June 18th, 2006
This past week I’ve been getting better about my exercise, but I’m still not where I want to be. I expect to step it up tomorrow though. I didn’t take many opportunities for cardio last week. I ran twice and used the elliptical machine once. I tried to do my pushups and situps daily, but that didn’t happen. I was thinking of adding an exercise journal on the site here so I can update it daily and really take notice of how I’m doing. Tomorrow morning I will do my measurements for the week and let everyone know. Pound-wise things are about the same. Lost almost a pound but not quite so I don’t really count it.
I had a pretty good weekend. I spent most of it away from the computer and with my family. It was pretty relaxing. Tomorrow its back to the grindstone, I’m afraid. I have been enjoying the World Cup. Why does it have to only be on every 4 years. I think yearly would be awesome. Who do I call about that?
Hello? yes, this is Fat Girl. It really helps my days go by when I get to watch a bunch of good looking men sweat and play their asses off in a good game of soccer (football for you non-US types). Would you mind making this event yearly please? ok, wonderful. I’ll send candy. 
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June 13th, 2006
I really wanted to put a face to Fat Girl, so I talked to some friends who talked to other friends and wa lah! Now I’ve got this really cool illustration to represent Fat Girl up in the header. I really like her. I wanted her to be pretty and sexy and sassy. So often if you’re fat you feel like you cant be pretty or sexy and that is also the image a lot of society puts on us fat girls. Well, I say we CAN be beautiful and sexy. Hopefully Fat Girl represents that well enough.
Anyway, I hope everyone likes Fat Girl. I love her 
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June 12th, 2006
Continuing the commitment I made back here, I need to tr to come up with 10 words that start with C that can describe me.
Clever - I like to think I’m pretty damn funny. I’m not the loud, outgoing type that can walk into a room and be the life of the party. I am pretty quiet but when I talk, I quite often shut everyone up. I can be quite clever.
Coy - I can be quite shy and reserved. I’m usually very quiet in a lot of social situations.
Critical - I’m extremely critical of myself. Overly-critical I’d say. Sigh…..
Creative - Think outside of the box? I certainly do!
Cautious - If i want a new car, for example, I will research for months, sometimes years, before I buy. I make sure I do all of my research and only then will I make a purchase.
Caring - I love to love. I have so much love and affection to give–an infinite amount!
Cheerful - In general I’m a happy person.
Charismatic - When I work I am very charismatic. I am able to motivate and encourage the people that work with me or for me.
Capable - I am very capable in a lot of areas in my life.
Cool - I’m one cool chick!
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June 12th, 2006
I go on day to day, convincing myself that I’m really not THAT fat. Yeah, im pudgy, ive got a jiggle when I walk, so yeah, I’m fat. I’ve seen a lot of these weight loss that have the before and after shots. So, about a week ago I took pictures of myself in bathing suit. I just recently downloaded from the camera onto my computer and all I can say is…I’m a lard ass. It isn’t a pretty site.
I think I will take a picture every month in these and as there are changes I will post them here, but not until then. I’m too shy. Today I am going to take my measurements and see where I’m at. I’ve always been a big girl weight wise and I’m thicker than your average woman even when I’m in shape so I will judge my success by my measurements rather than the scale.
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June 4th, 2006
When you are doing something as painful and dreadful as running, it helps if you are somewhere pretty like the beach or the park. I am not someone who can get on the treadmill and go for 30 minutes. But, if I’m outside I have no problems. It’s interesting that people are so different in that respect. I suppose we all have our “ideal” exercise conditions.
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June 1st, 2006
Last week I wrote 10 adjectives about myself that start with The Letter A. I’ve decided to continue this and do up to 10 adjectives each week for the next letter in the alphabet. This week, the letter is B. It’s kind of fun doing this because it gives you the opportunity to do some self-analysis. Let me know if you’d like a letter!
Big - That’s how I feel lately. Real damn BIG!
Bold - If there is something I want, I usually go after it. I’m a risk taker. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 31st, 2006
Just wanted to let everyone know that i’ll be working on a new theme over the next couple of days so you will see some changes. I’m not having add, I promise. There is a plan! Just stay with me while I make this change! This is a theme from another blog which will stay up here temporarily until I have the new one ready!
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May 30th, 2006
Something is missing from this great weight loss adventure of mine and it’s called a diet. I suck at diets. If I deprive myself of something, it makes me want it more. I’ve tried most diets I can think of and I just seem to suck at them.
So, what I’m trying to do is change things up a bit. I need to always eat breakfast and I will eat about 5 small meals/snacks a day. Hopefully spread things out a bit and increase my metabolism. I realize that in order to lose wieght I need to burn calories and fat. In order to do this I need to brun more than I take in. So, I don’t plan on really restricting my calories (except under 2k a day to start), but I will watch it. I plan on keeping a food journal. I’m thinking about adding it to this site actually. Doubt many people will want to read it but the whole world could see that I went to McDonald’s today! Talk about accountability.
So, this is where im starting. My immediate goal is to increase my activity level and burn more calories than I’m taking in. Once I’ve achieved that I will reevaluate!
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May 28th, 2006
Last week, I went to buy a shirt from my gym. They had these cute women’s shirt and I decided I wanted one. I wasn’t even sure if an extra large would fit, but i figured I could wear around the house if it was too tight, right! So, I told the guy behind the counter that I needed an Extra Large. They didn’t have one.. of course. He said, “I bet a large would work!”, I really wanted to kiss him for being so kind, and laugh out loud at how ridiculous he sounded and then finally cry because no.. dammit, the large wouldn’t work.
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May 27th, 2006
It’s been about a good month since I’ve run and a very long time since I’ve run regularly. So, when i ran 5k today, well, it kicked my ass. I had my music playing which is always nice. I jogged the first mile, walked 1/2 mile, ran another mile, walked 1/2, and then ran the remainder. Took me about 47 minutes, but there you go. I know people who can walk faster than that! There was a bike race running right outside of our race so that was fun to watch and it was a great motivator.
I feel great about the run and plan on going to the park tomorrow. Will probably just do 2 miles at the most though as I’d rather not die anytime soon . I’d like to keep this up, I just need to make sure i make time for it in my schedule.
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