Before & After . . .

Looking for some more encouragement?
Check out this post from Shape Magazine of before and afters of people
http://www.shape.com/weight-loss/success-stories/jaw-dropping-and-after-weight-loss-photos?page=11
Remember that it's not going to happen in a week.
It takes time and consistently working to make healthy choices
All the best.
-Rox

15 Cool Marathons

Looking for a goal to help you get active?
Here is a list of interesting marathons that you could participate in :)
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/running/tips/best-marathons/?page=15

Banana Egg Pancakes

I just want to take a moment to share an easy, quick recipe.
- 1 banana, mashed.
- 2 eggs, scrambled
Combine and fry like a normal pancake.
So, so good :)
I ate it with lime yogurt and berries
-Roxanne

7 Fitness Myths

Hi Everyone,
I hope you are having a great Tuesday :)
I just wanted to take a minute to share an article with you. Some of the information you might already know, and some of it might be new.
Either way I hope you find yourself inspired to not give up.
At least not today.
http://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/7-stubborn-fitness-myths?page=7
All the best!
-Roxanne

Roxanne - I'm Back!

Hey Everyone,
So, I know it has been quite awhile since I last wrote - But here's to the new year!
I've moved now because I have started my internship with school giving me the perfect opportunity to eat more healthy.
For the next three months I have chosen to no longer eat fast food or junk food. Obviously there will be the odd exception (Like drinking hot chocolate during a 'Let's meet for coffee') but I will not be purchasing any junk food and bringing it into my life.
This will hopefully stabilize my blood sugar levels which will help with cravings thus enabling to keep my eating habits in check.
Also I started a rep program. I found it on Pinterest, and it was to help me with being able to do pushups (I started it last month and can now do over 10 pushups in a row - Only the girl ones, but this month I'm working on the real ones) I also use it for crunches and squats, and with each new month I plan to add a new exercise.

Anyway - That's my life right now.
Here is a little article by Shape magazine if you need a little inspiration : http://www.shape.com/weight-loss/success-stories/7-women-who-kept-their-weight-loss-resolutions?page=7

Happy New Years everyone!
-Roxanne

Roxanne - The plateau blues

Well fellow attempting-to-live-a-healthy-life reformers,
Today is another dark day.
I just can't seem to shake my life up enough to cause my body to lose weight, but I am not giving up.
Healthier is what I set out to be, and healthier is what I am.
I just wish that this weight would start slipping off my body and showing me a difference in my appearance . . .

Still not giving up.
-Roxanne

Roxanne - Small Acomplishments Count

Hi Everyone,
I hope you're having a great week.

This week definitely had its highs and lows for me. I started off the week really great, keeping my calorie intake below 1,400 two days in a row, but for the next two days I completely made up for it eating thousands of calories in junk food.
However, I am happy to report that I jumped back on the wagon food-wise on Saturday, and workout-wise on Sunday, thanks to my sister Allysin who gave me the death glare when I hmmed and huhhed at going to work out with her.
I also want to put out a shout out to my friend Katie, who has been encouraging me in this process as she works on being healthier and losing weight as well. Thanks for keeping me on track. And to the rest of the 'Eh' Team - Ashley and Adam who make sure that I work out at least two times a week.
Thanks for keeping me accountable, and for pushing me. I couldn't keep it up if it wasn't for all of you :)
So, my goal for this next week is to keep my calorie count under 1,800 every single day this week (and hopefully lower than that on most days.)
I also have a really great accomplishment to report - I RAN A WHOLE 5 MINUTES!!! I've never been able to do that before, but, I did it on Sunday, and now that I know I can I'm hoping to incorporate it into most of my daily cardio routines. It just proves that although there has been little outward change, I am healthier on the inside - and that's never a bad thing.
So a huge thanks to everyone who reads this blog and has believed in me. Thanks.
-Roxanne <3

Current Week Weight: 219.8
Last Week: 220
Weight Lost To Date: 15 lbs
Most Amount of Time Run: 5 minutes