Run Forest, Run!

I cannot believe that it has been 18 days since my last update. I assure you, it is not because I quit. I am still working hard to become healthy. I have not spent much time at my computer at all lately.   It has been pretty uneventful at the gym the last couple of weeks. This week was really...

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Feeling Fantastic!

Another week has past and again, I forgot to update my blog. I'm getting really good at forgetting about it. Rest assured, I have not been forgetting about the gym and my goal. Since I hit my 20 pound mark, I have lost 4 more pounds I am really excited about that. The closer I get to my goal, the happier I get. Last weekend, I was able to fit into a smaller pant size. I was also able to wear some of my cotton shirts that shrunk in the dryer (the same week that I bought them). I went back to the...

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For You

Today I was talking to an old hometown friend about her recent gym membership. I am very proud of her for beginning her journey. I have a lot of faith in her and I hope she achieves great success! I for one know how expensive gym memberships and personal trainers can be. I just happen to have gotten lucky by finding a gym that was willing to wave enrollment fees to allow us to join. When I first signed up, I thought that Personal Trainers were a waist of money. Of course, I had nothing to base...

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Celebrating 20 Pounds

I have reached my first milestone. As of yesterday, I have lost 20 pounds total since my journey began. I have been sleeping better, feeling better, eating better, and napping less. Some of my clothes are fitting a little better now and I am very excited about that. I have about 65 pounds left to go...

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Update

Again, I'm sorry I haven't  updated in over a week. Last week was a crazy week. Monday: July 23 The Norm. I went to the gym and completed my hour of cardio. The same as always (since my last change) 3.2 mph and 7.0 incline. Tuesday: July 24  1....2...Freddy's Coming for You I did my 60 minutes of cardio and then hit the machines to begin my chest workout. My first machine was the  Pec Fly. I sat down, set my weight and began. The pain was terrible. My chest felt like Freddy...

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