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Angie
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- Mahtomedi, MN
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Love it Rach. You sound like you're in a good place! I period was MIA for months as well, and I seriously cried the first time I got it again! Talk about hormones :) But seriously, you feel so out of whack when it's gone, and so relieved when it c...
A group for people who are losing weight while still maintaining a vegetarian/vegan lifestlye or vegetable enthusiasts who just want some recipes. Tips, tricks, and support in a meat-eating world. Probably NOT Atkins-approved.
A group for people who are losing weight while still maintaining a vegetarian/vegan lifestlye or vegetable enthusiasts who just want some recipes. Tips, tricks, and support in a meat-eating world. Probably NOT Atkins-approved.
You got that over with, you're on fire, and that's the last time you'll see that number again :)
I'm exactly the same way, I LOVE control and when I can't have it I throw in the towel (especially when it comes to my food and exercise habits). We must slightly break this habit to allow in even a few minutes of "unscheduled" exercise
Good job. I know I feel better when I get to do a little something ...
Funny how people have different views of exercise — I say 30 minutes is great (usually I do about 20). Yes, I know I should work out longer. But I still subscribe to the "anyt...
and my favorite part about that was that you labeled the wrap as "free"- seriously makes all the difference. It was FREE for crying out loud!
You're still on track! Using your Flex earlier in the week is the best way anyway. Just keep up the counting and ahem, picture taking! and you'll do great this week Arlene :)
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- About Me:
- I started out fat. I'm guessing I weighed well over 10 lbs at birth, but my mom disagrees. I spose she would know.
I was really "chunky" all through elementary school, but lost a little weight in middle school. I remember I got one of those Tony Little leg swinging machines and read Susan Powter's book and did her exercise dvd's. Something worked; I actually lost some weight.
Going into high school I just got worse. I started high school in a size 18 (getting tight) and eventually worked my way up to a 24. I didn't weigh myself, so I have no idea what I actually gained. I ate JUNK. Major junk. I had gallstones by the time I was 18, and convinced myself it had nothing to do with my midnight Taco Bell/Wendy's runs or the fact that I ate peanut butter and Dorito sandwiches (on white bread, even) daily. No, it was just a fluke. Hereditary, even. Yeah. Right.
I went off to college still fat and still miserable. I remember wanting so badly to be a health nut. I'd read all these books/websites/magazines and convince myself that TODAY was the day. I'd change. Then I'd waddle my big behind down to the cafeteria and manage to eat about 3 days worth of calories in one sitting. Who turns down a WAFFLE BAR? Or soft serve ice cream? I was a poor college student and needed to live it up, right? Wrong.
The summer after my freshman year something clicked. I started doing the South Beach Diet and walking/running regularly. I lost about 30 lbs or so in a few months and felt great. I went back to college and did ok for awhile, but then the ice cream runs started getting more frequent, my meals not as healthy, and I gained some weight back. I don't know how much (maybe 15 lbs?), but I know it was something.
I decided not to go back to college after my sophmore year and instead went to the Aveda Institute to learn about hair. While the hair part sucked (I got my license and promptly went right back to teaching), I met the most AMAZING friend I've ever had (Missy, look her fine-ass up on here!) and we proceeded to eat our way through school. Dinner out almost every night, endless snacking and candy runs during the school day to keep us sane, you get the idea. Not good.
We joined Weight Watchers November of 2006. My husband was gone in Iraq and I was ready to do something. I started out ridiculously slow; basically just eating less of the crap I was eating before, and MAYBE walking about 15 minutes a few times a week. It worked, and the weight started coming off. I definitely had my weeks of gains/maintains, but the loss overall was consistent and at a great pace.
I lost about 70 lbs and decided Weight Watchers was no longer for me. I was getting obsessed with the scale and I didn't like it. I was obsessing over my food, exercise, anything. I needed to take a break and just LIVE. Not only that, but I was having major issues with my digestion because I wasn't eating enough good fats/oils. After being put on countless medications and seeing specialists, I decided to take it into my own hands and put myself on a whole food, vegan diet and ALL of my issues are now non-existent and I feel better than I have in my whole entire life.
This winter I did some MAJOR soul searching and decided I'm happy right where I'm at. I'm in the best shape of my life, I eat healthy/unprocessed foods 90% of the time and I'm happy. I'm not anywhere near my goal weight, but if I get there, I do. I'm finally at a weight my body likes and I feel like I could do what I'm doing now for the rest of my life. Sure, I could drastically cut my calories and lose a few more pounds, but I'd go nuts. And I REALLY like food. I'm mildly obsessed. Grocery shopping for me is an activity and I do it recreationally.
I'm healthy, I'm happy, and I can now eat (and enjoy, even) good food. It's a nice place to be.
- Plan of Choice:
- Low Fat, High Fiber, Weight Watchers, Other
- Website/Blog:
- http://wholefoodwholefaith.blogspot.com/
- Workout Philosophy:
- I stay active doing everyday activities, I'm a walk-a-holic, I'm a gym rat ALL the way, I'm a Running Fanatic, I love lifting weights
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oldest trick in the book!
I almost succumbed to one of the oldest lies in the book... "I don't have TIME to exercise!" Ha. I showed you!
I had everything planned out perfectly; bag packed for the gym, food packed for today (it's my long day, which means three meals eaten away from home, which means one big ol' sack of food!) and alarm set and the unGodly hour of 5:45 am. Ew.
But I realized after I woke up that my whole plan wasn't going to work- my day is a little thrown off and out of whack. I'm supposed to run some e… Continue
I had everything planned out perfectly; bag packed for the gym, food packed for today (it's my long day, which means three meals eaten away from home, which means one big ol' sack of food!) and alarm set and the unGodly hour of 5:45 am. Ew.
But I realized after I woke up that my whole plan wasn't going to work- my day is a little thrown off and out of whack. I'm supposed to run some e… Continue
Posted on November 5, 2009 at 9:23am — 2 Comments
yoga did that?!
I like yoga. I think. I think it's more that I WANT to like yoga. I always feel better after doing it, but during it I just get sort of bored. I know, I know- there are plenty of intense yoga workouts, I just don't happen to have any. Maybe that would help? For now I seem to do ok with the YogaDownload 20 minute freebies, so that's good enough.
In my head, I look like this while doing yoga.
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In my head, I look like this while doing yoga.
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Posted on November 4, 2009 at 5:37pm — 2 Comments
QUICK BOB GRAB THE CHILDREN!
The world is ending!
At the grocery store yesterday, I saw a sign alerting me to something rather distressing. A PUMPKIN SHORTAGE!
Luckily through my tears I was able to remember, like a true addict, I already have my stash of 10+ cans at home. Whew. Crisis averted. For a second I was worried my orange "hue" would be no longer. What would I be, if not for orange?… Continue
At the grocery store yesterday, I saw a sign alerting me to something rather distressing. A PUMPKIN SHORTAGE!
Luckily through my tears I was able to remember, like a true addict, I already have my stash of 10+ cans at home. Whew. Crisis averted. For a second I was worried my orange "hue" would be no longer. What would I be, if not for orange?… Continue
Posted on November 3, 2009 at 1:42pm — 7 Comments
s-u-c-c-e-s-s...
that's the way you spell success. Only I thought about Googling it three times because it looks wrong. Whatever, the song can't be wrong. That just ain't right.
First day of "Back on Track" Week was ahhhmazing. I decided what that means for me, and it's very simple and yet feels great. Whenever I need to reign things in, I immediately go back to some sort of diet thinking; "I need to count calories!" "I need to count Points!" "Nothing but salads for a week!" "Nary a carb will touch these lips!"… Continue
First day of "Back on Track" Week was ahhhmazing. I decided what that means for me, and it's very simple and yet feels great. Whenever I need to reign things in, I immediately go back to some sort of diet thinking; "I need to count calories!" "I need to count Points!" "Nothing but salads for a week!" "Nary a carb will touch these lips!"… Continue
Posted on November 2, 2009 at 8:10pm — 1 Comment
back at it.
and I'm back!
I come and go. That's just the way I roll. All stealth, all the time. You never know where I might show up ;)
Hi. I'm Angie. I used to blog here. Frequently. Then life happened and I fell off the face of the earth. Forgiveness? Come on, don't make me throw out the WWJD on your butts.
Life has been crazy good, and crazy busy. Since August (which is probably when I last blogged regularly) I've:
-moved (FINALLY sold our house after THIRTEEN MONTHS on the market! We moved in the mi… Continue
I come and go. That's just the way I roll. All stealth, all the time. You never know where I might show up ;)
Hi. I'm Angie. I used to blog here. Frequently. Then life happened and I fell off the face of the earth. Forgiveness? Come on, don't make me throw out the WWJD on your butts.
Life has been crazy good, and crazy busy. Since August (which is probably when I last blogged regularly) I've:
-moved (FINALLY sold our house after THIRTEEN MONTHS on the market! We moved in the mi… Continue
Posted on November 2, 2009 at 10:47am — 3 Comments
Comment Wall (162 comments)
- At 11:18am on November 3, 2009,
Robyn said… - Hey Ang....yup...jobless soon. IBM is putting a global delivery facility in Dubuque, Iowa and my job/responsibilities are moving there. So basically they are hiring kids right out of college or off the street so they can pay them less than what I'm making. I can "apply" for a job there and move...and take a $20,000+ cut in pay...or I'll be laid off. Uhhg!
I'm so glad you're back posting as I love reading your blog! Keep in touch!
- At 1:36pm on October 26, 2009,
Christine said… - It's oatmeal season!! Hope school is going well!!
- At 6:35pm on October 14, 2009,
Juniper said… - Okay where have you been girl??? I've been missing all of your super healthy (sometimes gross sounding/looking lol) meal updates etc!
Aside from that I just miss you in general! How have you been keeping? Have you had a cold autumn like we have had over here or are you enjoying all the beauty of fall in warmth and sun? I need updates asap!
Take care of you!
- At 10:21pm on September 22, 2009,
Cindy said… - Thanks for your sweet comments! Lily LOVES that Shark. His name is Bruce, and sometimes we call him the babysitter. :)
How have you been?
- At 5:08pm on September 16, 2009,
Cindy said…
- Hey friend, how are you? Thanks for the comment and sorry I didn't reply sooner! I am back for real this time. :)
Lily and I are good. We love each other and have fun together. :)
- At 6:35pm on September 2, 2009,
Jennifer Rundall said… - Ok..I just got done reading your "story" about your weight loss journey. WOW! So motivating, encouraging and absolutley amazing! You have got to fee awesome and feel just as good if not better! :) I can relate and have lived SO much if not all of what you said. The MN winters don't help much either...trust me, I understand.
WOW, so cool to see people transforms their lives. This is exactly why I have become a weight loss coach as I have lived it and understand. Simply my motto is when a new client begins with me..."Skinny People Just Don't Understand!" :) I am just so happy for you. Keep what you are doing.
JEN
- At 6:27pm on September 2, 2009,
Jennifer Rundall said…
- What small world!! :) WOW! What year did you graduate from Mahtomedi? I graduated in 91'. Where are you and your hubby moving to? Sometimes i miss it...other times I don't. I lived right on the corner of Warner and Iris at 895 Warner Avenue growing up; about 1 block down street from Wildwood Elem.
How crazy that TWO people from one of the smallest towns in the HUGE Twin Cities run into each other on here. LOL :) SO glad we have connected and I look forward to getting to know you better.
JEN
- At 12:45am on September 1, 2009,
Juniper said…
- 20 pushups + me = death.
For now at least ; )
But I am hoping that after I complete this 100 pushups in 6 weeks program that I will be able to start it all over again but this time testing myself with regular pushups. I will probably be in the lowest possible rank with it but it beats where I am at now (I chose alternative pushups because I don't think I can even do ONE regular pushup) So we will see how 6 weeks of this goes and then hopefully start all over with regular pushups!
100 regular pushups by the end of the year? We'll see!
- At 11:27am on August 28, 2009,
Robyn said…
- Pick a race to run with you? I'll let you know..I think I may start running in a couple weeks. I need to take a little time to let my knees recupe first. They're a bit sore right now! But I REALLY REALLY want to run a 5K sometime!
- At 10:56am on August 28, 2009,
Christine said…
- Hey there. Thanks for the comment.
Life is kind of hectic right now. My blood pressure has been high the last few times I went to the doc, so I have had to go to the hospital for further testing to look for pre-eclampsia. I am on weekend bedrest and go back to the doc on Monday, and if I have pre-eclamsia we are going to make some decisions. Most likely I am going to have to go on bedrest (I may be able to telework) until I get to 37 or 38 weeks and then they will induce--I will be 36 weeks on Monday. We'll see. I have not had any symptoms, so I am a little baffled. Henry is doing just fine though--kicking and moving around lots and he is measuring big/older, so he will thrive out of the womb--so that is good. I am trying to not read all my pregnancy books--cause many of the symptoms of pre-eclampsia are normal pregnancy symptoms!! freaks me out. I am going to try to enjoy a prescription of bedrest, but it is difficult! All this is making everything so real--just been the two of us for 12 years!!
I am going to read your latest post
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