Where has the time gone?!?!?

Ok, now I know why I am not a big 'blogger'- I get sidetracked very easily and before I know it, it's been a month and a half since my last update!! Whoops :)

So, my weight loss is now at 44lbs!! I've been stuck here for 2 weeks and I'm ready for Wednesday's weigh in. Although the weight hasn't dropped, the last 2 weeks have been wonderful! I have a huge secret that I have to share- I have been a closet smoker :( What started as an occasional thing quickly turned into a huge habit! Two weeks ago, I went on a trip to Chicago and decided that that would be my time to quit smoking AND... it worked! I've been smoke free since Chicago and it feels FANTASTIC!

Last Sunday, I went to the gym and told myself that I was going to finish off my workout by running a mile. I haven't *ran* a mile since high school and even then, I think I walked most of the way. While running, I kept telling myself something I heard in Chicago about accomplishing your goals... "Have Fun, Focus, and Follow Through." Eleven minutes later, I had ran a mile! Of course, I had to kick it up a notch during my next workout- so I did 3 miles in 36 minutes!

The last 23 weeks have been challenging but so very rewarding. I feel like I have found myself again. My confidence is coming back, along with my love of dancing. I used to always be able to tell when I was gaining weight, because I wouldn't dance :) Along with finding 'myself', I have acquired a love for exercise. It is amazing how a little sweat can make a person feel so good! What a wonderful stress reliever! It isn't often that I choose exercise over shopping- but I actually did last night, on a Saturday even! Although my 24 weeks for the Isabody Challenge ends in a little over a week, I still have maintenance to do! I will be taking my after pictures on Feb 1st, and then I will take more pictures in June. So, the challenge is actually far from being over! And I am sooo ready to keep going!

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!