Modern Day Pin-up Girls - WEEK 16
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Hey everyone, sorry I've not been on here much this last week. Been a bit despondent since I'm doing all my exercise and have only been losing half a pound a week. Plus this week I have put on 1 lb! So I decided to take my measurements again this week and since Nov I've lost an inch around my chest, and inch around my thighs and 1.5 inches from my arms! So something is happening thank god!!
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I just finished making sugar cookies for my brother in law and his platoon of Marine in Afghanistan. An hour later and I haven't touched them. Mainly because I hate sugar cookies. I also finished wrapping all the presents in the house. Although I'm waiting on one to get here and the other I have to go buy. I swear, he's so damn spoiled.
I have a monster sized headache and wish baby would take a nap so I could. :frown:0 -
I kicked some *kitten* today at the gym..I wish this free pass would go for another week.. but I'm enjoying it while I can! It feels great to 'run' and not be outside freezing, even though I much prefer walking/running outside. My 5k is coming up quick, not sure I'll be about to break my original time of 44min but I'm gonna try my hardest!
So, with New Years approaching...how does everyone celebrate? Throw a party, go to a party, nothing? And do you ever make resolutions?
We throw a party and I don't plan on logging my food, well, mostly drinks that day, gonna just let it since it's just one day.. We sit around and play card games and such. Good times! And as for resolutions, I've never made any in the past, but I will make just some in general goals: I'm going to participate in 3 5k's in 2011 ( already registered for 2, 1 in Jan and 1 in Mar), spend more time with my brothers by being active like bowling, walking, etc, and trying more foods that I never have before to broaden my selection more ...
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It's amazing how our minds can trick us into believing something we know can't possibly be true. After my 3rd baby (33 years ago) I lost 100# and wore a size 2 (small for a 5'7" frame)
The following month after reaching my goal weight, I signed up for a workshop on losing weight! I felt like I fit in with all the other women who were very overweight because in my mind that is what I saw when I looked in the mirror.
Like you said, when I put the small sizes on I told myself it was a fluke, the size wasn't accurate. What is so sad is that I never really enjoyed the years that followed of being in shape and thin. I lived as if I was the person I saw in my mind, always feeling disappointed in myself if I ate something and actually enjoyed it.
Thank you for posting this. You helped me by stirring the memory and now with a new awareness to focus on what I have done, not always looking at what more I need to do. Just to appreciate...and enjoy....the present moment. :flowerforyou:
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I need to stop weighing myself almost everyday! Sometimes it’s encouraging and others (like this morning) it’s just simply depressing! I’ve been doing not so great on the food front (eating high sodium food) but have managed to stay in my calorie goals because I’ve been working out every night. I know this is the reason for the almost 2 lbs gain, but I was so exited this Monday to see the scale hit the 150 mark finally that its so discouraging to see it back up. Arghh… I guess I’ll have to watch my water intake and food choices over the rest of the week to make sure I don’t gain come weigh in on Monday!0
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Got an e-mail this morning that said:
Hi Ashley,
You are one of the Founding 100 volunteers of IMAlive from To Write Love On Her Arms.
Can you say stoked?!
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I got the itch again.... here is one of the Christmas presents my bf got me. The tattoo had been drawn up for like 8 months, but everytime I'd be about to get it outlined, something would pop up and I wouldn't be able to afford it. So FINALLY it's there.
It's kinda a bio-organic ....thingy...with flowers popping out on top. Hard to explain but once I get some more sessions done, it'll be a little easier to see.
Back view.
Top view.
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Lovely! :flowerforyou:0
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Rach- That is awesome!
Bru- I am flying to Boston for New Years. I have a good friend from college there. I went last year and had a blast. I've made 3 huge resolutions for next year. I'm giving up sweets and fried food for the whole year. I'm going to complete two rounds of ChaLean Extreme by the end of July. And I am going to run a half marathon in October in less than 2hrs and 15 min.
Ashley- What is "IMAlive from To Write Love On Her Arms"?0 -
Who's jealous of all these new tats? >this girl<
Can't wait to see the finished project! 0 -
IMAlive is an online created suicide prevention hotline. We work via chat, text an e-mail. www.IMAlive.org
TWLOHA is an amazing non-profit that is working to raise awareness and hope for people struggling with mental health disorders. www.TWLOHA.com0 -
Merry Christmas Rach - Nice tatt!0
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Thanks guys!
This one is me.....we all go through tough times and crap tattoo. It's kinda of an expression of turning all those ugly experiences into something beautiful. Seeing the light in the darkness...the good in every situation. Hence the flowers, which will be brightly colored, coming out of the center of the weird creepy organic stuff that looks like it attached itself to my shoulder.
I'm still learning to see the positive in things. Especially when it comes to my appearance. I have to say that my struggle with weightloss has made me a much more patient and willing to push hard for things I want and deserve. :flowerforyou:0 -
Rach- That is awesome!
Bru- I am flying to Boston for New Years. I have a good friend from college there. I went last year and had a blast. I've made 3 huge resolutions for next year. I'm giving up sweets and fried food for the whole year. I'm going to complete two rounds of ChaLean Extreme by the end of July. And I am going to run a half marathon in October in less than 2hrs and 15 min.
Ashley- What is "IMAlive from To Write Love On Her Arms"?
BOSTON?!?!?!?!?! are u coming to see me?? 0 -
BOSTON?!?!?!?!?! are u coming to see me??
OH! You live in Boston!? WE should totally meet!0 -
BOSTON?!?!?!?!?! are u coming to see me??
OH! You live in Boston!? WE should totally meet!
I'm about 30 minutes away! I'm trying to decide if the bf and I want to head into first night in boston. I've never been!0 -
So I went to the gym today (still on my free pass) and I ran a 35min 5k!!! WOOT WOOT!! I'm so stoked!! And to think I was seriously gonna quit halfway through! That's 9min off my actual 5k I ran outside!! Happy Bru Dance :drinker:
I like having the gym access, but I don't think I'd use it as much if I knew I could use it whenever I wanted. Knowing that I only have 7days to try it makes me kill it in the gym. But that's a good thing because I'm shaking things up a bit and confusing my body. Not too much exercise for a few weeks, mostly light stuff then a few days of running and such.
I'm not expecting a loss tomorrow, but I hope I break through shortly after the New Year0 -
So I went to the gym today (still on my free pass) and I ran a 35min 5k!!! WOOT WOOT!! I'm so stoked!! And to think I was seriously gonna quit halfway through! That's 9min off my actual 5k I ran outside!! Happy Bru Dance :drinker:
Nice!!! That's a great time for a 5k!
I swear I'm eating for two. I just can't seem to stop it. The sugar and the sweets are never ending. Ugh...makes me sick thinking of the stuff I'm eating....blah....
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First and foremost! Today is the day!! We go at 2:30 today to get Jasper's cochlears activated and he will be able to hear for the first time! Thank you all for your support and love and everything over these last couple of months with his surgery! :flowerforyou:
I am recording it. I will be posting a link to the video probably both on my profile page and on here. So you can all celebrate with us!
Lastly, I finally broke through into the 240's this morning! I was hoping to do it by Christmas. :happy:
Today is an amazing day.0 -
Ashley, That is the most amazing thing. I was tearing up just reading your post. I can't even imagine how wonderful today must be for you.
and congrats on the weight loss too!
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What Sheila said! I'm so excited for all of you! *hugs*
Karen0 -
Oh Ashley!! That's so wonderful! I too was tearing up reading your post! I can't imagine the emotions you are going through right now! *huge hugs* to you and Jasper. And congrats on the loss this week!! :flowerforyou: 0
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Yay yay YAY!!!!
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From one Ashley to another: I’ve not been on this thread for long, and so today was the first I’ve heard about your son’s condition. My thoughts are with you both that all goes as planned!
Also Congrats on the weight loss!0 -
Yay congratulations Ashley - I hope everything has gone well!! :flowerforyou:
And... I've finally lost some weight in what feels like forever!! Down 1.8 lbs to 170 woohoo!! hoping to be in the 160s just before Christmas0 -
I've finally broken the 20lbs mark. Yippee. I'm finally feeling my clothes being baggy, but I'm NOT giving them up yet. I want to keep loosing and don't want to purchase new clothing to just by more again later. People are noticing too which is always nice. Keep up the good work ladies.0
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The links to Jasper's videos are posted on my profile or if you are a youtube fan you can look me up: ashmcniel. Can't find it? Just let me know. It was an incredible day.
Plus my new treadmill came today and I got to do my first work out on it!
Seriously, the best day in a long time.
Thank you everyone! :flowerforyou:0 -
Ashley serious wonderful news! So pleased for you!
Spent 6 hours in traffic today because of the silly snow so didn't get to my training. Too many xmas parties this year and the temptation to overdo it on food and booze is all a bit much! Not looking forward to Monday's weigh in.
Hope you're all having a good weekend.0 -
Brought my puppies home last night!!! Don't let the picture fool you...they're feisty little buggers. They like to play tug-o-war with my socks. :laugh:
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Aww! They are precious!!0
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