I’ve been working so hard for the past 3-4 months on trying to get fit and healthy. I had a tiny slip during winter break because of the holidays, but once I got back to school, I was on my game for a good month and a half. But this week, I feel like I just wasted everything I’ve worked for. I really didn’t stick to eating healthy and I measured myself - I’ve gained 1/4-1/2 inch back from whatever I’ve lost. I know it sounds like nothing, but it bothers me because I’ve been working so hard. Also, I even feel how sluggish eating unhealthily makes me. I don’t know why I’ve been doing this to myself. And I don’t get it because in the gym, I can see the difference in my workouts and the things I’m able to do. But I haven’t been seeing any visual changes in my body. Gahh. So frustrating. I need new workouts, better food choices, more motivation, something. :(

Things I need to do

• Drink more water
• Eat healthier
• Workout more/change things up in my workout
• Stick to a net intake of 1200 calories

meagweightloss:

• Fitting into old jeans
• Hating the taste of pop
• Not being able to finish a taco from my (old) favorite fast food place
• Being able to say no
• Having six bottles of water in your room
• Missing working out after a day
• Actually feeling skinnier

I can’t wait to get back to school and get back into the swing of being healthier and working out 3-4 times a week. I’ve been slackin.

(Source: droppounds-notbombs, via health-heaven)

Actual Conversation I Had After New Year's

• Yo-Yo Dieter: How do I lose weight and get into shape for 2012?
• Me: First, clean up your diet. Eliminate all refined carbs (bread, pasta, sugar, etc). Eat more fresh veggies (broccoli, spinach, string beans, etc). Eat lean sources of protein (white meat chicken, turkey, white fish, lean cuts of beef, egg-whites, etc). Eliminate your intake of processed/fried foods (fast food, frozen dinners, prepackaged meals, etc). Eat 5 small meals/day. Always eat breakfast, then eat ever 3-4 hours after. Try to only drink water. No soda, fruit juice, high-calorie coffee drinks or alcohol. Next, exercise 5-6 times/week. Find an activity that interests you (running, skating, biking, weight training, group fitness classes, martial arts, pilates, yoga, workout DVD's, dance, etc) and do it about 1 hour per day. Vary your workouts so you don't get bored. Keep challenging yourself so you gradually improve your performance over time. Take pictures & measurements of yourself every 30 days to track your progress and keep yourself motivated. Surround yourself with like-minded, positive, supportive people who are on the same journey as you. Research/read/learn as much as you can about nutrition, exercise, physiology, etc. There are unlimited resources online regarding fitness, healthy eating and fat-loss, etc. Don't pretend you can't find them. Get at least 7 hours of sleep each night. Do this consistently for 2 months. Take a week off then hit it again, even harder for another 2 months.
• Yo-Yo Dieter: Hahaha! LOL! No, but seriously, how do I fit into a bikini by Spring Break?
• Me: Goodbye.

Not losing weight. Just getting fit. Losing weight along the way, yes. Gaining muscle. Being comfortable in my body. Not sitting on my ass and eating whatever is within arms reach. Having a routine. Going to the gym. Working out. Eating right. Drinking more water.

Needless to say, your dashboards are probably going to be spammed with more health-related posts now. Sorry.