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No Spend February!

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I know it’s still January but it’s always good to look ahead and make a plan. I’ve heard about people doing “No Spend” situations before. Sometimes they do a month, a week, or just take it day by day. I’m jumping into the deep end and going right to the month. If I’m being honest, I picked next month because I know I don’t have much going on. Convention season is around the corner and it’s impossible to do a No Spend anything once that starts up. Plus I’m still trying to work out this new budget I have going on and I figure it might help with that as well.

I already know what my biggest challenge will be and that’s eating out. I really need to get better with packing a lunch and not running out to grab something. I’m just lazy AF and I have no problem admitting that. I can be a bit of an impulse shopper as well. I’m sure a few of you out there can relate to that. I’m easily distracted by shiny things that I think I need in the moment but not really. The only issue I might come across is I’m in the middle of a bedroom remodel. I still need to buy paint, trim, and probably a few other things. Granted, none of that might even happen next month and I still have some time to pick some stuff up before February gets here.

If anyone else wants to join in, please do! I know when I mentioned this on Twitter a couple of you were game. I have no idea how I’m going to blog about it. I might do a mid-month check in. I’m not 100% sure yet. I do want to blog during it though in some way to help with accountability. If you plan on blogging about it too, let me know in the comments and I’ll add your links to this post! It’s not an official link up or anything but support always helps when doing a challenge!

Now excuse me, I have to go on a shopping spree!

From 136lbs To 128.8lbs!

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I wasn’t sure about writing this post yet. I didn’t want to jinx any of the hard work I’ve been doing but then I realized that was dumb as hell! At my heaviest weight I was around 135/136 and I hated it. I’m very short (4 10) and all my short people out there know we carry weight differently than our taller counterparts. If we gain 5lbs, everyone knows. It doesn’t take much for clothes to feel tight, it doesn’t take much to feel sluggish. I’m not one to diet though. I don’t want to start something I know won’t be sustainable, that’s why I’m simply counting calories and working out. That’s it. I’m not joining some fad diet, or doing some weird juice cleanse. What I did do was rejoin MyFitnessPal. I didn’t just start using it again, I started 100% over. I deleted my old account and started a new one. I wanted to have a clean slate for this new journey. I joined /r/LoseIt on Reddit as well and found a really helpful and supportive community! Plus there’s the Powerpuff Bloggers group on Facebook! Of course there’s the support of friends like Katy who’s on her own journey. It’s nice to have someone who you can vent to but also understands the struggles. Xpose Fitness has played a huge part in all of this as well. As you all know, I love my classes that I take and it helps me get to the gym during the week because I want to keep the good vibes going.

I wasn’t sure about writing this yet because I haven’t hit my first goal. Instead of having one giant goal and feeling overwhelmed by it, I’m doing smaller goals and adjusting along the way. The first weight goal is 125lbs. I have no date set for it. Whenever I hit it, I hit it. Do you know how much stress that takes off?! A ton! There’s no fighting the calendar or worrying about an event that’s months away. I fully believe that small victories are a huge part of hitting whatever your end goal might be. I’ll be honest in the fact that I don’t have one yet. I know I’ll never be down to my lowest weight, and that’s fine! I’m not 21 years old anymore. I’m 35 and I have boobs and an ass. And I like them! But I also have a bit of a pouch and some extra jiggle that I don’t like. And guess what? That’s fine too. Because in the end, it’s about how you feel about your body. No one else but you wakes up in your body every day. You’re the only one who deals with it 24/7. And while we’re on the topic of how we feel about our bodies, please refrain from making certain statements to friends or family who are trying to drop a few pounds or get healthy. I know I’m not “fat.” I know I look pretty fine. I know all of this, but again it’s not what you think about their bodies or health. It’s how they feel. When we’re sharing our progress or thoughts we’re not looking for reassurance, or fishing for compliments. Trust me, if I want/need compliments you’ll know it! We’re just sharing! Just like we share everything else on social media. If I talk about a vacation I have booked, I’m not looking for suggestions on other options. If I post about a cosplay I’m planning, I’m not looking for input for the next one. And look, I know you mean well. We all do. And I’m sure 99% of us (myself included) are guilty of telling someone “But you’re fine!.” Just stop and think next time when someone is sharing about their weight before responding is all I’m asking. We know you mean well, but when every other comment is kinda along the same lines, it gets annoying quick.

If you’re someone who’s trying to get into a new healthy habit, I highly recommend checking out the groups I mentioned above. They’re great places for finding support, workout ideas, recipes, and more. Plus LoseIt has scheduled challenges which can help put a little fire under you if you feel like you’ve been slacking a bit. I’m taking part in my first challenge and I’m pretty excited about it! If you’re looking to get started at home, I want to mention I saw some workout related gear in the “Dollar Spot” at Target. I noticed yoga mats, water bottles, cute gym bags, yoga blocks, and a few other things. The prices ranged from $3-$5. I think right now via Cartwheel you can get 30% off of Champion brand workout clothing too. Don’t quote me on the amount though, double check via the app! TJ Maxx has some great pricing on things too! I actually bought my super thick yoga mat there for just $12 compared to $25-$30 at other stores. Seriously, if you’re like me and your knees are kinda shitty, invest in a decent mat! You’ll thank me later.

Alright, this post is getting too long but if anyone out there is on a related journey, you can do it! I believe in you. It’s hard but it’ll be worth it. You didn’t gain the weight overnight, don’t expect it to vanish overnight either!

I’m Now A Planner Person

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I’ve always been jealous of people who have super fun planners. They have a ton of stickers, fun art, nice handwriting, and all that jazz. While I’ll always have shitty handwriting, I can easily have all the other stuff! In order to keep on track with my finances, I went out and bought a fun planner.

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Don’t let my dark soul fool you. I’m a sucker for unicorns. I then picked up some budget related stickers and even a few for fitness. It was actually really fun going through and adding different stickers and thinking about how to use more of them in the future. Right now I just have my bills handwritten on certain dates, but starting in April I plan on using more stickers to get the job done! I actually want to pick up more fitness related ones and maybe a few for travel. I can see myself falling down the very slippery slope of planner addiction! I even bought a pack of fun colored pens. My handwriting might be shit but it’s going to be colorful shit! If any of you are in the market for new planner goodies, Michael’s and JoAnn Fabrics had a lot of it on sale. Plus if you download their apps, you’ll find some awesome coupons that you can use. Seriously, never pay full price for something at a craft store. It’s a crime in some States.

Once I get more use out of it I might share some pages. We’ll see. I don’t want to bore anyone with it. What do you guys do for planning? I know a lot of people do the Bullet Journal but I need some guidance plus ya know, shitty handwriting and lack of drawing ability to make it fun and cute!

2018: The Year Of Financial Health

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Ah, it’s a new year. I honestly can’t believe 2017 is already over. Then again, the year seemed to feel never ending at the same time. Isn’t time weird? I mean, it’s a set thing. It doesn’t change but one day can fly by, the next day can feel like a week. Enough rambling, it’s now time for those lovely New Years Resolutions! I’m really only making one or two this year. The main goal is what the title says, Financial Health. My credit cards got a bit out of control but it’s time to get them in order. I sat down with my Mom and we went over my bills and came up with a plan to get things paid off and paid down. I was actually nervous about saying anything because I’ve been in this spot before. Granted, it was much worse back then. I know we all have different relationships with family, but if you think you can talk to someone, reach out! They’ve probably been there. If there’s one thing 99% of us have been through or dealt with, it’s money issues. There’s no reason to go through it alone. I am nervous about the plan because it changes the way I pay my bills but in the end it’ll be worth it. Of course this means no more spontaneous trips but I am able to keep anything I already have planned. That means the conventions on my schedule are still on my schedule.

I’m throwing one random/fun resolution/goal out there as well. I want to really focus on taking more pole classes at Xpose Fitness this year and hopefully get up to a Pole 2/3 level. I’ll have to check the schedule and see what will work but it’s something I really want to work on! I already plan on taking more floor/chair classes as well. They finally added a few during the week that I can actually make! I was pretty excited when the new schedule dropped. Hopefully enough people will attend them that they’ll stick around the rest of the year.

Any of you make any new goals for the new year? If you have, good luck!

Just A Little Check In

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I really don’t have much to say but it’s been a bit since my last post! Especially a post of substance and not just a nerdy shopping list! I had a birthday earlier in the month and turned 35. That still feels weird to say. I didn’t do too much but had a nice family dinner and my sister bought tickets for us to watch the Baltimore Ravens play!

We ended up winning the game and it was a great time! We had really awesome seats and the weather was perfect. My parents bought me a pair of wireless headphones which are a game changer. I love using them at the gym. I don’t have to worry about cords or wires. Plus I love that they’re over the ear and not earbuds. The buds never fit my ears right and always end up falling out. I actually really enjoy going to the gym now because of them. It’s easier to do my floor exercises without having to worry about my headphones. Speaking of the gym, I’ve been really good with going at least twice a week. I wanted to get it up to three but that hasn’t happened yet. I still go to my Saturday morning class though! Xpose released their January schedule yesterday and I’ve already spotted a few changes that will make it easier for me to attend more classes. I’m looking forward to trying to get to one during the week now too. I’ve been doing better with drinking more water and keeping track of my calories as well.

If you’re curious about shoes, they’re about 7″ with a 3″ platform. If you think doing squats and bridges suck normally, try doing it in these! And shout out to Liana for the Guardians of the Galaxy socks! I love them and love having new socks for class. I think I finally finished my Christmas shopping and I still can’t believe it’s almost here. When the hell did that happen? It’s weird to think about how 2017 is almost over. I do already have a trip planned for January too! I’ll be heading out to Chicago to visit Manda and her little human Zora. My January is actually kinda busy and I’m low key annoyed. I’m sure some of you can relate! I have an appointment with Halo to check on Catwoman and see if he wants to do any touch ups. I’m getting matching tattoos with my sister on another day. Then my trip! I mean, it’s not a lot but ya know, winter.

My Catwoman cosplay is pretty much finished. My cowl from ReevzFX arrived and guys, it’s purrrfect! I love it! I can’t wait to put everything together. The only thing I still want to try and do is figure out the claws. I have something that will work for now, but I’m on the hunt for something more movie accurate.

I plan on debuting her at C2E2 in April! I’d like to maybe get some photos done before then but I’m broke and that costs money.

And I guess that’s it for the most part. I did get a new Hot Toys figure but I might do another post for that. If you follow my Instagram you’ve probably seen him! If I don’t post again before Christmas, I hope everyone has a Happy Holiday no matter what you celebrate!

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