On my way down

I don't get on the scale the way I used to.  I have learned that it seriously frustrates me, and then I start to gorge, so last night I got on the scale at my Sister's house and was down to 222.  I couldn't believe it.  I was super excited.  Everyone has been telling me that my pants are too baggy, but they are a size 16.  I don't want to keep on buying pants monthly...that gets expensive.  So I figure if I wear baggy now, that I will be able to reveal my hot new body when I am down enough that I can show off my new figure. 

That 222 was encouraging, but I am still far from where I truly want to be.  I just have to remember that slow and steady win the race.  I can't expect to be 150 tomorrow.  Sooooo this is a great start and I am happy with my results so far. 

Size 16

So I went from a size 20 to an 18 in pants, but yesterday I was wearing my 18s and they were falling off of me, the legs were big and baggy, and as I looked at my reflection in a store window I thought to myself...sheesh you look homely lady.  Then I went into Old Navy and tried on jeans and BOOM.....size 16.  I was totally psyched!  I haven't seen 16 in a few years now.  Next stop is going to be 14s!!!!  Baby steps...I don't want to make big goals and then get frustrated if I don't meet them when I feel like I need to.  I want to have realistic goals, so size in this case, does matter!!! 

Good Things

I don't know what inspired me this year, but I went and bought a Christmas Tree and brought it home tonight.  The kids and I decorated it together, and my youngest, Caleb, was so super excited.  I am never in the Christmas Spirit, but today I figured I would make them happy by doing a little something.  Called my Mom to let her know, and she told me she was proud of me.  I have been Mrs. Scrooge ever since I lost my late Husband, Mike, almost 9 years ago.  The Season just made me sad.  Maybe I am touched by the kids around me that don't have much.  We don't have alot, but we have a lot more than most, and I am sincerely thankful that we have been blessed. Plus, I came home to something that Caleb wrote to the three wise men that was very sweet.  He said he wanted to all his loved ones that have passed away to be alive again, one thousand million dollars, a cupcake, and he wanted Selena Gomez to be his girlfriend.  How cute is that? 

So today went well.  I have been craving some sweets, but didn't fall into the trap.  This morning, I had my oatmeal and coffee.  For lunch, I had two vegetable spring rolls.  For dinner, I had green beans and a 1/2 of a Subway Turkey Sub.  I did go to Group Groove tonight and danced my behind off.  I needed a break from the weights today.  My thighs are on fire!!!!!

So all in all a successful day.  Tomorrow is going to be tempting since I am not going to the gym, and we are going to do family night at my Brother's house with Pizza.  I think I will bring a salad to help curb the tempation. 

Happy Thursday Everyone!

Another Day

I made it through another day!  Woo Hoo!  Got on the scale today and I am 230.5.  I don't think I have seen the 220s in over a year.  Super excited to see them again, since my highest pregnancy weight with Tyler was 229, and that was me being pregnant with a 9lb 10 oz baby.  There is no excuse for me being at the weight I am at now.  No excuse at all.  Before I got pregnant with Caleb, I was 140, and wasn't even 200 lbs. after I had him, so I can't blame it on having kids at all.  I have been blaming it on my hysterectomy, but I can't really do that either considering nothing changed with my hormones.  This is just unbelievable to me. 

Tonight, I added weight to my bar in my Group Power class.  It made it sooooooo hard, and I am so incredibly sore tonight.  After Group Power, I did Group Groove.  I had a good time! 

Let's see this morning I had oatmeal with fruit.  For lunch I had a salad with a scoop of tuna fish.  For dinner, I had habanerro wings (6).  That's it!  So TTFN!

A Double Dose

Today I have had a boat load of energy.  Actually my energy level has been awesome lately.  This morning, I had a banana nut loaf from school.  It's only 190 calories and of course I had my coffee.  For lunch, I started to eat a salad, but got full after a few bites which was a sweet surprise.  Maybe my body is all about quality now.  I had an apple for a snack.  Some asparagus, green beans, and a small piece of turkey for dinner.

Prior to dinner, I worked my butt off in Group Power (all weights class), and then I did Cardio Combat (aerobic kickboxing).  I had a good time, and my AWESOME daughter, Malea, joined me for both classes.  It really kept me motivated, plus it teaches my kids to stay fit. 

Annette and her daughter, Sam, joined us for Cardio Combat.  We were cracking up at ourselves and had a great time.  I was sitting there thinking...hmmmm...if we all keep this up, in a few months this will be a breeze. 

Feeling a little nauseous right now, but I think that might be because of the Zinc and Selenium I just took.  I take those to help with my thyroid issues.  I don't know if I have told you all about that before or not.  Forgive me if I repeat myself. 

The Fight Never Ends

Today started off great.  I got up, got my kids and I out the door, and when I arrived at work I received several comments about how I looked like I had lost weight over the last week.  That of course made me feel great and motivated to keep on doing what I have been doing.  I kept up my diet today while I was at work, and had a pretty busy day with all of the kids at work, which of course kept my mind completely occupied. 

Then it happened, I received the nastiest email from my ex-husband, who was kind enough to try to put a rift in my day.  I swear to you all, the fight will never end with the man, but I didn't feed into the negativity.  I talked to a few wonderful friends of mine at work, Jen, and then I spoke to my fantastic friend,Michelle, and they helped to keep me grounded.  Nothing better than a few good friends.  I kept myself focused on the evening ahead, and kept moving forward.

Caleb, my youngest, and I, decided to go hang out with a few of our friends at the gym.  Caleb did Zumba for kids from ages 5-12 with his best friend, Allie, and myself and Allie's Mom, Annette, hit the adult Zumba class.  Talk about a workout!  Sheesh!  The place was packed!  We did the soul train line, and had a blast.  We felt really good after.  It's amazing what a little exercise can do for your mood. 

Tonight, I am hoping to get some sleep.  For some reason last night, I was unable to sleep.  I tossed and turned all night, but amazingly I had enough energy to get me through the entire day and night.  So here I am....it is almost 11pm, and I am ready to get some sleep.  My goal is to wake up early in the morning and walk to the dog around the neighborhood.  It's a mile one lap around, so I think that would be a great start to the day, and then I plan on ending the day with Cardio Combat.  I think the key for me is to keep on moving, which is what I am trying to do! 

Good Night Friends!!!!

I HURT!!!

I hurt all over today!  From my head to my toes. I wanted to take a 5 mile hike today with my kids, but forgot that I had gotten my windshield repaired, and they took my park pass on the old windshield.  Now I have to get next years pass, but didn't have the cash with me to buy it today.  I didn't even realize it until we got all the way down to the park.  The kids were disappointed, but what can you do?  So we took the dog to the dog park instead, did a little shopping, and now I have to get ready to go back to work after 9 days off. 

This is where the test comes in.  I am beat after I get home from work, so I don't truly want to go to the gym when I get home, but I HAVE TO!  I can't make excuses!  I have to get my behind moving and get to the gym. 

The other trial is that I have to make sure that I eat healthy!  There are some days I have no time to eat at work, and other days where I might have too much time on my hands and want to eat because there is nothing better to do.  I just have to fight my inner demons and eat right. 

Well, wish me luck!  I am going to need it!