Ahhh, it is a GREAT morning, friends!

Let’s dive right into the good stuff, shall we? It’s time for my monthly weigh-in!

August Weigh-In

Total Loss: 45.5 lbs

Woo hoo! I can’t tell you how good it feels to be back on the losing track. I took this picture after some early-morning bootcamp work. (More on that below.) I’m finally undoing the damage I did in June. Trying to eat healthy while moving was increddibly difficult for me. Now that we’re in our home and our fridge is fully stocked, there are no excuses!

What I learned in July: I’ve really been trying to shift my focus, lately. Well, for awhile now. It’s easy to let myself get caught up in the comparison-game. It’s easy to think I’m not doing something right when everyone around me seems to be dropping pounds faster. I can’t let comparison steal my own joy.  This is my body and journey. It is unlike anyone else’s.

Just because …
I lose average of .5-1lb a week, does not mean I am a failure.
I still struggle with binge-eating, does not mean I am a failure.
I can NOT get myself into running, does not mean I am a failure.

What works for others, may not be what my body needs. And likewise! What my body needs, may not be what anyone else needs. I don’t know about any of you, but I find it difficult to really understand that sometimes. It’s getting easier everyday; to really listen to this body of mine.

Healthy intentions for August: As always, I want to plan to keep on keepin’ on! I would really love to reach 50lbs lost this month, but I know that’s reaching a tad bit for my loss rate. Never hurts to try, right? :D I’ve been giving 80% effort to clean eating (damn you CHEESE!) so let’s ramp that up a bit, shall we? 

On the workout front, I’m still committing to 5x a week of Tina’s Best Body Bootcamp. I forgot to tell you all that I roped two of my “in real life” friends into doing it with me! HEY Dessie and Katie! We’re all basically kicking butt, if I do say so myself. :) Tomorrow marks the start of Phase Two (weeks 3-4) and, how should I explain this ….. I’m so excited, and SO SCARED

Enter, Jesse Spano.

Please tell me there are some Save By The Bell fans out there?! This episode, while supposed to be super-serious about Jesse’s addiction to caffiene pills, is actually kind of hilarious. ;) Perfectly describes my frantic/giddy state about the next two weeks of bootcamp. There are super sets, progression intervals, whole-body circuits that flip between weights and cardio, and general moves that make me go “WHHHHAAAAT?” Oh Tina, I love love love you …. even as I curse your name during all those Split-Squats.

I’m sure this week will involve lots of Tweets and Instagrams made from a collapsed-on-the-floor position. You know the one. 

Onward and Downward!

 

- Emily
Be strong. Be fearless. Be you.

 

 

Psssst: Speaking of progress, go check out my new Fitness Tab! Under here you will find my fitness goals, links to my monthly weigh-ins, measurement/picture progress, and my Daily Workout Log. Let me know what you think!! (It took me forever, but it’s still a work in progress. I’ll be spiffin’ it up throughout the day!)

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  • http://www.lifeplusrunning.com/ calee himes

    You are so not a failure! PS running might not be the best idea at the weight you’re at right now — hope that doesn’t come off as offensive. My joints get pissed at me if I’m 15 lbs heavier than my “regular” weight (which the 15+ has become my regular weight). Every 1 lb = 5 lbs of pressure on your joints. I’d train for The Color Run, but wouldn’t fret much about going beyond that. I’m not saying you CAN’T. I’m just saying that if you are really sore and achey and don’t love it, don’t worry about it just yet. Not sure what your GW is but just know that the less you have on your frame, the better it is for your body to run.

    Also, I ate enough PB in the last 2 weeks to have oats in a jar every day this work week. So let’s talk about binge eating. I’m a winner because I have all these empty jars for oats in a jar!

    You might have hit a plateau for now, so don’t sweat it (well do sweat it … just don’t worry about it). .5-1 lb a week is maintainable, and that sounds like a good loss for you. You’ll probably still have weeks of 2-3-5 lbs, but don’t focus on how much you lose per week. You’re losing for life, and it takes time.

    xoxoxoxo

    • http://www.FitandFreeEmily.com Emily

      Thanks for the support, Calee!

      I definitely do not take offense to your recommendation on running, I welcome it! I’ve thought this for awhile too, that running at this stage might not be the best for my joints. I get way too caught up in what everyone else is doing. As in, running … but with a lot less weight. ;) I’m definitely going to train for the 5k, but like you said, beyond that might be pushing it for now.

      • http://www.lifeplusrunning.com/ calee himes

        Kickass! Just keep at it. And honestly, running isn’t for everybody. I don’t even know if it’s for me anymore.

  • http://margaretedith.com/ Maggie

    Hey Emily — I’m curious. Why do you consider cheese a not “clean” food? Unless we’re talking cheeze-in-a-can, cheese is pretty wholesome, and doesn’t generally have chemicals or synthetic ingredients. It isn’t especially dietetic, true, but it is a real, clean food in my book! What’s your feeling about it?

    • http://www.FitandFreeEmily.com Emily

      Thanks for the question, Maggie!

      I should have been a bit more specific. “Clean” eating (for me) is staying away from processed foods and most dairy. I have a slight lactose intolerance, so it makes me feel incredibly boated and nasty, LOL. I try to stay away from the processed american cheese, and focus more on hard cheeses, feta or local goat cheese. I guess it’s more that it makes me feel sluggish and gross, which can trigger me to eat more unhealthy things. All things in moderation, though – I could NEVER give up cheese all together! :)

  • Tina @ Best Body Fitness

    You have done amazing things, Emily! You certainly shouldn’t let comparison get in the way of that. You are a fighter and STRONG. You inspire many. Keep doing what you do that is best for YOU! :)

    • http://www.FitandFreeEmily.com Emily

      Thank you so much, Tina! I love that your training is called “Best Body,” because that’s exactly what it’s been teaching me – - what is BEST for MY body! <3

      • http://www.FitandFreeEmily.com Emily

        (and i’m glad you commented b/c it made me realize I wanted to link over to you in this post! Fixed!)