Last week was the third week in my reverse diet to maintenance. I've already surpassed the macros that were prescribed when I was 3.5 weeks into my reverse before surgery. It's pretty damn exciting to see what the body can do when it has proper nutrients. It's also crazy to see how much food one… Continue reading A Week in Review and Week 3 of the Reverse Diet
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A week in review – week 3 of the reverse diet
Yesterday marked the last day of my third week reversing my diet since the Cutler Classic. To say this week was easy would be a lie, but to say it was hard would be a stretch too. At the beginning of the week I was traveling for work. Just like prep, I researched what was… Continue reading A week in review – week 3 of the reverse diet
Thoughts after second pre-op appointment: Parts 1 and 2
First Pre-Op Appointment Thoughts
Why knowing my motivation won’t help you find yours
This past weekend was a whirlwind of emotions. It was my second bikini competition and aside from excitement I also felt slightly disappointed. I had brought the best package I possible can at this point in my journey and I had to keep reminding myself of my goals for this show. The goal was to… Continue reading Why knowing my motivation won’t help you find yours
Week recap post-Monday’s binge and thoughts going forward
https://www.facebook.com/runsweateatrepeat/videos/1727485657496629/ Here's a link to Tuesday's blog post to elaborate more what I talk about in the video. Some of my ideas to combat these urges are: take a nap go for a run or go to the gym if these aren't possible, then I'm going to try: taking a break and reading a book;… Continue reading Week recap post-Monday’s binge and thoughts going forward
Post-skin removal consult thoughts
Body fat testing and what it means for me
It's no surprise that at 5'4" I have loose skin from losing over 100 pounds. That kind of weight for anyone is a lot, but for a person my height it truly takes a toll on your skin. While there are things you can do to help loose skin, there's nothing that 100% prevents it.… Continue reading Body fat testing and what it means for me
The power of having a support system
No matter the task you’re taking on, there will be challenges of varying levels. This is a given, nothing is easy. When I started my weightloss journey, I didn’t have a support system or any one person who had verbalized that they believed in me. It was clear to me that to be successful, this… Continue reading The power of having a support system
Healthy choices, exercising and traveling: My trip to DC
Let's not pretend that being healthy while traveling is easy. We all know there are many challenges we face. If we're flying the questions you may ask yourself are: can I bring food into the airport? What restaurants are in my terminal? What snacks are served on the plane? Will I be able to drink… Continue reading Healthy choices, exercising and traveling: My trip to DC