March 2012
2 posts
Moving on
Hey guys,
As sad as it is to say, I don’t have my heart in this blog anymore. I’m going to be moving to a new space soon and starting fresh. I don’t want to make promises, but I’m sure my weight loss journey will continue in some capacity there.
I won’t be deleting this blog because I feel like I’ve grown up here. This space has chronicled my life for the...
February 2012
4 posts
Anonymous asked: "I really wish I could be one of those people who can diet without really thinking about food all the time. If they need to lose a few pounds, they do, and that’s the end of it. Where as with me, food becomes my central pre-occupation. I hope over time this will leave." -- Did it?
“Do not let your mind bully your body. You have done it once, you can do it...”
– - Erin
Thanks for the email, Erin. You are totally right and I think this is really something that I needed to hear today.
I accepted a new position yesterday!
It’s bittersweet, really.
My current job is the source of so much stress and unhappiness in my life. But I’ve been here six years and because of that, it’s a bit scary to start fresh somewhere new. It’s a huge leap to move from this bustling world of money, money and more money to a cash-strapped non-profit organization.
But I am so unbelievably excited! Goodbye corporate...
January 2012
4 posts
Defeated
I’m back, and hopefully for good too. And as you might have guessed, I’m here to admit that I’ve been struggling. Bad. I’m trying my best to get back on track, but something always manages to throw me off. I promised to get back into the swing of things after Christmas; then it was after New Year’s; and lately it’s always tomorrow. I’ve always been the...
December 2011
2 posts
I'm not dead!
Long time, no post, huh? I’m still here, even though I’m usually lurking around (thanks for calling me out on it brooksy).
Life is crazy. Hectic. Insane.
I’ve been eating right for the past few days, but that trend may be shot to shit because of the holiday baking that is set to commence this weekend.
I’ve also been going to yoga every Sunday for the past few weeks which...
November 2011
2 posts
Popping in for a quick weigh-in
Good morning, everyone!
I’ve been insanely busy, so I haven’t been able to post much, but I did weigh in this morning.
Last week: 281.6
This week: 279.4
Loss this week: 2.2 lbs
Total loss: 118 lbs.
Feels good to be eating right again. Hopefully I’ll be able to be around more this next week.
Have a good day!
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Weekly Weigh-In: Finally Facing the Music
Well, folks. You ready for this? A week and a half ago I weighed in at 284.4.
What does that mean? It means that I’ve put back on roughly 21 lbs. from my lowest weight of 263.4 at the end of May.
Eff.
I was mad at myself that I let it go this far. Then the anger turned to sadness, and I spent a few days moping around, feeling sorry for myself.
But then I sorted out my shit and focused on...
October 2011
2 posts
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Sometimes I am a really crappy blogger.
It’s true. That’s why I’m lucky to have people around me who will call me out on it. So what’s been going on with me the past 3 weeks?
I’ve been focusing on my health and sanity. I’ve got some personal stuff going on right now that I’ve been in counseling about. Anxiety/panic attacks and food issues are some of those things. I’ve been going every...
September 2011
17 posts
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How to make your own tea
As promised, here is my amateur tutorial of how to brew your own individual cup of tea. I apologize in advance for how vague the measurements are, I never really keep track of exactly how much of everything goes into this.
Without further ado, the ingredients:
Per cup: Roughly 1/3 organic green apple with skin still on, 1 cinnamon stick, roughly 3 tbsp. organic mint (chopped), ground cloves to...
Anonymous asked: Alisa,
I have followed your journey almost since day one and I must say--you are incredible. In life, there are so many moments that distract us or overwhelm us and then there are those brief moments of reflection. I hope, in yours, you truly take the time to see what you've accomplished. You are the most inspirational person I have ever had the pleasure of coming across and I...
I have followed your journey almost since day one and I must say--you are incredible. In life, there are so many moments that distract us or overwhelm us and then there are those brief moments of reflection. I hope, in yours, you truly take the time to see what you've accomplished. You are the most inspirational person I have ever had the pleasure of coming across and I...
@anon
I’ve gotten a few questions about this recently, so here it is! My desk/office stash o’ food.
Oatmeal, dried fruit, tuna, soup, tea, Kashi cereal, bagels, etc. I also have a stash in the refrigerator: more water, yogurt, OJ and a few other things.
The goal is to always have something on-hand when you
A) Forget your lunch
B) Need a snack
C) Need to avoid the work kitchen...
“The best and safest thing is to keep a balance in your life, acknowledge the...”
– Euripides
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Meditation retreat
I did something quite out of the ordinary this weekend. I went on little meditation retreat with some wonderful ladies in my area, and I had an absolutely wonderful time.
It was led by one of my yoga instructors who has had training in meditation and ayurvedic health from the Chopra Center. She hosted it in her garden and I really wish I had snapped a picture for you guys. The ambiance was...
“Your need to ‘get it perfect’ isn’t about perfection....”
– Elizabeth Wilson
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Weigh-in Wednesday
Two weeks ago: 271.4
This week: 273.0
= +1.6 lbs.
Not the end of the world, but enough to be annoying. I don’t know why getting back on track has been so hard for me lately. I feel like the strong will power I had earlier in this journey has faded a bit. It’s so much easier for me to say “yes” to going out with friends and co-workers, eating tons of delicious (and...
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“Forgiveness is not something you do solely for the person who hurt you. It is...”
– Sally Kempton, “Forgiveness Heals”, Yoga Journal
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Getting back to food!
Today was a pretty solid day on the eating front. And quite honestly, I’m feeling really good about that! One day at a time.
Breakfast: Kashi cherry vanilla cereal bar, Chobani black cherry 0% Greek yogurt
Lunch: Madras Lentils (2 servings)
Dinner: Orange chicken (1 cup), brown rice (3/4 cup), steamed broccoli (3/4 cup), skim milk (10 oz.)
Snacks: Trader Joe’s mini brie bite on 1...
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Confessional
So why am I posting today?
To be completely honest about the fact that today has been an utter disaster on the food front. There’s this new group of food trucks that have decided to put up shop right next to my office. My co-workers and I walked over at lunch (hooray for the 20-minute walk, though) and I had to get something.
So what did I decide to choose (you know, in all my infinite...
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Yogi-health: Yoga for Running - Beth Shaw's... →
yogi-health:
Because of the repetitive motion of the legs, running creates tightness in the hip flexors, hamstrings, and quads, often leading to lower back pain. Running also fails to strengthen the upper body or the abdominals. The YogaFit poses here serve as counterposes to offset runners’ lower-body…
Re-blogging for my runner pals. Great ideas here! :-)
August 2011
13 posts
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WIW
HW/SW: 397.4
Last week: 273.6
This week: 271.4
Loss this week: 2.2 lbs!
Total loss: 126 lbs!
I was terrified to step on the scale this morning. It was Phil’s birthday yesterday and we celebrated with a gut-busting Italian meal. Totally stoked that I’m back on track and heading in the right direction again.
I hope you all have a wonderful day!
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“Usually, when we say we can’t do something , what we mean is that we won’t do...”
– Julia Cameron on perfectionism, from The Artist’s Way (via fortherecord-msk)
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My yoga class last night was amazing.
Sometimes it just feels right.
I went to yoga again last night (yay me, two days in a row!) and everything just lined up. The instructor was great (and very helpful in offering modifications). The class was challenging, but not impossible to do. In fact, I would say that it was probably tailor made for someone at my level. The only light in the room was candlelight…and she played Bob...
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Weigh-in Wednesday
Gosh, it’s been a really long time since I’ve participated in one of these, huh?
Here’s to recommitting. Getting back on the wagon starting now.
HW: 397.4
This week: 273.6 (a 10 lb. gain from my lowest weight 3 months ago)
Overall loss so far: 123.8 lbs
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September is National Yoga Month →
Over 1,500 studios across the U.S. are offering a free week of yoga to new students. If you’re interested in trying it out, this would be a great chance to do so!
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I've completely fallen off the wagon
I haven’t lost any weight in the past 2-3 months. Hell, I’ve even gained some of it back. Last Wednesday at my doctor’s appointment I weighed in at 271.4. That’s a full 8 lbs. heavier than my lowest weight a few months ago.
What happened? I got lazy!
I haven’t weighed my food in months. My activity on MyFitnessPal has been sporadic at best. I haven’t put much...
sweetlydispositioned asked: You are truly an inspiration. I'm so glad I found your blog, it was just the thing I needed to see today. You have such a great, optimistic look on things and that's what makes you so successful! I've recently started a health journey of my own (fitblr: lifeisyourstomiss) and I haven't been seeing the results I hoped for/expected. But I've really come to the realization...
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Starting now
What I need to do to take care of myself physically, mentally, and spiritually:
Practice yoga at least 3 times per week; meditate before bed when possible.
Take my breaks at work and actually get up from my desk! Take a walk or close my door and turn the lights out for 15 minutes.
Learn how to delegate at work. I have people there to help me. Utilize them!
Eat balanced meals. No set...
Anxiety
I know I haven’t posted in awhile, and there is a reason for that…
Let me just start off by saying that my job is super stressful. I have so many responsibilities here, and I’m being thrown new things to research all the time. Sometimes you get a lick of my frustration here, but I usually don’t go into too many details. I also don’t talk about it much outside of this...
July 2011
6 posts
Anonymous asked: i have so much respect for you. without meaning to offend, 397 is an intimidating number. yet here you are, 134 lbs lighter and looking amazing in your swimsuit. you deserve to, you've done such a fantastic job and are continuing to do so. thank you for being such an inspiration.
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I will be working 16 hours this weekend after a...
However, it is totally worth it because I will be gone for 11 whole days while on vacation!
No cell phones. No computers. No work. No annoying Southern Californians with attitude issues. Just me, Phil, his family, and the dog camping in the middle of the forest.
Why do I love camping so much? My days look like this…every single day:
Wake up
Eat breakfast
Mosey on down to the lake; go...
