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Awesome! I totally agree with you! Why put off til tomorrow what you can start today:) Where did you find out about that 25 day healthy eating no weighting? Is there something online or is it where you are locally?
yesterday
Glad your back! Way to exercise amist all the schooling and good for you for switching things up! Have a great week.
yesterday
I can TOTALLY agree with Arlene but I also know that sometimes if I see a gain...I can get really depressed and then I feel worse. Do what you feel though. Eveyones different. No matter what you do.....try to be positive. We ARE all rooting for yo...
on Saturday
Running is SO mental. It really is up to you how far you run. Our bodies are capable of doing it...we just have to train our minds to keep going. People who run marathons are strong minded and they believe in themselves. Anyone can be that way. Ma...
on Wednesday
What a beautiful ephipany! Thats so true. Our weight and the way we look only goes so far. You can be skinny and be unhappy too. Im glad that youve realized how much youve accomplished and always be proud of that. I love when the contestants saw a...
on Wednesday
Good for you! I think sometimes the scale can rule our emotions. If it doesnt post a number that we want to see.... we get upset. There has to be other ways we can see our success. The way our clothers fit..and how we feel. I think we can definilt...
on Wednesday
I totally agree! Why wait for the new year?? It's just like how people always say "ohh I'll start that diet on Monday" or "I've screwed things up so I'll start again next week" - No! No! No! - Start now! Love this post :)
on Wednesday
Good for you! Im happy that you are continuing on! Even if you had gained...one week off plan doesnt matter too much. Now if you would have given up and continued on.... it would have. Im glad you have found your motivation:)
December 1
Hear, hear! I'm with you.
December 1
Maren added 2 blog posts
December 1
Very impressive commitment!
December 1
Good luck. I'm sure you can do it! Me, I tend to get myself in trouble when I know I'm not checking in ... so I won't be avoiding the scale any time soon.
November 30
Kate F and Maren are now friends
November 30
Maren left a comment for Kate F
November 30
Wow! Good for you. I am a total scale junkie and your post is inspiring. If I am doing the right things, the arbitrary number dictated by gravity will adjust downward, right? I am scared to give up that measurement, but there are other less immedi...
November 30
Maren joined Elaine's group
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November 30

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About Me:
I am a mother of two who decided she no longer wanted to carry around the extra baby weight. Last year I lost 40 pounds and completely changed my life style. I learned to love eating healthy and became a lot more active than I ever have been in my life. I started running April 2008 and just ran my first marathon in April 2009. Through my healthy journey I have given up many processed, bad carb foods and have learned to love eating clean!

5K July 2008 26:53

10K July 2008 1:00 10 sec

Half Marathon October 2008 208:45

Half Marathon March 2009 157:15

Marathon April 2009 4 hrs 34 min

5K July 2009 22:59

Starting weight Jan 2008 164.7

Goal 125

Feb 23rd 130.5

April 30th 128.00

May 29th 124.5

August 21st 124.8
Plan of Choice:
Low Carb, Weight Watchers
Workout Philosophy:
I'm a Running Fanatic, I love lifting weights

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Resolutions...dont wait...lets make one NOW!

I found it funny that Roni posted about resolutions. Just this morning in my spin class I was thinking the exact same thing. Just a few days ago I commited to 25 days of healthy eating and no scale weighing. I wasnt going to wait until January. My spin instructor also reminded me about all the New Years chaos that will be coming to the gym. She told all of us "regulars" to start coming early in January so we can get a bike. This made me feel good. I am considered a "regular'. That is a great fee… Continue

Posted on December 1, 2009 at 9:45am — 3 Comments

Maren

My commitment!

Today I decided to commit to 25 days of healthy, clean eating. Ive been doing Ok...but not my best. I enjoyed a few too many days around Thanksgiving of eating whatever (in moderation) and its time to get back on track. I havent weighed myself for a week or so and without knowing my weight, I know Ive got to change those bad habits now before they get the best of me. My therapist encouraged me to not weigh myself for while. She told me that she has noticed that when I have a bad week, it is usua… Continue

Posted on November 30, 2009 at 5:00pm — 3 Comments

Maren

Post Thanksgiving Post

Thanksgiving was wonderful! I had a great time with family and most of all....I didnt go TOO out of control. I did eat more than usual and I ate things I normally dont but I didnt binge so Im happy. I dont feel all that well though. I can tell a huge difference when I eat more fattening, sugary foods. I do have to say that I AM proud of myself. Usually I am mean to myself after I eat something so called "bad" and I dont forgive myself or let it go. Today I am turning off the negative voice and a… Continue

Posted on November 27, 2009 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Maren

Celebrating one year in maintenance land!

Ive got to keep this short and sweet because I am off to my parents house for Thanksgiving. I have been meaning to write this for sometime now, but I just havent been in the blogging mood. I am usually on here everyday reading but just not wanting to share. Not that things are bad, I just dont want to put forth the time and effort it takes to blog my mind. I guess I have just been mentally lazy!

Anyways, this month it occured to me that I hit my goal weight last November. Really? Wow! That was… Continue

Posted on November 25, 2009 at 6:25pm — 6 Comments

Maren

What a whirlwind of a week!

This week since reading the book Intuitive Eating..... Ive gone from feeling really out of control mentally ....to a bit more stable and have finally found some peace of mind. My eating has been fine...my thinking has been CRAZY all over the place! I finished the book lastnight minus the nutrition section. They said to not read that part until youve completely understood all the other principles of the book. Im not quite there yet, so I didnt continue. I have an appt with my councelor today and… Continue

Posted on October 15, 2009 at 11:30am — 5 Comments

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At 9:45pm on November 25, 2009, Rachel said…
Hey, thanks for writing me back! It's funny you should say that because my period finally came back too, and I'm also around 130-135! Ironic we are going through the same thing (sort of). I'm not running that much anymore though, just about 9 miles a week. Things are starting to finally get a lot better for me. The binging is getting less and less and my weight is going down (at one point I was 140). I'm not sure exactly why I went into such a slump or why I'm able to come out of it now.. I need to try and be more aware of that stuff I guess. Glad to hear you're doing well!
At 9:58am on November 21, 2009, Rachel said…
Hey Maren, just wondering how you've been... hows therapy going? Intuitive eating?
At 9:06am on November 10, 2009, Erica said…
Awesome, let me know how you like it!
At 8:29am on November 10, 2009, Erica said…
Here is a link to my Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup
Enjoy : )
At 7:27pm on November 8, 2009, StEpHaNiE* said…
Hey Maren! How are things going? Is the Intuitive Eating still working for you???
At 7:59am on November 6, 2009, Erica said…
Thanks for your support Maren (((HUGS)))! I'm not sure what this pattern I'm doing is all about, but I'm just glad that I found my way back. I'm already feeling very motivated to make more goals! I look forward to catching up with you!
At 10:12pm on November 5, 2009, Valerie said…
Glad to hear you're doing well! I'm kind of in the same place with blogging - mostly reading, occasional commenting but rarely posting. I guess I've just been busy with school/work and haven't really had anything to write about lately. Is intuitive eating working well for you? I find the whole concept interesting though, I haven't read too much about it. I like the idea though, of being able to enjoy things and making things off limits. I find it really fits in with how I like to think about eating.
At 6:25pm on November 5, 2009, Valerie said…
Hey Maren, just checking in to see how you're doing :) Hope you've been well!
At 1:58pm on November 5, 2009, Erica said…
Hi Maren I have been MIA for so long that I felt I better come & say hi. I have slipped off the wagon & I'm trying to find my way back on. I have not worked out or followed any eating plan for a few months. I think I need use some encouragement! : (
At 6:58am on November 4, 2009, Rachel said…
Hey, thanks for your comment! Are you back from Disneyland? How are things going?
 
 

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