ONE-derland I have Arrived.

My heaviest weight was right before I gave birth to my son in 2010

I weighed a whopping 264. 

I weighed 236 when I started thinking I seriously had to change something

232 I joined My Fitness Pal.

229 Found a great support network in a Facebook group.

(special thanks to Booty Camp and everyone that has encouraged me)

and as of this morning

199.4

I have reached my first goal.

I couldn't be more proud of myself and I can't wait to see the rest of the weight fall off. Losing weight IS possible if you just put the work in. 

They Fit!

One of the perks of losing weight is being able to go through your stash of old clothes that you threw in the back in the closet hoping that maybe just maybe one day you would be able to squeeze yourself back into that pair of jeans you loved so much.

Let me tell you I have had a very large stack of clothes piled up back there for years now. After pulling these bad boys out and trying them on this September I was disappointed to find I couldn't button them (obviously shown in the picture on the left.. yikes!)

So I took the picture then folded them back up and set them on my dresser telling myself it wouldn't take long! Fast forward to this month... I decided to try them on again and I swear I jumped for joy! Not only did they button but they buttoned easy! no froggy jumps, no laying down to shimmy into them and no fat pushing its way over the top.. They fit!! 

I have 3 pairs left that do not fit yet.. and I plan to be in them no later than new years! Then the real fun begins... shopping for jeans without crying in the dressing room. Oh yes! lol it's on.

Sicky

It's been 9 days since I have worked out..Normally I would feel like a fat cow right about now. But Luckily  unfortunately i've been sick this whole time so i'm still losing weight. I wish my energy level would just come back and I wish i could breathe. I also wish I didn't have to force myself to eat since I have no appetite at all. Hopefully this damn bug will get lost so I can get back to kicking ass...Oh the ups and downs of weight loss.

On a good note as of this morning I am 202.4.... which is SO CLOSE to my first goal of being under 200.. I haven't see that number since the beginning of my pregnancy.  I can't wait! as soon as i'm better i'm kicking it into high gear and getting shit done!

30 Day Shred..Round2 Day1

I decided to start the 30 day shred over...I figured I had great results last time I might as well give it another go! But i am taking Sundays off this round to give myself a day of rest per week.

I have to say starting this time was easier than last time.. but still not Easy. I still have to modify a few moves but for the most part I feel like I did great.  Best of all I felt great after.. and I plan on rocking the next 30 days of this!  Let's do it!

RoadTrip

Family road trip..yay! with a toddler.oh.. Lol I know I know i'm in for it. We made this same drive last year for thanksgiving and i'm glad we did since this time unfortunately, we are going down to San Diego, Ca for My fiance's grandfathers funeral. I'm hoping to still stick to eating well or at least small portions.. and maybe we will take jaycen to the zoo.. that will give me some walking and a good time for him.  I'm also thinking of bringing my weights since I will be the passenger so might as well do some curls lol I really don't want to gain over this trip so I hope I can stick to it! 

Water Enhancers

Unless it's a really hot day...I don't really like water all that much. But drinking water is a big part of keeping your body healthy. Which is the ultimate goal in losing weight I would think. 

In order to get my water for the day without having to force myself to chug glasses of water I have been using water enhancers! Oh my gosh they are good. And also really convenient...

All you do is squirt some into your water shake.. and taste. Add more if needed.
Plus it looks cool don't ya think? 

Right now this flavor is my favorite.. its it Albertsons brand "Essential everyday"
Energy Cherry Limeade... Yum! 

ZUMBA!!

A friend invited me to go with her to a zumba class last night and I must say.. It is a blast!! The class was 60 minuets long and I really didn't know what to expect but by the end of it i felt great! Definitely tired, sweaty, heart pumping great! I loved it and I also liked that there was a variety of people there.. not just thin fit chicks (there were some of those of course) but also medium fitness level and also some others with a lower fitness level.. I definitely felt welcome and the instructors were great! I'm definitely thinking i have to go back and take another one soon.