Strive for progress, not for perfection

healthierways: You look nice today! :3 on We Heart It....

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:11:33 -0400

You look nice today! :3 on We Heart It. http://weheartit.com/entry/30556115

Cassie :D

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:17:32 -0400

Officially hit the -10lbs mark for the summer! I have quite a bit to lose so 10lbs isn’t noticeable… but I’m really glad I’ve reached the first small milestone! :D

theperfectblend: ~You Got This~

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:01:24 -0400

theperfectblend:

~You Got This~

June 29th (Cassie)

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:56:00 -0400

Went on the elliptical for 45min and then went swimming for an hour. I wish my cold would just go away because it makes everything such a chore. I’m hoping to really stay dedicated and to reach my summer goal by the end of August! :D

Edit: I was on the phone with Audrey while she was walking and went for a walk that was about 2 miles long :D It felt good to get a little extra movement in

June 27th and 28th (Cassie)

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:26:49 -0400

So I have a nasty cold that just won’t go away. On the 27th I attempted the elliptical and after 20 minutes my nose was running horribly and I had to stop. On the 28th I was feeling a little better (thank you alka seltzer) and managed to stay on for 45 minutes! :D Both yesterday and the day before I went on the 1.2mile walk! :D

June 26th! (Cassie)

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:21:50 -0400

30 minute elliptical and went for a walk! I need to do the Jillian workout tomorrow!

June 24th! (Cassie)

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 21:35:00 -0400

Weighed myself yesterday and I’m now down 7lbs from when I started! I need to pick up the pace/focus a little more if want to make my summer goal. Today I went on the the elliptical for 30minutes, went on a 1.2mile walk, and went swimming twice! I also act crappy fast food soooo it probably barely equals out. I talked to Audrey today and we’re making a pact (with her Aunt) to lose 10lbs by July 25. I know we can both do it and I’m super, super, super excited to see her! I talked a lot with Dawn today about how to lose weight and I’m buying a set of weights (like 2 or 3lb) to tone my arms. By next summer I will be at my UGW! I know that I have to stay positive.

Yesterday:

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 09:56:35 -0400

Exercised on the elliptical (for 45min) and then went on a mile walk.

I’ve been super shitty at keeping up this last week and the fact that most my exercise has only been walking at night or swimming showed in the fact that I’ve plateaued for the past two weeks. I’m still at -6lbs so that’s good at least. I start my weigh-in weeks on Fridays so this is kind of a fresh start for me! I’m hoping to eat better and make sure I schedule in exercise.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:53:59 -0400

So, I suck at keeping up with this. But at least I’ve been consistently working out, and the...

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:08:23 -0400

So, I suck at keeping up with this. But at least I’ve been consistently working out, and the schools get out this week so I’ll be able to go to the track whenever, which will be good.

I didn’t lose any weight in the first month of the summer, but I’m cracking down (and competing with my mom to see who loses the most weight and inches in the next month. Competition works wonders). On the plus side, I bought my first ever bikini this weekend, and I’m super proud of myself for being comfortable enough to wear it. Hopefully it’ll just get better from here.

Emily

Exercisee Day 18?

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:53:06 -0400

Went on the elliptical for 30 minutes and it felt good (although I skipped so many days it felt hard again)! Also went on a mile walk with Dawn :D

xxltolargein2012: Learn about portion size

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 17:06:04 -0400

xxltolargein2012:

Learn about portion size

Exercise Day 17?:

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 21:15:00 -0400

oh god, so I haven’t been motivated lately (at alll). I’ve been taking a daily walk with a family friend and it’s a 1.2 mile loop but that’s it (along with swimming when the weather’s nice). Today I went on the elliptical for the first time in about a week! It felt good and hopefully will get me back in the swing of working out!

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Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:05:50 -0400

Exercise: Day 15 & 16

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 02:58:02 -0400

So somehow I forgot to post yesterday (oops!) but I did 40 min on the elliptical. I actually only meant to go on for 30min but then I decided to just finish the last two chapters of the book I was reading while working out! Today I only went for 30minutes and I think I should up it a little tomorrow. I can’t wait for the weather to get better so I can start walking and swimming too. I want some sunshine!

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Wed, 06 Jun 2012 02:55:00 -0400

makethislookawesome: Make your own vitamin water. Add fruits...

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 10:53:26 -0400

makethislookawesome:

Make your own vitamin water. Add fruits instead of sugar for a natural sweetener for your H2O ♥

Cut the fruit into paper-thin slices or small chunks. Combine ingredients with water. Refrigerate 4-6 hours. Serve over ice

Exercise: Day 14 (Cassie)

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:55:21 -0400

Went on the elliptical for 30minutes today. I probably should have gone for 15 minutes more, but I had to get showered and go out- so I’m glad I got a workout in!

I weighed myself down and I’m down 1lb from last week. I’m so glad I exercised because I went to two cookouts, out to dinner twice, and got ice cream like three times and I’m almost surprised I didn’t gain anythinggg. Anyways that’s -6lbs from the start of summer! Woo

Exercise: Day 13 (Cassie)

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:51:23 -0400

So I did 45 minutes on the elliptical :D I almost didn’t work out- but then I convinced myself to around 6

suckkitin: Recipes for smoothies that actually aid in weight...

Thu, 31 May 2012 17:42:57 -0400

suckkitin:

Recipes for smoothies that actually aid in weight loss

There are 23 total in the link below, so if the ones I’ve posted here don’t interest you, check out the others to find something you might like~

PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA

Half of one banana

1/2 cup smooth or crunchy low-fat peanut butter

1/2 cup of non-fat milk

6 ice cubes

1 tablespoon of chocolate whey protein powder

Place all of the ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth.

WATERMELON

6 cups of seedless watermelon, chopped

1 cup of lemon sherbet, non-fat milk, or low-fat vanilla yogurt

12 ice cubes

Put half the watermelon in the blender and blend until smooth, then add half of the ice and sherbet; blend until smooth. Repeat the process with the rest of the ingredients.

KIWI AND HONEYDEW

2 cups of honeydew, cubed

1 Granny Smith apple, chopped

1 kiwi fruit, peeled and chopped

2 tablespoons of sugar

1 tablespoon of lemon juice

1 cup of ice cubes

Place the honeydew, kiwi, apple, sugar, and lemon juice into the blender and blend until it’s smooth, then add the ice cubes and blend until the mixture is slushy.

MANGO SURPRISE

1/4 cup of cubed mangoes

1/4 cup of ripe avocado, mashed

1/2 cup of mango juice

1/4 cup of fat-free vanilla yogurt

1 tablespoon of juice

1 tablespoon of sugar

6 ice cubes

Add all the ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth.

APPLE

1/2 cup of skim milk or soy milk

6 ounces of vanilla yogurt

1 teaspoon of apple pie spice

1 medium-sized, chopped apple

2 tablespoons of cashew butter

6 ice cubes

Place all the ingredients in the blender and then blend until smooth; best eaten with a spoon!

These all look so yummy! I think I’ll try the apple one first… or maybe the kiwi? but the mango peach looks so delicious!! oh no, can’t decide!

FULL SOURCE AND RECIPES HERE