March 2010
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Not what I had planned.
I went to the gym for 2:00, exhausted and a little out of it and my trainer took one look at me and told me I shouldn’t work out today. She suggested doing a little cardio ifI felt up for it, and I tried 15 mins on the bike then promptly gave up and went to school. I feel heavy and sore and not at all up for pouring slurpees and dealing with teenage gamers tonight, but hopefully they will...
head above water
I’m really struggling to keep on top of things right now and I haven’t been blogging much because of it. I still feel like crap from my immunizations on Monday, I’m enjoying my monthly gift (TMI?) and haven’t gone to the gym since Saturday. I have an interview tomorrow that I need to do research for, 3 chapters worth of reading for tomorrow and 3 papers to finish before my...
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South Africa Travel Blog →
Hi everyone, I started another blog to chronicle my trip to South Africa and the days leading up to it, so it you’re interested in what I’m up to, follow me!
Update: I deleted the original one so I could make a separate account, because tumblr wont let additional blogs follow anyone. New address is linked above.
Ouch
Got a bunch of immunizations this morning at the international travel center for my trip to SA. Arms hurt like a bitch so I wont be typing much today.
Have a good monday!
Movie Recommendations
After watching the latest ep of Caprica, I realized I have seen so many damn movies that I can’t think of anything new to watch.
Got any suggestions?
Edit: by new I mean something I’ve never seen, I dig old movies too.
Saturday Night
I have the house to myself tonight. I’m making homemade seitan (will post pics a recipe late) shitake fried brown rice and fat free chocolate frozen yogurt with strawberries for dessert. I’ll probably go get a bottle of wine (I wont drink the whole thing, promise!), watch a movie and then sleep in the middle of our queen sized bed.
so awesome.
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Amazing Morning
Seriously, who knew waking up at 8 am on a Saturday could be so fantastic? Ryan and I usually sleep in on the weekend, hang out and eat breakfast together then run errands etc. But today he left to go visit his parents for a few days so I figured it would be a good opportunity to work out then get some paper writing done. I was right!
I met my friend Gina who is also going to South Africa this...
heyliz is losing it.: Not to be a hater or... →
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Not to be a hater or anything, I get that this show is inspiring for people and everything but still…
I watched the Biggest Loser (or part of it) for the first time today, just to check out what all the hype is about. In the beginning when the contestants were talking it had their total weight…
I love TBL. To me, it’s not giving any unrealistic expectation because these people...
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Not to be a hater or anything, I get that this show is inspiring for people and everything but still…
I watched the Biggest Loser (or part of it) for the first time today, just to check out what all the hype is about. In the beginning when the contestants were talking it had their total weight loss displayed under their names, and I was blown away. Some dude lost over 100 lbs, Others lost...
Confusion
I just ordered the lettuce wraps at chilli’s then looked them up on my phone. Calorie count says they have 530 calories and 35 grams of fat.
Daily plate says they are 228 calories and 8 grams of fat.
Which is it? Ugh. I just wanna eat something healthy!
Wow!
Somehow I gained like 15 more followers over the past 24 hours. That’s pretty cool.
Hi Everyone! Thanks for following me! I hope you all have a fabulous Thursday.
Dinner
After barely eating anything today AND working out, Ryan and I went to Fuddruckers for dinner and I had what felt like a Serious Pig Out.
But I just thought about what I ate:
1 veggie burger with pickles (sooo many pickles om nom nom!)
Maybe 4 or 5 sweet potato fries (I shoudn’t have even ordered them, what a waste)
Small burger topping salad: shredded lettuce, bruschetta mix, squeeze...
Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution →
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I just watched the “sneak peek” of this and I will say that it made me tear up. I am so looking forward to the whole enchilada on Friday night.
K
The cookbook he released from the UK version is amazing. It’s my go to for so many recipes.
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WIW & GPOYW
A little late since I went to the gym this morning with a friend. Good fun workout!
Start Weight: 237
Last Week: 230.4
This Week: 226.3
Thats 4.1 lbs lost with a total of 10.7! Life is good!
Yesterday I was feeling great about how I looked.(this is very rare) So I tried to take a picture of my outfit by lifting my arm as high as I could and this is what came out. Not terrible, but taking...
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Paper writing break (a few thoughts on food and...
Even though I’m going for a work out break in 30 mins.
Today has been fantastic. Despite feeling kinda sick and blah in the morning, I took a shower, did my hair and makeup (it’s amazing how good that can make you feel) and went to my class. I ate really well: Cereal for breakfast, rice noodles, veg and chicken for lunch, big salad for dinner and a soy latte (with no added sugar) for...
As much as Weight Watchers have been pissing me off lately I think I need to start counting points again. There’s just no getting around it unfortunately. I also need to get back into cooking interesting food and making bentos. I just need to be quick about it. No more spending 2 hours arranging a lunch just so I can take a picture of it. So rediculous!
I was hoping it would be nice enough...
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Thoughts
After my interview, which turned out to be less of an interview and more of a 5 minute chat, (but it went well!) I stopped by work to drop something off and started talking to a women who also works in the campus food court area. She mentioned previously that she was on the G.I diet with her fiance and we started talking about food and exercise, what I eat and how I work out etc. She seemed very...
Nervous
I have to somehow make myself presentable and eat a healthy breakfast in the next 20 minutes to make it to a pseudo job interview. I’m just meeting someone on campus informally but still, stress! The “job” isn’t really a job, more like a volunteer position but it would look amazing on my resume and be really fun while letting me utilize my education.
So what the heck am I...
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Hey U.S.A →
Coming from someone who’s grown up with the benefits of universal health care, you guys did good. /high five
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Work out schedule for the week.
Monday: Personal training session
Tuesday: 1 hour cardio (split between bike/elliptical)
Wednesday: 1 hour cardio (same) and abs
Thursday: Break
Friday: Personal Training session
Saturday: Bike Ride? Walk/Run outside?
Sunday: 45 mins cardio and abs
Despite my insane schedule for school, I am determined to get 6 days of exercise in this week. I think it will help keep me focused...
Twitter
How many of you Tumblr lovelies use twitter? Tell me your user name and I will follow you.
I am @heyliz
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Saturday
Slept in a little, made Ryan some french toast. I ate one piece made with egg white only and mashed up fruit/yogurt and almonds instead of maple syrup. It was tasty!
We are going to get new glasses today, I’m pretty excited about this, since I need prescription sunglasses for my trip and Ryan’s been wearing the same frames for 4 years. I’ll post pictures when we get them.
After...
Holy crap
Just got my ass whooped by my trainer. I am TIRED. Also, starving. Gah!
Goal Setting
With 45 days until I leave for South Africa, I really need to be thinking about setting a goal to reach by then. But what’s realistic? It’s taken me 2 1/2 months to lose almost 10lbs and 7 inches so do I go by that? Or do things speed up usually once you get into the swing of things?
Ideally, I wanted to be out of the 200s by May. But of course that is not doable. 27lbs in a...
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A letter to myself.
Hey Liz,
What the hell are you doing? Not to be totally blunt but are you nuts? Do you not see how amazing you have it? Extra 100lbs gained aside, you have a great fiance, supportive parents (who are paying for your gym membership, dumbass) and you are 1/2 way done a degree in a subject you are actually interested in! Wake up!
Sure you’re tired, you can’t handle stress easily blah...
Not surprised.
I didn’t wake up at 6 am, I woke up at 8. Made it to the gym by 10:30 and did 40 mins of cardio. I don’t know why I thought I could change my sleeping habits in one day. I have trouble even waking up at 8 let alone 6.
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Watch for pigs flying tomorrow morning
I’m going to try and wake up at 6 am and go to the gym.
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Hey followers
I need some advice. I would like to change my Tumblr username but can’t decide. My domain name is heyliz.ca (the user name heyliz is taken. boo) so here are some options:
Since this is turning into mostly a weight loss/health blog:
heylizislosingit (double entendre of course)
or:
heylizca
hey-liz
Actually by “can’t decide” I mean I can’t think of anything...
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Acronym Day
WIW
Ugh, dudes this is bad. Not that I expected any better but still. Lame. I need to step it up.
This Week: 230.4
Last Week: 228
Start: 237
Total loss: 6.6 lbs
@85pounds I feel for ya, let’s make a pact to be extra diligent this week.
GPOYW
Halloween 2009 - Classy!
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Momentum
I’ve been having a really off few days and I feel like I’m starting to loose the drive I had from going to the gym 5 times last week and breaking through my plateau. I haven’t worked out since Saturday and before then it had also been a few days so I wonder if I’m going through endorphin withdrawal? Is that even possible? I’ve been too tired to work out, yet without...
Damn
Just got back from the gym, did 40 mins of cardio plus abs and arms. I could REALLY go for a hamburger right now.
MUST RESIST!
It’s 6 Degrees Celsius today. In March. In Saskatchewan.
And I spent most of this afternoon sleeping. I’m pretty mad at myself right now, despite knowing that I needed the rest and felt like crap.
I think I’ll drag Ryan outside after work and go walking by the river for my workout today. Fresh air always makes me feel better.
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I have never been so happy to wake up in the morning, check facebook and find a message from my trainer asking if we can reschedule our session for today. Don’t get me wrong, I love working out with her but the combination of school stress, lack of sleep and stomach issues makes me dread an AM workout right now.
I am TIRED. So, as soon as I’m done writing this, I’m going back to...
Suggestions Needed
Ryan and I have been together now for 3 years, we don’t actually have a anniversary date because TBH we have no idea exactly when we started dating (we’re sentimental like that) but we firgure it’s around the middle of March. I want to plan something but have no idea what do to aside from the typical dinner and a movie. Also our options are severely limited by living in the...
20 pounds gone
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AND GOOD RIDDANCE!
This morning
(old scale) = 214.5
(new scale) = 216.2
MANI - PEDI HERE I COME :)
that is such a good idea! When I lose 20lbs I’m treating myself to a mani-pedi.
/high five