Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Goals for December

I wanted to start this new goals posting before January so I do not have to make it a resolution! lol Here it is

* Participate in the slim and 6 program until 1/16/2012
*Lose 10 lbs in 6 weeks (190 by 1/16/12)
*Begin 10k training
*Eat healthy meals 6 times a day
*Save my 2 "me" snacks until the weekend
*Drink 1 gallon of water a day
*Hug and kiss my littles every day!!!

After some time away

It never ceases to amaze me that if I take any amount of time off from exercising as soon as I go back to it my body acts like I have never even exercised! I did day 1 of my slim in 6 tape yesterday and I am totally feeling it today. I have to stick with it though because I know if I don't when week 6 rolls around I am going to feel horrible again! Anyway, plan for today is to do my tape again and try ot get caught up around here.

Monday, December 5, 2011

Bird food snack

I may be a snacking genius! Ok, maybe not but at least I feel good right now :) The girls and I are home with a rainy day today so it was time to get creative in the kitchen. I made a morning snack for "them" ok, me too. We decided to dub it "bird food". A fruit mix of banana pieces, strawberries, raisins and oat clusters. Yummy! And oh so healthy!

Back on it!

Ok, so around here we tend to not let go of holidays very easily. We decided to take an extra week off for Thanksgiving and it was amazing! I was not pressing myself to exercise much but I was making sure to eat sensibly though. Either way I weighed in this morning at 199 so that is great! I know I was lower a bit before but at least I stayed under 200lbs right?! I'll hang my head on that for now. Well, I have a case of the Monday (wink office space) but my Mondays are GREAT! I am a freak of nature because I actually enjoy that day. Obviously I love me some Fridays too but Mondays are always great for my lets start over sentiment. :) So This morning I started my day with a slim fast and more healthy eating to follow. My plan is to switch it up a bit so try and trick my body into losing some weight. I am starting my Slim in 6 tape again with cardio and some strength training on the said where I can fit it in. Ok, here we go! :)

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Still trying to lose weight!

I have not been losing much weight lately but I have lost quite a few inches so that is good. I hope this week to lose even more lbs and hit below 195 at some point. I know Thanksgiving is this week so that will be a challenge but other than that I should be good (except for a few daiquiris in Louisiana! lol). Anyway, I hope to sit down adn actually plan a bit of exercise routines sometime this week. So that is a major goal for me right now, staying consistent! Until then...cya!


Monday, November 14, 2011

First Run of the "new year"

I went on a quick run this afternoon. I actually walked for part of it but I just wanted to get my body moving and back at it. I cleaned house all morning so it was a miracle that I even went at all. But I have to add, it felt great! It was not a bad run at all and I did some quick resistance training in the park too. I weighed in this morning at 197lbs but I can not complain because I have not exercised all weekend and I drank and had some snacks too on top of all of that I am totally "retaining water" if you know what I mean so I know I will be lower in weight soon enough. In all, not a bad day :)

Saturday, November 12, 2011

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooo

It is 11-12-11. The day after my birthday! I did not go on my 11 mile run yet but to be honest...I have been having The BEST birthday weekend ever so how could I leave?! LSU won their game tonight and I have a nice DRANK in front of me...I'm feeling good! I'll be back on it shortly, why not take some time and celebrate ME?! :) Have a nice weekend, I'll see you soon.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Taking today off!

The only exercise I'll be getting today is shopping at the mall and walking back to the car! I am taking today as my rest day because tomorrow I plan to run longer than I ever have in my entire life. I am going on an 11 mile run in the morning in honor of 11-11-11, my birthday and Veteran's Day! I am so excited, I know I can do this. As soon as I get home I am going to register for the Rock and Roll 1/2 marathon in New Orleans. it should be a great time! Whew...1 miles. I can't believe I am going to do this. It should feel great!

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

A little about us

   
 My family is one of the main reasons I get up every day to do what I do. I want to be able to run around and play with my kiddos on the playground. I want to be able to do things with my family I was not always able to do because of my weight gain. I want to not just be told but feel my man checking me out because I am looking good. My family rocks and I love every minute I have on this Earth with them. First and foremost there is Daddy. He is the man of my dreams and the love of my life (so cliche huh?) My oldest Daughter is C. She is 4 and always moving. Dancing, running and jumping every where she goes. She has a passion for life that will take her far in life. Our little one is L, a total cuddle bug and is always by her sister. She loves animals and loves being silly. My family is amazing and I want the world to know how great they are. We have our moments where things get tough but it never breaks us, it makes us stronger. I pray God allows me to portray an attitude of gratitude that my daughters can carry with them through life. No matter who you are or where you are from you can be something and do anything! Self esteem and perseverance can take you many places. Be a powerful woman and change the world.

C

L

Marine Corps Ball Tomorrow!

     I am so excited to go to the ball tomorrow! I am headed out to drop my oldest at school in the morning and then some time after 10:00 I'm headed to Dillards to see if they have any new dresses in to exchange for. I am happy with what I have but hey, why not? I might as well check it out. I am doing my own hair and make up so I hope that comes out nice. I am kind of nervous but I think this weekend will be awesome! Of course I am going to take tons of pictures. I just want to look and feel amazing!

The woman in the mirror

I can not believe it has been an entire year since my last birthday. Time has gone so fast and I have done so many things. Over the course of the last year I have moved to a new state, changed my degree in school and cut off all communication with toxic people from my past...family members included. I'v had ups and downs and I have even hit pretty close to bottom a couple times but I am back and feeling great. In 2010 I weighed in at 250lbs. I had two girls (darling) in about 2 years and just let myself go. I didn't care, why exercise and try to look great if I was feeling like crap?! One day I looked in the mirror and I didn't even know who was there. I was sad, depressed, overweight and really slipping into a serious funk. I decided at that moment I wasn't going to lose weight and try to feel great for my kids or my man (even though they are included in my motivation) I had to do this for me! Only I could make myself move, only I could make myself eat right and only I could tell myself to put down the dang cookies! Since that day and lots of trials and plateaus I have managed to get myself to under 200lbs. I have been right at the 200lbs mark for a couple months and have not been able to lose anything. Just recently I lost a couple lbs and I am hoping to see a new number on my birthday (official weigh in for my new goals). I feel great and each day I am feeling better. Cleansing myself of toxins (people and food!) I have allowed places to open within me just waiting to be filled with positive amazing things. This is why I am here, not only will I spend time on my journey to 30 getting myself in shape and looking great but I plan to help others along the way and somehow find a way to change other people's lives as often as I can. Here I am, go me! I'm off to great places, I'm off and away!