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Workout Catch Up

I will freely admit, I lost track of the challenge because I cam down with something. It wasn’t COVID but I was not happy and spend a day just sleeping. I was determined to get rid of whatever it was in order to be well enough to see Chuck Tingle and have how new release signed.

That was very cool.

But, I’m not calling this a failed challenge because I can’t control germs. All I can do is get back to work, which I will do. Not exactly huge news or dramatic or whatever but I will be trying to update more often now that things have slowed down a little.

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Today’s Workout: June Complete!

Yup, I’m still trying to do at least 30 minutes of something every day and my steps are up. So, I think I’m doing pretty good even without the Saxenda. But, I’m back on it now. I said I’d give it a good long break and I did. I did gain weight back; went from 205 or so to 215. Maybe this round of meds, I’ll get under 200 and also, take that heavier weight with a grain of salt because I’m on my period and retaining water. I can easily gain 7-10 pounds of just water during that time; especially with the change in appetite and the swing of the salty/sweet cravings. I think I’ll get there. I’ve been consistent and eating well even without weight loss medication.

Now that June is over (a fucking crazy month) I’m hoping July will be better. I am in dire need of more funds and I’ve been writing more. I’ll be better about updating my Patreon and the blog. Expect a bunch of reviews and chapters moving forward.

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Today’s Workout: Challenge Day 37

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Yes, I’m still trucking along with the stationary bike and getting used to feeling a normal amount of hunger. I do have to say my stomach absolutely shrank. I had a bagel with scrambled eggs and sausage and I wasn’t hungry again till close to dinner time. That’s with the 40 minute bike and 20 minute walk to get ingredients for this sandwich I’m obsessed with. My friend offered me half when she bought one and it was so good, I had to make it myself.

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This is prosciutto, mozzarella, tomato, spring greens, and pesto on a croissant (with the rest of the tomato sliced up on the side because I’m lazy and didn’t wanna bother wrapping it up for later). It is so refreshing and tasty but also filling. Of course I had to modify it by adding a few dashes of Trader Joe’s Spicy Garlic Seasoning. I could probably split this with someone else and be totally fine. Something this big is a lot of calories and I did feel overfull again but it’s really good and so easy to make now that its hot and I don’t wanna bother using the stove or oven. And even my kid likes it! I thought it’d be too bougie and complicated for them but nope. It’s all a great combination and I’ll try not to have it so many times I get sick of it.

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Workout Dump: Day 25 Reached

While I’ve been iffy about posting the workouts daily, I have been making sure to workout every day for at least 30 minutes. I’ve moved to the stationary desk bike at home because that’s where the air conditioner is and my hip kinda hurts. I haven’t really remembered to do my squats daily but I’ve remembered the crunches most nights! My belly has always bothered me and even if I don’t have a six pack (yeah, I don’t see that in my future ever) it’d be nice to tone up a bit because I own crop tops now. Fat or not, it’s too hot to deal with a lot of clothes.

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I haven’t been taking pictures of every meal (do ya’ll care about that?? Lemmie know) but this was a fun one. I absolutely underestimated the quantities of a vegetable order and hadda get creative in using up as much as I can (didn’t do a bad job but there’s still a bit left). This salmon was marinated in Trader Joe’s Soyaki sauce and it was AMAZING. And again, still not eating much more than I was on the Saxenda. I ended up putting half of this away for the next day (there’s white rice under there). Along with the salmon is bok choy, garlic scapes, and yellow scallions. The child didn’t like the garlic scapes so much but I think it’s because I didn’t cook them enough. They were a little bitter. I’ll know better for next time.

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Today’s Workout: Challenge Day 17

Thanks to the fact I’d made a big dinner last night, I had zero prep time for dinner after coming home and getting right on the treadmill. I’m not entirely happy about the low heart points (or whatever) from the stationary bike earlier in the day but I sure felt it all in my thighs and glutes.

As for the Google Fit issue, the steps still randomly change during the day then if I check in the evening before I go to bed, they all magically show up again. Since I have apps on my phone where I earn points for rewards with my step count, it’s frustrating to miss out on those rewards. I just have to make sure at the end of the night to check them and make sure everything it synched properly. Not the point of a fitness or weight loss journey but, those gift cards that I earn are important in making ends meet.

Either way, two workouts in a day is a lot and I absolutely feel it. I’m pretty sure doing this every day isn’t sustainable. And as for food, I have been loading up on veggies to keep myself full. Again, I am still not eating much more than while on Saxenda and that’s fine. I don’t feel overly hungry but I also don’t miss having to RUN for the bathroom or burp all the time. It’s nice to feel normal-ish again.

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Today’s Workout: Challenge Day 16

Since my child requested peaches and I am not about to deny them a healthy snack (or anything aside for Taki’s), after I did the desk peddler for half an hour, I took a nice walk to the store to get those. My total steps for the day wasn’t anything close to when I do a run but, anything is better than sitting most of the day.

As a note, even with the Saxenda out of my system, I’m still not eating like I did before I started taking it. I’m hovering around 1,100 calories a day when on the meds it was 700-900 calories. Actually looking at those numbers, I do wonder if I fucked up my metabolism and I am mentally preparing myself for the scale to go up a little before it starts to go back down. As long as I’m still active, I shouldn’t gain too much weight back.

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Today’s Workout: Catching up… Again

I don’t even know what day I’m up to… I’ll figure that out tomorrow. I am so tired! I’ve been managing to stay consistent but I am exhausted.

I’ve also made the executive decision to take an extended break from Saxenda. Yes, this is a calculated risk and I may gain all the weight back but I would like to feel normal again. I think my metabolism needs a reset after eating so little calories for so long. I am staying on my workout challenge keeping track of my calories so I don’t all of a sudden inhale all the food in front of me. We shall see how this goes. I don’t plan to take Saxenda again until the end of June.

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Today’s Workout: And all the previous days

Despite not taking the time to do a daily post, I have been doing the daily workouts. It’s been a crazy few days; waiting for a call back from the dentist, my child is transferring schools, and I’m still dealing with the car. And there’s more I’ll have to do this week. The thing with my depression and anxiety is I have it in me to do one big thing and spend the rest of the time recovering from that big thing so, doing several things in one day is mentally draining. But I tell ya, I’m glad these various things got done. I was so used to my car making these ungodly noises that it’s strange to run errands and not end up with an earache whenever I drive longer than 10 minutes. I do feel super accomplished managing to get in the workout every day. The only weight change I’ve seen is water weight loss from my period ending so, we’ll have to wait and see for another week or so if my weight changes from this little challenge I’ve inflicted on myself.

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Today’s Workout: Challenge Day 3

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When I tell you I hadda make sure I didn’t talk myself out of working out today by walking into the house and getting right into my workout clothes. I am so sore and crampy… I seriously hope once my period is over for this month, my muscles can feel sore for the right reasons.

I completely forgot breakfast and coffee this morning but I managed to muddle through. I ate the last of the salmon and potatoes I made for lunch and a BLT salad for dinner. I was so excited to have half an avocado in there but the ones I got on Monday that were like rocks were already rotten by today. Not happy about that waste but I tossed it in the yard so at least maybe some neighborhood critter can take advantage of it instead of it ending up in a landfill. I just needed something different from tuna or chicken on a salad for a change and I’m trying to clean out my current fridge as I save up for a new one. It’s making a funny noise and I’d like to get ahead of the problem.

And Goggle fit is on some BS right now removing and reinstating my steps. I have enough anxiety, Google; I don’t need your help.

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Today’s Workout: This is probably a mistake

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Way back, I did a 30 day challenge. I think it was during quarantine when I was working from home where I decided to do 30 minutes of cardio every day for 30 days straight. In the end, I felt stronger, lost weight, and decided I hated it. So, in my infinite wisdom, I look at my phone and see there’s 160-ish days till NYCC. Unlike last year, my planned cosplay is actually modest but I do plan to reuse last year’s for the first two days and it would be nice if it fit better than it did last year. To try and make that happen, why not do a 100 day challenge?

Because clearly, I hate myself and need to punish me.

What better way to kick things off than to continue C25K (week 5). I am still on Saxenda for the time being and after my last blood tests from the doctor, I’ve doubled my vitamins but my plan is 30 minutes of cardio every day in some form for 100 days straight and some sort of body weight or kettlebell or resistance bands 3-4 times a week.

After today’s workout, I am already achy and sore. Probably because I’d spent all my energy last week cleaning, organizing, decluttering, and dealing with various replacements and repairs for my home and car. Oh, and the dentist. Nothing like having some guy drilling in your mouth for over an hour, get no enjoyment out of it, then have to go back once the new bridge is ready. I’m not prone to migraines at all but I sure had one that day…

Anyway, day one in the books. This is going to suck.

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