My amazing husband...

I don't know how anyone can lose weight without a partner, whether it be a gym buddy, an accountability partner or a trainer...

I just know that having my husband along for the ride is the best thing ever! He is always up to try new foods and recipes even when he knows they are "skinny" recipes. He loves going to eat at healthy restaurants and he even comes to classes with me sometimes.

He is not afraid to try and be healthier and that makes me so happy!

Week 27

Start weight: 247

Current weight: 199

Total loss: 48

Finally! Movement! That's what going to the gym gets me!

Finally under 200 :)

Another 5K

Michael and I signed up for another 5K today.

This will be his 5th and my 2nd.

He did this one last year as his first.

My boss will not able to attend this year due to a back injury, but we will be there doing our best.

Our friend Stephen, Michael & my boss at last years race

I love fish!

And I've figured out how to cook it at home!

I buy frozen tilapia filets from BJ's & spray a glass cooking dish, then add basil, oregano, red pepper flakes then top with parmesan cheese. I spray the fish with cooking spray to get the cheese to stick then broil for 8 minutes on high.

Delicious!

Served with oven fries w/ blue cheese crumbles and a salad.

Week 26

Start weight: 247

Current weight: 200

Total loss: 47

Trying new foods!

I'm amazed at what a few years difference makes in eating habits.

Growing up, I hated most veggies, but beans the MOST.

And soup.

Now I love chili & bean soup & veggies.

Crazy!

These are a few new things I picked up this week at the grocery store.

Tried & loved!

Week 25

Start weight: 247

Current weight: 199
Total loss: 46

Finally! I lost 1 more pound!
It feels great to be over that 45lbs lost mark!
It feels very real and reassuring that I can do this :)

A super special day!

Today was Michael & I's 4th wedding anniversary.

We spent the evening celebrating at the hospital.

My niece was born today!

Amelia Cathryn

5lbs 14oz

19.5 in long

Super proud aunt :)

Week 24

Start weight: 247

Current weight: 201.5

Total loss: 45.5

Here we go again. Or still?

Maintaining. But no new losses.

Let's not "blame" it on 3 Christmases, my Birthday and New Years.

And my sisters baby shower that I hosted and cooked all the food for.

At least the soda was diet?

Only 9?

I got my monthly email from my gym. 

Congrats! You did it 9 times in December!

Wait...what?

That is not a good record for someone who is trying to lose weight.

I didn't make the "10 or more" for the first time since joining in September.

I let the holidays get to me. 

Too many parties, too much food- too many excuses.

Get it together girl, this time is for real!

Here's to doing better in January!

Goals For 2012

Reach my goal weight of 145/size 8

Run more 5k's

Go hiking

Ride my bike 100 miles

Visit the beach

Visit the mountains

Fly at least once

Week 23

Start weigh: 247

Current weight: 201.5

Total loss: 45.5

I had big plans for starting the new year out at 199.9 or below.

It would've been cool to start the year out with a 1 in front of my weight.

And keep it there. Forever.

That doesn't ruin the whole year though.

What does ruin it? Resolutioners! At my gym taking up the parking spaces!