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(potential eating disorder and exercise related trigger warning.)



Managed to run a little over two miles this morning--slowly, but I had the dog, which shaves a minute onto every mile. I'm feeling mostly recovered, although my mitochondria are still reporting taking scattered fire and casualties. Still, I'm going to make it to archery tonight.

I'm going to try yoga and a dog-run tomorrow, and then a long solo run Saturday--although the jury's still out on whether it'll be the one with all the damned hills.

Progress photo, with wet hair, because I am pleased by my biceps today:

me 2012 12 20

Size 12 cargo pants, which fit well--a first since 2001. When not sick, I've upped my protein intake to 140 grams a day, and I'm seeing results in muscle definition. My biceps have a little notch at the bottom now--which you can't see in this photo, but hey.

For reference, a photo from 2006:



Blood pressure's down about 40/25 points, since you ask. ;-)

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ladycelia
Dec. 20th, 2012 06:24 pm (UTC)
You inspire me.
matociquala
Dec. 20th, 2012 06:43 pm (UTC)
*hug* You are pretty awesome your own self.
triskelmoon
Dec. 20th, 2012 06:31 pm (UTC)
You have guns! I have the jealous.

You inspire me to be more active, thank you for that.
matociquala
Dec. 20th, 2012 06:43 pm (UTC)
I am so damned pleased with those biceps. Michelle Obama better look to her laurels, because here I come. ;-)
resolute
Dec. 20th, 2012 06:34 pm (UTC)
BAMF.
matociquala
Dec. 20th, 2012 06:42 pm (UTC)
Thank you.

I did an eleven mile run last week. I don't think I could have done that when I was 14 and on the track team.
halfmoon_mollie
Dec. 20th, 2012 06:36 pm (UTC)
And you did this all by yourself?

I'm very impressed. And yes, a bit jealous as well.

matociquala
Dec. 20th, 2012 06:41 pm (UTC)
Well, I have had a huge amount of support from loved ones--and from the internets! Sparkpeople.com and Fitday.com were both totally instrumental in figuring out my nutrition.

(I'm not quite done yet; I'd like to lose another twenty pounds or so, and do pullups, and I have some yoga goals as yet unmet--but that seems pretty freaking insignificant at this point.)

It really does just amount to tracking what goes into my mouth, being moderate about it most of the time, eating things with a high nutrient density, and getting off my ass as close to every day as possible.
soon_lee
Dec. 20th, 2012 07:27 pm (UTC)
*\o/*
kateelliott
Dec. 20th, 2012 07:48 pm (UTC)
Go, you. I mean that in the strongest way. :)
silme
Dec. 20th, 2012 08:09 pm (UTC)
Excellent!
fadethecat
Dec. 20th, 2012 08:10 pm (UTC)
Daaaamn. That is one impressive arm. (And I assume the camera-holding arm is equal.) Go you!
racebannon42
Dec. 20th, 2012 08:13 pm (UTC)
Big props on the progress!!
etcet
Dec. 20th, 2012 08:46 pm (UTC)
PHIERCE
frigg
Dec. 20th, 2012 09:08 pm (UTC)
wow, what a change. You look good. :)
_eljefe_
Dec. 20th, 2012 09:09 pm (UTC)
How do you manage to contain so much awesome in one space? Great work!
sinnamongirl
Dec. 20th, 2012 09:11 pm (UTC)
I'm super impressed!!
selfavowedgeek
Dec. 20th, 2012 09:17 pm (UTC)
Most. Excellent!

Not only have you been consistent but also *persistent" through the years. Many people go into weight loss for a quick fix not realizing it's an entire lifestyle change.

Makes me want to pull a few extra reps on deadlifts this evening!
britmandelo
Dec. 20th, 2012 09:19 pm (UTC)
Sweet bicep. *g*

Your progress (and a new physical therapist with better advice than the last one) was definitely part of the motivation for me to start an actual fitness regimen. And it's awesome. So, thank you.
ammitnox
Dec. 20th, 2012 11:42 pm (UTC)
Well done!!
shyree
Dec. 21st, 2012 03:58 am (UTC)
I can't make out awesome bicep-age in this picture, but damn, you have some sweet neck definition going on.

You are the most inspiring :)
tithenai
Dec. 21st, 2012 04:21 am (UTC)
I am covetous of your magnificient arms.
dinahprincedaly
Dec. 21st, 2012 05:07 am (UTC)
Go YOU!
tainry
Dec. 21st, 2012 07:01 am (UTC)
Woo! Check you out! You are awesome! :DDD
scarlettina
Dec. 21st, 2012 07:21 am (UTC)
You look mahvelous! Really, you look so great. Congratulations on everything you've accomplished!
The WOL
Dec. 21st, 2012 10:00 am (UTC)
You has dimples. And on your face too.
ohari
Dec. 21st, 2012 02:56 pm (UTC)
You still have the purple shoes, right? :)

Thank You for Sharing You with us. And for letting me into your bedroom!

HappyJollyMerry HannuKwanYuleMas!

*huggle*
retch
Dec. 22nd, 2012 12:00 am (UTC)
yay for improving muscle definition, grats on the results for your efforts! :)
lee_in_limbo
Dec. 22nd, 2012 09:58 am (UTC)
You look awesome, lady. Season's Greetings.
elsceetaria
Dec. 22nd, 2012 07:53 pm (UTC)
Yay! You are amazing!
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