May 2012
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Happy End of May...
I’ve been hitting Bikram and got my unfortunately traditional sweat and something else in the room makes me break out rash(I suspect it may be the carpet or the eucalyptus oil used in the room). It usually just looks a bit tragic, but this time it hurt. After a few days of switching ot gentler cleanser, witch hazel wipedowns and whatnot I feel less Frankenstein.
That said I think I am...
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Forgot to mention it earlier..
Going to be at the Self Workout in Park today…Shoot me a tweet @patricec and we can say hey! if you are there as well….
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So I wasn’t feeling going to the park today so I finally made it back to Bikram. I absolutely love Bikram once I get back into the habit of doing it. Today my body was mostly protesting the idea of doing it again. I’ve also done it enough in the past that I know the flow of the poses and spend time dreading the ones that make me feel like I am failing at them rather than actually...
runningbeautiful asked: Okay lady. You haven't posted since Friday, and your myfitnesspal has been dead for a week. Get on it, girl. Healthy doesn't happen by itself.
April 2012
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April at a glance...
I’ve walked 13 of the past 19 Days. Another 2 of those Days I did Bikram or worked out at home.
I’ve tracked what I’ve eaten no matter what for 16 of the past 19 days. I’ve only gone beyond what I’ve been allotted calorie wise 3 of those days.
That means I haven’t given up drinking, but damn near close.
So last night when I went to a party and had 4 vodka...
March 2012
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The Long Way Around...
So this morning instead of cutting across Center Drive, Amber & I decided to do the full loop and pass the lake. Why we chose the most finger numbing chilly day of the month to do it, I have no clue.
I’ve never been up to lake before and it was lovely, but because of the added distance by the time by the time we hit the incline in the home stretch (typically referred to as “Fuck...
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Monday...
…slightly blurry overexposed picture of me when I was 18 and weighed 335+ edition…
Coffee then off to loop the park in a few..weighed myself and I’m down 5 pounds since i last weighed myself on the 19th.
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My sleeping has been totally off but a quick catchup…
Walking the park with someone else means that when your sleep is whacked and you don’t hear your phone at 9 you re-schedule to walk at 5pm - Which is amazing because typically I’d just let it throw me into a tailspin and skip the day altogether.
I’m back on the Weight Watchers and been within my points and eating...
Hay.
I am looping the park on average every other day…If I could just sort me plus being awake equals hungry constantly I’d be set.
I’ve started eating breakfast which totally has helped me at least get in some good protein post walk and feel full for a nice stretch of time. Next perfecting my Split Pea Soup recipe and things I could do to it to keep it interesting.
February 2012
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veggielife replied to your post: So I’ve been progressively removing dairy from my…
I will say that arctic zero tastes a little better if you let it get sort of melty, but I’ve only bought the chocolatey flavors. Would it help to turn it into a smoothie with some almond milk or something?
Oooh. Didn’t consider the consistency, I will give it a go. I’m allergic to chocolate so I...
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So I’ve been progressively removing dairy from my life. I’ve never been much of an Ice Cream person (I’m more sorbet oriented), but I decided to give Artic Zero a try.
Le Boo. 5 dollars I could have spent at Trader Joe’s on Frozen Mango Chunks. The boo is partially my fault. I continue to try and make myself endure the yick of whey protein and fail gloriously every time....
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Covers kicked back...
iPod loaded, layers applied. Back in a bit….
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Well that was a time...
So door to door I ended up walking bit over 4.5 miles. The first 3 were the most absolute drag ass I’ve ever felt. I hit that special place, the 10 pounds that make a serious difference. My stamina is off from living as though I was fresh out of fucks to give the past few weeks. But my actual body felt as though I had a tether or a giant bag of wet sand I was lugging along.
Not Cute.
So...
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Morning!
Wide awake at 8:17am..filling up the iPod and going to tackle the Prospect Park loop (3.35-3.38 miles depending on who you ask). It looks blustery out, but some layers and I should be ok. I’ve kicked my dairy habit this month and so far my stomach thanks me for it…more on that later….
June 2011
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So. yeah.
Since I’ve been gone…..
I’ve been as physical as ever (walking everywhere I can now that it’s warm, even “Are you sure you don’t want a ride?” distances), but something isn’t clicking to make it all come together.
Recently I started reading/using “The Writing Diet”. I do o.l. on Weight Watchers when I’m all in, but honestly got...
March 2011
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I've been AWOL as hell...
but I am still here reading you all…I’ve been getting physical activity in but me plus food is currently a scatterbrained shitshow. Working on it…
February 2011
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I have no clue what I weigh...
…but I drank 2 liters of water yesterday. Taking the month off from the scale is surprisingly easy when you hold of on buying a new one…
I am all about fruit right now…It’s like I am trying to peer pressure spring into happening. I swear it would be cheaper to develop a crack habit than continuing to spend as much as I have on pineapple. But, with my luck I’d be the...
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So Crunch is offering a 7 day pass, which is the... →
just a heads up…not a member of crunch myself and I don’t reap any sort of benefit if you grab a pass…
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Ahhh!
So before I lose my nerve…Where are the NYC Fitblrs at? I’ve met some of you, read others but looking to find and follow more of you as I get comfortable spilling my guts all over this here blog….
So please Reblog, Message Me, Recommend who I should be following or Comment so I can find (and possibly meet and exercise with) you guys….
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App Me, App You...
So I’ve moved into the realm of the Android Phone and I’ve been playing around with Health and Fitness Apps…So far I’ve got the following…
Nike Boom
RunKeeper
My Fitness Pal
Spark People
Weight Loss Trainer/Cardio Trainer <—So far I really dig this one
Any suggestions on other Apps I should give a go?
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Feb. Goals, before I forget...
to declare them not to follow through that is…
1. Taking the Month off from the scale
Not because it discourages me or I feel like I’m weighing in too much. It’s actually an odd thing where I’ll have a breakthrough and lose a bit and feel all untouchable and like Pizza isn’t a sometimes food and meanwhile I still have weight to lose. So for Feb. I’m going to...
January 2011
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Auto Pilot Eating
So the other night I went Dallas BBQ for Dinner and to catch up with a friend I hadn’t seen in entirely too long. For you non-NYC folks Dallas BBQ is a chain of faux BBQ restaurants here that specializes in fried and Large Drinks…
So in my head I’d already allocated the points (and HFCS intake) for a Texas sized Pineapple Pina Colada…that turned into deciding to go for it...
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I had an apple...
I was obsessed with having a Red Delicious Apple yesterday. I now have a fruit stand less than a block from my house so I went and grabbed one before heading out to Jersey for the day with friends.
I finally ate it on the ride back and let me tell you…Best Apple of 2011 so far. It made me crazy happy that I have 24 hour produce options at the new apartment.
Between this and my ongoing love...
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New York: Social Media and Fitness Panel, Feb. 9 →
94monkeys:
My coworkers are all abuzz about Social Media Week but this panel could be really interesting:
Event Description: Join BeautifulAthlete.com as we discuss the benefits of social media with encouraging fitness and building relationships for new athletes. We will explore weight loss goals as well as competitive goals being met as a result of a...
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Hey Hi Hello
So I’ve been a bit silent but still here…and with 90% certainty that by the end of the week I will lose at least an ounce.
That’s right kids I am the Worlds oldest Third Grader and will most likely be having my tonsils evicted from their home of 31 years…Thankfully there are advances in Science for Adult babies like me in the form of something called “Thermal...
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Reblog if you're a healthy weight loss blog and...
sweatonceaday:
nikkichristinefit:
I need some fellow tall people to follow :)
5’10
5’9 1/2
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lauren lives healthy: I Used To Be Fat →
laurenliveshealthy:
feelinggoodgirl:
I’m watching the first episode right now online… I feel as if this isn’t very healthy or a good thing for long term results.
Has anyone watched the show? How do you feel about it?
Reblog, Message me. I wanna know.
I felt like in the first episode, the girl was being…
Agree with you both, but I did like that she was primarily happy in her social...
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Happy New Year!
It’s 2011 and I am 95% moved out of the old apartment (I have a mattress and a lamp that need to be collected) and into the new.
I also hopefully have a Hot yoga/Movement Studio that I’ll be doing Work/Study at. In the meantime the move has put me a few blocks from Prospect Park and the Botanical Gardens so I have space to get my walk on.
Food shopping/Meal Planning will start to...
December 2010
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Weigh In: Christmas Edition
I’ve been prepping to move and sort of stressing on finding a place to move to so I’ve not been around.
I have however been getting in at least 3 miles of add’l walking 3 times a week and definitely been making better food choices. I need to up water and thankfully we are about at the end of Holiday drink season and then I will do my traditional January breakup with alcohol till...
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Plank challenge.
countdowntolovingmyself:
Brutal shit. Oh man, I used to do planks with my forearms on the floor, back straight, butt down. And it was a piece of cake. The owner of the gym I used to take toning classes at would always compliment it. But the plank form that apparently EVERYONE ELSE has been doing is like… oh my god. -.- 53 seconds. Cool.
I’ve been wondering about the Plank...
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Sneaking suspicions...
So with the first bit of snow hitting NYC I’ve started to think about alternatives to my grand walking to jogging (to possibly running plan)…
There is a movement studio opening up in the neighborhood on the 11th that will have Hot Yoga. I do love some Hot Yoga…It’s a good solution to the studio I usually go to being full to the gills with New Years Resolutionists.
But...
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So I managed 14 miles of walking in addition to the walking I normally do…Being in NYC I typically get in the 10,000 steps or whatever is recommended.
The extra walking has really been a good thing…I notice my sleep is starting to return to something normal and when I’m hungry it’s more exact ie. “I would like a Turkey Sandwich w/Avocado” and not “WHERE...
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WIW
Last Week: 241.5
This Week: 235.5
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I’d give a massive yay! but I know it’s my body getting even/used to less carbs (w/the exception of some popcorn, slice of pizza and whole wheat pasta action) and the fact that I’ve upped my water intake and logged 12 miles of extra walking last week…
Ok, so maybe that does get a yay! I was way more on point than usual and even just...
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WIW
Last Week: 238
This Week: 241.5
+3.5
a gain but considering I didn’t track the majority of last week and Currently being on the Hunt for Red October, it’s all good.
Thanksgiving was painless once I had a plan. It also helped that my BFF is primarily a healthy eater. There was a post Turkey Brunch as well that was made better by the fact a Vegan was involved (Fun Fact: Whole Foods...
November 2010
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Discovery of the Day: Erin Huggins
I’m sure I came across her through falling down a Fitblr rabbit hole, but I did a quick Pilates workout she has up on YouTube this morning and I like…
Never felt like I was doing Pilates properly, but she really explains form and demonstrates it as well…May have to go ahead and buy the full Beginners video…
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I'm not responsible...
…for having to eat everything I’m presented with today in one sitting.
My biggest Thanksgiving tactic is Tupperware. A big old one for Turkey/Ham/Roast Beef to use over the next few days and a smaller one for all the other things I want to try but don’t want to feel like I have to plow through in a single sitting.
I’m going to have a lovely plate that will include things...
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Veggie Life: Pumpkin Oatmeal →
veggielife:
So, I was going to make pumpkin pancakes for breakfast this morning, but since I made them for dinner the other night I figured I should hold off. Instead, I decided to test out another made-up recipe for my unscheduled-but-upcoming pumpkin brunch and make some pumpkin protein oats!
What you…
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This may be the way I can integrate Protein Powder into my diet and...
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whatevs:
b5media:
The celebs might be funny and rich and famous, but being overweight is no joke. It can have negative health effects — including diabetes, heart attack, stroke, and early death. That’s why the girls at Blisstree don’t ever want to look like these 10 celebrities, and hope they drop some pounds soon, too, for their sake!
(10 Overweight Celebrities We Don’t Want to Look Like via...
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So far my big push has been to remove High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) from my life as much as possible.
Down to damn Cough Suppressant has the stuff in it. As a result fro my cough this week I had to track down (Ok, It was right next to the regular syrup and actually on sale) Cough Suppressant for Diabetics.
It contains Aspartame (not a fav either, but the best I could do) and is also Dye free....
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