End of DropLikeFlies

Hello all. 

I just wanted to let you all know that my blog has really gotten away from where I wanted it to be. it was supposed to be encouraging, inspirational, and a motivating way to keep me on track. As I've been struggling, it's turned into something I've avoided, abandoned, or just filled with negativity. As my weight has fluctuated, I realized I need to have something specific and attainable, not a generic weight goal or size. While my weight is still an important factor for me, I decided that I need to involve more of my life and athletic pursuits. 

So DropLikeFlies is going away.

I'll probably keep this blog around, but I will not update or log in under this account any longer.

if you are interested, I have started a new blog. It is focused on health, fitness, and Derby. I'm posting as my alter ego, and hopefully I can conquer my goals with my new plans and expectations. 

For those of you who have followed me, thanks so much. I hope you get to where you want to be, and stay healthy.

Thanks again. Hope to see you on my other blog: @bettykrypton 

Good Luck <3

Bloated Wrap

So I was all stoked today to do my wrap and give you guys the photos

Unfortunately, I'm bloated as fuck and there wasn't a drastic loss before/after. I'll probably lose inches in the next few days (that's how it works), so please be patient. The last two wraps I did, I lost about an inch from each section measured, but today my body is bloated from beans, lentils, and got knows what else.

The supplies I need are the wraps, cling wrap, a journal, and a measuring tape.

First I take my measurements

Than I take out the wrap.

You can see the 'goo' that's on it. It didn't occur to me until I took this picture that it looks like a giant maxi pad. Eww. :P

Then I put the wrap on. It's cold as hell! and then I smooth it out.

Then I wrap myself in cling wrap to keep the wrap in place.

Next, i wait 45 minutes- an hour and drink a fuck ton of water in the meantime.

After my time is up, I remover the wrap and rub in any lotion that wasn't absorbed.

(gratuitous, much? lol)

Then I remeasure.

I wish I had more dramatic results, but I only lost one inch, and it was from my underbust area. But I will keep hydrating, working out, and eating well, and I take measurements at 24,48, and 72 hours.

I'm off to go work out, pack, etc. Have a great day <3

Sunday <3

It's been a weird weekend. I've been up and down; but today has been much better than yesterday. Yesterday I didn't feel really happy at all; I was too focused on my body and had to fight my hardest to not fall into a panic attack. Days like that make me feel like that pills and therapy will never make me better. But I stuck it out, ate well, exercised, and went to bed early.

Today I had early practice for roller derby, then spent the day doing laundry and enjoying time with husband. I want to try to work out before I go to bed; I had a little extra food today and would like to work it off. No bingeing, however :)

In other news, I contacted a Southern pinup magazine and offered my services as a model/photographer. They actually replied and wanted to see my work! So I'm trying to have my friend edit my photos I modeled in so I can submit them this week. Hopefully while I'm in GA, I can put together a pinup shoot so i can send in photos of my work as a photographer. Keep positive thoughts my way.

In three days I will be traveling back home to Georgia, where I will spend 10 days seeing the people I love and doing the things I enjoy. I will be reading, writing, sipping tea, dressing up, taking photos, roller skating, and beign reunited with people I havent seen in a year. I can't wait!

Hope everyone's week is off to a great start <3

Great Victory

I'm really proud of myself today.

Firstly, I went and worked out at the gym, doing weights, then came home and did Day 1 of the 30 day Shred. 

Then, I hosted a coffee get together at my house. I was going to make bran muffins, but Albertson's didn't have the miz I likes, therefore i bought mini muffins. I got home, arranged the muffins with some nuts and put out the coffee fixings.

I had 4 cups of coffee, using splenda and dark chocolate cocoa powder (10 cals and 0 sugar for a tablespoon). I had only 2 mini muffins, and I stopped! no bingeing, no OD on sugar, I stayed calm, and enjoyed the time with my friends. It feels so damned good to not be preoccupied by food.

I just finished eating dinner and had spaghetti squash for the first time. I baked it, then sauteed the insides with garlic, pepper, and topped it with salsa. So yummy and only 85 calories!

Now I'm just taking it easy with the hubs and chilling as the weekend rolls in. 

Have a great night!

More Progress

So , I've finished another wrap, here are the results:

Then here is my total progress since I've started the wraps:

Woohoo! My tummy is flattening!

I bought a box this time (one wrap is 25 dollars, but 4 are 60). I plan on continuing my working out and eating well and wrapping once a week. I also stay super hydrated when I wrap, so it helps encourage good hydration habits. 

I'm so excited right now! I finished my online training and I'm taking my subject tests for my certification in July! I registered for the ESL supplementary education and 1-6th grade education tests. After I get those and pass them, I just have to find a job in the school system and I'll have a probationary certificate! 

I can't believe I'm going back to Georgia next week. I'm going to see so many friends and family members. We have a great deal planned and I need to get on it! I did some dishes and cleaned the kitchen yesterday, so today I'm going to work on the project room and start some laundry. 

Have fun! Get productive!