becoming carly

So my parents took the treadmill out of the house and to a storage unit because we’re moving in a few months. Talk about shitty timing. On the bright (but also not-so-bright) side, I have gym this semester, which starts tomorrow, so I’ll be getting some exercise every school day. It’s on the not-so-bright side because I’m pretty out of shape and it’s going to be embarrassing.

I told myself I’d do something and I did it.

I am so damn proud of myself. And I feel fantastic.

Oh my god I’ve been doing horribly.

It changes right now. I’m going to get on the treadmill in 5 minutes, and I’m going to stay on it for an hour.

February is here.

I weighed in this morning at 143 lbs. I was hoping to be at 141, but it’s taking a bit to get back on track. My goals for February are:

Exercise:

• be on the treadmill for at least 20 minutes every day, even if it’s just walking
• do a body weight circuit at least twice a week

• stay within calorie limit every day
• make sure those calories are healthy
• drink water like crazy

• don’t step on the scale if it’s not weigh-in day
• keep up with homework

I did well on Thursday. Thurday was good. Especially because I accidentally made a healthy version of a dessert my Baba makes sometimes, and it tastes sooooo good. I’ll definitely post a recipe soon!

I had it again today at lunch (which is right now).

Anyway. That’s all for now.

Tuesday and Wednesday were bad.

Today is already much much better.

My best friend is going to get a gym membership and we’re going to go together (because she has a car and can drive).

Today went alright!

I had some of my quinoa for breakfast and it was delicious! Lunch went a little haywire. I had two granola bars and a cheese bagel with cream cheese from the cafeteria at school.. after school I had a few pickles and a diet Pepsi. My dad is bringing home stuffed salmon for dinner so I’ll have that. For a snack later I’ll probably have some strawberries or a smoothie.

I know diet Pepsi is bad because of all the chemicals and everything, and I’m going to start cutting them out, but I can’t completely give them up quite yet.

I also went on the treadmill today. All I did was a 5 minute walk, 5 minute jog, and 5 more minutes of walking, but it’s a start! I might go on again tonight, but probably not because I think I’m going shopping with my mom.

It’s been alright. And it’ll only get better.

HEY

HEY LOOK I’M BACK

I’m seriously going to try using this thing, using it a lot, and using it well.

So here’s a quick update I guess:

• I’m currently stuck at 143 lbs.
• I exercised for the first time in what? Like a month and a half (ridiculous, I know) yesterday. It was a 12 minute body-weight circuit and I am embarrassingly sore from it, but it’s a start!
• I start my second semester of school on February 6th, which includes GYM CLASS. I’m scared shitless, so every day until the 6th I’m going to go on the treadmill. I’ll probably continue with it everyday after that date as well, but I need a serious kickstart.
• I just made cinnamon quinoa, and I made enough for like 4 breakfasts! Hopefully it keeps well in the fridge that long…
• I’ve started using MFP again

So starting tomorrow, I’m going to post AT LEAST once a day with a recap of my food and exercise. I’d like to post pictures of everything I eat, but I think people would think I was kind of weird.. I guess I could just tell them I’m doing it for some sort of project? Idk.

And I’ve decided that I’m only going to weigh in on the 1st and the 15th of every month. I think it’ll give me enough time to make a decent amount of progress so that I don’t get discouraged quickly.

I’m going to do it this time you guys. I know I have an addiction (to food, and to laziness) This time I’m going to fight it, I’m going to fight hard, and I’m going to win.

Why I’m losing weight:

1. First and foremost, so I can get healthy, and live my entire life as a healthy human being.
2. To become more confident! I have a difficult time believing other people like/love me, because I don’t particularly love myself right now. Or at least not as much as I could.
3. So I can develop my own personal style without having my body prevent me (as much as it does now).
4. So I can learn to swing dance. I found a place in my city that teaches how and this is something that’s literally on my bucket list. But in all the old movies, all the girls swing dancing are tiny, and that’s how I want to look dancing. Plus, I think it’d be easier if I’m lighter and stronger.

(Source: lilyfourever, via findinganewweigh)

(via Warm and Nutty Cinnamon Quinoa Recipe - 101 Cookbooks)

This recipe is seriously good. Granted I put a lot more cinnamon than it says too.

(Source: functionalism, via healthystrawberry)

*things to remember about exercise

-It will make me feel better and happier short term AND long term

-I never regret working out

-The more I exercise in a day, the more I can eat without feeling guilty

-Feeling sore is one of the best feelings

-It’s going to make me sexy a hell

Excuse me while I go for a run.

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5lbs of fat vs 5lbs of muscle

Creepy but really good to know!

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 TRUTH!!

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