzjOZs6vbylZvh0S5cR6YlTBxlnedqjGwB627eCn-XXc3t0g6DfWPch2cJ3TyyQde2o0xpjC1FCBF43MCDav4kYj9dEiSl7dCf6aO37G5E3gPCHMTg9vKaTy/s1600/P4010643.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9d11aSg9AYIDEzG8uPgp2NzjOZs6vbylZvh0S5cR6YlTBxlnedqjGwB627eCn-XXc3t0g6DfWPch2cJ3TyyQde2o0xpjC1FCBF43MCDav4kYj9dEiSl7dCf6aO37G5E3gPCHMTg9vKaTy/s320/P4010643.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Hill #3!- not too bad...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUTKvKDvQmHAkpuyNfvV1_Aj-QlpDM_S_WrXwuRTIsexHba53krqOKh1lmXmbNx_gwxSM3SJa-C5pJYrXOMXBFYpggtbCf687O44JU4XciPzui4t9YqplVUM6AyvA3VC1AiPZVcl8T5T5g/s1600/P4010648.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUTKvKDvQmHAkpuyNfvV1_Aj-QlpDM_S_WrXwuRTIsexHba53krqOKh1lmXmbNx_gwxSM3SJa-C5pJYrXOMXBFYpggtbCf687O44JU4XciPzui4t9YqplVUM6AyvA3VC1AiPZVcl8T5T5g/s320/P4010648.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Looking towards Tempe</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_P8YIu1_hIhe6xNyYVMVomGMcdAcFjCStyWbbn1JjTLXVTQGYlpbEOOGvcLr9RDUIf5D5dRAZ2sxdSZm-eeE_ZXpiaAN5m4ukj3WLnXvQl_iyLzgrqNLWfzA6eepnQQFwvF_QQDF75Pzt/s1600/P4010650.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_P8YIu1_hIhe6xNyYVMVomGMcdAcFjCStyWbbn1JjTLXVTQGYlpbEOOGvcLr9RDUIf5D5dRAZ2sxdSZm-eeE_ZXpiaAN5m4ukj3WLnXvQl_iyLzgrqNLWfzA6eepnQQFwvF_QQDF75Pzt/s320/P4010650.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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The first weight loss show I watched was Heavy on A&E. I love watching the train wreck shows like Hoarders & Intervention- so it's set up the same way- 2 individuals and their weight loss journeys. They're partnered up together for their stay. The show started and now it's in a difference place- randomly the trainers were different people and the programs changed from 1 month in the controlled environment to 6 months. Although I think 6 months is more realistic for a real life style change- I liked the previous trainers a lot better. I <3 the motivation from someone telling me to just do something- I'll fight back, but do it and feel so much better after. lol Heavy doesn't go very in depth other than their beginning stories. I wish A&E would have eased this transition a little more smoothly, because the filming seemed to change as well- and I feel like we spend a lot less time hearing their stories and more time seeing them work out and weigh in. Maybe it's just me, but I liked the first few episodes the best. lol My biggest complaint is the people they've chosen to participate on the show. Some of them seem to have no motivation and I get so upset seeing the update that they gained weight back or are only maintaining their loss when they still have so much to lose- 6 months isn't going to fix the problem, it's a lifetime of healthy choices. <br />
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MTV's I Used To Be Fat is about teenagers graduating high school and wanting to drop weight before going to college. The parents really piss me off on this show a lot. lol Most of the parents don't support their child's need to lose weight and it's just so wrong- who wouldn't want their child to make healthy choices? I feel like some of them are probably a little immature to really grasp why they are addicted to food, but I like the trainers they've chose for the show, and some of their transformations are phenomenal!<br />
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And my personal favorite- Ruby! It airs on mystyle network- whatever that is. lol I don't have cable so I've watched seasons 1 & 2 on instant Netflix and can't wait to be able to watch season 3. It is about Ruby's weight loss journey and life and goes so deep into her issues with food, the mental blocks, the successes, the things being fat keeps her from doing, and it really hits home for me- because this is a mental thing and has to be treated as one. She is such an inspiration and I definitely recommend watching it- I love her personality! I don't like that her team doesn't want to work together- her doctor, dietician trainers and therapist all pull at her from different directions and I felt so bad for Ruby! I made my own "weight loss bucket list" because she inspired me so much with all the things she started doing :)<br />
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I cry and cry and cry every episode of these shows I watch- If you have any great shows or documentaries you love about weight loss please let me know! :)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tangents- I'm great at them! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/124/A9AA65B6029F02399501095454143A00.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a></div>Laci Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13451258462926254054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5715581066133392261.post-29681581229903814632011-03-31T01:36:00.002-07:002011-04-03T13:20:32.645-07:00Welcome to My Blog!At the beginning of my weight loss journey- (JANUARY!) I said I would do vlog's (video blogs) to track my progress. Well I did record a few videos and well I don't know how to use my software on my macbook well so it never got posted. I've decided I'd rather do a regular blog and I may figure the vlog thing out eventually (don't count on it) lol<br />
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I started January 14, 2011 on my weight loss journey. And all I can say is WOW. It's hard work, but not as hard as I thought it'd be- it just takes priority in my life now, because I AM worth it and I know it is only going to improve my quality of life both physically and mentally! I CAN DO THIS!<br />
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I've come to realize that food is fuel for my body- and that life shouldn't revolve around food- It really is hard in our society where food is common at every social gathering and value menus a plenty- it takes some serious willpower- but if you never take your eyes off your goal- it can only lead to success! Duh! Why did I NEVER get this before? I tried diet after diet, never getting more than 20ish pounds off before gaining it back twice as fast and twice as much- yea yea. I'm pretty ashamed of how far I let myself get. My first weigh in I was a wait for the jaw to drop- 345.4 lbs. WTF! Seriously!? I was at least 20 lbs heavier than I thought I was... What a wake up call. I'm 5'9" ish- and a larger bone structure- but I should be around highest range of like 170lbs give or take a few pounds. 1/2 of my body mass was FAT. Gross. I should also explain I have gone through some tough times in my life and a creature of my environment growing up- but it took me until I was 25, almost 26 to finally get that I was in fact killing myself. It's all in the past now and I have to dump my Inner Fat Girl- it's going to be a long process, but she's held me back long enough- I'm ready to shine for once!<br />
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Food is a tricky addiction- yes I'm admitting it- I HAVE A FOOD ADDICTION. You have to be honest with yourself before you can be honest with anyone else. Most addictions like alcohol and drugs you quit doing them- they are no longer a part of your life, but with food you have to eat to survive- so it's like telling a crack head here this is alllll you get and the quality isn't as good and won't fulfill your desire as much. 20 bucks says the crackhead will be jones'n and going on a crack binge soon after. Sooo anyways..... I've been learning how to eat healthy, but this is a lifestyle change for me and I'm not going to deprive myself of treats here and there- but that's all they are- a single serving size treat. Let me tell you- girl scout cookies have never lasted this long in any house I lived in- and ice cream too- sitting in there for months... MONTHS a thing of GS cookies and ice cream would have usually been gone in a few days if ur lucky close to a week lol. So yes healthy food IS more expensive, but guess what YOU DON'T EAT AS MUCH- so everything in your cupboards lasts forever as long as you're putting them in airtight containers. :) It's a wonderful marvelous journey so far! I've had my ups and downs but been steadily losing minus one sick week where I didn't lose much since I couldn't exercise. But as of last Sunday I was at 310 lbs :)<br />
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I weigh in tomorrow and I'll get more in detail about what I've been doing for motivation and workout plans! :) Ciao for now!<br />
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