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IMPOSTER SYNDROME

2020 was a hard year for all of us mentally. I was so excited when 2021 hit, but honestly it has just been 2020 2.0. Between everything going on in the world, working full-time, going to grad school full time, and my own mental battles I really let my own health journey slide, both mentallyContinue reading “IMPOSTER SYNDROME”

BAD DAYS AND BROKEN PHONES…

Here is the story of the day that the treadmill ate my cell phone. Before I get to that, let me tell you about how this started. Today I cried in the dressing room. This morning though, was a different story. I felt pretty good. I was down a couple pounds on the scale andContinue reading “BAD DAYS AND BROKEN PHONES…”

“GOODBYE GOLDEN YEAR”

I remember New Year’s Eve in 2019 I was especially excited because 2020 was the year I turned 29. My golden year..29 on the 29th. I felt like it was going to be somehow lucky and tides would shift and things would finally go in the right direction. Boy oh boy was I wrong. 2020Continue reading ““GOODBYE GOLDEN YEAR””

“Transformation Tuesday”

I originally wasn’t going to post this because I don’t see too much difference but this is August 2019 v August 2020. Between these two pics is just about 30 pounds. It was a very slow drop compared to the past. But I guess this is one before and after that I am happier aboutContinue reading ““Transformation Tuesday””

13.1

Let me just start by saying I am not a runner. I never have been. I don’t have a runner’s body. I do not glide, my feet stomp on the pavement. I usually avoid running at all costs. I don’t find it relaxing and sometimes every minute feels like an eternity. I love Crossfit andContinue reading “13.1”

Finding balance

Well, since we are in Quarantine in some of the strangest days of our lives, I decided to dust the cobwebs off the old blog, and breathe some life back into it. A lot of this extra free time has brought some positives. For one it has reminded me that I have been neglecting someContinue reading “Finding balance”

Overcoming my carbphobia

Overcoming my carbphobia, and fear of food Disclaimer : This may upset you low carbers or keto peeps out there . I do not think there is anything wrong with eating low carb, this is just about my own relationship with food! Whatever works for you and is sustainable long term, do it !) ThisContinue reading “Overcoming my carbphobia”

Master’s Degree Here I come

I have been sitting on some very big personal news since May. As of yesterday, I have begun my journey for a Master’s of Science in Human Nutrition degree at the University of Bridgeport’s online program. Ever since I started my weight loss journey almost six years ago, I knew I had found something IContinue reading “Master’s Degree Here I come”

So long Forever Last In Gym Class

Today’s post is all about endings–and beginnings. Today I am ending an era for me –an area that helped save my life. This blog, Forever Last in Gym Class, combined with my Instagram page, helped me throughout my weight loss journey. It helped me to stay accountable, inspired, and allowed me to go through theContinue reading “So long Forever Last In Gym Class”

Put your sneakers on girl!

Or guy . Or whoever. Get up off your butt and get your sneakers on! Honestly, I love the feeling after I workout. It doesn’t matter how long or short my workout was, how well or poor I think I did, the intensity, whether or not I got a PR (personal record) or ran myContinue reading “Put your sneakers on girl!”