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Got a mini stepper! Super excited to use it 😊

#fitness journey #fitness beginner #journey to health #self care #healthjourney #mini stepper

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I can do hard things

Sometimes my mind makes things out to be more difficult than they are. It’s like looking at the scary shadow of something until you’re able to fumble through the dark and find the light switch. Then you realize it was just a coat rack and your pet casting some wild looking shadows. For me surpassing the mental hurdle I put up in my mind is the hardest part. I’m so ready to avoid discomfort that I build these emotional barricades around tasks I should do.

For me I like walking and wouldn’t mind running eventually but I also really dislike strangers looking at me while exercising. I start thinking of what commentary might be running through their mind and it distracts me thinking how hideous I must present in my current state.

I found music was good way to get around that hurdle. But then I made a new hurdle of worrying what if I can’t hear any dangers around me if I’m out walking with my music on and Im zoned out?

I have to have these like little pep talks to myself and squash the excuses I keep telling myself. It’s okay to feel uncomfortable when improving yourself.

I guess I’m too stuck in my own headspace sometimes.

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Pet Peeve

One thing that really grinds my gears while working towards improved health are the nagging nancys. Why are people who have no idea about your efforts or anything about your journey the first to add their two cents. Goodness gracious if I hear one more time "Are you still sticking to your diet? You know you can't have________ anymore right?" It feels like people waiting for you to fail so they can say I told you so! It just annoys me sometimes.

I also really dislike when you've planned and prepared yourself for family functions by ensuring to eat very cleanly the weeks before just so you can eat that one piece of dessert without feeling like you've sacrificed everything. People forget all about eating in moderation and the lengths people go through to ensure they can enjoy dessert or something indulgent once in a blue moon. People monitoring your food as if your one meal will immediately catapult you into having your own TLC show because you'll be that unhealthy. Ughh. It's about sustainable lifestyle modifications not living on a strict list of foods forever.

Sometimes I just have to put blinders on and live my life and continue my journey. I will reach my goals come hell or high water. One adequately portioned piece of dessert during a holiday or family function will not end my journey.

#fitness journey #fitness beginner #journey to health #self care #healthjourney #health #doitforyourself

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Keep it up!

Had a chance to meet with a dietician and make some goals and review my progress thus far. I'm doing better than I thought. Yay.

I can finally see some physical changes. I'm glad I decided to care for myself finally.

#fitness journey #fitness beginner #journey to health #self care #healthjourney #health

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Some of my meals from the past week

1. Grilled tuna patties w/ veggies

2. Sweet pepper salad w/ feta and avocado

3. Beef w/ veggies

#fitness journey #fitness beginner #journey to health #self care #healthjourney #health journey #health #meals #healthy meals #quick meals #easy meals

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Update🌺🌼

So I'm down 12lbs since my last post a while back.

Here is an overview of some of the meals I've been eating in the past few weeks.

Breakfast is usually oatmeal and some eggs.

Lunch is usually some kind of veggie or salad with some kind of protein.

Snacks have been almonds, sometimes fruit.

Dinner has been veggies/salad plus something. We try to change it up.

Once a week I'll have a reasonably portioned dessert.

We tried a Good Foods box as well. It was not bad. Definetly meals you could put together on your own with some ingredients you may not have tried before. We liked most of the recipes. Everything was pretty fresh. Especially any pasta items.

Otherwise exercise has been going well. I am active for an hour at least 6 days a week. I am on track towards improving my overall wellness.

Keep at your goals!

#fitness journey #fitness beginner #journey to health #self care #healthjourney #whatieat #food #foodpics #health journey #health #eating well #weightloss journey #losing weight

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Woke up early. Too early. Debating if I should sleep a little more then exercise before work.

My mind says " Yes lets jumpstart the day"

But my body is like "nope"

#fitness beginner #fitness journey #journey to health #self care #healthjourney #waking up #woke up early #no #too early #sleep #exercise

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Don't Crumble

Ughhh todays feels like I want to crumble. It's hot and humid. I feel like junk literally. I want to fall back on old habits. I want to run to the comforting arms of good ol' food. But that can't be my fallback for every day I'm feeling out of it. I need healthier options for days like this. I need a better coping method.

#food #healthjourney #journey to health #coping #food feelings #thoughts

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Breakfast

Deviled Eggs + Green beans with cheese wrapped in turkey bacon (bbq sauce glaze on top)

#low carb #breakfast #deviledeggs #turkey bacon #green beans #health #healthjourney #recipes #budget recipes

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Don't set yourself up to stumble

You know yourself better than anyone else. You know what will happen if you don't make yourself healthy and satisfying meals or know what you plan to have during your night out with the girls. Old habits die hard. Don't leave today's success in the hands of uncertainty and hoping you'll make a wise decision last minute. Come on now. You know what happens when you have long days at work or school or taking care of your family. Meal planning goes out the window and it becomes a free for all. You're feeling really hungry now and if your hunger were an animal it would be a starved pitbull ready to eat. You for the option that will have you satified the fastest. How likely is this option to be one you won't regret afterward?

You know your pitfalls. Plan ahead. Remember it's you vs. you! You know your moves. You know all the old plays. Time for a new playbook.

#journey to health #healthjourney #fitness beginner #fitness journey #motivation #self care

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Work. Sweat. Smile

Plan it and do it.

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Words that have inspired

1. Keep your eyes on the prize and stay qualified

In pursuing my goals I have to stay focused. If you don't play how can you win? Keep yourself in the running and keep at it. Misteps are still steps. Staying stagnant isn't movement. Move forward and you're closer to your goal.

#healthjourney #journey to health #fitness journey #self care #fitness beginner #home workout #inspiration

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Stumble

I stumbled a bit this week in my health journey; however, I got back up. Consistent little steps can become a big change in due time. One little step for big impact. I'm surprised I feel excited to actually exercise. This is weird for me. I'm excited for myself to do what I know I can accomplish. Keep taking steps.

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I get home late after work. I am hungry but it’s also too late for a larger meal. I want to snack upon somerhing but I’m not sure what. I wanted crackers or anything crunchy. I actually got upset and considered going out to the convenience store and getting my fill of crackers and cookies. There are few carbs in our kitchen. I wanted something tasty. After my internal tantrum was over I took a deep breath and I found a recipe for an alternative cheese snack. It’s just baked cheese. It’s going to be quite the experience weaning my body off excessive sugars and overly processed foods. I have to be willing to fight with myself. I may pout but I can certainly find a better option when these cravings hit. I know they’ll subside eventually just need to weather the storm.

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First Step

First workout in a while. It felt dreadful at first. Most of the disdain was in my mind to be honest. I wasn't that great at it, but that will change the more I do it. I really just want to be consistent and do what I know I need to do and get myself in a healthier state. If I keep with it I'll look back in a few months and know I can acheive my health goals. I'll take things one day at a time. Change isn't easy but it's worth the work.

#health #fitness journey #begin again #self care #health journey #day 1