Day 1...The Cinch Diet

First Weigh In of 2011...

Well, today is the day I am trying out the Cinch Diet plan. It has not been easy. All I have thought about today is food, how hungry I am, and food. I hate that. I cannot get on the website for support so I went and signed up at http://www.loseit.com/. I have been writing down my food and putting it into the computer. The drink and bar say they are a complete meal, however I would have over 1000 calories for dinner. That seems ridiculous. I'm anxious to learn more about how to do this.

Why am I beginning again?

I have remained steady since August of 2010 at

262 pounds up until about a week ago. I had maintained a loss of 30 pounds. So, for 4 1/2 months my weight has stayed steady. I have not gained (even over the holidays) or lost (I wasn't really trying too). This was very unusual for me for my weight to stay the same. However, about a week ago my weight shot up. I cannot gain any more weight!!

One of my big motivators is....we are going to the beach in June! Woohoo! I'm so excited. It will have been 6 years this summer since we have been, so it is time.

It's time to move into the right direction again!

I can do all things through Christ which stengthens me. Phillipians 4:13

(I just noticed the date on the scale is wrong...it should have today's date...I need to fix that!)

I Need a Boost

Well, I'm back. I've decided to try my best to start blogging my weight loss efforts again and to invite those who are interested to follow my journey...I will need all the encouragement I can get.

I need a boost! In the past I've had small changes lead to my weight loss. I have lost motivation and need a jump start. What will I be doing? Well, I've found some natural cleaning products that I love. I ordered more and got a free trial of the Cinch weight loss plan by Shaklee. I love Shaklee products the ones I've used, so I'm excited to start this plan tomorrow. It consists on a shake, a meal bar, tea, and a sensible dinner.

My goals for now:

*Write down everything I eat daily(this will be new to me).

*Measure myself, weigh in, and take a before picture tomorrow.

*Wear a pedometer and work up to 10,000 steps a day.

*Begin exercising starting with a goal of 3 x a week.

*Drink a minimum of 64 oz. a day.

*Last, but not least praying daily about taking better care of the body God has given me.


I'm looking forward to it! I hope you all have a great weekend!

Weigh In Wednesday

Well, I'm still here and about the same as my last weigh in that I posted. (Which was at the end of July!) I have started a new job that takes up most of my day, and of course my family takes up the rest. I'm not complaining, just pondering.

Do you have a hard time focusing on your health and losing weight when you are super busy...

When you have major changes happening in your life?

Or is it just me?

I just can't seem to focus on myself at all at this point. I'm happy to say I'm not gaining weight. But, I would be thrilled to say I'm losing! It's always hanging in the back of my mind.

It's just frustrating that I'm going NO where, although if I'm honest with myself, why would I expect a different outcome. After my 20 minute run, I started my new job and haven't exercised in 6 weeks! That is crazy! I really miss running! That is so strange for me to say that. My eating is not the best either.

I know I'm worth it! I know I need to do better. I am going to start praying daily for this battle I am in because yes He cares! It's the best thing I can do at this point. I wish I could just say...I'm content where I'm at...but I'm not. I wish I could say, I love myself...but I can't.

What I can say is, I will run. I have started the c25k over, and I am on week 2. I have never been a runner, but if the Lord is willing I will run! It just makes me feel good about myself. It shows me I can accomplish much. It helps with my stress level. It also gives me time to pray and spend time out in nature. It is necessary I do this for me, now.

Happy hump day!

Couch to 5 K...the big day!

I am loving running! It's more like jogging, but I'm doing it. I have never ran before...ever. Tonight I did the infamous week 5, day 3. It is running 20 minutes without a break. That is huge for me!! If you look at my calendars, January is the last month I worked out, until I started this 6 weeks ago. Woooohooo!

Since this was such a big step tonight I did my very first vlog post! Be nice please!




Sorry the 2nd video is so dark.

Have a great week!

Weigh In Wednesday

Yea, I lost 5.2 pounds this week which is 1 pound more that what I
gained last week! I think all the water I am drinking and the running is finally paying off!

Hubby and I are still doing the c25k program. I really love this program. Me...a runner? Not yet, but I will be. Before this, I have never ran in my life! I trust the program and have made huge improvements since the beginning. We are on Week 4 Day 3 today. Week 4 consists of running 5 minute and 3 minute intervals with minimal walking in between. I know it is preparing me for the big Week 5, day 3...20 minutes of running!!! I am slow, but I'm doing it, and I can always work on my speed later.

I'm so thankful Michael is doing this with me. Both of our calves are looking rock solid! My body is changing and hopefully now the weight will continue to drop.

Progress not perfection!