My 25th Birthday!

203lbs

I will admit I wanted to weigh in an 185 today when I started back in July.

I kinda forgot how hard it is to lose weight during the holidays.

Probably because I NEVER have!

Two years ago, this is the point where I had basically put weight loss on the back burner.

I was mad at my body for "failing" me even though I had lost weight.

But for today, I'm happy.

And getting fit-er.

We had a fun day of thrift shopping & movie going.
Then our annual dinner at the local italian place.

And just for fun:

My birthday 2009 (195lbs)

Week 22

Start weight: 247

Current weight: 202

Total loss: 45

If I can make through the next few weeks without gaining I will ecstatic.

Maintain the loss!

Work on balanced meals and not snack while cooking for others.

Merry Christmas!

This time of year...

This month is killing me.

After 3 back-to-back Thanksgivings, I have my nephews birthday party (cake), Christmas parties (all kinds of yummy things I have to make and be around), 3 Christmas dinners, my birthday (cake), New Years party, and my sister shower that I am throwing. Food overload.

I cannot escape. I know I need to participate less.

People would understand...now I just have to keep telling myself that.

Oreo truffles, overnight french toast and Skinnytaste's Banana Cream Pie

Week 21

Start Weight: 247

Current weight: 202

Total loss: 45

The scale is not moving because I am not getting to the gym enough to justify what I am eating.
I just have to keep at it. I know what to do.

Family Pictures

These family pictures were taken for Mother's Day 2011.
It was my idea, as a present for my Mother-In-Law, because they don't have any current family pictures and she is always asking for pictures of us.

The pictures didn't bother me when I first saw them.
But now I see them everyday when I leave the house.
My legs are the first thing I notice, they are bigger than everyone else's.
This disgusts me.

Then there is, of course, the double chin...

I'm pretty sure I'll be glad to pay for new pictures to be taken next year-GLAD.

Here is a picture from Thanksgiving this year.

203lbs

Week 20

Start Weight: 247

Current weight: 202

Total loss: 45

It's going in the right direction...

The holidays are freakin' tough.



My 2K!

This morning was our 2K! It was 30 degrees and windy. I did the best I could and I'm happy to report that I finished in 15:00 even. Which is a 12:15 mile! That is so awesome!

My hubby did amazing! He was the first male to finish so he got a medal!

We went out for a sinfully delicious breakfast at Cracker Barrel aka southern/fried/comfort food heaven.

I had cinnamon pancakes, turkey sausage & egg beaters with plenty leftover for lunch.

It was only a 2K, but it still made me feel pretty accomplished!

The 10 or more challenge

My gym has a bulletin board where, every month, they post all the people who have come to the gym 10 or more times. They also have a highlighted story of someone who has lost a lot of weight at our gym.

It is inspiring and encouraging!

I try to never fall below 10 times per month so I can keep my name on the board :)

I also really want to be the story on the board eventually.

Not now, cause I am not done yet, but when I am I would love to be an inspiration to others.

Week 19

Start weight: 247

Current weight: 202.5

Total loss: 44.5

Working out and making food/cleaning for Thanksgiving at my house was crazy!

At least I lost a half a pound and did not gain!