tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47340842514846289772012-02-16T02:16:14.376-08:00The Epic Weightloss Journey of a Vegan Foodie...Roxannenoreply@blogger.comBlogger991100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-26325722173645684942011-03-24T11:15:00.001-07:002011-03-24T11:45:35.701-07:00

I have been called fat my whole life. It's something that happened somewhat often growing up. I can think of a few times that really stung and stuck with me, though. I thought I would share a few memories that helped catalyst me into changing my life.1) When I was at my heaviest weight I was at a family BBQ. My aunt and uncle had recently adopted a young boy, and we were just getting to know him

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-33122012760308883412011-03-22T12:25:00.000-07:002011-03-22T12:26:42.459-07:00

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We have been doing th P90X for a few days. It's intense!!It feels really good to be back on a regular exercise routine. I've been tracking my food every day and being overall very conscious!I have been given a new practicum placement, with a new class/teacher/school. I'm very excited and I cannot WAIT to meet them! I went digging in my closet to find some clothes to wear and all of my size 18

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-33512650656258396882011-01-22T14:12:00.000-08:002011-01-22T14:26:38.432-08:00

So I thought I'd post some pictures... just for fun.We have allllll seen the before pictures, this is nothing new.Me in August of 2007:These were taken last week at a event I attended:

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These past few weeks have been tough for me, as I have been REALLY busy.I hosted my first animal rights event, a fundraiser to send 3 local activists (friends of mine) to Japan to act as Sea Shepherd Cove guardians. The event went REALLY well and we raised over $1500! There was also a vegan bake sale and I ended up with a lot of the leftovers... eek :/I also had dinner at a friends house, my

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So on Sunday, Joe & I went down to the gym to work out, to find the gates locked and everything closed up. We thought that was really weird but figured maybe and employee didn't show up for the opening shift or something. We didn't think too much of it, jogged around the waterfront and headed home.The next day while I was at school Joe went down to the gym again. He texted me saying that it

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-25356979018647275532011-01-14T23:17:00.000-08:002011-01-14T23:21:55.193-08:00

So it has been decided, and I don't like it!! hahaMy boyfriend, who I live with, and who I have never been apart from for more than a few nights, and who I love with every fiber of my BEING... will be going away for THREE MONTHS!!Who will cook for me, clean for me, and kick my arse to the gym??? haha.. just kidding. Kindof.I am feeling like I'm going to miss him terribly, but it's for a good

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-31590042725997271792011-01-09T10:50:00.000-08:002011-01-09T11:00:25.475-08:00

I have been tracking diligently since New Years Day. I have been really doing well!I was back up to 208.8 on New Years Day (all the Christmas happenings I am guessing), but as of this morning I am back down.I'm now at 203.4... that's COMFORTABLY close to 200 lbs! heheUnfortunately I am going out for dinner not one, not two, but THREE times this week. Twice will be in restaurants and once will be

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-74568025386690682802010-12-31T11:17:00.000-08:002010-12-31T18:23:05.057-08:00

Our plans have changed for New Year's Eve.We have decided that we are DONE with the holidays and all of the eating, drinking, and excess that it brings. The thought of attending another party, having another hangover, or eating more unneeded high-cal food is extremely unappealing. We are both looking forward to a good, fresh start and want to start this health-kick off in style.My boyfriend and I

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This is what I woke up to this morning:355 - 204.8 = 150.2 LBS LOST!!Took long enough, didn't it?? haha...But finally, I can say I did it! It is a very nice Christmas present to myself :) And what a motivator!! I feel like I could say no to any thing that is shoved in my face today, any fresh-baked treat, any sugary-goodness. Seeing that number was exactly what I needed to get through the holiday

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-44559867413107315852010-12-21T22:37:00.000-08:002010-12-21T22:41:34.507-08:00

So last night I was having a bit of an emo moment. I was really upset that the dress I bought was too tight. Today I returned it and spent 4 hours shopping in the mall, boyfriend in tow, looking for a more suitable outfit.I found it! I found a purple dress at Ricki's (in Large!). I loved it and bought it. Then, I went across the way and saw ANOTHER perfect dress. I tried it on and my boyfriend

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-45892487645351714582010-12-20T22:23:00.001-08:002010-12-20T23:01:24.505-08:00

Who am I kidding? Seriously.The look on his face this evening was a major reality check. It's amazing how an expression can speak volumes. Volumes that say "That dress does NOT fit"He didn't even HAVE to say anything. I could see he was surprised, speechless even. And no, it wasn't because I looked amazing. It was more like a deer caught in the headlights, really. I saved him the horror of having

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-2275251636371682782010-12-17T09:36:00.000-08:002010-12-17T09:42:24.283-08:00

Today my mission is to drink 4 or more liters of water.I am only .8 away from my 150 lbs lost...I am having fresh fruit for snacks, hummus and pita for lunch, and a nice homemade veggie spaghetti for dinner.My boyfriend went and renewed my gym membership for me while I was at work yesterday, which is really sweet of him. (It would have been even sweeter if he had paid for it :P)So I'm going to

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-61373666378606062392010-12-11T11:40:00.001-08:002010-12-11T12:00:21.702-08:00

Rum and soynog... YUM!I think I'm getting into the Christmas spirit, as I've been enjoying my fair share of baking and drinks. I am SO HAPPY to be finished my practicum and there has been an awful lot of celebrating. There are Christmas parties this weekend and next, then Christmas (and then New Years!). A good 3 weeks of celebrating are upon me.I don't feel worried, or stressed about weight. I'm

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-43678163033694726532010-12-05T13:13:00.000-08:002010-12-05T13:20:58.186-08:00

So, Although I'm disappointed, I'm not dwelling on it.I missed the week of bootcamp and it was entirely due to end-of-semester busyness and very little to do with motivation. I've been wanting so badly to get out and get exercising. I've been wanting fresher foods around the house and cannot WAIT for my break do I can clean up and work out.Today would be the day that I take my measurements and

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-61250110192021050992010-11-26T20:42:00.000-08:002010-11-26T20:51:46.545-08:00

Help me, I'm losing steam!I have been really struggling to stay motivated. I went to the gym today and on Wednesday, but it was like pulling teeth to get my arse out the door. I was practically dragging myself there against my own will. hahaI only have one week left of bootcamp and I've gained a few pounds in the 10 day hiatus I took. It snowballed from missing one class to missing a whole week

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Bootcamp Start Weight: 231Previous Weight: 213Current Weight: 209Current Loss: 4 lbsTotal Loss: 22 lbsOverall Total Loss: 146 lbsDown 4 this week!I'm coming up on 150 lbs down, and closing in on leaving the 200's forever!I am feeling very motivated and plan to have a repeat of my awesome week :)

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Why do I always get nervous the night before weigh in?Did I eat too much today? Did I eat too little?Did I have too much salt? Will my loss still show tomorrow?How late is too late to be drinking water or tea??I've been doing this for four years... you'd think I'd be cool as a cucumber the night before weigh in. But I'm not... hahaEven though I know I'll show a loss tomorrow, and even though I am

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-52348040415053453642010-11-11T22:26:00.000-08:002010-11-11T22:35:38.476-08:00

I am having the best week that I have had in MONTHS! I have been totally 100% on plan with my food, making healthy choices, tracking every little bit and drinking lots of water. I have gone to they gym, hot yoga, or both everyday this week!The scale is reflecting kindly and I'm aiming to get under 210 this week!I am so exited... I am starting to FEEL small. My body fits into normal clothes. I

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-41578323950018368022010-11-09T09:07:00.001-08:002010-11-09T09:08:22.469-08:00

Dear body,I am sorry for everything I have put you through. You took it so well, without even complaining. I would stuff you fill of high fat, high sodium, low-nutrient garbage and animal products, yet you still would function. You never betrayed me and gave out on me. You avoided diabetes or heart problems. I made you fat, I stretched you out to the point of irrepair; I neglected you and

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Down 2lbs, which is pretty darn good considering I missed bootcamp twice this week and didn't watch what I ate, had major stress, etc etc...I am going to try to step it up a notch this week. There are only 4 WI's left for this bootcamp so if I want to lose that 13 lbs - or even get CLOSE - I'm going to need to give it some serious effort!I don't know if 13 lbs in 4 weeks is doable for me at this

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This week has been a very long, hard, stressful week. My blog has maintined silence. The message boards have seen little of me. The gym? I forget what it looks like on the inside.I have been in my teaching practicum with a very demanding sponsor, so I am in class on my feet all day, then home and marking/lesson planning at night, with no time to even DREAM about my expensive fitness bootcamp that

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-20063594105267272732010-10-31T11:31:00.001-07:002010-10-31T11:37:40.833-07:00

I lost 2 lbs at WI this week, which is really just 1 pound, since I was up last week.My home scale showed me at 214, but for some reason the gym scale said 215. Oh well, who's counting anyways?! ;PLast night was nice. Joe and I went for dinner at my favourite restaurant. I had a cider and a delicious Tofu dish with veggies and rice. I ate until I was nicely full, and packed up the rest to go.

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So I discovered today that I can shop almost ANYWHERE! For shirts, at least. I now have shirts from Banana Republic, Ricki's, and a local hippie-type shop :)This is a whole new world for me... I have been waiting for this day!Today I bought a long sleeved shirt in an XL.I bought a tank top in a L.and... drumroll please!!I bought a sweater in a MEDIUM.A MEDIUM!!I phoned my boyfriend from the store

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B: Steel cut oats, blueberries, almond milk and cinnamonS: StrawberriesL: Vegetable stirfry w/tofu and brown rice noodlesS: Mixed nuts & mandarin orangeD: Split pea & mock-ham soup, crackersI will get at least 30 mins of cardio before my fitness class tonight, hopefully more. It is amazing how much easier it is to eat right when you pack you lunch and plan you breakfast the night before!! I am

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-62653829687395917212010-10-24T14:54:00.000-07:002010-10-24T15:01:06.967-07:00

As predicted, I am up 1 lb today.Today was the Week 6 weigh in. That means I'm half way through the program. I'm a bit disappointed with my numbers to date, but there is no sense dwelling on it. I have been working on an attitude makeover for the new week. I want to WANT to work hard, I want to WANT to eat well. Instead of phrasing everything in a "I don't want to" way, I need to remember why I'm

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-25329483209924380382010-10-23T11:59:00.000-07:002010-10-23T12:06:39.663-07:00

I had a loss of 5.5 last week, which was awesome!I have been monitoring my weight this week and I can say with much certainty that I will not be showing a loss tomorrow. I think I'll be in the 0 to +1 range.I missed one cardio day this week, and in its place I went to a friends house for dinner. We had spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, and a small glass of white wine. I know it was carb overload

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Today I was a little bit late so I missed about 10 minutes of spin. That hardly matters 'cause I was still instantly sweating when I got on the bike!I have a love hate relationship with spinning. I love it when I'm not there. I love how it makes me feel after, and how I feel proud that *I* go to spinning. I HATE it when I'm actually there, on the bike, flailing like a madwoman and having Zack

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-29985483553270022412010-10-19T22:28:00.000-07:002010-10-19T22:31:03.046-07:00

Camping in the rain + rock climbing = not so pretty picture.However, who CARES! With that kind of comparison shot, I would have posted the pic even if I had spinach in my teeth. LOL!I've lost an additional 9lbs since that was taken, in September.

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Last week: 221.5This week: 216.0Loss this week: 5.5Loss to date: 15 lbsTotal loss to date: 139 lbs!!Oh yeah, I rock :)Today's work out was pretty intense. We ran up and down a steep hill four times. Then we did some body bar exercises, leg workouts with the balance ball, planks, crunches and push ups. Following that we did walking lunges all the way up one of the main streets in the city (yay for

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I took a few days off over Thanksgiving and I think that is exactly what I needed to feel better! The last few workouts I've had have been fantastic.Yesterday, I did 30 minutes of spinning with my trainer before class. I was drenched by the end - and felt great! Then we did cardio boxing again, which I'm totally loving. We also did a bunch of lunges, squats, push-ups and crunches. It was a great

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I am annoyed.When I'm annoyed, I want to eat.When I'm annoyed about not being able to eat something, I especially want to eat.Today at the gym my trainer pushed me so hard on the spin bike and then the weights that I nearly threw up. I had to stop mid-class to rest and drink water. He was getting on my back about it, when my death-glare must have clued him in. If I had opened my mouth to say "I'm

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-50623997361812172602010-10-12T09:54:00.000-07:002010-10-31T11:30:38.100-07:00

It wasn't the vegan pumpkin pie, it wasn't the mashed potatoes, or even the mushroom gravy. It wasn't the fact that I missed two of my workouts because I had two different dinners to attend.It was this - this sneaky little bugger found his way into my hand. Over and over again:Damn you, long island iced tea!I did alright all things considered. I do feel like I ate too much bread, drank too much

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-46844047177982918172010-10-10T10:42:00.000-07:002010-10-10T10:57:24.183-07:00

Bootcamp Start Weight: 231 lbsToday's Weight: 221.5Month one loss: 9.5 LBSCaliper readings, listed as start#/current#Pec - 23/12Subscapular - 39/26Bicep - 14/12Tricep - 26/20Kidney - 50/34Suprailiac - 26/22Abdominal - 35/24Quadracep - 52/42Medial Calf - 23/18In total I lost 78 clicks on the calipers, bringing my body fat percent down from 33.6 to 25.6!!Lean Mass Start: 152.2 lbsCurrent Lean Mass:

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So I haven't written in a while. Life's been BUSY.I had another 0 at weigh in last week. How frustrating!! 3 weeks at the same weight means I'm REALLY hoping to lose something this week. It really sucks to be going to the gym 6 days per week, watching my boyfriend eat delicious snacks, and *licks lips* the wine... oh how I miss the wine... all for a big fat GOOSE EGG at the scale.I'm trying to

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-48833637350064357602010-09-29T15:53:00.000-07:002010-09-29T15:56:12.200-07:00

*stomp stomp* HA-RUMPH!I don't WANT to go to the gym. I want to lay around all night eating chocolate and cuddling my boyfriend. Wahhhhh!!!......Okay, so that was a bit dramatic. But I really don't feel like going. Alas, I am off to the gym in about 5 minutes, dragging my sorry (and SORE) arse behind me.Harrumph.

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I seem to be getting into this strange habit of making a mistake each day with my meal plan or exercise. I'll be totally, 100% on plan, things will be going fabulously - and then OOPS! I ate a cookie. Or OOPS, Starbucks accidentally gave me something sugary, instead of the plain tea I ordered... and I drink it anyways.I'm just wondering why I allow myself those little blips. It's weird, I don't

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-39690340777097606462010-09-26T21:32:00.001-07:002010-09-26T21:40:48.382-07:00

I just posted this on the WW message board. Instead of re-articulating my thoughts, here is a cross post:- 0, Stayed the same!I was very disappointed at first, but I feel much better about it now. I've had some time to think and I decided to take the advice that I always give people who are down about STS. I didn't gain, I maintained. I had a huge loss last week and a fairly hectic week food and

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-62348896870514751172010-09-25T12:08:00.000-07:002010-09-25T12:55:52.250-07:00

My legs are killing me today. Ouchie!!We had our workout last night and we did some really hard stuff.We did one legged squats, where you put one foot up over your knee and then squat. We did rope lunges, where you place your foot on the boxing ring rope and then lunge forward with the other leg. (1 legged lunges, essentially) We did a bazillion push ups, lots of crunches. I tried to get a little

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-37372613588334634512010-09-23T21:25:00.000-07:002010-09-23T21:38:09.847-07:00

Alright so I haven't written since Sunday. My week has been a bit scrambled, and unfortunately it is not looking good on the scale.I missed my Monday bootcamp and Tuesday cardio to go camping. While I was camping I did my best for food choices, however veggie dogs did make a convenient lunch, and apparently my trainer doesn't think that was a good choice. I did get lots of exercise, I was BEYOND

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-83685784338804528202010-09-19T21:00:00.000-07:002010-09-19T21:04:27.122-07:00

Well, I am home from my WEEK ONE WEIGH IN!I lost 8lbs!! EIGHT!!That is even better than when I did the bootcamp last time, and I was heavier then!I had a great week, I ate well, had awesome work outs, and overall I feel like I really earned that loss. I am ecstatic!! I'm also super excited because I am at my lowest weight EVER :)Bootcamp start weight: 231 lbsCurrent weight: 223 lbsBootcamp loss

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Well my life has been really busy. I'm juggling full time school, part time work, and this crazy commitment to exercise. On top of all that I need to function in my life - keep the house tidy, keep the fridge stocked, and spend some time with my boyfriend. I feel like it's going to be a very packed few months!! Thankfully after Thanksgiving my work hours are lowered a bit, which will give me a

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All is going well, I'm just really busy!The scale shows me down 5 lbs!! We'll see if it sticks until Sunday.I'll update more when I have time, perhaps tomorrow or on the weekend.:)

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-53668850153768031252010-09-14T12:05:00.000-07:002010-09-14T17:59:05.342-07:00

Cardio only day5 min walk/jog to gym10 min elliptical8 min row machine5 min treadmill5 min walk home5 min stretchingB: Natures Path cereal with blueberries & almond milkS: Apple and Ryvita with natural peanut butterL: Vegan chili with crackersS: Grapes and 1/2 cookieD: Beans with brown rice and veggies5L water :)I am sore today! I also realized that I have not been pushing myself at the gym these

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-54544378739644371012010-09-13T20:25:00.000-07:002010-09-13T20:29:58.501-07:00

Cardio warm up: 5 minute walk to gym, plus 15 minutes of walking/jogging combo on the treadmill. Incline 2, alternating speeds 3.5 & 4.5 Today we started with the following: squats with vertical pole (30 slow reps, 30 fast reps)stiff leg deadlift with bent over row (60 reps)barbell curls with shoulder press (30 reps)vertical bar french press with squats (20 reps)push ups (60)lunges, crunches (in

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-55302591292274412962010-09-12T20:22:00.000-07:002010-09-12T20:35:51.508-07:00

So today was a little bit anti-climactic, which I suppose is a good thing. We spent the first hour going over things I already know - how to turn on an elliptical, how to properly get on and off the treadmill, emphasis on food being a key component of weight loss. Blah blah blah.GET THIS. My new trainer?He's an ex Chippendales dancer....ha ha ha!!Yes, he's a pretty boy, EXTREMELY muscular (likely

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-60742117449497967162010-09-12T15:53:00.000-07:002010-09-12T15:54:36.270-07:00

My heart just fluttered a bit when I looked at the time... less than one hour to go!I am scared...EEP!!

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-77955701388855788132010-09-11T15:39:00.000-07:002010-09-11T15:48:13.070-07:00

Here is my suitable-for-blog photo (ie. NOT me in short shorts and a sports bra)It is my before pic, taken yesterday, at 230 lbs.I won't miss that lumpy bottom, protruding gut, and chubby arms!! :)

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-70770746831231791332010-09-11T11:28:00.000-07:002010-09-11T11:59:37.047-07:00

It's approaching rapidly and I'm ready for it!! I have a cocktail party tonight - drinks and appys with friends - and then IT'S ON!!Here is the welcome e-mail I received last night. I have X'd out the names & telephone numbers for privacy.-----It's Finally here and we are all ready for you! YOUR TEAM CLASS TIME IS 5:30 AM, (ugh) so you should be here between 5:00 and 5:10 am (double ugh) to do

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-47557881877597523612010-09-07T21:18:00.000-07:002010-09-07T21:33:15.965-07:00

I will not eat the Chai Oreo Ice-cream cake in the freezer.I will not eat the Chai Oreo Ice-cream cake in the freezer.I get these fabulous ideas for delicious food, like I dunno... CHAI and OREO together in a soy ice cream cake... and then I'm required to have will power and restraint against that which I myself created???Edited to add: I did manage to resist, only based on the fact that it is 9:

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-73645615292049012532010-09-07T16:25:00.000-07:002010-09-07T17:13:25.956-07:00

I start the fitness bootcamp on Sunday night. I enrolled today. It was simple, I just had to fork over more than two months rent, my soul, my first born child, and an arm. They said taxes have recently gone up (dang HST), so technically I owed them a leg, too.So here it is. The big weigh and measure. I expected to not be as fit as I was when I left bootcamp last time, but it turned out not to be

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-49945161003404478762010-09-06T09:37:00.000-07:002010-09-06T10:15:45.515-07:00

It's a grey and rainy holiday Monday. It was hard to drag myself out of bed this morning. I imagine there will be much internet surfing to be had at work today, as there are not many visitors roaming the grey rainy streets with all the shops closed.Yesterday I was feeling uber-productive. I cleaned the entire house - and not just a light tidy. I pulled out furniture and swept all the forgotten

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-63776498564399053172010-09-03T14:11:00.000-07:002010-09-03T14:38:53.016-07:00

Ugh, I am so super full right now. In fact, I sort of feel like this fish:My boyfriend made two loaves of fresh whole wheat focaccia bread, so we had veggie paninis for lunch. It seems that deciding to do this bootcamp has given me an excuse to stop counting points and just eat until I'm full. Bad idea!! I wanted a little scoop of ice-cream and maybe to share a bottle of wine with Joe, simply

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-52650889264250094542010-08-29T21:18:00.001-07:002010-08-29T21:34:09.277-07:00

For some reason this whole bootcamp thing has been making me really emotional. I even dreamed about it last night. I feel so sick and tired of being fat. I've been on this journey for four years and I'm just SO ready to be at goal. Ready NOW.I am willing to put in the effort it takes, the sweat and dedication, but I need to be seeing results. As of now I am exercising daily and eating well, but

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-51555488347150810042010-08-28T22:51:00.001-07:002010-08-28T22:55:01.529-07:00

I *REALLY* want to do The Biggest Loser bootcamp again.But it is SO MUCH money!I've been researching, and all the bootcamps around here average between 160 and 200 dollars a month. They are crazy expensive, but after experiencing the bootcamp last summer I know it's worth it.The one in particular I want to do - Biggest Loser (the one I started this blog for last summer) - is $820 for THREE MONTHS

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-50839837004095948152010-08-26T13:49:00.001-07:002010-08-26T13:50:35.947-07:00

I posted this on WW.ca so this might be a repeat for anyone who reads both boards.I went shopping in Vancouver yesterday with my sister and mom. It was fun! EVERY single thing I tried on FIT, in every store! It felt so good to shop in non-plus size stores, to shop where my sister was shopping, and to really like everything I tried.I am so confused about sizing these days. Either that or I'm

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-48910490000685853832010-08-24T16:27:00.001-07:002010-08-24T16:36:07.036-07:00

Yesterday: (GOOD DAY)Woke up, jogged to the gym, worked out for an hour, walked home. Then, I walked to and from work (to work, home for lunch, to work, back home). I ate well, then in the evening I biked over to a friends house and back. It was a really great day!!Today: (NOT SO GOOD DAY)Woke up, walked to work. Ate thai food for lunch. Walked home. We are having vegan pizza for dinner, and

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-28095285797156517242010-08-22T11:07:00.000-07:002010-08-22T11:08:40.191-07:00

I have been weighing myself every day. Sometimes twice. I know this is a bad habit to have, but I still do it. The number doesn't effect my mood or my behaviour, but perhaps that is because it has been creeping down or staying the same. If I had a giant gain it might be a different story.I would hide the scales but my boyfriend is a daily weigher, too. Maybe we can talk about hiding them and

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-9177585448902269542010-08-22T10:52:00.000-07:002010-08-22T11:06:11.118-07:00

I have always known that I do much better when I set goals for myself, yet somehow I tend to ignore that. I recently cracked a milestone - with barely any effort - and it has re-inspired me to set some proper goals.So here it goes!I will go to the gym 3x per week, bike twice, and walk daily.I will track my diet using fitday.com and weightwatchers.caI will drink 3L+ of water, daily.My next weight

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-14231557735187694992010-03-14T15:36:00.001-07:002010-03-14T15:44:01.819-07:00

I suck at blogging regularly so I'm not going to do a grandeous claim that I'm back again. LOLThings have been going good for me. I have managed to keep off all the weight I lost during the bootcamp. Although, my wonderful, fabulous personal trainer boyfriend hasn't been able to kick my ass at the gym since my last blog post. He was having a lot of medical issues. He had a hernia operation that

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-25883423955455274892009-11-17T13:13:00.001-08:002009-11-17T13:42:59.978-08:00

The funniest thing happened the other day.I decided to get my arse back to the gym (thank goodness! more on that in a moment) and I was talking with one of the trainers from the bootcamp. She said she was glad to see me back. After we were finished catching up this girl beside me on the elliptical asked: "Are you a vegetarian?"I was like... vegan, yes?She said she had read my blog and recognized

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-12878915102653172532009-09-10T21:27:00.001-07:002009-09-10T21:43:02.786-07:00

So I have decided to take this blog in a different direction. I don't really have a lot of friends or people I can talk to, so I'm going to start coming here when I need to vent. It's better than snuggling up to a bag of chips, or getting aquainted with a pint of soy ice-cream.First of all, I do expect that a few of you may change your minds about being my follower on here, because you weren't

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-23918839832610450682009-07-08T07:40:00.000-07:002009-07-08T07:42:53.853-07:00

I haven't posted in a week or so because I've been REALLY sick, and moving. I helped my room mate move out, then moved my stuff in, then helped my new room mate move in. I've spent the last two days unpacking my bedroom... it's coming together!I have been going to all my workouts but not really eating the meal plan. I only lost 1 lb at weigh in on Sunday, but the scale is already showing me down

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-86747580740949950322009-06-30T10:34:00.000-07:002009-06-30T10:38:04.557-07:00

Workout Length: 30 minutesCalories Burned: 359 (55% fat)I only did 30 minutes on the treadmill this morning because I earned 13 APs yesterday, and I have to pack and move a bunch of my stuff this afternoon. I don't want to exhaust myself! If I'm feeling up to it this evening I'll take a walk, but I figure 30 mins would be okay, for today :)I did do interval walk/run again... 1 minute run, 1

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-20135216788946532362009-06-29T15:57:00.000-07:002009-06-29T16:38:20.231-07:00

Workout Length: 1 hr 45 minsCalories Burned: 1102 (55% fat)Even though I suck at it, I love yoga. I especially love hot yoga. It's so intense... you're sweating so hard it's literally dripping off of you... you can see it rolling down your arms and your clothes become so soaked you may as well have just jumped into a lake.I went a few times in the winter but I had a bad ankle and I hadn't been

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-77223430178607196242009-06-29T07:47:00.001-07:002009-06-29T07:54:05.651-07:00

Workout Length: 75 minutesCalories Burned: 840 (50% fat)Alright! I'm starting my new week off on the right foot :)I woke up this morning and felt motivated to work hard at the gym. For my cardio warm up I did the Couch to 5K interval running again - 60 seconds on, 60 seconds off... for 15 minutes. I was sweating by the end and it was really great! I was proud of myself for being able to jog for a

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-92173699714624182032009-06-28T19:37:00.001-07:002009-06-29T07:45:28.379-07:00

STARTING BODY WEIGHT: 282.5 lbsCURRENT BODY WEIGHT: 263.5 lbsTOTAL LOSS: 19 lbsI actually lost 19 lbs in ONE month! Ohmygoodness. I feel like I could have done better because of last week when I gained 1, and I've had some drinks with friends a few times which will slow things down for sure... but 19 lbs? In ONE month? Wow.The gym owner did my calipers (body fat testing) for the month. I lost an

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-1103426901204575712009-06-28T12:36:00.000-07:002009-06-28T12:39:21.593-07:00

Check out this standup bit:Louis CK - Getting FatThis video is not safe for work - lots of swearing and stuff. BUT it's hilarious so if you have a chance at home or whatever to watch, do.He is my favourite comedian by far. His other stuff is better but I thought I'd post this one 'cause it makes me laugh - I know EXACTLY what he's talking about! LOL

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-84393191359916570622009-06-28T11:42:00.000-07:002009-06-28T12:10:58.337-07:00

I have been doing bootcamp, but nothing more and nothing less. In the first week I was working out twice per day, sticking to my points and super motivated. NOW I'm working out only when and for how long they tell me too, and although I'm eating what they ask me to eat I'm not tracking points. Last week I gained 1 lb. This week I'm just hoping to lose that 1 lb or STS.My trainer is going to be so

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-77053136297837166072009-06-23T10:39:00.000-07:002009-06-29T07:44:25.676-07:00

I went to the gym this morning and did 30 minutes on the elliptical. I'm about to head to my mom's house to do some housekeeping - which always makes me sweat. I'm going to eat well again today and try to get in as much water as possible! I think not drinking enough water was a big reason I didn't lose last week (apart from dropping my exercise amount).When I got dressed this morning I had a hard

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-88608085751463060632009-06-18T07:44:00.000-07:002009-06-29T07:43:05.264-07:00

Workout Length: 20 minsCalories Burned: 284 (55% fat)I dragged my butt to the gym this morning, but I only stayed 20 minutes. My mind is not in it with all this stuff happening in my personal life. I had 3 different people ask me where I was yesterday, and I kept hearing music that made me want to cry. I just want to curl up in a ball and not go to work, or the gym, or anywhere :(

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-46576789174630373062009-06-17T13:31:00.001-07:002009-06-29T07:43:05.264-07:00

Yesterday I skipped my regular cardio routine and just went for a walk.Today I didn't go to boot camp.I have having problems at home, I shouldn't let that interfere with my bootcamp but I am kind of a mess right now. My trainer is going to KILL me for missing 2 days - and I drank some beer. He'll probably prescribe me 30,000 lunges. lolMy belly aches, my head aches, and my heart aches :(I'm very

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-6963557475334540662009-06-15T11:40:00.000-07:002009-06-29T07:43:05.264-07:00

Workout Length: 75 minsCalories Burned: 628 (60% fat)Oh man.I have a lot on my mind these days, and I did not sleep at all last night. I went to bed really late - midnight - and then I was awake staring at the roof until 5 am, right before my alarm went off. I didn't even sleep 20 mins here 20 mins there - I just didn't sleep at all. Not a wink.When I got up and got dressed for the gym, I didn't

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-85005001992449337082009-06-14T20:03:00.000-07:002009-06-29T07:42:58.548-07:00

Week Two Summary (Monday June 8 - Sunday June 14, 2009)Activity Points Earned: 44Pounds Lost: 8Wow, another 8 lbs lost!! That's 15 lbs in TWO weeks. *falls over*I just started this bootcamp 15 days ago, and I've already had two compliments about looking thinner, and a compliment about looking healthier, and 15 lbs gone! My jeans are feeling less snug and I've got tons of energy.The obstacle

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-82348841018133243362009-06-12T09:21:00.000-07:002009-06-29T07:42:58.548-07:00

Workout Length: 70 minutesCalories Burned: 476 (60% fat)Blugh. I'm just having a blah day. I went to my work out and we did a regular-level body bar class. I can't wait until I'm stronger with the upper body weights (such as lifting weights for 3 sets of 10 reps above my head) gets easier.Today one of the guys on our team forgot his Bootcamp Book (which is BIG no no, it's the food journal for

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-70504575463910496642009-06-11T22:41:00.000-07:002009-06-29T07:45:05.446-07:00

Workout Length: 30 minsCalories Burned: 490 (50% fat)I was so pumped after running this morning that I went back to the gym to try it again. I was only able to go for 20 minutes before my ankle (which has been tender for 6 months) decided it was time to stop. Okay, so twice in one day is a little much? Note taken :)I did 20 mins treadmill and 10 mins elliptical. I have to be back up and at the

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-76279121615310323742009-06-11T12:45:00.001-07:002009-06-29T07:42:58.548-07:00

Workout Length: 60 minutesCalories Burned: Bleep-Bleeeep! Grumble... I got to the gym and realized I forgot to put on my monitor. GRR!I ran! I ran! I'm sooooo happy!I got to the gym, and I did 20 minutes on the elliptical. I overheard one of the women on my BL team talking about how she ran on the treadmill. I remembered that I have that "Couch to 5K" podcast on my iPod, so I hopped on over to

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-30465837399115187152009-06-10T22:24:00.000-07:002009-06-29T07:42:58.549-07:00

Workout Length: 50 minsCalories Burned: 364 (60% fat)I went for a walk around the harbour this evening. I had a bit of a melt-down after that near-binge this evening. It really effected me, I think because I haven't felt out of control around food in so long, so to feel like that (even if it was just over a bag of popcorn) really scared me and shook me up.I talked on the phone to some people who

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-77472172429436418822009-06-10T18:23:00.000-07:002009-06-29T07:42:58.549-07:00

I just had the most bizarre scenario.I have been feeling snacky all day, and I've been unable to curb it. I had been sticking to my planned menu, but when I started feeling snacky I had some extra cucumber, baby carrots, snap peas... It didn't help.I ended up remembering that I had a 1/2 bag of popcorn leftover from the movies last night. (Now remember: Movie popcorn w/no butter is 3x more points

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-40783518132955611642009-06-10T07:28:00.000-07:002009-06-29T07:42:58.549-07:00

Workout Length: 75 minutesCalories Burned: Unknown :(I forgot to start my heartrate watch today, not sure how that happened. I love seeing the calories burned so I can gauge how hard I'm working. Today would have been a great day to have it on too because MAN was it a difficult workout!!I am so insanely exhausted right now. I am going back to bed for an hour before work. I don't know whether the

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-61457433912778097702009-06-09T11:36:00.000-07:002009-06-29T07:42:58.549-07:00

Workout Length: 45 MinutesCalories Burned: 756 (45% fat)I was up at 5 am yesterday, and I didn't take a nap in afternoon. I was having trouble keeping my eyes open by 10 pm last night. Today was my "late" day, I didn't have to be at the gym until 9 am! So I managed to get about 9.5 hours sleep. I feel great :)My ankle feels a lot better today, too.I think I exhausted myself yesterday. I burned

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-42532843411514985182009-06-08T13:19:00.000-07:002009-06-29T07:42:58.550-07:00

Strength - BootcampWorkout Length: 75 minutesCalories Burned: 871 cal (55% fat)Cardio - WalkWorkout Length: 90 minutesCalories Burned: 1021 (60% fat)This morning's bootcamp seems so long ago... I usually post right after I get home, but I had some things to do this morning, and then went for a walk around the lake.We did a similar work out to last week, but he upped the difficulty a bit --

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-30920315078188060962009-06-07T19:37:00.000-07:002009-06-29T07:42:49.759-07:00

Week One Summary (Monday June 1 - Sunday June 7, 2009)Calories Burned: 6,487Activity Points Earned: 44Pounds Lost: 7Oh my goodness!! *squeeeee*I lost SEVEN pounds! Seven!I'm so proud of myself. That is the most weight I have ever lost in one week. My very first week of WW'ers (nearly 3 years ago - yikes) resulted in 5.6... and that was my record to date - so this is AWESOME. Heck seven pounds is

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-63959707407068886862009-06-07T19:30:00.000-07:002009-06-29T07:42:49.760-07:00

Workout Length: 70 minutesCalories Burned: 1012 (50% fat)Today was group workout number two. It was another obstacle course, but different. We warmed up with squats, lunges, push ups, crunches, Rinse, Repeat. :)Station one: This reminded me of a police academy type deal... or like the course you see on X-Weighted. There was a mesh tunnel we had to crawl through, then get up and run through tires

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-51059110837284061122009-06-05T21:33:00.000-07:002009-06-09T11:47:49.774-07:00

I wanted to go for a walk this evening but I can't find anyone to go with me. Everyone is either drinking wine, going out for desserts, watching movies, or doing whatever else. I don't feel like going alone. It's already after 9:30 pm.I think I'll feel bad if I don't go, but at the same time... relaxing does sound nice.I don't want to boredom eat, and I don't want to sit around and do nothing.

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-8054679474046571582009-06-05T11:34:00.000-07:002009-06-29T07:42:49.760-07:00

Workout Length: 80 minutesCalories Burned: 872Today was bootcamp round 3. We were in the boxing ring, and did lots of legs and a little arms.I started with 20 minutes of cardio, then went into the ring and we had to do 3 laps side-shuffling around.We did 3 sets of push-ups...10 second hold when down, 1 second hold when up x 4then 10 regular ones.Then using the boxing ring ropes we did leaning

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-14735897722192974772009-06-04T07:59:00.000-07:002009-06-29T07:42:49.760-07:00

Workout Length: 68 minutesCalories Burned: 1081 (45% fat)I can't tell if my neurosis/slight OCD is a help or a hindrance! hahaI get on the treadmill and I think "I'll go for 30 minutes."I lose track of time and it's been 35.Well, I may as well go for 45, so I hop on the Elliptical.At 45 minutes I've burned 930 calories.Well, I may as well make it 1000!I reach 1000 calories and I'm at 52 minutes "

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-1380159078481558912009-06-03T22:52:00.000-07:002009-06-29T07:42:49.760-07:00

Workout Length: 30 minutesCalories Burned: 218 (60% fat)It's so hot in my apartment I actually had to go for a walk to cool off. I was feeling a bit restless, too. Unfortunately now it's 11 pm and I have to wake up at 5:15 am. Blugh.I am of to have a cool shower and then hopefully I'll fall asleep quickly.I've already worked out 330 minutes in 3 days - awesome.I'll post again in the a.m.:)

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-12937533596456710322009-06-03T07:34:00.000-07:002009-06-29T07:42:49.761-07:00

Workout Length: 75 minutesCalories Burned: 469 (60% fat)I'm so tired :(And I hurt all over :(I got up at 5 and went to bootcamp. Holy crap, that was HARD. Leo kicked my butt so feirce, I am sore already. I have really weak arms and we did a lot of arm exercises with free weights and stuff. We also did some abs with the balance ball and I'm way weaker in my stomach than I even thought.I remember

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-23022152513964305592009-06-02T21:41:00.000-07:002009-06-29T07:46:42.489-07:00

Workout Length: 35 minutesCalories Burned: 405I'm having trouble eating all my points again today. It's very weird, I've never had a problem before (in fact, I usually ate a couple flex points each day, too). I figured that all the extra exercise would actually make me more hungry more often... but that's not the case. I may have to cut the protein drinks to evenings only so I have an appetite in

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-20005811400011390292009-06-02T11:45:00.001-07:002009-06-29T07:46:42.489-07:00

Workout Length: 65 minutesCalories Burned: 1089I forgot how much I love the elliptical! When I was going to the gym religiously a few years ago, I loved the elliptical trainer. It was my favourite machine. I got on one today for the first time in months and the romance was rekindled...Last night I woke up in the middle of the night and had to pee but I was so achy and so sore that I could barely

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-9885943876696830392009-06-01T23:25:00.000-07:002009-06-29T07:46:42.490-07:00

I found it really hard to eat all my points today, and that NEVER happens to me. Ever.I am thinking maybe the vegan protein powder is keeping me full so I'm not really craving food. I could barely finish my dinner, but I forced myself to because I knew I couldn't be under my points - especially with all the exercise I'm doing.I'm really sore and I'm really glad they partnered us up with someone

Roxannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734084251484628977.post-5786751149260806792009-06-01T12:14:00.000-07:002009-06-29T07:46:42.490-07:00

I'm so sore. I feel like I'm going to die.That is all.

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Workout Length: 1 hr 20 minCalories Burned: 1050I slept terribly last night. I tried to go to bed at 11:00, but didn't end up falling asleep until 1 am. I remember looking at the clock at 12:40, still wide awake, and then a bit after that I finally drifted off. I woke up three or four times during the night, when finally the alarm went off at 4:50 am.To state the obvious: that's really early.I

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Workout Length: 1 h 17 minsCalories Burned: 1203 (45% fat)(I actually started the watch about 10 minutes late, so it's actually more than that)I feel FANTASTIC!That was awesome, and the endorphins have totally kicked in. I feel amazing!We met with our teams, we met with our trainer. I'm really excited about my team, they seem pretty motivated and most of us have lots of weight to lose. Also, we

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Oh My Flying Spaghetti Monster.I just got home from the mall... spent $200 on a new pair of gym shoes and a big-arse container of Vegan protein powder. My trainer better be proud!I'm posting a blog instead of getting ready.... oops. My first session starts in 40 minutes! My ankle has been really sore and bothering me today, but I can't decide if it's just psychosomatic. It is a bit sore every day

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BODY WEIGHT: 280.5 lbsBODY FAT: 33.9 %LBS OF BODY FAT: 95.3 lbsLEAN MASS: 185.2Since the goal is to keep 25-30 lbs of body fat, the total body fat I need to lose is 65.3 lbs. Of course I will lose water, and a tiny bit of lean mass. My personal goal weight is 177.5 lbs, the goal weight my trainer has set for me is 170 lbs. Honestly, I'll be happy with anything under 200!CHEST: 44.75"WAIST: 47"

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Okay so... I've officially signed my flab away.I spent the greater part of the day pining over the fact that:a) I won't be able to drink alcohol during warm summer months;b) I have to drag my sorry arse out of bed at 5 am 3x per week;c) No more extravagant veggie feasts that I've been cooking and enjoying lately!I pull up to the gym. I walk in and meet the manager. We sit down in her office,

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Ahhhhhh! Ack!I'm SO excited. EEE!Okay, This was entirely spur of the moment, but I'm doing it and I'm SO excited!I was out for my evening walk and I saw a poster for "Biggest Loser Nanaimo." I freaked and whipped out my cell phone and called the gym, only to find out that the registration date had already passed.I ended up pleading with the manager and he said that it starts SUNDAY... so if I can

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