February 2011
149 posts
I have been terrible the past two days
I haven’t had any good food, at all. I was telling myself, “enjoy your last days without processed snacks” and totally sabotaged myself. Wednesday will tell how much damage was caused. But now?  I’m exhausted, have stuff to do before bed, and it’s already 10. But remember my white board post from earlier?  I said I was gonna do stairs, so I’m going to do...
Feb 1st
January 2011
136 posts
F yeah! (Am I allowed to say that?) February goals
Zero, zilch, none, nada, zip processed snacks.  Stretch at least twice a day. I can barely get halfway to my toes.  Because of this, I have a higher rate of injury, which is something I’d like to avoid. Lift three times a week. Conquer 30 day shred (the first 28 days)I tried this in the past, but gave up.  It’s time to commit and follow through. Get more sleep! Be creative!...
Jan 31st
Jan 31st
Anonymous asked: Hey Kate! Hope you had a great day. I saw you bought one of those step kits, i am sooooo jealous! I really want to buy one, lol. Feburary's a new month and you will kick its butt!

-fitblr buddy :)
Jan 31st
January goals revisited
try a class at the gym  by far my favorite part of the month health wise, joining a class on Wednesday, hopefully! see the 170s. I don’t want to jinx anything but I stepped on the scale last night and saw 181. the 170s are close! run 3 miles straight don’t know if I actually ran 3 straight or not. run 25 miles total not even close, hah. Maybe running isn’t for me? try a new...
Jan 31st
Jan 31st
The snow shoe run!
Although I don’t run or do things too physical to help causes like Abel and Lauren, I love helping with the planning, set up, and running of events.      Today, I helped at the Snow Shoe 5K, a run where a group of people put on snow shoes and ran a 5k!  (I’m TOTALLY running in it next year!)  The event was for Smart Farms, a farm that encourages sustainable food sources, and...
Jan 30th
Jan 30th
Jan 30th
Lunch!
two egg whites with sauteed green peppers and onions Finished product! (Yeah, I know, I’m a BEAST at making omeletes :])
Jan 29th
Jan 29th
Anonymous asked: Hey fitblr buddy here! I have a few Q's for ya.

Whats your favorite store to buy your running/workout gear?
What do you listen to when you work out? Music on an ipod... ?
What do you do for fun, besides work out lol!

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jan 29th
I decided to treat myself tonight.
Tofutti cuties! Really yummy and only 130 cals! Vegan sushi from whole foods, so delicious, and sooo filling!
Jan 29th
Banishing "saddle bags"
*Remember when I told you that I’m a hypochondriac and WebMD sends me 5 emails a day?  Well, look what I got today!  It’s like they know me! **Saddle bags are that pesky thigh fat that we all hate.  (I didn’t know either until I read the article).  I, for one, HATE my thighs, and would love to slim them.  And while spot reduction is a bunch of poop, it wouldn’t...
Jan 29th
Jan 28th
Anonymous asked: Have a great day Kate! I am making my Feb goals today! I can't wait to see yours. You are awesome and a rockstar, hang in there you are doing so well! Something will be coming in the mail very shortly for you, probably the begining of next week :) :) :)

-Fitblr buddy!
Jan 28th
Totes not wanting to bike, but I'm going to do it...
Fuck yeah accountability.
Jan 28th
Jan 27th
Where do you all live that snow closes...
Here in Chicago, the only thing snow means in even worse drivers! Consider me jealous, and to anyone with cancelled jobs or school, enjoy your day! And to all you sick people out there, hope you have a good day and feel better! 
Jan 27th
My first experience with Vibrams!
(Sorry I’ve posted like a million things today.  I had the day off of work and yeah…) So I hustle to REI after classes were out at 12:45 and walk in, not knowing what to expect.  The stores been there for years and I’ve never been in it, no wonder I’m overweight… (haha!).  Anyways, REI is AWESOME!  It makes me want to pick up and leave the chicago suburbian flat land...
Jan 27th
Jan 27th
Jan 26th
Jan 26th
It's not tuesday, but....
Two lovely fitblr folk got out of the 200’s today and have made it into the 100s!  That is so exciting, and made me smile this morning, despite my (minor) setback! So if you aren’t following them, (which you already should be because, well, they rock!), hit that follow button and watch them continue to kick major ass! And while you’re at it, send them a nice message telling...
Jan 26th
Anonymous asked: Its your Fitblr buddy! Haha, sorry I didn't say that yesterday :P

Hey, we all have these weeks, don't let it get you down! Put it behind you and don't look back. Just remember that we all didn't gain weight overnight and we're not gonna loose it that way either. Have a great day :)
Jan 26th
WIW, well this sucks (haha) edition
Starting weight: 186.4 LWW: 182.0  CW: 184.0  This week: +2 pounds  Overall change: -2.4 pounds I let eating get the best of me this weekend.  And although you can’t always have a loss, this sucks. Hahah. Anddd turning it positive (harder to do than normal :p) : I am going to kick so much ass this week at the gym and in the kitchen, I WILL get to below LWW next week!
Jan 26th
Now I'm confused
was that my fitblr buddy, or just a really nice person? Either way, many thanks! <3
Jan 26th
Anonymous asked: Hey!
Just wanted to say that you are awesome! I love your dry erase board pictures. To run 500 miles throughout 2011 will be tough, but you can do it. I happy to cheer you on!!
Jan 26th
Jan 25th
Tumblr Tuesday!
I’m really bad at these recommendation posts, but this week goes to Katy, over at runningmyassoff.  She is one of the most supportive people I’ve ever “met” in my entire life, and always has a ‘like’ waiting for everyone, or a comment to add.  She is the world’s biggest sweetheart. She is also sick right now, so take a second out of your day to send...
Jan 25th
NSV
I was just trying on a few different things, deciding what to wear today, and tried on a pair of black shiny pants that I bought over Thanksgiving (I was around 190 then) that would barely go up my legs, but guess what?! THEY FIT! Now, I’m not wearing them today because it’s winter and they’re capris (and I haven’t shaved my legs in a few weeks because I live in pants,...
Jan 25th
Jan 25th
@seekathyrun
I’ve run in Nike “minimalist shoes,” but like a lot of reviews say, they have high heels and are really cushioned. I, myself, am fascinated with the “barefoot running” things.  I’ve been on sites all night, looking at different brands of minimalist shoes and so far I’ve found the best ones seem to be the vibrams. I’m actually terrified of them, but...
Jan 25th
Jan 25th
I feel great today.
So much energy from my work out, since it’s been so long since my last one. 16 oz of water left to drink today!
Jan 25th
Outside run one, done!
Although I didn’t quite make it all the way to 53 minutes, it’s a step in the right direction. It was very experimental, and I started learning a lot about outdoor running. I ran for 35 minutes, 2.84 miles.  Not where I want to be, but I’ll be there soon.
Jan 24th
Jan 24th
Back to working out.
Confession: It’s been a week and a day since I’ve done anything really active.  Sick, I know, but I was sick, and the last thing I wanted to do was get out of bed and workout. But, today that changes.  Running to the store real quick, then coming home to run. Yup, I’m trying outside running today.  What, what?! Wish me luck. (This is my 100th post, it was at 99 all day...
Jan 24th
Jan 24th
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I really have no interest in football,
but I feel compelled to say… GO BEARS!
Jan 23rd
Unsure about time zones
but I was up an hour ago at 8:30, and a good portion of you were already on. y’all are crazy.
Jan 23rd
But then I went shopping and look at what I got :]
Jan 23rd
I went over calories today
Jan 23rd
Please, be careful in this weather.
This morning, my brother called to say that last night, him and his roommates threw a party in his apartment.  A bunch of kids stayed the night, and this morning around 8 am, four of them got up and drove him.  On their way home, they hit a patch of black ice, making the car turn around, where they were hit head on by a school bus, where two of them died, and two are in the hospital. It’s...
Jan 22nd
And then I said, screw the cookie, and made a...
only 139 calories per slice, which is less than a cookie, and much more satisfying. And now I use my self control to not eat another slice, and another slice, and another one.
Jan 22nd
Jan 22nd
Reblog if you live here!
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Jan 22nd
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jayarebee asked: Consider me jealous. I have a slightly non-existent ass. Major let down from the momster on that one! Maybe when I lose weight it will show up. Fingers crossed!

Own your fabulousness, never forget it, and remind yourself daily that you're beautiful! Even on the days when it feels difficult. :)
Jan 22nd
9 Diet Busting Winter Foods
A little fun fact about me is that I am a slight raging hypochondriac. A little cough in my head turns into a life threatening diseaseand a paper cut could magically make me bleed out or get infected.  I realize it is highly irrational, but what can you do? Anyways, I get 2 or 3 emails from WebMD daily, and one of the things they send me are recipes and health tips. So here are 9 diet busting...
Jan 21st
I just got an email about winter diet busting...
And I was saying how much I wanted…. Cookies. Enjoying one small cookie is not a problem. “Most small (about 1 -2 ounces) cookies are around 200-250 calories, which is not bad if you eat only one — but who can stop at one?” asks Tallmadge.
Jan 21st