7 weeks left!

Just a quick update... As of Wednesday, I have lost a total of 38lbs!!! According to my BMI, I am no longer "Obese" but instead "Overweight". I am still going strong and striving to take that 38 up to 50 before the challenge ends. It is definately do-able, as long as I keep my head in the game!!

Time Flies!

I've been thinking about my blog lately, but didn't even realize that it had been over a month since I have last updated! I'm slacking here! So... I am currently at 29lbs lost. Yippee!! I took last week off, after going 2 1/2 months straight with cleansing 2 days a week. It was beneficial in the fact that today I was SOOO ready to get back with it. I have such an amazing amount of energy when I am cleansing and focusing 100% on my goals.

So, today was a cleanse day and it went fabulous :) I focused on how I was feeling throughout the day and made sure I drank plenty of water. I am ready for tomorrow and especially ready to weigh in on Wednesday! I'm half way through the Isabody Challenge... it's time to kick it up a notch and finish strong!

I will be updating my photos on Wednesday, too! My clothes are getting baggy!

If it's workin', don't change it!

So, I had this brilliant idea to stop drinking coffee on my cleanse days. I figured I wasn't REALLY cleansing if I was drinking my coffee with creamer in the morning. I let my coffee run out, and figured I would just go to the store and get more after I was done with my 2 day cleanse. Whoa momma! Did I have massive withdrawls or what?! I got such a horrible headache and decided to take an ibuprofen- without realizing that I had an empty stomach. Well, in addition to that headache, I got an upset stomach and thought I was going to lose my cookies. Oh, wait, I didn't have any cookies to lose :) So, change of plan... keep the coffee! My mother in law was nice enough to pick some up for me so I could chug away at 8:30 this evening. From now on, if it's not hurting anything or hindering my weight loss, I'm not going to worry about it! Bring on the coffee!!

My bright idea led to a not so bright cleanse day. I ended up eating a sandwich to just settle my stomach cramps. Atleast I didn't order a large stuffed crust supreme pizza with a side order of breadsticks though- right? :) Mmmmm.... now my mouth is watering and my thighs are growling... I'll pass on the pizza.

Goodbye 200's!

Well, I was striving for 4 pounds and I DID IT!!! Yay!! My weight today was 199! I had to actually step on the scale about 3 times, just to make sure I was seeing it right. This was such a huge step for me. My goal for the first month was to be under 200 and I was able to scratch that one off a day early :) So, on to the next goal... My new goal is to be to 175 by November 1st. That gives me about a month and a half to drop 24 more pounds. Think I can do it? Sure I can! I will bust my butt to make sure I do!

Current Weight: 199
Current BMI: 33.1

I've got a ways to go...

Yesterday, I weighed in at 13lbs lighter than when I started! Yippee! So, let's shoot out some numbers here. I was going to wait until I lost more, but why???

Starting weight: 216 (yikes!)
BMI: 35.9 (obese, obviously)
Current weight: 203
BMI: 33.8

I'll be so happy when my weight doesn't start with a '2'! Maybe next week I will hit the big milestone! I did my measurements, too, and I have lost over 14 inches! My goal right now is to be under 200 by the 17th of September. That means, I need to lose atleast 4 more pounds in the next 8 days. I can do it! Goals are meant to strive for, right? And what's a measily 4lbs?

How about some more numbers?

Weight on 2/4/08- 258 (the day before I had Syd)
Weight on 1/5/09- 214
Weight on 5/17/09- 167!!!
Weight on 2/15/10- 228 (the day I had Ainslee. That is a 61 pound weight gain during pregnancy, calls for another YIKES)

Seriously.....

I woke up this morning, so excited for my weigh in.... and I only lost 1 pound! It is frustrating, because I have been working my butt off! I know it's alright, though. I will work harder, stay focused, and stay away from the wine :) It brings my total to 9 pounds since August 17th- which I absolutely CANNOT complain about! I will be taking my measurements later today also, so we'll see if there is a change in numbers. Overall, I still kick butt!

I'm Kind of a Big Deal....

Well, as of today, I am officially 8 pounds lighter! That is quite the start, if I must say! I have done awesome with eating and exercising. And, my energy level has been OFF THE CHARTS!! As far as food, I have only been consuming food that if good for me- so no candy, chocolate bars, etc... Lots of fruits, veggies, and lean meats. I haven't even been craving the sugary stuff. In the past nine days, I have said no to apple pie, ice cream, reeses peanut butter cups, birthday cake, nachos... the list goes on :) Ok, now that I think about it, I DID have one bite of Steven's ice cream the other day. That just goes to show that you don't have to give up EVERYTHING to lose weight. I have been taking this very seriously, though. I have set out to conquer my weight and by golly- I'm gonna do it! :)

I'm cleansed....

Well, I made it through the first 2 days! It went very well. I surprised myself when I didn't feel the need to gorge on crap the day before I started. I was so ready for this.

Over the past two days, I have realized that a lot of my eating is out of boredom and there are times when I don't even realize that I am putting food into my mouth. It has almost become a habit to eat the rest of Sydney's meals or to take a bite out of her nutrigrain bar before giving it to her!

I took my before photos yesterday and boy, was that a wake up call! I'll wait awhile before posting them. They're pretty bad.

Well, tomorrow is a meal day and I'm amazed that I haven't been dreaming about what that meal will be. I feel energized and ready for a workout tomorrow!

Ready to say goodbye to my fat pants!

Well, the day has almost come! Actually, the day was today, but I decided to start on the 17th instead- so I could spend some much needed time with my family! I don't think I have ever been so excited to cleanse for 2 days. I think I am just ready to reach my goals and feel comfortable with myself. In the morning, I will be weighing in, taking measurements and before photos, and officially registering for the Isabody Challenge! This is the beginning of a huge change!

Change Begins With Choice

Any day we wish; we can discipline ourselves to change it all.
Any day we wish; we can open the book that will open our mind to new knowledge.
Any day we wish; we can start a new activity.
Any day we wish; we can start the process of life change.
We can do it immediately, or next week, or next month, or next year.

We can also do nothing.

We can pretend rather than perform.
And if the idea of having to change ourselves makes us uncomfortable, we can remain as we are.
We can choose rest over labor,
entertainment over education,
elusion over truth,
and doubt over confidence.

The choices are ours to make. But while we curse the effect, we continue to nourish the cause. As Shakespeare uniquely observed, "The fault is not in the stars, but in ourselves." We created our circumstances by our past choices. We have both the ability and the responsibility to make better choices beginning today. Those who are in search of the good life do not need more answers or more time to think things over to reach better conclusions. They need the truth. They need the whole truth. And they need nothing but the truth..

We cannot allow our errors in judgment, repeated every day, to lead us down the wrong path. We must keep coming back to those basics that make the biggest difference in how our life works out. And then we must make the very choices that will bring life, happiness and joy into our daily lives.And if I may be so bold to offer my last piece of advice for someone seeking and needing to make changes in their life - If you don't like how things are, change it! You're not a tree. You have the ability to totally transform every area in your life - and it all begins with your very own power of choice.
~Jim Rohn

Only 8 days to go!! The Isagenix has been ordered!

Waiting Patiently....

Only 3 weeks left before I get this party started!! I am soooo excited! I have already started planning my workouts and I have also put together a notebook of 'informational resources' to help me with meal ideas and getting through cleanse days.

I am ready to fit into my clothes again! I have very few outfits that actually fit, since I got rid of all my 'big girl' clothes before I got pregnant with Ainslee. The time will come, though. Part of me feels guilty for being excited, because it means no more nursing for Ainslee- but, I also know that 6 months is awesome and I did it all for my baby girl :)

I am ready to bring in the big 3-0 with a bang! It's going to be the best year yet! It's all about getting healthy, so that I can be the person I have always wanted to be. I will have the energy to keep up with my girlies and my great white hunter. I will also be able to encourage my children to eat healthy and exercise by being a positive role model for them.

Whoo Hoo!!

2 months left...

On August 15th, Ainslee will be 6 months old. I have made the decision to breastfeed until that time. I will then begin the Isabody Challenge with Isagenix. It is a 24 week challenge to completely transform your body and life. I am tired of the constant weight issue and I will not let it become a problem with my daughters.

Last year, I lost a total of 48lbs on Isagenix and I felt great! The pictures below show my success! Then, I got pregnant and gained 60lbs!!! I thought for sure I could only gain 15 or 20. Boy, was I wrong! On the bright side, though, I am still almost 50 lbs lighter then I was when I had Sydney. I can't believe that 4 months after having Sydney, I had to buy a size 18 jeans!

Enough with the past though, I am so excited for the future! For the next two months, I will enjoy my time nursing Ainslee. I will also be watching what I eat and continuing my gym workouts! On August 15th, watch out! I will step it up a couple of notches to win that $10,000 Grand Prize! Did I already mention that I WILL be winning??


HORRIBLE PICTURE!


With Isagenix, a healthy diet, and Jillian Michaels kicking my ass!