One girl’s journey to finding herself, losing weight, getting healthy, and living life… one shenanigan at a time. 100+ lbs lost ….. 30 more to go. Welcome to my world.Tumblr (3.0; @theroadtoslimcity)http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4ytfpBmUV1qbuv3lo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Friday night happy place.</p>http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/24229307537http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/24229307537Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:59:49 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4ymnbmU1p1qbuv3lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Flashback Friday: </strong> The seesters and bro edition</p> <p>Me, Dustin, Cecilia, and Constance circa 1989 </p> <p>awwwh… I need to call those guys.  </p>http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/24219956114http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/24219956114Fri, 01 Jun 2012 18:33:11 -0400<div class="post_title"><strong>Last Week:</strong>  145.3&#160;lb</div> <p><strong>This Week:</strong>  143.6&#160;lb</p> <p><strong>Loss:</strong>  -1.7 lbs</p> <p><strong>Total loss:</strong> -130.4 lbs</p> <p>Yeah, it&#8217;s a small loss, but I&#8217;m still pretty stoked to see that number. </p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4ybawsfTn1qb7oam.jpg"/></p> <p><strong>Word. </strong></p>http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/24205540868http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/24205540868Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:32:00 -0400wiwwiffitnessweight lossdietexercisefitblrhappy<p><strong>Every summer, whilst I begrudgingly go to work, the girls attend a summer camp hosted at my gym/community center.</strong> The usual activities are pretty awesome. 3 hours of outdoor swimming everyday, good food, crafts, basketball, exercise, etc etc&#8230;.</p> <p><strong>Today, when I dropped them off, there were four sign up sheets at the desk labeled: </strong></p> <ul><li>Vinyasa Yoga</li> <li>Advanced swim: stroke and technique</li> <li>Hip Hop Zumba</li> <li>Crossfit Kid</li> </ul><p><strong>To answer the look of puzzlement on my face, the lady at the desk said,</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;The girls can sign up for any or all of them. They&#8217;re part of Sunshine this year and are free to campers.&#8221;</em></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4xwjiahOq1qb7oam.gif"/></p> <p><strong>Me:</strong> <em>ok, what&#8217;s the catch?</em></p> <p><strong>Lady:</strong> <em>No catch.</em></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4xwtuyZZa1qb7oam.gif"/></p> <p><small>*exact reaction<em>*</em></small></p> <p><strong>Liv:</strong><em> <small>(clearly embarrassed) </small>&#8220;So, all four it is then?&#8221;</em></p> <p>Attention all Tumblrs<em>:  <br/></em></p> <p><strong><big>I hereby resign my membership to Club Adult.</big></strong></p> <p>I want to be a kid in the land of 2012 where adults make your constant access to enriching entertainment and buff physical fitness a priority.</p> <p>Spoiled Punks</p>http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/24195942218http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/24195942218Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:49:00 -0400How fantastic is this!!!not the way of things circa 1990summerdietnutritionweight losskids<p><strong>What an ingenious idea Fitocracy had.</strong>  Give a bunch of clearly goal-oriented people a way to mini-compete and woooooah, nelly.  It&#8217;s OWHN!  </p> <p>So tonight&#8217;s 6:30pm WOD (inspired by Paperboy/ASOTV quests) had phenomenal competitive intentions. </p> <p><strong>I&#8230;</strong></p> <ul><li>Biked:  20 minutes mod hills</li> <li>Jump roped:  12 minutes mod intensity</li> <li>Jumping Jacked?:  100</li> <li>Push-up&#8217;d:  10 x 4</li> <li>Crunched: 30 x 3</li> <li>Planked 30 seconds</li> <li>Squated 20x</li> <li>Lunged 20x </li> <li> <p><strong>Lastly was my 2 mile run&#8230;. </strong></p> </li> </ul><p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4w3r1hE7N1qb7oam.gif"/></p> <p><strong>Where&#8217;s le knee straps?</strong></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4w3lxnX801qb7oam.gif"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4w4x3ivUl1qb7oam.gif"/></p> <p>&#8230;.</p> <p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..</p> <p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4w57wPsi51qb7oam.png"/></p> <p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4x3zhGhmu1qb7oam.jpg"/></p> <p>Chris put them on top of the frig for &#8220;safe keeping&#8221;  </p> <p><strong>Evidently through the two hour fiasco of my running around like an insane person, he thought I was looking for my socks.    </strong></p> <p><em>*face palm*  Really?  Why would I look for 1 pair of socks when I have many pairs to be had?  </em></p> <p>sigh.<em>  *pats his head*  </em></p> <p><strong>So&#8230;. 10pm.  2 miles.  20 min. and FINALLY done for the night.  </strong></p> <p>Thank baby jebus thats over.  Time for bed.  </p>http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/24173697004http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/24173697004Thu, 31 May 2012 23:04:16 -0400fitnessdietnutritionfoodweight losssoooo sleepy<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_le6z8ejF981qbuv3lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Just your personal cheerleader here to give you a little nudge. </p> <p><strong>Get out there and kick some ass today Fitblrs. </strong></p>http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/24137673143http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/24137673143Thu, 31 May 2012 14:00:00 -0400fitnessweight lossnutritiondietexercisefood<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4vzmowIzn1qbuv3lo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>What the heck psyche? </strong></p> <p>Last night I vividly dreamt of Italian food.  No plot.  No story.  Just food. </p> <p><em>Straaaangeness.  </em></p> <p>Soooo, this morning I figured I better indulge the fantasy.  A rogue subconscious is no one’s BFF.  </p> <p><strong>Breakfast:</strong>  Caprese Eggs</p> <ul><li>5 egg whites</li> <li>1 oz buffalo mozzarella</li> <li>1/4 avocado</li> <li>Tons of Sweet and purple basil</li> <li>1/2 tsp olive oil</li> <li>1 tbs balsamic</li> </ul><p><strong>267 calories</strong></p> <p><small>27g protein, 4g fiber, 35% of your RDA Vity A and C, + 25% calcium.</small></p> <p>mmm.. wicked tasty. </p>http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/24126403319http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/24126403319Thu, 31 May 2012 08:55:00 -0400breakfastfitnessfoodreally really yummyfitblrweight lossnutrition“Running is not a private activity. People are watching. Show someone what it’s like to want something.”<br/><br/> - <em>Marc Parent, Runner’s World columnist</em>http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/24062205523http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/24062205523Wed, 30 May 2012 09:59:01 -0400LOVE THIS!!!!My Wednesday inspiration<p><strong>My 4 day weekend consisted of taking this:</strong></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4sd8yp02Q1qb7oam.jpg"/></p> <p><strong>To this:</strong></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4sd9foJQ01qb7oam.jpg"/></p> <p><small><em>*first go with a jigsaw shocker* </em></small></p> <p><strong>This:</strong></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4sda8O3x91qb7oam.jpg"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4sdbstyGZ1qb7oam.jpg"/></p> <p><strong>To this:</strong></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4sdb2b3vy1qb7oam.jpg"/></p> <p><strong><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4sdcbmpaO1qb7oam.jpg"/></strong></p> <p><strong>and then building and installing this: </strong></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4sewgxUXJ1qb7oam.jpg"/></p> <p>We were crazy people. </p> <p><strong>Until Memorial Monday&#8230;.  </strong>which was deemed &#8220;kick back, grill, and enjoy all the hard work&#8221; day. <strong> <br/></strong></p> <p>We made grilled bacon and green chile wrapped jumbo shrimp</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4sf36nZhm1qb7oam.jpg"/></p> <p>and grilled asparagus, portobello mushrooms, and honey glazed peaches. </p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4sf2sjj3s1qb7oam.jpg"/></p> <p><em>Mmmmm&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;  </em></p> <p><strong>Today, I&#8217;m happily exhausted.</strong>  It&#8217;s an incredibly freeing feeling to have so many &#8220;to-do&#8217;s&#8221; marked off our constantly growing list, but boy, oh boy do I need some extra zzz&#8217;s.  </p> <p>Tonight&#8217;s must&#8230; bed early.  way early. </p>http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/23996746048http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/23996746048Tue, 29 May 2012 10:18:00 -0400weekendprojectsdiymemorial dayworkhell yes!I still have all my fingers and toes too!mostly.<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4r7oalFGN1qbuv3lo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Shew… Its been a very busy weekend.</p> <p>Brewsky timeout. Hope you’re all having a beautiful Memorial Day.</p>http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/23956533178http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/23956533178Mon, 28 May 2012 18:26:00 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4nc0pzoix1qbuv3lo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Made it 32 glorious years without the need of eye assistance… Then BLAMMO…. today, I was forced to succumb to the dark side. Glasses. </p> <p>The look, the feel, my vision, it’s all incredibly strange and awkward. </p> <p>On the plus side, how often do you get Marc Jacobs on your insurance’s dime? Yeah, that was pretty cool.</p>http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/23815024096http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/23815024096Sat, 26 May 2012 16:15:42 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4mu3fVUm21qbuv3lo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><b>Breakfast craving randomness. </b>Woke up dying for a hot dog. <br/> Gah, I’m a weirdo sometimes? </p> <p>1 egg and 1 all beef uncured organic hot dog <small> *boy, that’s a mouthful*</small> </p> <p>190 cals, 12g protein, 14g fat.</p>http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/23794520982http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/23794520982Sat, 26 May 2012 10:22:16 -0400yurm<p><strong>Last Week:</strong>  148.1</p> <p><strong>This Week:</strong>  145.3</p> <p><strong>Loss:</strong>  2.8 lbs</p> <p><strong>NOW THAT&#8217;S WHAT I&#8217;M TALKIN&#8217; ABOUT!  </strong></p> <p><em>( exact reenactment of my morning bathroom dance)</em><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4l3a4Lshb1qb7oam.gif"/></p> <p>Oh, and the new bathing suit that I accidentally ordered a size too small and I was all pissed about?  </p> <p>Wearing&#8230;. to the pool&#8230;. right now.  </p> <p>WHAAAAAA</p>http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/23735288778http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/23735288778Fri, 25 May 2012 11:14:00 -0400wifwiwweight losshellllllllllaaaaaa yeeeeessssss<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jy2dIQBw1qbuv3lo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><b>The Market Booty<b> <small>(i.e. dinner)</small></b></b></p> <p>Garlic seared sashimi tuna, baby arugula, shaved gruyère and tomato w/ tamari sesame oil. </p> <p>5 minutes, 380 cals, 50g protein, 14g fat and a belly full of deliciousness.</p>http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/23702134397http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/23702134397Thu, 24 May 2012 20:15:49 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jsktZU1s1qbuv3lo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Someone may need to come remove me from Fresh Market. </p> <p>Can’t. Leave. Too. Many. Noms.</p>http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/23694354049http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/23694354049Thu, 24 May 2012 18:17:17 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4hcd4L5GQ1qbuv3lo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>I have no idea what you’re talking about. <br/> I most definitely am not crying. </p> <p>Liv’s 5th grade graduation. <br/> *sniffle*</p>http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/23609130309http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/23609130309Wed, 23 May 2012 10:31:51 -0400<p><em>This just happened. </em></p> <p><strong>Ambush of co-workers in office: </strong> &#8220;We want to know how you&#8217;re losing weight.&#8221;</p> <p><strong>Me:</strong>  &#8220;Well, hi randomness?  ummm&#8230; It&#8217;s not fancy or complicated.  I&#8217;m watching what I eat, counting calories, nutrients up/carbs low, and exercising 5-6 days a week. It&#8217;s mostly just input/output&#8221;</p> <p><strong>Them: </strong> <em>*visibly disappointed*</em> &#8220;oh, ok.  Thought you might be taking something or have some secret weapon to share. Nevermind.&#8221;  </p> <p><em>*all turn and walk out of my office mumbling things about how that wouldn&#8217;t work for them/no matter how much they workout and eat right they don&#8217;t lose/there&#8217;s got to be an easier way*</em></p> <p>Sorry ladies&#8230; there&#8217;s no easy way out. Believe me, I&#8217;ve tried. </p> <ul><li>There&#8217;s no magical pill. </li> <li>There&#8217;s no shake/diet product/ diet book/ diet scheme out there that will insta-supermodel you. </li> <li>There are no secrets. </li> </ul><p>There IS a decision.  <br/>There is hard work. <br/>There are sacrifices. </p> <p><strong>Nothing worth having comes easy.  Nothing that comes easy sticks around. </strong></p> <p>Ultimately, the only way to permanently change the way you look and feel is to permanently change your way of thinking&#8230;.</p> <p>The struggle to change will be difficult, but the end result will be worth it a million times over. </p> <p><strong>Just don&#8217;t give up. </strong></p>http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/23543431042http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/23543431042Tue, 22 May 2012 09:53:00 -0400You don't need quick fixesYou don't need bullshit celebs telling you how and what to eatYou can do anytihing you set that brilliant mind of yours to do!Go be amazing<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4edshXPqK1qbuv3lo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Excedrin migraine + veggie soup + water + couch = My sick girl Monday night. </p> <p>This blizzzows.</p>http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/23510999946http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/23510999946Mon, 21 May 2012 20:09:53 -0400<p>I have not felt right since <strong><a href="http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/23347584597/worst-5k-ever-seriously-not-even-a-slight" target="_blank">Saturday&#8217;s 5k</a>.</strong> </p> <p>Nursing a continual headache, breathing issues, and in general lethargy.   </p> <p>I&#8217;ve never in my life had such a severe allergic reaction&#8230;. so my Monday morning Tumblr experts question&#8230;.</p> <p><strong>Is this normal?</strong></p>http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/23479270662http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/23479270662Mon, 21 May 2012 10:01:49 -0400this suckshard<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4an4ypNpx1qbuv3lo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Close out sale Kroger<br/> was $5.99 now $2.00</p> <p>*happy dance*</p>http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/23379324470http://www.theroadtoslimcity.com/post/23379324470Sat, 19 May 2012 19:44:34 -0400