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!