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THE Update [vlog]

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HAPPY SATURDAY!!!!

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Laziness + “I don’t feel like typing” girl + free time = perfect recipe for a VLOG!! :D   

Badabing badaboom!

Don’t you just love the shot Youtube decides to capture for the cover photo? haha classy ;)

PS–Sorry in advance for the random burp towards the end…

 

So yeah! I’m super SUPER stoked.

I know I come across as a freakin ecstatic psycho in that vlog, but I’m just beyond excited for all the changes happening and how great I feel. I FINALLY FEEL ALIVE!!!

I know every day won’t be amazing and that discouragement/impatience may come, but ya know somethin? I have God, the support of you guys/my family, and the wisdom of my coach to get me through the rain and continuing on the path to success. :)

In other random news:

  • My dad’s visiting this weekend since he has to be in Austin for business!!!
  • AND he’s bringing my dog Lexi to live with me! Since I’m more situated now, I feel I can take on having a pet in the apartment. Kovu has become SO attached to the other dogs back home, and he’s still puppy-ish, so I don’t think he would work. But Lexi? She’s the coolest cucumber around, never barks, sleeps all day, and has the bladder of an elephant. AND she’s my best friend :)
  • I can’t wait to hug my pops and start having adventures with Lexi down here!!!
  • Have you entered my giveaway?
  • There’s family of hummingbirds living in the tree outside my apartment <3
  • I’ve been obsessed with puzzles lately– this 500 piece balloon one I bought for $1? Demolished in 2 hours. Bam.

That’s about it for me! I gotta go do all my grocery shopping and homework before the daddio this beautiful hound arrive ;)

Have a fabulous weekend! See you on Monday for Progress Numba 1!

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72 thoughts on “THE Update [vlog]”

  2. 1) Way to go on the jigsaw puzzle- looks great!
    2) LOVED your vlog and the southern accent
    3) You sound so happy and just know that you’re inspiring so many people, Alexandra!
    4) Glad the new workout schedule & eating plan is working wonders for you
    5) Have fun with your dad!

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  3. My goodness, your energy is SO contagious!! Ah, I loved getting to hear your excitement!! Your program sounds incredible and I am so stoked that you’re stoked! I just read Psalm 91 per your suggestion and BAM. So needed. God will command His angels to protect us?! That is so encouraging and should give us the boldness to know we can overcome anything through Him! I’ve been learning that so much recently- as much as we want to overcome the things we are ashamed of and scared of, God wants that for us even more. So incredible. You’re awesome, girl! Have fun with your dad and your pup!!

    PS. Splurged on some Choc + PB Arctic Zero….SO GOOD. I need to try Cookies and Cream next!

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    • Aww wow thanks girl!!! You’re the bomb :) Isn’t that passage incredible?! I just had to keep rereading it, I love it. Perfect comfort for stressful times, eh? And YAY about the ice cream! Dude now you’re making me want some haha Enjoy your weekend!

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      • I’m definitely going have to tuck that verse in my memory bank! It’ll be a great one to keep going back to!! And I am so glad you called me dude!! Hahaha that is usually the first thing I think of to address friends but I didn’t know if you’ve jive with it. We seem so stinkin similar! And my name is Kaitlin by the way- I can’t seem to figure out how to make it not say my username! :) Enjoy your rest day!!

  5. So happy for you!!! I hope your new program continues to be amazing :) I loled at the orange comment…. I’ll probably be orange soon, too. I have been eating sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and carrots like there’s no tomorrow haha!

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  6. Girl I absolutely ADORE your energy and enthusiasm! And I’m so glad to hear that you’re enjoying your new plan so far :) I hope it ends up being exactly what you were looking for. Have an awesome weekend with your dad, and yay for puppies being back in your life!

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  7. Good to hear that things are going well at the moment – I remember you were equally enthusiastic about Paleo to start with but it didn’t work out, so I really hope that this time it sticks and you progress with your goals.

    I think it might be the overall increase in calories that’s helped with your energy levels rather than a specific macro, but if you’re feeling good then that’s what matters.

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  9. I love your enthusiasm, Alexandra!! SO EXCITED for you!! Girl, you’re rockin this program! I’m so glad you’re at peace with doing what it takes to reach your goals. I know how challenging it can be to completely *trust* God in this process, but He ALWAYS delivers!! Always! <3

    I bet you're going to love having Lexi living with you! She's such a sweetheart! Oh, and I need to try dried mango before my next workout…sounds fantastic!

    Love you!! Happy weekend! xoxoxo

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  10. You totally crack me up!! I am so excited you did a vlog! It was nice to hear all the smaller details about your program (that we are all too lazy to type) and to see the excitement in your voice and on your face!! It is totally contagious!!! I am beyond excited for you and to follow you on this journey! You’re going to rock it and be at your goal before you know it! And I used to eat dried pineapple before long runs and it is AMAZING!!! But I am definitely going to have to try the dried mango trick before lifting!! I can’t wait for more nutrition tips and yummy food combos from you!! Thanks for sharing all of this with us! Have an awesome weekend with your dad! :)

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    • Wow thanks so much my friend! You always offer me so much motivation and support, you rock! Oh man dried pineapple sounds really good too, I totally wanna try that! Can’t wait to hear what you think about the mango :) Hope you enjoy your weekend too pretty lady!

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  12. I freakin’ ADORE YOU. Can I just say really quickly that your teeth are amazing?! Hahaha! This is SO good to hear. I am so happy for you! :D I am similarly on a 40-30-30 split and it works WONDERS. :D You are so beautiful, inside and out! I NEED to meet you one day. You are like my idol. Keep rockin’ it. :D

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  13. I love your accent. Your the cutest.
    So excited for you Alexandra!!! It sounds like your plan will be great for you, and I just want to see you succeed in all your plans and get that body healthy!!
    Its great to see you so pumped about this program. I hope it’s everything you want!
    Ha ha, balanced macros are where its at;) I can tell your energy is soaring! Keep it up my lovely friend. Girl, I feel you on eating more calories then ever, I’ve just taken the plunge and its odd. But sort of refreshing at the same time, I took that hard jump and I do feel better but also know I still have a ways to go! It seems like your in a great place mentally too, I’m very proud of you. I think when you go into your plan with the BEST intentions, you will receive great things from it. And by viewing your plan as a blessing and a good thing for your body, that’s how it resulted!! I think we will both be orange by the time Fall is over. You wouldn’t believe the amount of orange foods I eat! Kabocha, carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin. Oh man, I’m addicted. Sorry this was so long;)

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    • “I think when you go into your plan with the BEST intentions, you will receive great things from it” <– I SO AGREE!!! And thank you for all the kind words Lisa :) I know you've been going through quite the journey as well and I am beyond proud of how much progress you've made in such a short amount of time! Keep rockin on girl, we can be each other's cheerleaders! :D

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  15. Yay I love vlogs!! I am who’s jazzed for you and your new adventures!! Hoorah for pops and pups coming! Have a great weekend!!

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  17. I’m so happy for you that things are going so well with your new coach! It’s awesome that you’re feeling so good and have so much energy! :D I had the same experience after I started eating more calories – it was like the fog in my head lifted and I suddenly felt so clear and alive!

    I hope you have an awesome weekend with your dad!

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  20. YOU are just as cool as I always imagined(: I always see blog pictures and like imagine that person saying that stuff and your are just like I thought(: Your teeth are perfect! I am soo happy you found something that works ! Jealous actually! I hope everything keeps going good(: You started as part of my inspiration for writing and still are:)

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  21. This is awesome hun! I found that when my macros are more evened out I function best, too! So happy we are both loving our programs! Love ya

    If you ever need me, you know I’m here for talks <3

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  22. So many wonderful things going on for you right now… and thank you for all of your current thoughts on the program and coaching! That is just great the diet changes and method of eating (ie carb, fat and protein amounts) are working for you already! I know those really must have been scary to make, but your attitude here is stellar to say the least. Trusting your coach and what he is telling you to do in order to improve yourself and reach your goals, is necessary… albeit scary, but yes, I am inspired by you woman! Keep up the great work, I love your progress, your attitude and just the amount of positivity going on here :)
    Oh and YAY for FATHER coming and also your new addition to your apartment, yay for the puppy!

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    • Oh thanks so much Tessa, you’re such a wonderful friend :) Trusting a complete stranger can be difficult, but I have a feeling it’ll totally be worth it in the end! And I’ll send some puppy kisses your way and hope you have fun with your dad this weekend too with his bday!!

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  26. I love your accent! Thanks for sharing Psalm 91 in your vlog. I love that Psalm and it was really refreshing to read it :) . I’m glad you are happy with your new plan. You seem so excited! Very awesome.

    Have fun with your dad this weekend!

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  27. Oh my gosh, I’m moving in and we’re gonna be best friends. Hahaha, I love your positive energy! Sorry to be a creep-o :)

    Your training plans and everything sound AWESOME! I’m totally jeally, a bodybuilding coach would be a really good idea, cuz they DO know what they’re doing and I’ve never really thought of doing that, but yeah that sounds like he’s super helpful already! Supahh cool :D

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  29. puzzles are so my summer thing! they’re honestly super therapeutic! we don’t really have a place to ‘store’ them in mynormal house plus i’d prob just end up watching tv and not doing a puzzle hahaha. enjoy your papa visit girl! xoxo

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  31. Yeah girl loved the vlog! I can tell you’re so happy. I’m glad you found a coach that works and I hope everything continues to be wonderful! I always gravitate towards eating pretty evenly macro-wise.. It’s just easier. :)

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  34. I loved this! You are super crazy and funny. I love it so much. So happy that this new program is working out for you. You are BEAMING with happiness. I had a permanent smile on my face the whole time I was watching. OH and your teeth are PERFECT.

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