90 day check-in!

It's time again to post updated pictures. I, myself, can not believe the changes I've made in the past 90 days. I weighed in today at 174, which is not a huge amount of total weight loss but the inches I've lost is pretty remarkable, at least to me. I have lost weight in my past but I have never documented from beginning to end and I don't think I have ever truly appreciated the work put into weight loss and what I'd really be losing if I return to my old ways. I like to see my posture improve, my chest lifted, my tummy tucked in...These are positive changes! I am taking note because I want to cherish the work and keep it up! I think a great cure to being "emotionally over weight" is journaling the physical changes...It really is changing the way I see myself, think of myself and body and how I feel about the entire process! I am now happy to share the "icky" pictures of Jan 4th because each and every time I post new photos I will be showing myself that I can do it and really truly changing, not only my physical health, but my emotional LIFE! I am ready to live again!! Whoo Hoo!! :D

My new body stats!

Chest 40"

Waist 34"

Hips 39.5"

Thighs 23"

Biceps 12.5"

I compared these to my original stats and I've lost (more accurately, SWEATED OFF!) 12.5 total inches! My waist alone has gone from 38.5" to 34"... I couldn't be happier... well, I hope to actually be happier next time I check-in and measure!! ; )

Got Motivation?

Hard work, little results...plateau??

This week for me has felt very productive and I have been very proud of myself this week. I worked out on Tuesday with my trainer and burned about 100 extra calories (it was only weight lifting for 30 min). Then Wednesday I did 20 minutes on the treadmill with intervals of incline and 40 minutes on the eliptical I burned 638 calories. Yesterday I did 30 minutes on the eliptical and 30 minutes on the bike and burned 675...Today was the doozy...and I think I might take the weekend off...my legs are super sore! Today I did a one hour Zumba class, 11 minutes on the row machine and 30 minutes of weight lifting with my trainer....and burned a total of 876 calories...great workout day...AUGHHHH, I'm sooo tired though! I also did pretty good on my eating and calories this week...I stayed around (but mostly under) 1200 cals all week...even when I had a treat I made sure it was part of the calories I was alloting myself! So.. good week overall...AND BOY am I ready for a nap! The only downside to my good week was that my weigh-in showed I only lost 4 ozs. in the past 10 days...a lil discouraging but I'm not giving up...its like the storm before the rainbow...its necessary to hit plateaus to get big rewards...right? I hope I'm right! LOL :D Well, have a great week all, keep it healthy! Love you all and all your support! Thanks for all the wonderful comments and encouragement! 1.5 more weeks till next picture update and measurement stats! Something to look forward too... :)

MMMMMMMMM!

I wanted to share some yummy protein smoothies with y'all! I promise these are sooo good! I drink these a few times a week..either right before or right after going to the gym..

Chocolate Raspberry Protein Smoothie:
8-16 oz. water (I do about 16oz.)
crushed ice (desired amt)
1 scoop of chocolate whey protein powder (I use GNC brand)
1 Crystal Light Raspberry Ice (On The Go) packet
140 calories

Orange/Banana Protein Smoothie:
8-16 oz. water
crushed ice
1 scoop of vanilla whey protein powder (I use GNC brand)
1 Crystal Light Orange Sunrise (On The Go) packet
1 small/med banana
235 calories

Blend up in blender...serve. Yummy, refreshing smoothie!
Love these! Try them, let me know what you think!! :D

Reflection of a future me!

I can't even believe that it's only 2 months, 2 weeks, and 2 days till I go to Bl@FR...It seems so close yet still a while away! I spent the morning piling up all my gym clothes, Wright socks, sports bras and a few of the things I've bought on my bed to see what I have...I don't have any trips planned between now and when I go to Fitness Ridge so I think I may start packing...? I know it's really early but I am soo excited and plus that way I can keep adding to my suitcase as I get stuff to go...I also checked out Cat Chez's packing list today and copied it all down on an index card. This is one of the best lists I've come across thus far and it will help me with my packing! (GOOD JOB CAT!) This weekend has been nice because it is my son's 13th birthday and we took him and friends to do laser tag on Friday, surprisingly a blast (even for an old mommma, like me!) My food choices have once again been pretty bad, it's my typical weekend! No will power on the weekends I guess! I hope I do ok this week because it is my spring break from school and when I'm home a lot is when I seem to get in to trouble in the kitchen, UGH! I need to be hypnotized or something?? Does anyone no if that really works! I will try really hard this week by getting my tush up early with the kids each day and getting myself off to the gym! Since my husband will be out of town this week (filming the Dr. Phil show and doing a lecture at a law enforcement agency in Arkansas) and the kids will be at school all day and no homework or classes for myself...I think I'm going to try some looooong days at the gym and see how I do! I mean I better start preparing myself for the Ridge! Well, that's all for now I hope I have better news next week in the form of diet or a weigh-in! I really need to be remotivated! I guess that's why I'm going to FR! If I didn't have a problem with my motivation and my health I'd have no need for this intervention, of sorts! Well thanks to anyone who actually reads all my rambling ons...I no it can be quite boring! Have a good week all, hope the time change hasn't hindered y'all too much! :D

OH YAH! I'm seriously happy!! :D I just did my first workout with my new Polar FT7 HRM watch and wowsers! I did 20 minutes on the treadmill, 20 minutes on the eliptical and 20 minutes on the bike... The machines calculated my calorie burn at about 500 calories total for the entire one hour workout! Sounds good right? My actual calorie burn by my own heart rate was 707 calories for the hour long workout! WHOO HOO!! I'm definitely glad I invested the $$ for this awesome little device! I will never go to the gym without it! I can only imagine how great it will be at Fitness Ridge! YES, I'M STOKED! I think I may have to try it out at Yoga/Pilates tonight and see what I burn in that hour long class! Have a great day!