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New Weight Alert!
It’s been almost three months since I last updated you on my endeavors. When we last spoke, I was getting ready to move to another location.โI was a little nervous about November and December because of all the foods and upcoming move. In October I made it to my 240’s. I floated around the 247…
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Since Eliminating Naps, I’m Down Three Pounds.
Last we talked, I was going over the results of my last weight struggle. As you know, I post the good, bad, and the ugly when it comes to losing weight. After deciding to cut out naps and get a good night’s rest, I have dropped three pounds. I am now 252. I am now…
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There’s No Such Thing As Beauty Sleep! Naps Make You Gain Weight.
I’ve noticed that every time I try to get into my target range for the month, I gain! It is frustrating because it happens before almost every accomplishment. So, we are 11 days into October. My goal for this month is to be in the 240s. As of today, I am 255.2. Sadly, I haven’t…
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I Almost Gave in Yesterday.
So, I came close to throwing in the towel on the 29th. I don’t know why I wanted to stop because I’m doing good. However, I didn’t want to work out anymore. I didn’t work out on the 28th because it was a rest day. When the 29th came around, I was over it. I…
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Consistency Is the Key to Real Change in Weight Loss
I often search YouTube for videos regarding weight loss, health, and VR fitness. Last night, I came upon a video from a person who tried VR workouts and was having problems keeping her weight down. She didn’t see more than a decrease of 30 pounds. She stated that she tried it for two months and…
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I Am in My 250s!
So, I’m in my 250s! Hitting my 250s was a goal I set for this month. I’ll post my Twitter feed, which shows my weigh-in for Wednesday. When I took it this morning, I was 257.4. I hope to see 256 tomorrow or the next day because I have been working hard!! By the end…
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Added Two Pounds After Hitting 260. Readjustment Once Again!
Losing weight seems like an ongoing lesson in the what not to do arena. So, let’s start with the beginning of last week. I decided to pull out my bike because my legs were hurting from the stepper. I figured my bike would be better on my legs. I was still eating what I’d been…
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I Don’t Know How I Feel About Steppers.
Last week, my stepper came in, and I used it for two days. The last day I used it was on the 3rd of this month! On the 4th, I noticed my leg was sore from using the stepper. It was almost too painful to stand on, so I didn’t workout that entire day. I…
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The Obesity Signs That Should Keep You Moving.
I was getting out of bed this morning, and then I felt a familiar burn coming from the area behind my left knee. It was a letdown because I have lost almost 30 pounds, but that area still isn’t thin enough. I wanted to cry! I’m almost in the 250’s, so when will it stop…
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I Hit My Weight Goal for August!
With August ending and my completion of getting into my 260s succeeding, I have now started plotting my course to my 250s. I purchased an adjustable aerobic stepper and an exercise mat for sit-ups today. Now that I’m 263, and my energy level looks better, it’s time for me to add more spice to my…
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Nearing My First Goal of 250. I’m 265!
After almost three months, I’m 265. While 265 isn’t healthy, it is a step in the right direction. When I first started this journey, I was in my early 290s. My first goal is to make it to 250. After I hit the 250 mark, I want to celebrate by getting new workout clothes and…
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Bullying People Who Are Trying to Lose Weight Doesn’t Help the Problem
I have noticed a trend on X, which we previously called Twitter. Some of the accounts are getting enjoyment from making fun of overweight people who are trying to make positive changes in their lives. The incidents that I noticed were involving women. One of the women was standing in front of a gym door…
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Energy Increase Since Losing 23 Pounds!
Over the past two days, my workout routine has deviated a little. On Monday, I hit the treadmill for about 25 minutes. Within 25 minutes, I walked a little over a mile. Not only did I walk for 25 minutes, but I ran the part of the rounded sides for two laps. You might think…
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The Importance of Sticking to What Works! I Am 23.5 Pounds Slimmer!
Earlier this week, I posted an article about not being able to get into my 260s. I tried some of the diets I saw people posting about, but those diets did not work for me. So, after having stomach issues and trouble meeting my goal, I returned to what I did before last week. I…
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I’m Fighting to Get Into 260s!
Up to this point, losing weight has been sort of easy. I started out around 290 or a little more. My official journey started around the end of May, which is when I purchased my Amazfit. My diet has consisted of veggies, meat, grain, and a little dairy. However, I have sort of logged off…
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Two Months into My Weight Loss Journey and I Have Lost 21.1 Pounds In 65 Days.
I’m happy to announce that I am now 21 pounds lighter than the start of my journey. As you can see, I still have a lot of work to do. I no longer see eating the same as I did before. Prior to the start of all of this, I would get takeout, eat it,…
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TMI Incoming! I Have Space Between My Thighs and The Bathtub!
For the longest time, I avoided the tub because of two reasons. The first reason was that my weight had made getting in and out of the tub dangerous. The other reason I avoided the tub was because sitting in the tub was super uncomfortable due to my thighs rubbing up against the side of…
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I’m Down 17.4 Pounds Since Entering Information Into ZEPP On May 30th.
I am 17 pounds lighter today than when I first started this process. Two months ago, I could barely stand up for 15 minutes to wash dishes. I would have to bend over the sink and rest on the cabinet because my back hurt. Today I’m standing for over an hour doing a workout and…
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It’s All In The Pants
Losing weight is a painful ordeal. You go through so many ups and downs, but at the end of the day, the truth is always in the way that your clothes fit. I’ve been working out since May 29th, and I can see a few areas showcasing noticeable changes. I have been able to put…
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Anaerobic vs Aerobic And Weight Gain
So, this morning I was freaking out about my two-pound weight gain. I consumed two fajitas for dinner, two small oatmeal pies for a snack, and a jr burger at lunchtime. After dinner, I worked out, but the workout was entirely aerobic. I looked over my workout log for the past few weeks and noticed…
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Did I Really Just Gain Two Pounds From One day?
Okay, so now I know what I cannot eat. I’m not eating fajitas or oatmeal pies for snacks anymore. I had a small Jr burger for lunch and a cup of coffee around noon. I worked out before I went to bed and burnt 350 calories. So, because I do not know if it was…
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I Messed Up My Dinner.
I cheated myself out of dinner. So, part of my weight loss success so far has been from watching what I eat. I’m entering my second month of healthy eating and learning a good amount about food. For instance, many of the foods I used to think were good for you aren’t good. My daughter…
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Taking A Break On Working Out!
I’m taking a break from working out for today. My break does not mean a cheat day! I let myself have a cheat day once every two weeks. Last night I worked out for over an hour and burned 458 calories. As I stated yesterday, I got on the scale again, and it shows that…
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My Weight Today Compared To 40 days Ago.
I’ll start by saying this takes a lot of courage to post this because it is embarrassing. When I started on my weight journey, I was scared of scales. I was scared because I knew I was near 300 pounds. I was so sure I was near 300 pounds that I guessed my weight, pretty…
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Progress Means Everything
I finally charged my Amazfit and I wanted to show you something. The first picture is from today, and the older picture is from May 30th. The progress is pretty clear. The image below is pretty much the beginning of my work in progress. As you can see, I was in bad shape. I’m not…
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Wondering Why I feel So Sluggish After Eating A “Healthy” Meal, Wait For It!
Well, it could be because I ate everything I’m not supposed to eat before working out. I thought broccoli was good, and it is! However, it isn’t something you want to eat before working out. Not only is broccoli something you don’t want to eat before a workout, but dairy is another thing you shouldn’t…
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Should We Shoot For Body Positivity Or Physical Positivity?
I started working out on May 29th. During Feb, March, April, and May, my awareness began to peak toward my weight. Don’t get me wrong; I knew I was overweight before those months. Yet, I bought into the whole idea of body positivity. I was beautiful no matter what, right? My husband still loved me,…
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Setbacks And Redirection
On Friday, I told you I planned to walk two miles. I got on my treadmill and was ready to go, and reality came crashing down. I’m not ready for two miles. I worked out for 30 minutes and then basically crawled to my room. I never remember the treadmill feeling so death-like. So, I…
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Six to Seven Pounds Makes A Difference In Daily Living .
I just finished working out again, and it went a little longer tonight because I had a cheesesteak for dinner. The cheesesteak brought my total calories for the day to around 1400. I do not go to bed without working out, so I did a workout that burned 415 calories. I’m not sure how many…
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Update!!! I’m Minus Six Big Ones!
So, I got on the scale this morning. It is the second time I’ve stepped on a scale since I started this journey. I am proud to tell you, I lost 6 pounds. We can do this.
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Learning How To Use Dumbbells!
I recorded myself working out on Monday morning again, and after reviewing it, I have news. So, I learned a few things while working out on Monday. Firstly, don’t work out in tie-dye because it will kill your spirit! LOL, It makes those areas that you are aiming to get rid of look 10X worst!…
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It’s Okay To Be Proud Of The Small Victories.
This morning in my email, I found a message from FitXR. It talked about recovery time between workouts. I’m glad they brought it up because it is important information regarding losing weight. If you are like me and you tend to be super ready for the new lifestyle you are embracing, the last thing you…
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I Recorded Myself Working Out.
I’m sure you’ve seen all the workout videos of people recording themselves in gyms. I decided to try the whole record thing of myself working out because I felt like something was off. I put my phone at the base of the glass door in my workout room and started working out via my VR…
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The Truth About Weight Gain
As of today, I have been working out for nearly three weeks. Three weeks might not sound like a long time, but it is enough time to make a difference. So, we last left off with me stepping into the world of VR. When I restarted my journey, I was already going in the wrong…
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VR Could Be The Weapon To Fight Obesity.
It’s been over a week since I started my new exercise routine, and I have news to report. So, if you follow my blog, you know I have been battling the weight war for a while now. I have a treadmill and exercise bike in my downstairs gym. I didn’t use my bike or treadmill…
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The Chair.
I’m sort of shame to admit this, but I hit a snag. Here is my overweight anonymous moment. I lost focus of my weight battle while dealing with the stress of family life. I stopped cooking and let myself order takeout entirely too often. As a result, I put on more pounds than I should…
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Will Ripple See A Judgment This Month?
That seems to be the leading question regarding the future movement of XRP. As always, I would love to tell you the answer will be yes, but in this case, you never know. The Hinman emails are gearing up to be a major player in this case. If you recall months ago, the SEC basically…
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What Happens Now That Genesis Has Filed For Chapter 11?
Over the past few months, we talked about Genesis filing for bankruptcy. Today, those conversations became a reality. If you follow my blog, then you remember my warnings about serval changes coming for crypto exchanges. The changes do not mean crypto is on the way out, but it is perhaps the continuation of seeing a…
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And Then Life Gets In The Way.
I haven’t been posting for a while! It’s because I have been trying to adjust to the fact that we are becoming grandparents. As you know, we have three girls, ages 17 to 25. We found out our 17yr old is pregnant, which was shocking. We never thought we would be dealing with teen pregnancy.…
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Can Twitter Save Free Speech Without Putting People In Harm’s Way?
When we think about freedom of speech, we often think about people saying things that bring about emotional responses. We rarely think about the problems with dangerous speech and how they can directly put lives in harm’s way. Freedom of speech is a basic right! We have the right to say what we feel, but…
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Waiting For Ripple!
If you have been following the Ripple case, I’m sure you have heard the rumors about the case ending today between the SEC and Ripple. While investors like myself would love this rumor to be true, there’s a big possibility that it is just speculation. In the crypto world, speculation can produce dips in pricing…
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Netflix’s Meghan & Harry and The Renaissance Way of Thinking!
I just finished looking at the first three episodes of Harry& Meghan, and I’m glad they told their story in their own words. History has a way of vilifying strong women when it comes to the portrayal of women in the royal family. Whether it is a woman like Catherine the Great, Elizabeth I, Catherine…
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Another Crypto Exchange Prepares To Exit The Market.
If you made it to 11/29/2022 and are a crypto investor, pat yourself on the back. Some people wanted to see crypto crash and burn after the FTX situation, but it didn’t happen. Not only are we holding the fort down, but another exchange rumored to have issues seems to be doing better than predicted.…
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Can Genesis Restore Faith In Centralized Exchanges?
The crypto market is once again sitting on the edge of its chair over the potential fallout of another exchange. Last week we heard that Genesis has a current debt owed to them, which exceeds a billion dollars. Given the current issues in the crypto market and how dire it is to save the industry,…
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FTX’s Fall Equals A Hard Week For Crypto
FTX was one of the most trusted exchanges run by Sam Bankman-Fried until the truth behind their FTT token revealed an expensive piece of information. Some days ago, documentation surfaced regarding a balance sheet from the CEO’s Alameda Trading Firm, according to CoinDesk. This balance sheet showed an overabundance of their FTT token, and how…
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The SEC Just Scored A Win In Setting A Security Argument Against Digital Tokens. Does This Ruling Hinder Ripple In The Future?
This morning some investors are worried about the SEC v. Ripple case because of an SEC win against LBRY. The judge agreed with the SEC that LBRY sold digital securities. Some investors have taken to social media to express their hopes that Ripple settles instead of seeing the case ended with a similar judgment as…
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Fidelity Crypto Offers Investors A Chance To Sign Up For Their New Crypto Platform.
Fidelity will offer educational information about crypto with their new trading service. Investors will also have access to a virtual assistant who can answer questions about investing. Fidelity’s move is a great thing for crypto because Fidelity is a big-time brokerage service with a strong history in stocks and bonds. So far, it appears that…
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Amicus Briefs Are Falling From The Sky In Support Of Ripple
As we begin the first week of November, you might have noticed amicus briefs appearing more rapidly. New information hit the Twitter highway earlier today, with Coinbase requesting permission to enter an amicus brief on behalf of Ripple! As some of you might remember, earlier in the year, the SEC went after Coinbase for listing…
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Could We See An End To The SEC vs. Ripple Case On The Horizon Since The Hinman Emails Have Been Uncovered?
Move over House of The Dragon; there’s a new saga in play! That’s right, people! Those emails we have talked about for months have finally made their way to the land of the seen! Don’t be surprised if we do not get to see them! If I have said it once, I have said it…
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I’m Almost in My 240s. As of Today, I Am 250.2!
I think it’s safe to assume I should hit my 240s within a week, God Willing, as long as I don’t go rogue. I just came off my cycle, so now I can do my fitness routine without limitations. I will not be able to use my home gym after this month. We are moving…