Fat Girl Reform: Archive

Fat Girl Reform

November 2011

1 post

UPDATE (after 8 months of hiatus)

I’m in a completely different (MUCH more positive) mindset than I was 8 months ago. So many things eventually changed for the better but I had to endure a while of general cruddiness to make it here. Now that I’m on the much better side of the tunnel, I’m ready to re-dedicate myself to my health. This time it isn’t about weight - it’s about health (though I...

February 2011

27 posts

Chi-Running = Meditation + Jogging →

fuckyeahmeditation: “Hitting the pavement as they say is a great way to get back into shape. I know this is true as I used to be a marathon runner. Before I made the transition into yoga it was all I really did for activity until I saw the toll that it was taking on my body. My knees, my ankles—I felt way older than I should have. So I gave it up until I came across the Chi Running. Chi Running...

Doing a research paper on MSG...

and it’s making me so paranoid of absolutely everything I eat. O___________O It’s so hard to avoid!

Anonymous asked: get-to-know-you-fitblr-survey:

1. what school do you go to?
2. what are you studying?
3. what do you do for FUN?
4. what's your favorite exercise?
5. what's your favorite healthy food?
6. favorite color?
7. ONE THING that has been most helpful to you in getting healthy?
8. your best work-out cardio song recommendation?

First appointment with my psychologist in over a...

I’m so excited! I know that sounds weird, but I used to go talk to her every week since I was 13. I haven’t been able to go see her for a year because I don’t have health insurance (booo) and I have to pay out of pocket to see her this time, but it’s totally worth it. I have way too much to catch her up on. I have so much advice I need from her.

Health & Happiness from the Kitchen.: I Pledge →

smaller-n-smaller: — To love myself completely. Yup, there will be days I feel puffy fat, or my face will be spotty, but I will still love myself. — To nourish and not starve my body. After doing this 2 weeks of maintenance eating I realized how much food my body really needs. (i.e. listen to Alex/… This times one million.

Dearest Fitbud,

First off, thanks for the motivation! True dat, double true. Secondly, yes my weekend was AWESOME. But I’m back into gear now. My goals for this week are: Finish my homework on time (preferably early) Work out at least 5 days. Eat well. Keep myself accountable. Minimal video games. As long as I stick to those goals this week will be phenomenal. :> Love, Kati

I miss accountability.

So here’s some proof of my workout tonight. I did 30 minutes on the elliptical and ?? reps of various arm exercises (I didn’t keep track, but I’m guessing it was around 70 reps all together). I kept it kinda easy compared to how I used to kick it at the gym, but I’m slowly getting back into the groove of exercise. And as you’ll see, more proof in the form...

we got lost and it turned a 5 hour car ride into a 7 hour one. O____O On my agenda tonight: Finish my project for Design class. Go to the gym. Upload pictures to tumblr.

Anonymous asked: You look really amazing!!

PS: Your room is totes cool. I love the tapestry!

Step 1 to Genuine Happiness: Clean Room

The state of my room reflects the state of my mind pretty much exactly. So over the course of this week I’ve been slowly cleaning my room (because I’ve been way too busy/lazy to do it all in one go). Here is what it looked like before (yes I know it was atrocious): And this is my room now: MUCH better. And I feel so much better going in there. I guess my room was such a mess...

Anonymous asked: As I am reading your last post.... GOOOO YOUUUU. :) I hope your midterm went well! :)
It's SO hard to focus on your goals of weight loss when you have a million other things to do. And i find that in the busiest times, my motivation gets squeezed out of my brain so I have room to think about something else. So I will be sending you reminders of why losing weight is worth it....

fuckyeahmeditation: I’ve found that the key to being healthy is to make healthy things indulgent, and then be free to be a glutton. Reward yourself with meditation, Indulge in exercise, Treat yourself to wholesome foods.

I'm still here,

and I’m doing really well. I’ve had to put tumblr on the backburner again this week because I’ve been so busy. Three big art projects, a paper, and a midterm exam all in one week is EXTREME. But I’m finally getting used to having school and being healthy at the same time. Like I said before, I’m taking baby steps, so I’m definitely not perfect yet. I...

Anonymous asked: Happy Valentines Day!!! If you haven't exercised today yet, go give your body some love by taking a brisk walk! <3
-Fitbud

Anonymous asked: Hey! Idk if you already have one (I don't think you do), but I have decided to be your fitbud! You seem to be having some trouble lately and I think you could use the encouragement. :)) Anyways. Hope you are getting your life together okay! Don't stay away from the blog too long. It always helps to blog through the bad times. :)
-your fitbud.

Regaining control of my life

right the fuck now.

I have such great news!

But I don’t want to jinx anything so you guys are gonna have to wait like a week before I can tell you. But it’s so awesome I promise! Damnit… I wish my mom hadn’t taught me to believe in superstitions. I really wanna tell you guys!

Anonymous asked: I haven't seen you post much lately! WHERE ARE YOU? If you are falling off the wagon somewhere, (If not forgive me for my assumption) get back on it and start blogging! Cause we miss you.

vigorandcupcakes asked: Heck yes! I love Galang as well. The "Sun" move is so fun. :p I really like them all, but some are hard, like that Teach Me how to Dougie song. Out of my Head is the only one I play on Hard so far, but I play Medium on everything else, for the most part. I need to unlock some of them still. I've been kind of scattered in which ones I do, but going down the list is a good idea!

I've lost a Nicole Richie in weight.

Or 85 lbs of cocaine.

myownbody asked: i wish i was as cool as you

Just so you know,

I’m not weighing in until March 1st. I’ve never gone more than a few days without weighing myself and I wanna see if I’ll like monthly weigh-ins.

Sorry for the lack of posts.

(I realize it’s 3am and no one will see this until tomorrow if you care to go back several pages.) My professors have all decided to (metaphorically) shit on me with homework. I have 3 big art projects and a paper due all at the same time. It’s cool though, I have time to get them done since I’m the type of person that gets things done before the last minute now. Feels good man....

January 2011

67 posts

Health related: Complete week 1, 2, 3, and 4 of C25k. Get into the 270’s (not too lofty of a goal). Get more exercise outside, if at all possible (fcking Ohio has winter for ages) Try more veggies Learn at least 5 new recipes (I will document this!) Start shopping primarily at local farmer’s markets/meat markets Start cutting back on meat for that matter Devote one week...

gettinhealthy asked: Haha this is probably suuuper random but I read your survey and was wondering - would you recommend the IUD? I'm looking for alternatives and quit the pill a few months ago because the hormones were drivin' me crazay

myownbody asked: TOO MUCH NICE!

AND AWESOME!!
AND COOL!!
AND GORGEOUS!!
AND ESPECIALLY TOO MUCH THE BEST.

I'm starting Couch to 5k tomorrow. God help me!

So am I! We’re in this together! (I would have just replied to your post but it wouldn’t let me.)

Forgive me, I love these things.

(Schtilsted from skinnyannie) [Sometimes when I pryge I like to schtilst] Be honest, who texted you last? My cousin Megan. Do you sleep with the door open or closed? CLOSED. Do you drink tea? Yup. Have you ever kissed someone older than you? Yes. Do you have plans for tomorrow? Wake up semi-early, work on my design projects, go to intro to art from 3-4:15, work on my drawing project,...

Four art projects due Monday and Tuesday

So no tumblr for me until they’re done. Well maybe during a break. But very minimal tumblrin’s today. Just me, Elliott Smith, and art. Fuck yeah.

likemebutsmaller replied to your video:Running to Jeff Buckley is so amazing. Shoutout to… Ohmagah he is my favorite. “Lover, You Should Have Come Over” makes me cry every time. I can’t run to him, I just want to hug my pillow and drink wine! Try listening to some of the songs on Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk. They’re awesome. Some are kinda trippy. His Live at Sine songs are...

Speaking of which…

uh-oh-janellio asked: I love your new picture. So pretty!

I had such a nice date with Sam today...

We didn’t even intend on it being a date but it turned into one. He was going to buy me a new guitar because my electric doesn’t work with amps anymore and I want an acoustic small enough for me to play, so we went to look at guitars and I couldn’t find the one I wanted, so we’re gonna wait until they get some new ones in stock. I saw the perfect guitar there a month ago...

I finally got my new laptop!

Which means I can now post pretty pictures* like this: *Kinda creepy because Sam started massaging my shoulders in the middle of taking this picture… And I can show you my new running shoes: I just ran in them for the first time last night and holy hell… I can’t believe I even tried to run in my old shoes. These make it sooooooo much easier to run. And now that I have my...

“There are only two options - make progress or make excuses.”

– Ellen Mikesele (via christinadoeslife)

So glad that's over.

Sorry for my melodrama earlier. For the past year or so I’ve been able to successfully handle meltdowns like that, and I can officially say this one is handled too. I feel kind of embarrassed for spilling my guts like that, but I really needed it. You guys have no idea how much your encouragement helped. I don’t wanna spam everyone’s dash with replies but I do want to thank...

I am so. fucking. overwhelmed.

(Disclaimer: I try to stay as positive as possible on here but I just can’t right now. Sorry.) I think I may have pushed myself into this too fast. I can’t handle this much at once. I’m behind on my schoolwork, I haven’t been to the gym in over a week (two weeks?), I haven’t been eating that well, and I’m an emotional mess. I mean a MESS. I started crying...

THIS AND THIS ALL DAY

Last week’s weigh-in: 289.4 This week’s weigh in: 284.8 (WAT) Loss this week: -4.6 lbs Total Lost: 85.2 lbs I’m ecstatic about this, but so terribly confused. I had the flu last week (which in itself might account for the loss) but I didn’t exercise much at all and I definitely didn’t eat well. I never went past my calorie limit, but I didn’t eat only healthy...

Dollar Friendly Meals: The Hidden Vegetable Pizza →

dollarfriendlymeals: This pizza speaks to me. It moves me, you could say. See, it tastes like a rich and fattening Alfredo pizza but curiously doesn’t boast the calories or fat. Intrigued? Well, here is the secret: That’s right. Vegetables. This pizza has managed to incorporate 10 ounces of spinach, 2 cups of… TOTALLY making this soon.

It's nervous breakdown time everybody!

So I woke up at 8am to finish some homework for my design class (which it turns out I didn’t even have to do.. ugh…) but I didn’t have time to eat before class so I just figured I would get some food at this little food stand in the art building. Everything goes well until 2:00pm and I’m actually feeling pretty okay for still being kinda sick from the flu. Then the hunger...