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SW: 143 lbs
CW: 120 lbs
UGW: 110 lbs

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80 Day Weight Loss Challenge 1/80

1.    Write your current stats: height, current weight and goal weight. Why are you losing weight?

Height: 5’5”

Current weight: 118-ish

Goal weight: I’ve gotten to the point where I’m not really looking at the scale anymore because I’m determined to have a better body which includes more muscle…so actually, my number should go up.

Why are you losing weight?: To be honest, my weight has always fluctuated and has been something that’s bothered me but I was really good at ignoring it. Then after a pretty bad breakup, I realized that I haven’t done anything for myself in a really long time and I decided that I really needed to love myself if I was going to plan on finding love one day. So here I am :)

80 day weight loss challenge!

loveyourselflucy:

 

1st week

1.    Write your current stats: height, current weight and goal weight. Why are you losing weight?

2.    Describe your dream/goal body.

3.    Is your UGW in an “unhealthy“ range of BMI?

4.    Have a vegan day today. No meat, no eggs, no dairy, no animal products whatsoever. Give it a try!

5.    What is your favorite healthy food?

6.    What is your favorite unhealthy food?

7.    What is your least favorite healthy food? 

 

2nd week
8.    Write your current weight. Have you lost anything in the past week? If not, what are your plans for this week? 

9.    What is your favorite type of cardio?

10.    Do you count calories? If so, what is your daily limit?

11.    Today you will be cooking for your whole family. Find a healthy recipe online that they will also enjoy and show them how tasty healthy food can be! 

12.    What is your least favorite type of cardio? 

13.    What is your favorite type of strength exercise? 

14.    What is your least favorite type of strength exercise?

 

3rd week
15.    Write your current weight. Have you lost anything in the past week? If not, what are your plans for this week?
16.    Which part of your body do you wish to change the most and why?
17.    Do you have a special event/date you want to lose the weight for?
18.    Try to use as little salt as possible today or maybe even none! Don’t buy microwave meals and don’t eat foods high in sodium.
19.    Are you losing weight the healthy (<2lbs/week) or the unhealthy (>2lbs/week) way?
20.    Who is your biggest weight loss inspiration and why?
21.    Do you focus more on getting „lean and mean“ or „tiny and fragile“?

 

4th week
22.    Write your current weight. Have you lost anything in the past week? If not, what are your plans for this week?
23.    How much water do you usually drink in a day?
24.    Have you ever had an eating disorder?
25.    Today you will try a new smoothie. Find a new healthy recipe online and mix & match fruits and veggies and enjoy! But it must be totally new and adventurous!
26.    Do your friends know about you wanting to lose weight? Do they support you?
27.    Does your family support you in your weight loss?
28.    What is your favorite type of snack?

 

5th week
29.    Write your current weight. Have you lost anything in the past week? If not, what are your plans for this week?
30.    Are you a vegan or a vegetarian?
31.    What are your favorite workout clothes you own?
32.    Try a new fruit today. Learn how to cut/eat it and enjoy! How was it?
33.    Are you on a diet or are you making this a lifestyle?
34.    Do you take your meals from home to work? If so, what do you usually prepare?
35.    Have you ever „fasted“? What was the reason for it?

 

6th week
36.    Write your current weight. Have you lost anything in the past week? If not, what are your plans for this week?
37.    Have you ever purged? If so, how did you feel afterwords?
38.    Have you ever binged? If so, what is your „binge food“?
39.    Try a new veggie today. Learn how to prepare it and enjoy! How was it?
40.    What is your body frame? Small, large or medium?
41.    Where are you from? Is your country’s diet healthy or unhealthy in general?
42.    How many meals do you usually have a day?

 

7th week
43.    Write your current weight. Have you lost anything in the past week? If not, what are your plans for this week?
44.    Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend? Does (s)he know about you losing weight? Does (s)he support you?
45.    Do you have a rest day when you don’t work out? Which day is it?
46.    Try changing your routine today. Don’t do the same exercises as the week before, learn a new move to cinch that waiste or to tone those thighs!
47.    Have you forbidden yourself any type of food?
48.    Do you reward yourself when you reach your short-term goal? What are your rewards?
49.    What do you usually have for breakfast?

 

8th week
50.    Write your current weight. Have you lost anything in the past week? If not, what are your plans for this week?
51.    Do you have a cheat day?
52.    What do you enjoy the most in your weight loss? What makes you happier than ever before?
53.    Try to eat nothing but raw food today. No cooking, no baking, no grilling. Eat raw carrots, canned tuna or smoked salmon, maybe even sushi! Just eat fresh, non-termal processed food. It might be weird and „unnatural“ but that’s actually the healthiest way to eat. Enjoy your healthy day!
54.    What is your favorite weight loss blog?
55.    Will you continue to write your blog after you reach your UGW?
56.    Have you ever been on a low-carb diet? How was it for you?

 

9th week
57.    Write your current weight. Have you lost anything in the past week? If not, what are your plans for this week?
58.    Do you believe in restriction or in moderation?
59.    Describe your dream outfit, the one you imagine yourself wearing once you reach UGW.
60.    Ditch sugar and ALL sweets today. For just one day promise yourself you won’t eat any candy, sugar, sweets or any similar food.
61.    Write your usual meal plan for one day.
62.    When watching TV, do you usually watch the „food channels“ or movies/TV-shows/series?
63.    What are your fitness goals? (Splits, hand-stands, push-ups…)

10th week
64.    Write your current weight. Have you lost anything in the past week? If not, what are your plans for this week?
65.    Post a picture of your goal body or a person you strive to look like.
66.    Do you have short-term goals too? What are they?
67.    Today is „no tumblr day“. That’s right, you will try just one day to be off tumblr, post your progress/food log/training schedule tomorrow, because today, you are going „back to basics“!
68.    What is your least favorite unhealthy food?
69.    Which part of your body do you like the most and why?
70.    Were you ever obese or underweight?


11th week
71.    Write your current weight. Have you lost anything in the past week? If not, what are your plans for this week?
72.    Do you eat the same meal as your family or do you eat specially prepared food?
73.    What do you usually order when eating out in a restaurant or at someone else’s house?
74.    Today you won’t count calories. You won’t look at food labels. You will try to eat intuitively. What does that mean? Eat when you’re hungry, don’t look at the clock! Eat whatever your body desires! Just make sure it’s healthy. If you crave anything sweet, eat it! But a healthy amount. And remember, today you must forget all about calories!
75.    Do you have a „trigger food“? A type of food that is impossible for you to say no to or stop eating?
76.    Do you drink smoothies? If so, what is your favorite recipe?
77.    Do you enjoy eating healthy or do you find it being too expensive or that it takes too much of your time?


12th week
78.    Write your current weight. Have you lost anything in the past week? If not, what are your plans for this week?
79.    What was the most recent compliment/comment about your body?
80.    Write your current weight. Have you lost anything in the past week? If not, what are your plans for this week? + Today is the last day of this challenge. After writing your stats, describe how you’ll continue eating/exercising from now on!

I’m going to do this! Hopefully I’ll get more interaction on my blog. I’m really here to help! Talk to me about anything.
The idea behind my Tumblr name :)
fitvillains: Weekend Workout: BOOTY MURDER! This is an intense BOOTY &amp; CARDIO workout that will target your glutes, thighs and burn tons of calories. Murder is RIGHT. Time: About 30 minutes, including warm up. Equipment: Weights optional, 5-10lbs recommended. You’ll need a mat, water, a chair or bench and a timer. How To Do It Warm up for 5 minutes. (Squats, jog in place, walking lunges, jumping jacks &amp; dynamic stretching for about a minute a piece). Complete the exercises in two ways… Complete each section, rest 30 seconds, and repeat the section before moving on. Complete all exercises in order, then repeat the whole circuit. Stretch afterwards, you’re gonna feel this tomorrow! Modify the moves when you need to (tap down for balance, reduce range of motion and take breaks). BOOTY MURDER Single Leg Toe Touch To Reverse Lunge A. Balancing on one leg, pull your opposite knee up to hip level. Bend your standing leg slightly at the knee as you lower both hands to the floor - you can use weights (or a medicine ball) here. As you lower, the lifted knee will move back (as shown) and you can straighten it as you lower, or keep it bent at the knee. Use your core &amp; your glutes to lift yourself back up &amp; return to balancing standing position. B. Keeping your standing foot planted, step the lifted leg back into a reverse lunge. Hold for a beat, then return to balancing position. Try not to touch the lifted leg to the floor and remain balanced on your standing leg throughout the movement. Repeat. Form: Keep knees on top of your toes, put your weight in the heel of the standing leg, and tighten your core to help with balance. Tap down anytime you need to find your balance. Butt Kick Runs Like a run in place, except try to lift your heels towards your booty, kicking them back and contracting the hamstring. Lift as high as you can (some people can’t reach their bums, some can) and move quickly to get the heartrate up. No weight required. Hop Ups From a standing position, step one leg slightly behind you and bend the front knee until you’re in a semi lunge/squat. Your weight should be about 80% in the front heel, 20% in the back heel - use the back leg for balance. Hands at your sides, hop up on the front leg, bringing your back knee up towards your chest. Find your balance before you hop, land softly with the jump, and use the front leg to power yourself up. Replace the back foot and repeat. Use weights in your hands to increase the difficulty. See video demo here. Firehydrants In a table top position (all fours), bend the knee at 90 degrees and left up &amp; out to the side. Keep your shoulders in line with your hands, and keep the knee off the ground as you repeat. Try to keep your belly button pointed down towards the mat, and only lift up to hip/back level. When lifted, your thigh should be as close to parallel to the floor as possible. Repeat on the same side. Hip Raises Lie down on your mat, back flat, knees bent, feet planted on the floor. Lift your hips towards the ceiling as high as you can. Relax your shoulders and chest, and pulse your hips up, then lower back down to the mat. Squeeze your glutes as you raise them. Advanced: Alternate straightening one leg as you lift (one legged hip raise). Alternate with each raise, or do 30 seconds on each side (gotta keep it even!). Add three pulses at the top of the raise for added difficulty. Step Ups Using a chair or bench. Step one foot on to the chair, and lift yourself up, raising the opposite knee to your chest as you lift. Put your weight in the heel of your stepping foot, and push through the heel to lift yourself up. Replace the opposite leg to the floor, but keep the stepping leg on the chair. Repeat. (weights in your hands for added difficulty) See video demo here, but eliminate the extra squat. Standing Leg Extentions Using the chair for balance if you need it, bring your feet slightly wider than hips width apart, and lift one leg out and to the side. Contract the glutes and outer hips as you lift and lower, and try not to swing your torso from side to side. Keep the standing opposite knee slightly bent, and try not to tap the leg to the floor (unless you need to for balance). Repeat and hold the leg up for 1-2 beats per lift. Quick Feet In a slightly squatted standing position, open your legs wider than hip width apart. Trying to keep your core steady, pump your feet in small run/shuffles in place. Go as fast as you can, keeping the squat position and keeping your core steady. Advanced: Hold dumbbell with both hands in front of your chest. One hand on each end. Triple Pulse Squats Like a normal squat, but pulse up and down (1-2 inches) three times before coming back up to standing. Keep feet about hips width apart, and push your booty BACK and not directly over your toes. Weight should be in the heels of your feet, and knees should not go past the tops of your toes (wiggle them to check and look down to make sure you’re in the right position). Squeeze your glutes as you stand and repeat. Kill it!
londonerloser: tubbytotiny: withperseverance: Slimtastic Smoothies: 20 nutritious and delicious smoothie recipes Banana: Blend 2 bananas with 1/2 cup fat-free Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup skim milk, 2 teaspoons honey, 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 cup ice. Strawberry Shortcake: blend cups strawberries, 1 cup crumbled pound cake, 1-1/2 cups skim milk, 1-1/2 cups ice, and splenda or stevia no calorie sweetener to taste. Raspberry Orange:Blend 1 cup orange juice, 1 cup raspberries, 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 1 cup of ice and splenda or stevia no calorie sweetener to taste. Honeydew-Almond: Blend 2 cups chopped honeydew melon, 1 cup almond milk, 1 cup ice, and honey to taste. Strawberry-Kiwi: Blend 1 cup strawberries, 2 peeled kiwis, 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 cups ice. Cherry-Vanilla: Blend 1 1/2 cups frozen pitted cherries, 1 1/4 cups milk, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, a pinch of salt and 1 cup ice. Grape: Blend 2 cups seedless red grapes with 1 cup concord grape juice and 1 1/2 cups ice. Blueberry-Banana: Blend 1 banana, 1 cup blueberries, 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk, 1 tablespoon each honey and lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract and 1 cup ice. Creamsicle: Blend 3/4 cup frozen orange or orange-tangerine concentrate with 1/2 cup cold water and 1 cup each vanilla ice cream and ice. Spiced Pumpkin: Blend 1/2 cup each pumpkin puree and silken tofu, 3 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, a pinch of salt and 1 cup ice. Black Raspberry–Vanilla: Blend 1 pint blackberries, 1/2 cup raspberries, 1 cup vanilla yogurt and 1 tablespoon honey. Banana PB&amp;J: Blend 1 frozen banana with 1 cup soy milk, 1/4 cup each creamy peanut butter and wheat germ, and 2 tablespoons seedless strawberry or raspberry jelly. Vietnamese Coffee: Blend 1/2 cup chilled espresso or strong coffee, 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk and 1 1/2 cups ice. Top with chocolate shavings and/or chocolate syrup. Pineapple-Mango: Blend 1 cup each chopped pineapple and mango, 1 cup coconut water, a dash of ground allspice and 1 cup ice. Sprinkle with toasted coconut. Chocolate-Banana: Blend 1 banana, 1 cup chocolate ice cream, 1/2 cup milk, a pinch of salt and 1/2 cup ice. Peanut Butter–Apple: Blend 1 chopped peeled apple, 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, 2 tablespoons flax seeds, 1 1/2 cups each soy milk and ice, and honey to taste. Veggie: Blend 1 1/4 cups tomato juice, 1/4 cup carrot juice, 1/2 peeled cucumber, 1/2 celery stalk, 1/4 cup each parsley and spinach, and 1/2 cup ice. Lemon–Poppy Seed: Blend 2 teaspoons poppy seeds, the zest and juice of 1/2 lemon, 1 cup plain yogurt, 1/3 cup sugar and 1/2 cup each milk and ice. Strawberry-Maple: Blend 2 cups strawberries, 1 1/2 cups milk, 1/4 cup each maple syrup and wheat germ, a dash of ground cinnamon and 1 1/2 cups ice. Apple-Spinach: Blend 2 cups spinach, 1 chopped peeled apple, 1/2 cup silken tofu, 1/4 cup each soy milk and orange juice, 1 tablespoon each wheat germ, honey and lemon juice, and 1 cup ice. YES YES YES!!
5 smaller meals is always better! Have small snacks in between. Never deprive yourself.

002 : Marathon Training

curlyskinnymini:

Beginner Half-Marathon Program
This 8-week training program is simple and easy. You run 3 days a week (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays), and alternate resting and cross-training on the remaining days. The cross-training can be swimming, cycling, walking, strength training, or some combination. Rest is important so you recover adequately for the next run. The long runs on the weekends begin at 4 miles and peak at 10 miles the week before your race. Run the “easy” workouts at whatever pace feels comfortable. 

This is one of the fastest training schedules I’ve seen. If you’re on a time crunch, it’s perfect! Don’t worry, on the day of the race, you WILL run 13 miles. If you have more time, look up other ones that are about 12 to 14 weeks. It’ll better prepare you and lessen the anxiety. Or I can post one up too :)
sabine: The Healthy Breakfast Flowchart. Click to download the bigger one. Tape to the inside of your cupboard.
What a healthy meal!
ffoodd: Homemade Veggie Platter (by e.fawn) This idea is so cute! Just don&#8217;t overdo the ranch.
weightl0ss-: thehealthproject: Reasons to eat breakfast HEALTHY EATING HABITS – It is well established that people who eat breakfast consume less fat and cholesterol and more vitamins, minerals, and fiber than people who skip breakfast. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT – the National Weight Control Registry reported that people who eat breakfast have an easier time managing their weight than people who skip breakfast. PORTION CONTROL – In general, people who eat breakfast have an easier time controlling their caloric intake throughout the day than those who don’t. REDUCED RISK OF DIABETES – A report by the American Heart Association showed that people who eat breakfast are significantly less likely to develop diabetes than people who skip breakfast. MORE ENERGY – A healthy breakfast can provide your body with the nutrients that you need to stay energized for several hours. FITNESS – It is believed that people who eat breakfast have more energy and therefore may participate in more physical activity than people who skip breakfast. FOCUS – According to the American Dietetic Association, people who eat breakfast have an easier time focusing and are more productive throughout the morning than people who skip breakfast. MEMORY – Eating breakfast improves memory and learning. BETTER MOOD – Skipping breakfast can make you feel grumpy and fatigued throughout the day. Taking just 10 minutes to eat something in the morning can really improve your mood. BE A GOOD ROLE MODEL – Help your children to develop healthy eating habits at an early age by encouraging them to eat breakfast. If they see you eating breakfast, they are more likely to eat breakfast too. AND ITS THE BEST MEAL OF THE DAY, OM NOM! (via imgTumble)