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They all weigh 150lbs
There is no ‘right’ body type. Weight looks different on different people, and it is ALL OKAY. Don’t compare yourself to other people’s bodies, learn to love the body you’re in NOW and what it can do NOW.
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Meeeee
Me too.
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I disappeared. Life got dumb. I gained a lot of weight. All my progress ruined.
A lot of things have changed these past few months, some for the best.
It’s time to start taking care of myself again.
I’m back.
195.2lb this morning! SO CLOSE, so close to weighing 194 which I haven’t been at for a YEAR. Kicking ass with my workout buddy almost everyday. We’re doing a bunch of videos. Tae-Bo, P90X, Jillian Michaels. Plus jogging occasionally, but my knees are in bad shape at the moment so we put a pause on that. God, I need to take more pictures soon. Almost 15 pounds down as soon as I hit 194. Yay!
I’ve been eating fairly well, letting the occasional carb slip in but always whole grains and fruit.
There have been so many changes in my life recently, and all really good things. This is my year.
…well.
I disappeared. And I don’t really know why. I read my tumblr religiously, thought about posting.
Weight, as usual, has been fluctuating between the same 5 pounds. I had been feeling disheartened. Last time I posted, I was 205lb. I am 199.2lb now.
BUT HEY GUESS WHAT. I am engaged! It happened! Ahhh! And knowing there is a wedding on the horizon (probably a year away), provides that much more motivation.
Recently, I’ve been working out with my friend everyday after work. She lives about a block away and is a happy, bubbly motivated person. We’ve been jogging and doing calisthenics and she’s been working my ass off. It’s been really good.
I am going to do my best to update more. Keep it up everyone!
Official weigh in for Geneva’s rebooted weight loss adventure: 205lbs.
I almost lost it when I saw that. God. It took ONE WEEK of atrocious eating to gain like, 5lbs. That’s basically a month of work again. My pants are tighter.
Frustrating, but also here I have some perspective. So, deep breath. Because I really do feel like hyperventilating.Going to do official weigh ins on Mondays here on out. I am hoping I can get down to 200 again by next Monday. Shed the water weight once and for all.
Okay.
momoxstarx asked: hey there! just saw your blog about your low carb paaaancakes!! i think that's effing amazing! I been on the atkins diet for 4 weeks and getting tired of the same foods.. and your pancakes sound delish! :)
could i trouble you with the recipe, pretty please?
thanks in advanced!! --Momo
Hi! Thanks for taking a look at my blog. :)
Flax meal, the key ingredient in these pancakes, has been a total lifesaver for me doing atkins. It has so much fiber and fat that the minimal carbs are pretty much negated.
Here’s the recipe for the pancakes, it makes two small ones or one big one —
1/4 cup flax meal
1/2 tsp baking powder
1-2 packets splenda
1 large egg
2 tbs canola oil or 2 tbs butter (I prefer the oil, more moist texture)
1 tbs ricotta cheese (this is actually optional, but it also does wonders for the texture so I highly recommend it)
A pinch of salt
Now, this is the basic recipe, after this you can get creative. For mine, I include 1/2 tbs of cocoa powder. Sometimes even some almond butter. You can also go with cinnamon. Whatever inspires you!
Mix it all up for a smooth batter, and pour it onto a well-greased griddle or frying pan. They cook up just like normal pancakes.
You can probably use sugar-free syrup, but I made homemade syrup by reducing a mixture of half a cup of mixed berries, splenda, and some butter.
Top it off with some whip cream and you have an amazing breakfast. :)
Yeah… yeah. I fell off the wagon so hard, I think I broke something.
Like my willpower or motivation, and probably whatever confidence I had going.
Spring Break, man. I think I called this at some point in an earlier post, but when I lack routine, I flounder. I self-destruct. I walloooow. I eaaaaaat. That and shark week dropped kicked me in the face with a fury. So. There you go. I’ve been a big fat blob of anti-productivity, binging on every naughty no no food I could get my hands on. I’ve ruined so much of my progress.
And fuck, this is how it happens. This is how it always goes with me. I go strong on these pro-healthy convictions and then I burn out and crash. Always one step forward, two steps back with me. I have all these goals, but I have no idea how to juggle every other aspect of my life so everything is balanced and I don’t sabotage myself. Because I do. All the time.
I’m mad.
But I’m back. There’s a 5k in three weeks. Last week, I would have told you I was more than ready, now I feel like my muscles have atrophied beyond repair. I feel …heavy and useless. I can feel all the shit I’ve eaten this past week sticking to my insides and pulling me down. I am always surprised at how greatly my mood is affected by my eating and exercise habits.
Seriously. I binged myself in a pit of despair.
Right now I am laying in bed feeling sorry for myself and the sun is shiiiiining. Singing! Up! Up!
I’m up. I’m back. Let’s go.
