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Alane83

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I love myself...and only want the best for me. However, there was a point in my life when I lived for others, to make them happy, to put a smile on their face. Now that I'm in a beautiful place in my life on the inside, I strive to find beauty in what I face everyday in the mirror. My goal you ask? To be happy. Cliche maybe, but at the root of it all I need to live a long, healthy and joyful life. My family medical history lines up to something like this...diabetes, heart and kidney disease, breast cancer...the one that scares me the most is DIABETES b/c it could go undetected for so long. Also, my Mother and both of her parents have/had diabetes; one of my other Aunts has diabetes also.

I've been up and down with my weight since college, been in a couple relationships that didn't last and failed to make me a better person, battled with alopecia areata in 2005 and still deal with it today...but all the BS has brought me to be I am the woman I am today and I thank God everyday for bringing through the adversity that so heavily weighed me down. I also realize that my battle is not over but now that I'm back in gear with Him, I know NO LIMITS. I strive for the best at whatever I do. I realize that I deserve the best of what life has to offer so here I am. I struggle EVERYDAY and I know that I'll find confidence and strength in this forum b/c this has made me more accountable that I usually am. YAHHHHH for the forum!

ANYWAY, I'll be posting what I eat, my exercise/workout and all that good stuff so everyone can slap me in the face OR pat m on the back.

Peace
 
Alane83 said:
I love myself...and only want the best for me. However, there was a point in my life when I lived for others, to make them happy, to put a smile on their face. Now that I'm in a beautiful place in my life on the inside, I strive to find beauty in what I face everyday in the mirror. My goal you ask? To be happy. Cliche maybe, but at the root of it all I need to live a long, healthy and joyful life. My family medical history lines up to something like this...diabetes, heart and kidney disease, breast cancer...the one that scares me the most is DIABETES b/c it could go undetected for so long. Also, my Mother and both of her parents have/had diabetes; one of my other Aunts has diabetes also.

I've been up and down with my weight since college, been in a couple relationships that didn't last and failed to make me a better person, battled with alopecia areata in 2005 and still deal with it today...but all the BS has brought me to be I am the woman I am today and I thank God everyday for bringing through the adversity that so heavily weighed me down. I also realize that my battle is not over but now that I'm back in gear with Him, I know NO LIMITS. I strive for the best at whatever I do. I realize that I deserve the best of what life has to offer so here I am. I struggle EVERYDAY and I know that I'll find confidence and strength in this forum b/c this has made me more accountable that I usually am. YAHHHHH for the forum!

ANYWAY, I'll be posting what I eat, my exercise/workout and all that good stuff so everyone can slap me in the face OR pat m on the back.

Peace
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I am so PROUD of YOU for the HEALTHY conscious DECISIONS you are DOING for the BIGGER picture!!! :)

I too WORRY about all those ISSUES and DON"T want the day to come where I have TO DEAL with THEM because OF MY lack OF ATTENTION and FOCUS while I'm YOUNG!!!

...I LOVE THIS forum TOO!! :) I'M GLAD you JOINED....a lot of people think I sound SILLY when I tell them ABOUT it...thinking OH WELL I'm NOT that FAT, or I could DO it on my OWN, and TO ME....it's not about that I HAVE learned from and MET such WONDERFUL souls that I COULD never LEAVE them...nor DO I WANT to!!! :)

AND here I believe and HAVE seen how they all KEEP me accountable in this LIFE long JOURNEY!!! :) MORE than I WOULD have NORMALLY!
 
Alane! Welcome to this side of the forum! :D Definately a great tool at our disposal. Can't wait to see your progress on the new diet. The amazing friends made here will keep you accountable and encouraged. Go Spartans!
 
I'm glad you joined. Good luck to you on your pursuit to find happiness. All it takes is going after what you want and not letting anyone or anything stand in your way. Life is short and it is up to you to make it sweet. It's really been in the last 1.5 years that I have really started living for "me". Funny how a divorce can both turn your world upside down but also allows you to have a rebirth. It took me months to be ok with being on my own and making all my decisions for me alone...but now I'm a different person and am determine to grab life by the balls and squeeze it hard. hahah I'm going after all that is good in this life and taking advantage of every door that opens and every opportunity that comes my way. Fitness has been a huge factor in my transformation. Granted I'm not at my goal weight yet, but hell, I'm stronger and healthier than I have been in years!! I went from not being able to run 1/2 a lap to running 2 half marathons over the last 9 mos and I have 2 more half marathons and a full marathon in the next 3.5 months...it really comes down to mind over matter. If you tell your mind that it is so then it becomes your reality.

I'm glad you joined the Vegas challenge. I know if you stick to the Master Cleanse you are going to drop mad weight. Part of me is jealous but another part of me knows that I can't do the cleanse w/my marathon training right now. I would die after a few miles in. LOL Best of luck to you. It's empowering to do the cleanse, I did it once and did like the results although the lemonade burned my throat like something fierce. haha Sounds like you have done it before with great success...wishing you well and strong willpower to stay the course!!
 
I'm loving it...

Thank you all so much. I love the energy and vibe from this place! It's so unbelievable to make such a connection with people like this. I think of you guys when I'm at the gym...tapping out b/c I'm tired...so on...and I find some strength to push!

Day 2 of the lemonade diet! I was feeling faint yesterday at the gym and cut the cardio a little short. I'll have to pick it up today as my body gets used to the lemonade. I need to buy by green tea tonight to work alongside the lemonade :banghead:! Anyway, I'm feeling alright now!

How's everyone's week starting off?
 
Alane83 said:
Thank you all so much. I love the energy and vibe from this place! It's so unbelievable to make such a connection with people like this. I think of you guys when I'm at the gym...tapping out b/c I'm tired...so on...and I find some strength to push!

Day 2 of the lemonade diet! I was feeling faint yesterday at the gym and cut the cardio a little short. I'll have to pick it up today as my body gets used to the lemonade. I need to buy by green tea tonight to work alongside the lemonade :banghead:! Anyway, I'm feeling alright now!

How's everyone's week starting off?
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you were FEELING faint....CAUSE you WERE "WHIPPING" out the CAN of WHUP ass on yourself :iagree: at the GYM LOL ;) GOOD JOB.......day 2 is tough on the cleanse....I think anything after the 3rd day gets easier.....
 
My week has started off great! Plan on dropping below 300 this week and I think that will happen. Good luck with the spicy lemonaide. :D
 
Running...sigh

LovelyLadyHumps said:
I'm glad you joined. Good luck to you on your pursuit to find happiness. All it takes is going after what you want and not letting anyone or anything stand in your way. Life is short and it is up to you to make it sweet. It's really been in the last 1.5 years that I have really started living for "me". Funny how a divorce can both turn your world upside down but also allows you to have a rebirth. It took me months to be ok with being on my own and making all my decisions for me alone...but now I'm a different person and am determine to grab life by the balls and squeeze it hard. hahah I'm going after all that is good in this life and taking advantage of every door that opens and every opportunity that comes my way. Fitness has been a huge factor in my transformation. Granted I'm not at my goal weight yet, but hell, I'm stronger and healthier than I have been in years!! I went from not being able to run 1/2 a lap to running 2 half marathons over the last 9 mos and I have 2 more half marathons and a full marathon in the next 3.5 months...it really comes down to mind over matter. If you tell your mind that it is so then it becomes your reality.

I'm glad you joined the Vegas challenge. I know if you stick to the Master Cleanse you are going to drop mad weight. Part of me is jealous but another part of me knows that I can't do the cleanse w/my marathon training right now. I would die after a few miles in. LOL Best of luck to you. It's empowering to do the cleanse, I did it once and did like the results although the lemonade burned my throat like something fierce. haha Sounds like you have done it before with great success...wishing you well and strong willpower to stay the course!!
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I love the fact that you overcame RUNNING. You now can run marathons?! RIGHT ON!!! I only wish..:angelsad2:
Alta has told me time and time again...MIND OVER MATTER...but I just can't seem to grasp running! I've never liked running, even when I played sports. I can sprint and do short distance but I've never been able to kick it up for long runs. I don't know what it is. My breath gets shorts...nostrils get cold...legs get heavy...strides get shorter. I've tried running but have always given up and stopped. Any tips? Alta does her best to motivate me....but I'm scared of continually not at being able to run. Bottom line is I don't motivate me to run...sigh.
 
I can't run either alane, I feel your pain. I can play basketball or football with that kind of running. I can't just get up and run a few miles though.
 
I am being TOTALLY HONEST HERE. I was in your shoes also. I DESPISED running...but then a friend at work encouraged me to sign up for a 1/2 marathon. At first I thought she was out of her mind but then I agreed and started training. It was horrible at first. Everything hurt and it was downright painful and miserable. I hated it and wanted to quit but I didn't want to let her down. But as time went on I could run further and further and my shins stopped aching and I was able to breath a little easier. Running is still difficult for me but usually after 3miles in I am warmed up and the rest is much easier...it's definitely not for everyone. But if you do start running you'll likely get addicted like everyone else who does it :)
 
Alane83 said:
My breath gets shorts...nostrils get cold...legs get heavy...strides get shorter.
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That's me for about the first 1/4 mile. After that, it gets better. Each time I start out, I say to myself "Why am I doing this again? This is miserable," then after I've hung in there for a couple of minutes, I feel fine. (But I still only go 2 miles or so at a time, mostly because I don't have big chunks of time and a place to run that coincide.)
 
My WEEK 3!!

What a hectic week. All I did was WORK WORK WORK...workout workout workout...then SLEEP! I barely had time to blink at work...let alone post. Here I am though! I'm off the lemonade today to slowly work my way back to good and healthy eats. I FEEL GREAT! The scale shows it too!! Week 3 starting weight 163...current weight........157!!! Today I'll be having soup, whole grains and grilled veggies!

My workout for this week...as I do track workouts on the side so I can post exactly what I've done in the week!

Week 3: Cardio + Weight Training + SLEEP = Total Daily Points

Saturday (0) + (1) + (1) = (2) 45 min 10lb weights & resistance band focusing on arms & thighs...love me some squats! Good sleep...

Sunday (1) + (1) + (1) = (3) Bikram Yoga! 30 min 10 lb weights focusing on arms. More good sleep...

Monday (1) + (1) + (1) = (3) Kick ass workout at the gym w/ Alta818...almost 1hr on the weights and 30 min cardio! Almost didn't make my bedtime...but we made it! No cheating possible w/ Alta breathing down my neck!

Tuesday (1) + (1) + (1) = (3) Rollerblade 1hr...45 min 10lb weights + resistance band. I smacked myself in the face w/ the damn band! What a dork I am!! Got my sleep in FA SHO after that!

Wednesday (1) + (1) + (1) = (3) Rollerblade 1hr...30 min w/ resistance band + 10lb weights doing arms + legs. Sleep...sleep....baby!

Thursday (1) + (1) + (1) = (3) Exhausted from the drama at work but still got my big ass up to rollerblade 30min...got a blister on my left foot :willy_nilly: . Put a band-aid on and moved on with the weights! I did about 35 min with my brother's weights...20lb arms reps curls...triceps...I was stupid sore! What a joke I was trying to curl that...but he egged me on spotted me a little and I worked it out! Good sleep before the big holiday!

HAPPY 4TH! Friday (1) + (1) + (0) = (2) Got up early to do my thing! I wrapped my foot w/ the blister and did 30 min rollerblade in the AM....it's nice working out in the morning. 30min resistance band & back to my 10lb weights!! Barely any sleep boooo!!

Total Points for Week 1 = (19)

I'm proud of myself b/c I stuck to the lemo! All the while busting out my workouts. Now, on to this new week with bigger challenges and illusions to overcome. Good luck everyone!
 
Nice work Alane! So proud that you're a Spartan! We WILL have some rock hard bods in Vegas. It's a sign.... the other day driving to the gym I saw a jeep with a custom license plate. It said LA$VEGA$!
 
Alane83 said:
What a hectic week. All I did was WORK WORK WORK...workout workout workout...then SLEEP! I barely had time to blink at work...let alone post. Here I am though! I'm off the lemonade today to slowly work my way back to good and healthy eats. I FEEL GREAT! The scale shows it too!! Week 3 starting weight 163...current weight........157!!! Today I'll be having soup, whole grains and grilled veggies!

My workout for this week...as I do track workouts on the side so I can post exactly what I've done in the week!

Week 3: Cardio + Weight Training + SLEEP = Total Daily Points

Saturday (0) + (1) + (1) = (2) 45 min 10lb weights & resistance band focusing on arms & thighs...love me some squats! Good sleep...

Sunday (1) + (1) + (1) = (3) Bikram Yoga! 30 min 10 lb weights focusing on arms. More good sleep...

Monday (1) + (1) + (1) = (3) Kick ass workout at the gym w/ Alta818...almost 1hr on the weights and 30 min cardio! Almost didn't make my bedtime...but we made it! No cheating possible w/ Alta breathing down my neck!

Tuesday (1) + (1) + (1) = (3) Rollerblade 1hr...45 min 10lb weights + resistance band. I smacked myself in the face w/ the damn band! What a dork I am!! Got my sleep in FA SHO after that!

Wednesday (1) + (1) + (1) = (3) Rollerblade 1hr...30 min w/ resistance band + 10lb weights doing arms + legs. Sleep...sleep....baby!

Thursday (1) + (1) + (1) = (3) Exhausted from the drama at work but still got my big ass up to rollerblade 30min...got a blister on my left foot :willy_nilly: . Put a band-aid on and moved on with the weights! I did about 35 min with my brother's weights...20lb arms reps curls...triceps...I was stupid sore! What a joke I was trying to curl that...but he egged me on spotted me a little and I worked it out! Good sleep before the big holiday!

HAPPY 4TH! Friday (1) + (1) + (0) = (2) Got up early to do my thing! I wrapped my foot w/ the blister and did 30 min rollerblade in the AM....it's nice working out in the morning. 30min resistance band & back to my 10lb weights!! Barely any sleep boooo!!

Total Points for Week 1 = (19)

I'm proud of myself b/c I stuck to the lemo! All the while busting out my workouts. Now, on to this new week with bigger challenges and illusions to overcome. Good luck everyone!
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Way TO WHIP it OUT HOOCH!!! ;)
 
Girl, your workouts sounds fantastically intense. It's so great that you and Alta are workout buddies. It makes such a huge difference when you are not alone. Your efforts this week really paid off. GREAT job!!

VIVA LAS VEGAS!!
 
Go for week 4!

Week 4: Cardio + Weight Training + FIBER = Total Daily Points
Week 4 Starting weight: 157.0 lbs

Saturday (1) + (0) + (1) = (2) Walked for 1hr around my aunt's hilly community. BREAKFAST: Oatmeal + 1 banana; LUNCH:ate about 2 cups of black beans, 1 cup broccoli, 1/2 slice of whole grain sandwich bread, 1oz grilled chicken; DINNER: caesar salad dress on the side no croutons.

Sunday (1) + (0) + (0) = (1) Played 2 games of 2 on 2 beach volleyball! I totally killed myself yesterday in the sand! I still have sand in my hair! BREAKFAST: fruit + yogurt parfait (snack size) from mcd's + 1 jug of water b/c of Vball; LUNCH: 2 chicken shish kabob's + grilled veggies (onions, bell peps, zucchini). DINNER: 1 grilled chicken breast + yummy salsa! Don't think I got my fiber in. I'll have to check and see....

Monday () + () + () = ()
Tuesday () + () + () = ()
Wednesday () + () +() = ()
Thursday () + () + () = ()
Friday () + () + () = ()
Total Points for Week 4 = ()

Gonna go for it this week my friends! Let's DO IT!
 
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