SUCCESS in the form of 64.4 LBS!

I DID IT!  I want to scream from the mountain tops.  I LOST 64.4lbs and have reached my goal weight!

Growing up I was always in shape due to being in the dance studio 5 days a week and traveling all over for dance competitions & pageants.  I always had to be in tip top shape.  BUT, I would say today I am the healthiest I have ever been!  Weight Watchers has really taught me how to live my everyday life healthier and make great choices.  I still make a lot of the same recipes my family loves, but I just tweaked them a bit.  Can I say PORTION size and SELF CONTROL are everything.  I think we all know what to do, but to actually do it is a totally different process. I knew I needed a program that would change my life and not make me buy a whole bunch of food, the rebellious side of me would have quit before I ever began. Soooo, after 15 months of yummy food (I have learned to appreciate spices), sweat (not my favorite thing), and even some tears I have achieved my goal.  Now, with Weight Watchers my next and last step is to become a Lifetime Member, so the next 6 weeks I need to weigh-in and maintain my weight!! I KNOW I can do it!!

You can to!  If you need a cheerleader I am here for you! 

 

Note: I am posting the pictures in my pink shirt here since I posted the brown shirt on Facebook!  I had a little fun trying on different outfits, BIG CHEESY GRIN!

I am a running GIRL...MAYBE: Survivor Mud Run

I can't believe those words, "running girl" are coming out of my mouth. I just never thought I would run for ANYTHING!  Well, I HATE working out and I needed to find something that would make it fun... not saying I am 100% sold on that theory yet.  BUT, I am working on it!!  So, I decided to sign-up and pay for some fun runs.  First up, Survivor Mud Run on October 27, 2012...WHAT WAS I THINKING?!  I am telling you YES, I completed it, all 20 obstacles, but I was sore for days afterwards.  I definitely trained for the running part, but not the upper body like I should have.  Needless to say it was a blast and I was thankful my friend Kamber ran it with me, she was such a motivator.  I can't wait to do it again this fall to beat 47min my time and be well more prepared!! Enjoy some muddy pics:

 

 

Weight Loss Journey UPDATE!

I am still moving right along with my Weight Loss Journey and at this current date I am only 4-5lbs(depending on day) from my Weight Loss Goal of 145, which is also my Weight Watchers Lifetime goal.  I will hit ONE YEAR with Weight Watchers this month and I was hoping to my goal by the end of the month, but I have to say I have gotten a little lazy the last few weeks.  Now I am officially done nursing I have lost 7 more points, eek that is ALOT. I am trying to regroup and refigure my foods and approach. I know I will get it!!  Here is where I have come in 11 MOS (as of 2/14/13)...  Almost 60lbs down:

 

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My Weight Loss Journey

I am working really hard to catch up on things and praying about some other possible ventures.  Right now I am working on "Downsizing" my weight and just starting the process of "Downsizing" our clutter.  Anyhow, as I go through this process I will be posting on here and praying about the possibility of creating another blog to share my life ventures.  In the meantime, I wanted to share some info, to hopefully hold myself accountable during this journey.

Starting Weight:  223 (after having Zach)
Starting WW Weight (End of March 2012): 208

Weight as of Today (7/17/2012): 179

These pictures are from Apr 1-May 31st 2012.  I will post the next series of pictures once this month is over.

I have found success in doing Weight Watchers.  It allows me to still have control over what I eat, but teaches me how to manage it better!  I have around 30lbs to go, next goal complete a 5K!!