fitness bootcamp, London, and -(negative) 20 lbs...

The Transformers is a super amazing fitness organization that I workout out with while I was in London for 6 months: (URL: http://www.thetransformers.com)

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I used to attend their FREE boot camps on Saturday and Sunday mornings because I wanted to get in shape and meet people. Let me tell you I was NOT fit, and the workouts killed me (figuratively)! But oddly, I completed the boot camps every time I went and felt motivated to come back and get killed the next day. I am not sure why, but I am guessing it has to do with the great coaches and friendly people that kept me going.

Now, I am not completely contributing my successes in London to The Transformers--it was a combination of better food, more walking than driving, and being busy--but I can definitely say The Transformers had a hand in my 20 lbs/9 kg/1.4 stone weight loss during those 6 months.

Unfortunately, my stay in London was short and I was unable to get a proper membership with The Transformers. I am sure if I did, I would be even more successful now. Nonetheless, I recommend those in the central London area check out their FREE early morning weekend boot camps and YouTube channel.

And for those of us too far away from London and obviously doomed for life--DON'T LOOSE HOPE! Try to find a similar fitness organization in your area. I found The Transformers on MeetUp (URL: http://www.meetup.com) which is a great site for finding people in your area doing cool and fun things.

15 Minute Beginner Weight Training - Easy Exercises - HASfit Beginners Workout Routine - Strength

LUNCH: shin raymun spicy noodles

I added spinach and grilled chicken

DINNER: shells and cheese with sausage

DINNER: spinach and fish

Tabata Workout - HOT ABS in 4 Minutes : Work It Out Wednesday - BEXLIFE

Dinner: tuna grilled cheese on pita

Made with onion and salad

On Body Image:: MyBodyGallery.com

I grew up with a distorted view of my weight.  Weighing 190 lbs. and being obese according to my BMI made me believe I was huge. I thought I was so disgusting and must have just looked like a fat slob to everyone who saw me. The weird part was that looking in the mirror, I never really though I looked that big--just more athletic I guess. I was insecure and in denial at the same time. So my response was to continue doing what I did before--I ate as before, I was still very sedentary, and my self-esteem continued to drop. My weight has always been a very confusing part of my life. Since I didn't know where I stood, I didn't know how to proceed.

So one day i just Googled "what does 190 lbs. and 5'4 look like" and the website mybodygallery.com came up. It was the answer to my dreams! The website allowed me to put in perspective what I possibly looked like. Seeing the images of the women allowed me to almost see myself from outside of myself and was really the pushing motivator that jump started my fitness journey.

Not only did I use the site to imagine myself, but I used it also to help me guide my goals. I would generate different searches of women at different weights and determine how I would like to see myself--sort of like inspiration of what I could be. It helps me realize that my original goal weight (inspired by society) was too skinny for me and not how I wanted to look.

I really love and appreciate this website. It allow women and girls to have a more realistic view of their bodies. Although I do believe this website is a great starting guideline, I still advise onlookers to remember, everyone is built differently!

So, now I am going to upload my image to My Body Gallery so hopefully I can help another struggling girl to have a more realistic view of their body and hopefully to be an inspiration and motivation for someone else. Please, join me!

http://www.mybodygallery.com/index.html 

STATS: 168 lbs., 5'4 lbs., age 20, pant size 10, shirt size M

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Snack: frozen grapes

Yummm. Alternative to ice cream (said no one ever... actually that's what the girl who told me to try them said...).

Jk, it's actually good though. It's just not ice cream...

Linner??: whiting fillet w/ spring spring

Threw some raisins on there... hope its yum.