A goal without a plan is just a wish...

[skkroll]

I think you should totally go for the tattoo!! I love the wake your dreams idea - the nike whoosh is a little cliche but I also love what it stands for. I got my first one on my ankle when I turned 18 and it's a sun and then I got one on my back when I was 22 that is the leo symbol because I totally think I am everything they describe for leo's! I want another too but not sure of what - I love the idea of getting it after the huge accomplishments you've made!!
Too bad about your foot - I think another day of rest is a good idea! Get lots of protein in too! I'm so jealous you have the day off - I just feel like curling up in bed and watching movies today and listening to the rain. I wish I had more holidays - like 6 months worth, lol!
Have a good day Sarah! Enjoy it!

I've had TOO many days off! LOL I'm getting bored actually! Back to work today, but the weather is actually crappy now. It's been hot as hell and sunny for the past week, so I got lucky with all the time off I had. My mom was very upset about my tattoo but it is something I said I wanted to do after I finished my half marathon as a gift to myself and reminder of how far I've come - even a reminder that I'm not such a WIMP anymore! LOL I can't believe I even did it!

Hey Sarah

I like the tatoo idee. They're really not that painfull, I got mine when I was 22 because I wanted to face my fear of needles. It's kind of cliche I just got a red rose on the back of my left shoulder! I got a tattoo and I was the type to faint at the sight of a needle so you can def do it!!!! The sounds is the scarier part! Just be carefull of where you get it....I don't know if you plan to have kids later on but depending on where the tattoo is, the shape can change when it's streched and may not go back to it's usuall after you return to your size.

I was thining about getting a black and white rose on my shoulder I think rose tattoo's are sooo pretty. I did get mine on my side but more on the front of my stomach... and I know it will probably stretch out someday but hopefully it won't look so bad. Even if it does, it's mine, I don't HAVE to show it to anyone else.. it can be hidden. So I'm happy with it! Plus I have quite some time to flaunt it before I have kids so I will be having fun with that for now lol!

I like the tattoo idea too. I am thinking about getting one as well after I reach my goal (many many months from now) and I like 'Wake your dreams' idea as well. You totally deserve something like a tattoo after what you have accomplished.

Thanks Juni. I went with a different tattoo but I love it. It is a great reminder for my accomplishment... it's great for anyone for that matter! You should get one when you reach goal, I'm very happy I did! It was something for me to overcome as well because I've been so scared to get one for so long. It sort of represented my strength now too!

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Ok - so here's the story. I wrote about the tattoo I wanted on facebook, and my friend (sort of friend) made a comment saying, "Didn't I say that's what I wanted when we were talking about tattoos in Florida?" I never once thought about that and I had no recollection of her saying she wanted that tattoo. It is MY tattoo, but then it didn't feel original to me. It was something I picked out just a few days ago anyway... so I went with a phrase that I've always wanted to get every single time I thought about getting a tattoo. "Love life." I'm really happy with how it turned out - of course my parents aren't too happy about it and I don't think I'll EVER hear the end of it from my mom... but it's MINE, and only I need to see it unless I want to show people. It can be covered up by clothing, it's not visible for everyone to see. And it is my motivation to get my stomach back down flatter! It's gotten a little puggy since I stopped working out religiously! I even went to the gym last night at 10PM because I'm that determined! LOL

Here's pics!

~ Sarah

 

[Verobc1]

I love the tatoo!!!! Stop worrying about your stomach it looks great! I got mine when I was 22 and my parents especially my dad still makes a face when he see it...on my wedding day my mom wanted me to get my tattoo covered....I refeused cmon it's rose it goes with weddings! As long as you love it, who cares!

 

[chubbygirl]

HOT, HOT, HOT! I love it! I also love the saying Love Life! So glad you got the courage to do it!! My dad didn't talk to me for a week when I got my first one. My mom also wants me to cover the one on my back for my wedding, lol!!
Good work making it the gym last night! How's your eating been? Oh and did you weigh yourself before the Marathon?

 

[juni]

Very nice! And in a really good place too. Your tummy looks so toned- jealous. I think I will get myself one when I reach my goal, although I haaaate needles. Need to take a friend or someone to squeeze. And no, wont tell my parents about it. Ha!

 

[skkroll]

I love the tatoo!!!! Stop worrying about your stomach it looks great! I got mine when I was 22 and my parents especially my dad still makes a face when he see it...on my wedding day my mom wanted me to get my tattoo covered....I refeused cmon it's rose it goes with weddings! As long as you love it, who cares!

I agree! Although my mom totally ripped me apart for it... I actually packed my bags full of clothes yesterday and told her I wouldn't be coming home for a while because she was THAT mad at me!! She apologized now and everything is fine. She can't be mad forever!

HOT, HOT, HOT! I love it! I also love the saying Love Life! So glad you got the courage to do it!! My dad didn't talk to me for a week when I got my first one. My mom also wants me to cover the one on my back for my wedding, lol!!
Good work making it the gym last night! How's your eating been? Oh and did you weigh yourself before the Marathon?

Thanks! My eating hasn't been the greatest but I'm still making healthy choices when I can. IDK if I weighed myself before the marathon.. but I've been checking here and there and I've been around 138-139. I'm not upset about it.. I know I'm not working hard enough to be losing weight right now but I'm getting back to it. My right foot still hurts and I'm having really bad lower back pains that hurt so bad I can feel it when I'm even standing. I'm going to get back into mornings workouts hardcore though because I notice my stomach isn't as tight as it used to be and I want it back!

Very nice! And in a really good place too. Your tummy looks so toned- jealous. I think I will get myself one when I reach my goal, although I haaaate needles. Need to take a friend or someone to squeeze. And no, wont tell my parents about it. Ha!

Thank you! I never hated needles until I passed out when I went to the doctor after getting a shot in each arm a few years ago. Ever since then the thought of even BEING around them made me want to pass out! Having a friend with you will help a lot. I had 2 with me and it made me more relaxed because they kept talking to me which kept my mind off of the needle.

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Running late for work again so I'll have to get back later. I have the day off tomorrow so I will have a chance to get on here and write in other journals. My lower back is killing me and it's only getting worse. I have an appointment with a chiropractor tomorrow morning. My right foot still hurts but it is easier to walk on now. This morning I did 20 minutes of walking incline on the treadmill, sometimes I held my dumbbells in my hands too to feel more burn! I'm REALLY going to try getting back to morning workouts before my new job starts. I want to tighten up my stomach again - it looked way better before spring break vacation! Also my mom is letting me go back on her gym membership for the summer which I'm really excited about.

I just had oatmeal and a smoothie for breakfast. Today is off to a good start and I'm looking forward to recovering and getting back into dedicated morning workouts like the good old days!!!

~ Sarah

 

[luzdafuzz]

LOVE the tattoo!!! Eeee I'm looking around at tats too for when I reach my weight goal- I want to get a phoenix on my upper back. Have SO many people trying to talk me out of it... but SCREW THEM!!!

Congrats on finishing the marathon too!! What a HUGE achievement!!! You look awesome by the way!!

 

[amsterdam1]

Congrats to you for everything! For the weight loss, for trying to get on the right track, for the half-marathon, for the tattoo...basically everything!!
Just do whatever makes you feel good!

 

[skkroll]

LOVE the tattoo!!! Eeee I'm looking around at tats too for when I reach my weight goal- I want to get a phoenix on my upper back. Have SO many people trying to talk me out of it... but SCREW THEM!!!

Congrats on finishing the marathon too!! What a HUGE achievement!!! You look awesome by the way!!

Awesome! So many people will try to influence you but if it's what you want, then go for it! Also I don't think it's that big of a deal if it is something you can cover up with every day clothing. That way no one has to see it unless you want to show them! And thank you

Congrats to you for everything! For the weight loss, for trying to get on the right track, for the half-marathon, for the tattoo...basically everything!!
Just do whatever makes you feel good!

Thanks so much!

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OK - yesterday was alright but I'm still having a hard time staying away from sweets. I ate a chocolate chip oatmeal cookie that my coworker brought to work and when I got home I had a chocolate chip cookie after dinner. I wanted to go back for another but I stopped myself! I have to try REALLY hard because now my mom is trying to fatten up my dad since he is losing weight now (nothing serious, IDK why she's freaking out!) so there is a jar full of chocolate chip cookies on the kitchen counter and in the fridge is a cheesecake. And we have neopolitan ice cream in the freezer. So, YEAH, you can see that it takes a lot of will power to stay away!! I am doing my best!

I have my chiropractor appointment in an hour then I'm doing some shopping with my mom then I have plans to get lunch/see a movie with my ex. I really don't want to eat lunch out but if we do I WILL choose wisely! My mom signed me up at the gym so I am going there tonight! I'm so excited!!!

Have a great weekend everyone!!
~ Sarah

 

[chubbygirl]

Hey Sarah - I can tell you are really dedicated again - excited to go to the gym on a Friday night!! Way to go! That's so nice of your mom to sign you up. Do they offer classes at that gym? I'm still in love with the classes at mine and wish I could go to all of them -it's a good way not to get bored of your routine.
That's really cool you have been able to stay friends with your ex. Has he dated anyone else? Do you think you still have feeling for him or is it strictly friends? Sorry if I'm being too nosey, lol - you don't have to answer.
That would be so hard having those temptations around! We had a box of ice cream sandwiches in the freezer and Monday I gave in but I resisted the rest of the week so I was pretty proud at that. I kept bagging my hunnie to eat them so they would be gone. I think he ate the last one yesterday so I just won't let him buy them again! Everytime you say no or pass those cookies by give yourself a high five and remember your goal for a tighter tummy! I hope you have a great weekend and find some deals shopping today! I want to go shopping too! Do you have any other plans for the weekend? Chat Monday! Cheers friend!

 

[skkroll]

Hey Sarah - I can tell you are really dedicated again - excited to go to the gym on a Friday night!! Way to go! That's so nice of your mom to sign you up. Do they offer classes at that gym? I'm still in love with the classes at mine and wish I could go to all of them -it's a good way not to get bored of your routine.
That's really cool you have been able to stay friends with your ex. Has he dated anyone else? Do you think you still have feeling for him or is it strictly friends? Sorry if I'm being too nosey, lol - you don't have to answer.
That would be so hard having those temptations around! We had a box of ice cream sandwiches in the freezer and Monday I gave in but I resisted the rest of the week so I was pretty proud at that. I kept bagging my hunnie to eat them so they would be gone. I think he ate the last one yesterday so I just won't let him buy them again! Everytime you say no or pass those cookies by give yourself a high five and remember your goal for a tighter tummy! I hope you have a great weekend and find some deals shopping today! I want to go shopping too! Do you have any other plans for the weekend? Chat Monday! Cheers friend!

Yes the gym has classes! It is the same gym I went to over winter break and I took a spin class once. I will try other classes once I get the schedule for them! My ex has not dated anyone else and I think he is still waiting for me! But we get along fine and I'm not giving him the wrong impression. I do not have feelings for him anymore. The other day he took me out on the boat so I could lay out and tan while he fished! We just talked the whole time and it was fine. I know he will not get over me for a long time but I hope he can move on and be happy, I don't want him to be hung up on me. I will think of what you said everytime I pass that cookie jar... tighter tummy here I come!! My only plans this weekend are to work and move my things into my new house at school!

PS - my chiropractor is so sexy. Is it bad that I really enjoyed the part where he pushed his leg up against my ass and held my hips while I had to twist so he could check for pain?

 

[Verobc1]

Looks like you are totaly dedicated again!!! It's good that you and your ex can be friends....sometimes a person is just meant to be a part of your life one way or another!!! Have fun at the gym!

 

[chubbygirl]

PS - my chiropractor is so sexy. Is it bad that I really enjoyed the part where he pushed his leg up against my ass and held my hips while I had to twist so he could check for pain? [/FONT]

Lol that is soo funny! I remembered my experience with my chiropractor and it sent chills down my spine - he was such an old perv - wish I could go see your guy - he could crack me anyday!
That's good you and you ex can still be friends without leading him on. It's also good you've realized you do not have feeling for him anymore because it confirms you made the right decision.
Have a great healthy and tight tummy weekend!!

 

[skkroll]

Okay, got both things accomplished yesterday - ate healthy at lunch, AND made it to the gym! Okay, okay, I still bought some Red Vines licorice for the movie after lunch, but at least they're fat free??? haha We went to Buffalo Wild Wing's for lunch and I ordered a salad. Usually I go for the 8 boneless wings with mild sauce and ranch! So I made a good swap I must say. After the movie I went to the gym! I wore a hoodie so I would sweat more while working out. I did 30 minutes on the elliptical resistance and incline then I ran a mile around the track! First time running since the half! I wasn't wearing my normal running shoes though so I have a feeling I might get shin splints I hope not!

I tried on my new bikini yesterday and decided to take a pic of what I look like. I'm comparing it to what I looked like in March. Not much of a difference but you can see in my new pic (the second one) that my tummy has got a little pooch and that's what I need to work on!

Not working out today, and I'm going out to my campus to party with our roommates that live upstairs! Should be fun!

~ Sarah

 

[chubbygirl]

**whistle call** Looking good Sarah!! Awesome work going to the gym on Friday night! and chosing the salad was huge!
How was the party with the new roommates? Any cute new boys to crush on?
I really need to have a good week so that means you have to as well! I need some motivation to stay away from the sweets.

 

[skkroll]

**whistle call** Looking good Sarah!! Awesome work going to the gym on Friday night! and chosing the salad was huge!
How was the party with the new roommates? Any cute new boys to crush on?
I really need to have a good week so that means you have to as well! I need some motivation to stay away from the sweets.

Thanks girl! We had a lot of fun Saturday night. Our guy friends that live upstairs are way hott but not for us to date because we are just too good of friends with them. I was pretty hungover yesterday and ate crappy all day so I agree to have a healthy week with you!

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Alrighty. So Saturday was good. I didn't get a workout in but I ate good. The only cheating I did was having peanut m&m's :X I didn't eat anything for dinner - just started pounding down the beers! Maybe that's why I felt so crummy on yesterday

Sunday was a write off. My parents came out to our house really early to help move things in. My mom brought doughnuts and ham sandwiches. Being hungover/still drunk, I ate 2 doughnuts and a ham sandwich. Then I came home and had an english muffin with cream cheese. And pizza. And two brownies. The only healthy thing I ate was a salad. I drank a lot of water so that was good. Anyway, yesterday's history!

This morning I had an egg with cheese on an english muffin with a small bowl of red and green grapes for breakfast. I am going to the chiropractor for a check up in a little bit here, and then I'm going to head over to the gym!!! I can't WAIT to work out! I'm off work today too!

Later!
~ Sarah

 

[Verobc1]

That was a full weekend!!! Good job getting back to your routine today, that is the best way to do it..what is done is done! Hope you have a great week!
Great pic! I can't really notice the pooch you are talking about I think you look great!

 

[skkroll]

That was a full weekend!!! Good job getting back to your routine today, that is the best way to do it..what is done is done! Hope you have a great week!
Great pic! I can't really notice the pooch you are talking about I think you look great!

Thank you Veronique! <3

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Didn't eat the best yesterday but got a GREAT workout in. I didn't think I could run because my foot started bothering me again yesterday but when I got to the gym I started running around the track and flew around it for 3 miles and did it in about 25 minutes. Then I got on the elliptical for 10 minutes and slowly cooled down on it for 3. Did 8X3 three-way dumbbell raises and 10x3 biceps curls. Finished with abs and a stretch.

I'm not sure if I will get to the gym today... I have work and then I have to go to a work meeting for my new job which might take a while so by the time I get home I'll probably be too tired. But I have off tomorrow so I'm looking forward to another great workout!

Gotta get cute for work and pack a lunch... see ya guys!
~ Sarah

 

[chubbygirl]

Come on get that eating under control!! But great work on the workout!! 3 miles in 25 min is awesome and working the arms too - way to go!! I'm so jealous of these days you have off work - I wish I was a teacher so I could have all the summers off! Wouldn't that be so cool!
Do you ever do planks when you are doing your ab routine? They are so awesome and to try and increase how long you can hold it. I'm not good but I can tell I'm improving from when I started. I like the side planks too.
Do you have any vacations planned for the summer? Anything exciting you are looking forward to? Just curious. Have a great day and do a workout at home if you are too tired to go to the gym tonight! Every minute counts!

 

[skkroll]

Come on get that eating under control!! But great work on the workout!! 3 miles in 25 min is awesome and working the arms too - way to go!! I'm so jealous of these days you have off work - I wish I was a teacher so I could have all the summers off! Wouldn't that be so cool!
Do you ever do planks when you are doing your ab routine? They are so awesome and to try and increase how long you can hold it. I'm not good but I can tell I'm improving from when I started. I like the side planks too.
Do you have any vacations planned for the summer? Anything exciting you are looking forward to? Just curious. Have a great day and do a workout at home if you are too tired to go to the gym tonight! Every minute counts!

AHHHHH I know I've got to get the eating under control! Luckily the pizza and chocolate cake are gone now so I won't have those temptations around! I'm going to try really hard these next 10 days with you to be GOOD! I don't usually do planks but I did some side planks yesterday! I love doing those. I don't have any vacations planned, just a trip up north that we do every year. And I will try to get a workout in tonight!! I'm doing this with you Lisa... 10 days strong!!!

 

[Alta818]

DAMN SARAH!!!!! You look HOT!!!!!

First off....CONGRATSSSS on your 1/2 Marathon!!! I've missed so much and I'm sorry! I am BEYONDDDDDDDD pround of you! I knew you could do it and you did it with a strong FINISH like Jillian Michael's says. You did it!!!!!!! Amazing!! Look how far you have come!!!

Second,....WTF!!!!! You look DAMN hot!!! I can actually see your arms, legs, and stomach and face...so much more TONE than the first pic. You look STUNNING!!! Your cheat days are not showing for shit woman! Damn! (as I think lucky HARD WORKING bitch! ) hahah !!! Love ya!!!!

You are by far very inspiring!!! ! Way to reach your goals day by day woman!