Healthy Liz

Having struggled with my weight for years, I have made the switch to Tumblr in the hopes of finding an amazing network of friends and support to stick to my weight loss this time around.


Also, I wish I could add all of you back! This blog is a sub-blog of my main one and so I can't add anyone. But, if you want, I'm more than happy to give you my main blog!

I'm 5'6 :)
HW: 295
GW: 200
UGW: 140 (ish - I'll see how I feel when I get there!)

I suffer from chronic back pain. I'm working with a chiropractor and massage therapist(s) to improve muscle strength and flexibility.

moment-of-perfection:

paintitbright:

pretty accurate ^^

The tricky thing about yoga is that you think you do it exactly as the instructor and then you see yourself in the mirror and be like LOL NO.

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Derp.

Hey guys!  So, I was at Macy’s today to buy heels for this event I have to go to and I decided to browse around for some new capris.  I found a pair I like and a pair of shorts I like.  

I should mention that I haven’t worn shorts since I was like, 10.  Trying them on made me realize two things: 1. I need a tan, 2.  I need to start doing squats.  Nothin’ like the harsh ugly lighting in a dressing room to point out all the dimples on your thighs.  

But I bought them anyway because they fit and because they’re cute.  And I’m determined to actually wear them out in public this summer.  

I’ve been getting pretty strong in Yoga this semester but I’m going to kick it up a notch and start working on really making my legs look good!  Now, I know you can’t just spot train and expect real results.  I need to up my cardio, as well.  So, that’s what I plan to do.  :)

This is from the other day because I look really terrible today.

Oh my god guys I’m sorry I’m just the worst at updating.    

Yoga has been going great!  I feel really strong and healthy.  I can almost do a real girl pushup! (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) Like, and actually go down all the way and back up.  

However, I haven’t lost any weight.  This has been the busiest semester of my life.  I’m still floating around 260 lbs.  I had the stomach flu a few weeks ago and got down to 255 (which is actually really disgusting) but once I got my appetite back, I got the weight back.  C’est la vie.  

But, anyway, I wanted to say hi since it’s been so long.  I decided that even once I graduate, I’m going to stick with Yoga because I love it so much.  I’m going to look into taking classes at a studio.  

I miss you guys.  My main blog is here so if you want to follow me there you can.  Also, feel free to ask questions - might help me stay accountable for this blog :)

Asker ellierainbow Asks:
are you doing yoga online or are you going to classes?
healthyliz healthyliz Said:

Classes right now.  I’m taking an hour long class twice a week for school (as an elective).  I used to do an online video but Netflix took it down, and I haven’t been able to find another video that I like.  I keep meaning to check out this list that I reblogged a few days ago with videos but I haven’t yet.

2013 Start Weight: 262.8 lbs

Current Weight: 260.2 lbs

Loss: 2.6 lbs!

Hooray!  I knew I was bloated last week.  And I feel so much stronger after only two weeks of yoga.  So, anyway, that’s where I am.  Time is moving faster than I’d like and it’s freaking me out.

I know, I know I look really tired.  It’s because I am.

2013 Start Weight: 262.8

Current Weight: 262.8

Loss: 0.0

Ok, so when I stepped on the scale this morning, the first time it said 262.0 and the second time it said 263.0.  I normally pick the weight that it gives me the first time but when I stepped on a third time it said 263.0.  So I don’t know.  I either lost 0.8 lbs or gained 0.2 this week.  So, for the sake of simplicity, I left it as I lost nothing.  So, that’s fine.  

Like, I said, I was on my period and classes started.  I have little time Monday-Thursday to hit the gym.  BUT, my yoga class started!  And I love love love it!  I’m incredibly sore but I loved every second of it.  It’s a 90 minute class and it goes so quick.  

Anyway, I hope you all are well!

healthiie:

Neck & Shoulders
Hatha Yoga for Neck and Shoulder Health - 57 Min
Yoga for Neck and Shoulder Tension and Injuries - 14 Min
Feel Good Friday: Yoga for Neck & Shoulders - 14 Min
Back to School Shoulder Stretches - Yoga Sequence - 6 Min
Yoga for Your Shoulders 10 Minute Workout Routine - 10 Min
Beginners’ Yoga for Shoulder Strength with Melissa McLeod - 22 Min
Chest:
Yoga Workout Beginners Home Chest & Shoulders Exercise Routine How To - 11 Min
Yoga for Heart Opening - 10 Min
Heart Opening 30 Min Yoga Class - 31 Min
Heart Chakra Yoga Sequence - 10 Min
Arms:
Yoga for Firm and Shapely Arms and Shoulders - 9 Min
Arm Yoga Workout - 4 Min
Total Body Transformation Yoga: Hips and Arms - 11 Min
Yoga For Arm Strength: Part One (8Min) & Part Two (2 Min)
Yoga For Guitar Players — Arms, Wrists, and Fingers - 8 Min
Back:
Yoga for Back Strength - 7 Min
Yin Yoga for the Spine - 60 Min
Restorative Yoga For Back - Restoraflow - 40 Min
Yoga for Back Care - 15 Min
Yoga Workout | Low Back Pain Stretches Routine - 10 Min
Yoga for your back - 19 Min
Lower Back Relief - 17 Min
Abs:
Yoga 4 Abs with Gillian B & Sebastian - 10 Min
Yoga for Abs and Core Strength - 8 Min
Yoga Abs Workout - 10 Min
Iron Yoga Abs & Closing Stretches - 15 Min (Note: Includes weights. If you dont have weights, use a can from the pantry or something similar.)
Yoga to Build Strong Abs - 7 Min
Hips:
Hip Opening Yoga - 45 Min
Yoga Flow Hip Openers - 14 Min
Wall Yoga for Hips and Hamstrings - 12 Min
Yoga for Hip Pain and Stiffness - 17 Min
Butt, Hips & Thighs Warm up - 7 Min
Yoga Mania: Move those hips! - 12 Min
Office Yoga: Hip Release - 10 Min
Yoga for your Butt - 6 Min
Yoga Tone your Butt and Thighs - 4 Min
Legs:
Denise Austin: Yoga Legs Workout - 10 Min
Gentle Yoga for Tight Legs and Hips - 20 Min
Yoga for Sexy Legs - 6 Min
Sleek Yoga Legs - 4 Min
Full Body/Full Classes:
Jillian Michaels: Yoga Meltdown Level 1 - 35 Min
Weight Loss & Fatburning Yoga Workout - 20 Min
Yoga for Weight Loss - 20 Min
Yoga for Runners - 26 Min
Foundations in Flow Yoga Class with Fiji McAlpine - 48 Min
Connections to Core Power Yoga Class with Fiji McAlpine - 57 Min
Energizing Sunrise Practice - 38 Min
Power Yoga with Bryan Jones - 31 Min
Yoga Class with Logynn Northrhip  - 60 Min
Yoga Basics to Improve Alignment - 62 Min
Yoga for Beginners Two with Dr. Melissa West - 60 Min
Intermediate/Beginner: Lunch Time Yoga Class - 45 Min
Enjoy :)

healthiie:

Neck & Shoulders

Chest:

Arms:

Back:

Abs:

Hips:

Legs:

Full Body/Full Classes:

Enjoy :)

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This photo is a few days old, but I don’t look cute right now.  

I’m not ignoring you guys, just haven’t had much to say!  I started my Yoga class today!  I loved it.  Really, really loved it.  Granted, we only did like, basic stretches and moves today, but it was great.  I go again in two days.  And weigh in is on Friday.  Fair warning: I’ve been on my period this week so… we’ll see.  I don’t know what to expect.  

Hope you all are well, talk in a few days.

Water water water!  So important!

Water water water!  So important!

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I was all ready to copy-paste my weight chart I had last year but.. I’m thinking since it’s 2013, I should start a new one!  

2013 Start Weight: 262.8

Current Weight: 262.8

Loss: n/a

Now for my goals:

I graduate from college in May.  That’s 4 months.  I’m really terrible with sticking to a number but I think I’ll aim to be out of the 250’s by May.  Sixteen weeks.  Thirteen pounds.  This is my current goal and I will re-group once I get there! 

Wow guys, I’m sorry I suck so much!  It’s been a while, no?  

I’ve been too scared to step back on the scale since I’ve been back.  But I feel like crap.  I re-inflated my swiss ball today and I’m gearing up to get back on it.  Like I mentioned, before, I’m taking a yoga class this semester.  It meets twice a week and while I’m nervous for it, I’m totally stoaked.  

My goal for tomorrow is to step on the scale!  I know I gained over break, but I’m hoping it wasn’t much.  I have a few errands to run tomorrow that I’ve been putting off since it’s been so cold here, and then I plan to hit the gym.  

Will update more tomorrow with my official 2013 plan.  (I know, January is already almost over.  Oh well.  I graduate in 4 months, need to get in shape!) 

strawberriesandabs:

I made this to show everyone that number sizes always differ. I always used to freak out when I had to go up a size at store, but things are just made differently! I took all three of these photos today.

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