I haven't weighed myself in a few days. Over the weekend I was up to 19.5 pounds lost. However, I fell off the wagon right after that and am trying to climb back on.
With that said, I am off to the gym to try to take off some of my "fat suit"!
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Motivation? Where are you?
I found this blog and was inspired by many of her posts and some photos she shared. I am struggling, I'm struggling a lot! I was so motivated before my pregnancy and I need to find my way back to that. The summer is approaching and I know how good it will feel to walk out in to the warm sunshine feeling comfortable in my skin. I want that SO bad and I just have to keep remembering that and focusing on wanting and NEEDING to feel good and energized. Because for me that's what it takes to make me happy! I want to enjoy a HAPPY summer and not mope around feeling uncomfortable!
I haven't weighed myself in a few days. Over the weekend I was up to 19.5 pounds lost. However, I fell off the wagon right after that and am trying to climb back on.
With that said, I am off to the gym to try to take off some of my "fat suit"!
I haven't weighed myself in a few days. Over the weekend I was up to 19.5 pounds lost. However, I fell off the wagon right after that and am trying to climb back on.
With that said, I am off to the gym to try to take off some of my "fat suit"!
Monday, March 5, 2012
I'm back
I know, I started this blog and then disappeared! Fate through a wrench in to my weight loss plans. I found out early January that I was pregnant. I was so thrilled and was really happy that I was starting off my pregnancy 20 pounds lighter.
I am so sad to say that I lost my baby and am now trying to move on. I am back on Isagenix today and will start back on my weight loss journey.
Wish me luck!
I am so sad to say that I lost my baby and am now trying to move on. I am back on Isagenix today and will start back on my weight loss journey.
Wish me luck!
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Post New Year's!
I made it through New Year's without too much damage! My total weight loss as of this morning is 16.5 pounds and I couldn't be more excited. My first goal of 20 pounds is in sight and that will mean I am 1/3 of the way to my total goal - YAY!
I made a big step yesterday and joined the gym. I have been wanting to for ages, but kept thinking up excuses. The biggest one was that I didn't have time to go and the second one was that it's too expensive. Both problems (excuses) have been solved! As for time, I realized I have to MAKE the time and if I want it bad enough it can happen. The 2nd, money, was solved when they opened a brand new Planet Fitness right near my office and it was only $1 to join and $10 per month with no contract!!!!!!! That is definitely in the budget :)
So I got up today at 5:45 (big feat for me, I am NOT a morning person), went out into the 10 degree weather, brushed the dusting of snow off my car and proceeded on my merry way! It felt great and I am so proud of myself!
I made a big step yesterday and joined the gym. I have been wanting to for ages, but kept thinking up excuses. The biggest one was that I didn't have time to go and the second one was that it's too expensive. Both problems (excuses) have been solved! As for time, I realized I have to MAKE the time and if I want it bad enough it can happen. The 2nd, money, was solved when they opened a brand new Planet Fitness right near my office and it was only $1 to join and $10 per month with no contract!!!!!!! That is definitely in the budget :)
So I got up today at 5:45 (big feat for me, I am NOT a morning person), went out into the 10 degree weather, brushed the dusting of snow off my car and proceeded on my merry way! It felt great and I am so proud of myself!
This picture/quote made me laugh!
I love the setting of this photo....I'm such a beach girl and although I am too old for a bikini, I will at least wear a tankini this year when I reach my goal :)
Friday, December 30, 2011
After Christmas
I had planned on "cheating" on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, that was extended by 2 days due to my grandma's sudden passing.
It was an emotional week, I'm an emotional eater. But I'm proud to say, I did contain myself somewhat and only gained back about 3 pounds. After 3 days of being back on Isagenix 100%, I lost what I gained over the holidays and I am down an additional 1.5 pounds for a total of 13.5 pounds.
This is amazing to me since I normally gain at least 5 pounds over the holidays.
I am feeling very down emotionally because of my grammy, but physically I feel good and am determined to keep at it.
I plan to "cheat" again for New Year's Eve, so we'll see how that goes!
It was an emotional week, I'm an emotional eater. But I'm proud to say, I did contain myself somewhat and only gained back about 3 pounds. After 3 days of being back on Isagenix 100%, I lost what I gained over the holidays and I am down an additional 1.5 pounds for a total of 13.5 pounds.
This is amazing to me since I normally gain at least 5 pounds over the holidays.
I am feeling very down emotionally because of my grammy, but physically I feel good and am determined to keep at it.
I plan to "cheat" again for New Year's Eve, so we'll see how that goes!
Monday, December 19, 2011
Elaborating
Over on my sidebar, I've listed some of my "Reasons Why". Over the next few days I'm going to elaborate a bit more on that.
I want to be here for my son-
and by that I mean, FULLY HERE! Of course the obvious is that I want to live a long healthy life and be around for my son and to see his life progress. But, I also mean, while I am HERE, I want to be my best self, be a good role model for him and have the energy that it takes to keep up with him, now at 5 years old and later on through his school and sports and everything else in between! I want to play at the park with him instead of sitting by and watching, I WANT to run and jump and play with him, instead of WISHING that I had the energy to.
That is my biggest reaason why.
I want to be here for my son-
and by that I mean, FULLY HERE! Of course the obvious is that I want to live a long healthy life and be around for my son and to see his life progress. But, I also mean, while I am HERE, I want to be my best self, be a good role model for him and have the energy that it takes to keep up with him, now at 5 years old and later on through his school and sports and everything else in between! I want to play at the park with him instead of sitting by and watching, I WANT to run and jump and play with him, instead of WISHING that I had the energy to.
That is my biggest reaason why.
The Beginning
I've been blogging for some time now about my cardmaking, scrapbooking and a little of my personal life over here. Recently, Neil and I started on what we thought was a "diet" but has quickly become way more than that for us.
In such a short time, I can already see that this is going to be life changing for us. To keep me on track and accountable, what better way than to diary each step for all the world (or nobody!) to see!
Neil learned about Isagenix at a networking group he belongs to for work. I was skeptical, but willing to give it a try since I was feeling so terrible about myself, my weight, and my overall health. Now, a short time later, I am down 9.5 pounds and feel like a different person already. Well, actually the same person that I was 10-15 years ago. Happier, energetic and KNOWING that I am finally going to lose this weight and get healthy again!
This sounds so hokey, even to me writing it. But that's part of why I'm here putting this all in words. Because I want to prove to MYSELF that I can do this and keep myself focused every step of the way. I'm already planning to go a bit off course, I mean come on, Christmas is here! I can't go through the holidays without some merriment in the form of wine and cookies, but as long as I promise myself to get right back on the wagon, I know I'll be okay.
To help keep us motivated and focused, Neil and I are both joining the Isabody Challenge. As part of that, we have to take 4 "before photos". In 6 months we take our "after" photos and submit them along with an essay. What better motivation then CASH!!!! which is what the grand prize winner receives.
So this weekend we will be taking our before photos and if I am brave enough, I might post one here. In addition, I'll be posting motivatonal photos that I find on Pinterest and other places to keep me going.
That's all for now!
Love this outfit
In such a short time, I can already see that this is going to be life changing for us. To keep me on track and accountable, what better way than to diary each step for all the world (or nobody!) to see!
Neil learned about Isagenix at a networking group he belongs to for work. I was skeptical, but willing to give it a try since I was feeling so terrible about myself, my weight, and my overall health. Now, a short time later, I am down 9.5 pounds and feel like a different person already. Well, actually the same person that I was 10-15 years ago. Happier, energetic and KNOWING that I am finally going to lose this weight and get healthy again!
This sounds so hokey, even to me writing it. But that's part of why I'm here putting this all in words. Because I want to prove to MYSELF that I can do this and keep myself focused every step of the way. I'm already planning to go a bit off course, I mean come on, Christmas is here! I can't go through the holidays without some merriment in the form of wine and cookies, but as long as I promise myself to get right back on the wagon, I know I'll be okay.
To help keep us motivated and focused, Neil and I are both joining the Isabody Challenge. As part of that, we have to take 4 "before photos". In 6 months we take our "after" photos and submit them along with an essay. What better motivation then CASH!!!! which is what the grand prize winner receives.
So this weekend we will be taking our before photos and if I am brave enough, I might post one here. In addition, I'll be posting motivatonal photos that I find on Pinterest and other places to keep me going.
That's all for now!
I used to love to run, I want to get there again
Love this outfit
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