My daily workout

I've had some people ask what I use for my workouts. Well, this is it. It's the old version. But I love it!!

January is done!

Well, well, well......January was a true success! I've never had this kind of success. Lost 3 lbs a week, too round out the month with a 12 lb weight lost.
Half way through I wanted to quit because I was at the point of "weight loss was not happening so why keep going?" But thanks to encouraging words from friends, that are also trying to loose weight, I continued on. And boy, am I ever thankful to them!
On Sunday, January 29, I have also started the South Beach diet, phase 1. Phase 1, I thought would be a huge challenge. But it really hasn't. I am feeling great! I still have to watch myself with the snacking. That's what has always been a downfall. Grab something unhealthy for a quick something to pass the time.
Phase 1 is a 2 week phase that involves no sugar. I mean NONE! I haven't had one treat, nor bread, in 4 days! Carb's are my "crack" addiction. Ever since I was little! I have a picture of myself sneaking into a cracker box when I was 5. That picture, as adorable as it is ;) tells me a lot.
I know I have been a very active child, and adult. But my problem has always been eating choices. And the amount. I love food! You can tell more than half my family is from the south :) Mmmmm, butter, carbs and dessert!! Paula Deen style!
So here we go into February. Goal- another 12 lbs!! I have 8 more days of Phase 1. Then I am going to do another round of body measurements. I will also see if I want to continue another round of Phase 1 or move on to Phase 2.

(Now on another note....the kids. I have not changed their diet to Phase 1. I have however added many more vegetables to their daily lives. I've still had to make some changes. But they are taking it like good troopers!)

Here we go.....February!!!

New Year....New Perspective

Since starting to loose weight in October, I haven't been very successful. But its a new year and I'm so ready to loose some weight! 40 lbs to be exact.....by April 30th.
My goal is 2-3 lbs a week. I'm going back to shredding and getting more active with the kids. Putting down the crochet needle for a bit and Get Moving! We also have changed our daily menu. With lunch being the main meal of the day and salad/vegetables are for supper time.
This year is a very big year for us. Changes in every corner of our lives. Spiritually, physically, financially, and business. It might not be finished this year, might take 2-3 years BUT its getting started what counts most!!
So let's begin with this hot mama look again!!  New Year....

Shredding

Yesterday I started Day 1 of Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred. It was embarrassingly hard. But I started it and that's a big step. So I wanted to do my body measurements so I could see if there was a noticeable difference by the end of the 30 days. I also think I'm going to extend the work out to last 2-3 weeks for each workout (there are 3 sessions)

So here are my measurements:
R bicep- 14 3/4
L bicep- 14 1/2
R thigh- 27 1/2
L thigh- 26 1/2
Waist- 45 1/2
Bust- 48
Belly- 52 1/2
Hips- 50 1/2

As you can see my belly, hips and waist are my major problem areas. And I added the belly because that is the one body FLAW that I can NOT stand on my body. So I'd love to see it gone!!!

Today was day 2 on the shred and it went so much better. Not that it wasn't difficult by any means. But just smoother! Thanks for the encouragement and keep the positive words coming!!!

Life long struggle..

So I've struggled with not liking my body since puberty. Ups and downs of weight loss and gain. Always active in sports, basketball and volleyball. But always being the "big girl with the pretty face". Like so many women, I stay happy and smiling but am so sad with this looming inside of me. I know I should be happy with this body that God gave me. Yet selfishly, I'm not. I have been blessed with a husband that loves me for me. God knew I needed someone to love me like that! 

But I have decided to step out and not hide. Let's do this! Get this awful weight off and encourage those women around me to come together and not just be a pretty face but a Hot Mama. Curves that contour, not waves with bumps and road blocks :)

Every week I will be blogging how the previous week went. The ups and downs, highs and lows. It might get ugly for a bit, but that's the road I choose. I'm not looking for perfection, just happiness within myself. You want to chime in, say what you want. Enjoy your freedom of voicing your opinion. Honesty goes a long way in my book.

Today....is the day.

My goal weight is 170
My current weight is 240 (this is huge step! Me telling You My weight)
My height is 5' 8"
Now I know the charts say I should be 145, but again, I'm looking for happiness not perfection. I love being curvy and enjoy actually eating and trying new foods.
Just being honest! :)

See you next week!!

P.S. thank you Cadie for your encouraging words a few days ago!