SARA GETS FIT

Flaws? I got them.

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:11:25 -0500

Flaws? I got them.

What is this place?

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:42:14 -0500

Failure.

Am I a failure?

I wish I could say I was back and never fell off track. That would be a lie. A long time ago I let weight loss consume me. It was all I thought about. However, when I got stuck I began to hate everything about the weight loss journey. I began to think if I gave myself a break, became less involved, felt normal again, it would maybe some how work itself out. I knew how to lose weight, surely I’d never let myself gain weight. This isn’t the case. The exact opposite happened. I slowly started putting on weight. I kept putting off getting back on track. I often came on tumblr and silently cheered you guys on. I looked longly at my old pictures in which, at the time, I had still felt huge. I even told myself I wasn’t meant to be skinny. I dug myself into this hole of embarrassment and shame. The more weight I put on, the less I felt like even being in public. A break from thinking about my weight never happened. It consumed me more than ever. I never thought I’d be back to this point. No one ever said anything to me about gaining weight, but I felt their quiet judging eyes. I don’t blame anyone but myself. I chose to eat and not work out. I’m not asking for pity. I’m simply giving myself a cold hard splash of reality. I’m holding myself accountable. I’m not perfect. I may never be definition “skinny,” but I will certainly learn to be healthy.

I apologize for all of these random thoughts. I’m promising myself I will be back to keeping up with tumblr. For my New Year resolution I’ve also decided to vlog every day this year. In case you’re interested in seeing me and all of my awkwardness, I’ll leave the link below.

I’ve missed you all.

http://www.youtube.com/saravlogs365

Sara

My sisters and I got “Live Laugh Love” tattooed on...

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:11:19 -0500

Mine: Live

Melissa: Laugh

Victoria: Love

My sisters and I got “Live Laugh Love” tattooed on our shoulders. We each got one word written in our Mom’s handwriting. I love it!

Can I give up being overweight for lent?

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:35:19 -0500

Does it work like that?

Photo

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:00:46 -0500

My dad doesn’t think I’ll wear this… Little...

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:39:20 -0500

My dad doesn’t think I’ll wear this… Little does he know it’s my new favorite hat! (Taken with instagram)

Accomplishment? (tmi)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:33:19 -0500

Just pushed myself so hard that I had to stop and throw up. A drink of water and I immediately got back to running. Now feeling like a champ. These are the kinds of things that make me feel proud.

I will conquer running.

I will not stop.

I'd rather lose 10 inches than 10 pounds

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:51:22 -0500

The scale lies. Fact.

One Twenty Five: Sh*t Fat People Say (ie. me)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:43:18 -0500

One Twenty Five: Sh*t Fat People Say (ie. me):

one-twenty-five:

Tomorrow will be different

I’m just going to have one

My clothes seem to be shrinking

Yes! I’ve lost weight, I’m a size __ at Gap

It’s water weight

McDonalds is my Sunday treat

It’s because my body is in starvation mode

It’s too cold to run

I’m too lazy to cook vegetables

Screw it. I’m…

Just a little different..

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:42:03 -0500

sarinaslimsdown:

228&163

:)

** this doesn’t happen over night. This is about 14 months worth of progress. Make changes, see results.

This girl. Cannot get enough of her or her blog. She is AMAZING.

Losing weight is the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. Never have I felt so successful...

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:28:20 -0500

Losing weight is the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. Never have I felt so successful yet so much like a failure on a daily basis.

It's a long way away, but it's a start.

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:48:01 -0500

Just ran 2 miles up hill in the windy and freezing cold. Maybe crazy, but well worth it. Day 1 of my long journey to a half marathon = complete. (Whaaaat! Am I crazy? Perhaps)

p90x lean

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:41:31 -0500

Currently on Day 2 of p90x lean. This is going to be a long battle, but I am more than ready!

2 weeks ago from NYE to Today…. Definitely didn’t...

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:38:04 -0500

2 weeks ago from NYE to Today…. Definitely didn’t realize how bad the holiday weight had gotten…so glad to be back on track.

A bit blurry…but for old times sake. Finally getting back...

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:04:54 -0500

A bit blurry…but for old times sake. Finally getting back to where I was before the holidays. Plus stripes are no longer the enemy…gasp!

In love with my new running shoes (Taken with instagram)

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:21:09 -0500

In love with my new running shoes (Taken with instagram)

I have found my happy place. (No, I’m not eating in bed....

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:44:00 -0500

I have found my happy place. (No, I’m not eating in bed. Hush you.) (Taken with instagram)

Pushing hard

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:11:00 -0500

I just completed another Shredmill Workout from Tone It Up.

30 squat jacks
30 tummy tucks
30 burpees
Sprint 2:00 minutes
20 squat jacks
20 tummy tucks
20 burpees
Sprint 1:00 minute
30 squat jacks
30 tummy tucks
30 burpees
Sprint 2:00 minutes
20 squat jacks
20 tummy tucks
20 burpees
Sprint 1:00 minute

I did my sprints outside. You can do them outside, on the treadmill, on a bike, elliptical, stairstepper, or stairs.

This proved to be incredibly tough not just physically, but mentally as well. I was ready to quit instantly. It took some time but I got it all done. Unfortunately, afterwards I was sitting down breathing when I got a knock at the door. I got up and felt a bit lightheaded. When I opened the door my sister in law started talking to me, but the next thing I know I’m on the ground with her calling my name. Sometimes I get dizzy spells when I stand up, but it’s only ever gotten to the point where I pass out a handful of times. This has been happening for about 4 years now. I don’t know what causes it or how to stop it. I think it’s time for a visit to the doctor.

Delish. Dessert. Less than 200 calories Recipe: 1 cup of Greek...

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:23:00 -0500

Delish. Dessert. Less than 200 calories

Recipe:

1 cup of Greek Yogurt
1 Packet of Truvia
1/2 TBSP Agave Syrup (optional)
2 Strawberries

(Taken with instagram)

Perks of eating clean

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:10:26 -0500

-Feel so much better.
-More energy
-Clearer skin
-No craving for junk food
-Makes weight loss a lot easier
- Down 13 pounds (Whaaaat! If only that wasn’t all weight I gained from the holidays)
-Control
-A much happier Sara