Ultra Beginners Fitness Guide

01.16.2012

Once upon a time, I was sitting on my sofa at 455 pounds watching a workout DVD I had put in. It was labeled “beginner” so I thought that I could do it. I didn’t even make it past the warm-up before flopping down on the sofa out of breath with tears running down my face. The next day, I was sore and my feet ached. This is what the reality is for many severely obese people who try to do exercise after months, or years, of being sedentary. I’m so thankful that not everyone will know what it’s like to feel that desperation. How do you even start when you can’t even do the

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Workout Videos On Demand

01.16.2012

When I was 455 pounds and thinking about starting some sort of workout routine to get healthy, I had lots of excuses: I can’t work out because I’m too heavy and will hurt myself I can’t be seen in public trying to work out I need someone to tell me what to do I don’t want to get bored After months of talking myself out of doing any exercise (and gaining weight in the process), I ordered some workout videos geared towards the beginner. I figured that if I could do exercise in the privacy of my own home, at least no one else could see me if I failed. I could wear whatever I wanted, stop

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Vlog: Health isn’t “all or nothing”

01.11.2012

If you’re embarking on a new health journey (or even continuing the one you’re on), remember that you can still be successful with slip ups.

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Sunday Roundup

01.08.2012

Hi friends! Laid low this weekend, so not lots to post about, however I did want to post some of my favorite things from this past week. First off though, congrats to Katie R. who won the $100 AMEX gift card for telling me her 3 words for 2012. Her words were focus, effort, and gratitude. Skinny Emmie Posts: The fat girl in Georgia: One of my favorite things I’ve written in a few months From Emmie Loves: I wore mullet leggings From Emmie Loves: I did a vlog about my Erin Condren planner, which I’m obsessed with! ENELL Blog Posts: All of these are written by me. These are my favorite this week. No

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I’m alright. I’m okay.

01.05.2012

This week has just been a little rough. My cast is really starting to bug the heck out of me. Waking up early and trying to tightly secure a trash bag around my leg so I can get in the shower is just NOT my idea of fun. I bought some fancy-dancy thing that is supposed to cover your cast and then vacuum seal to your leg so no water gets in. It seriously is like a blue, leg-sized condom (yes, I said it) and the worst part is that it doesn’t fit around my thigh. So, trash bags it is. In addition to the cast annoying me, my lower back muscles have been locked

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I am the fat kid in Georgia

01.04.2012

I tend to not be a controversial person. I stay pretty neutral on a lot of topics because I like to be well-versed in both sides before forming an opinion. That being said, the controversy this week regarding the Strong4Life campaign running in Georgia has really affected me. Billed as an anti-obesity campaign for children, the message of the ads is to “stop sugarcoating it, Georgia.” Here’s one that literally made my heart hurt. I WAS that girl. I was born in Augusta, Georgia, and lived there until I was about 12. I was always big. ALWAYS. Always taller, always plumper (seriously, look at the bottom left photo- my friend and I were the same age!).

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Workout Music for the New Year

01.02.2012

I am someone who MUST have music to really get me going. This could be for a workout, or just for a dance party in my pajamas (what? You don’t do that?). As shown before, I have an affinity for Mashups, and each year, Bootie releases the “Best of Bootie” mix for the year. I have had this on non-stop for 2 days now, and my bum hasn’t stopped shaking in my seat (since I can’t dance on my cast). Listen for just a few minutes, and I know you’ll be hooked also. Best of Bootie 2011 by bootie Amazing, right? You can get the individual tracks or full collection at the Best of Bootie

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3 Words Worth $100

01.01.2012

As I recently shared, my 3 words for 2012 are simplify, produce, and delight. These are the words that will guide my actions in 2012. Beyond goals, these words are the backbone for the actions I take (or don’t take) for the year. It took quite a bit of thinking to come up with these 3 words. I would like to challenge you to spend the time thinking of your 3 words for 2012. You know what would delight me? Giving one of you $100 to go towards something you want to do for yourself in 2012. So, in the comments, share your 3 words with me. Share the meaning behind them if you want, or just

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