POST IT

M.I.A....Catch Up

I have to apologize for being "MISSING IN ACTION" in more ways than one. I did not complete the 21 days....see missing in "action". I have also missed posting the last two weigh-ins. That is a first for me. I have been late on occasion, but have faithfully put up my weight each week on my blog. Unfortunately, I was going to post them before today. Yesterday when I stepped on the scale it read, "Goal?" I pushed a button and said "no". Somehow, someway my whole weight history was deleted!!! I am so thankful for posting my weigh-ins here so I can go back and see how far I have come!


Two weeks ago on 9-23-09, the scale would have read......GAINED ~4.2 pounds....Expected, well maybe not that big of a gain, but non the less expected. (That is not why I didn't post...I've been super busy going back to work and exhausted at night!)

Last week on 9-30-09, the scale would have read....Wooohoo, back down 250.6 pounds. Almost back into the 240's.

Well, I'm ready to get back on the blogging track...at least Weigh In Wednesdays, so here is todays weigh in...........


Which means I lost all that I had gained and I am down 1 more pound than my last picture of my scale! WOOOHOOO!


I still have not rewarded myself with my 20 pound loss...a necklace. However, I am thrilled I am only 2.6 pounds away from losing 10% of my body weight (from my starting weight of 273.4 this year.)


I now have lost a total of 44.4 pounds from my heaviest weight. Some of which was last year. The journey is turning out to be a slow one, but I am learning invaluable lessons about my self and healthy living along the way. Slow and steady wins the race! Slow and steady wins the race, that's right! S-L-O-W- and steady win the race! Let's win!

Hip Hip Hooray...Weigh In Day... September pic included!

I was in shock this morning when I stepped on the scale! I lost 3.6 pounds this week!!!!! That is 6.8 pounds in the last two weeks! I'm so excited to be in the 240's now! I can't believe it! (I think I might be over using the !!!!!)

On another note, the 21 days is not going as expected. My plan was to take a break from exercising on Sundays. It hasn't worked out that way. I've had 2 breaks already this week. One day/night I completely forgot...ugh! Now to make the 21 days I have to exercise everyday for the rest of the month. I hope I can keep it up. Since going back to work life is so busy. I need BALANCE!

Here is my September updated picture! Can you believe I broke out of the red? Also notice I am wearing a knee length skirt. I haven't wore a skirt that short in years! It felt good.

The tape measure has yet to show up!

I've had a few sobering moments this week. One, I went to take the Praxis again after being home for 8 years and then getting back into the teaching world. I sat in those desks at the U of A 15 + years ago. I slid into the desk and it was a tight fit! How embarrassing...I thought back to how I weighed 100 pounds less when I last sat in the desks. That was depressing. Then I told myself how I was proud of myself because I did fit. I don't think I could have last year with 44 extra pounds!

I'm not ready to quit. I'm not ready to give up! I will keep going this time. I will succeed. I will be fit and healthy! What will YOU choose?

Weigh In Wednesday! Reached a new goal!

I am so excited! I have lost 20 + pounds now!! Yeah! (Actually 40 since last year!) I have met my 2nd big goal for me and get to order my reward necklace tomorrow!! I lost 3.2 pounds this week!! It sure pays off to stick with your plan after a gain. In the past I would have just thrown in the towel and binged.

I am also excited about the new exercise challenge I set for myself...21 Days! I started following Melissa's blog. She has set a new years resolution to exercise every single day this year! Can you imagine? Seriously check it out! Most people break their resolutions! She is so inspiring. She has not given up when time is short, or she is not feeling up to it. She just does it! I thought if she can do that, then I can do 21 days! Lori Ann has decided to join in and do the 21 days with me! She has already lost an amazing 67 pounds! Thanks Lori!

Thanks to all of YOU for inspiring me, motivating me, and leaving such encouraging comments! You all keep me going! I want you to keep going too! Get a plan and just do it! One of my favorite quotes I believe is from Zig Ziglar, "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail!" He also said, "If you don't see yourself as a winner, then you cannot perform as a winner.

PLAN and WIN! You are worth it!

Pictures and measurements coming tomorrow...that is if I can find the measuring tape! "Boys...what did you do with my measuring tape???"

New Challenge...21 Days!

A few weeks ago I challenged myself to workout the following week 6 days for a mininum of 20 minutes. Well I met that challenge, eventhough I did a lot of the workouts really late at night. Since then I have not exercised much again. Therefore, it is time for a bigger, better challenge.



I've heard that if you do something for 21 days it will become a habit. I would love for exercise to become a habit. Something I must do. Could it perhaps even become something I enjoy and want to do?

21 Days: The Habit Challenge

I will exercise 6 days a week and rest on Sundays for the rest of September. Including today that is 21 days of exercising with one break per week. Anyone else want to join me? Leave a comment so we can support and encourage one another. If you do not wish to blog about it everyday, put up a calendar so I can root you on and see your commitment. Be sure and take your measurements and a photo before you begin! I'm ready to get started!



Let's do it!!!

It's Okay...Really! Weigh In Wednesday...

Happy Labor Day weekend!

I cannot believe it is September! 17 more days until fall!! I LOVE FALL! Well here is my weigh in from Wednesday. If you notice the date it is the correct weigh in day, but I am 3 days late posting it. It wasn't because it shows a gain. I post no matter what it says. Instead I have just started working after being a SAHM for 8 years. Busy, busy! I know why it was a gain of 2.2 pounds. If you check back a month ago...same reason. It seems to be the pattern with me and a lot of women. As long as I know that and do not let it derail me I will be fine!

I hope everyone has a great 3 day weekend! Don't let this weekend set you back! Choose healthy, get some exercise in, and have fun!

Look for an updated pic and measurements soon. I also am gearing up for another exercise challenge to myself. Anyone want to join in with me?

Weigh In Wednesday

I am so excited to report another loss this week. I lost 1 pound this
week after my 4.4 pounds from last week! I seem to be on a roll
and I'm liking it!


I also no longer have to lose over 100 pounds. That is encouraging. I'm still waiting to get out of the morbidly obese category.
That is so hard to swallow. When your BMI is 40 and above you are considered 'morbidly obese'. Wow, that is also hard to write. The good news is I'm only two points away from being in the 'obese' category. That will be another exciting day. Not many people want to be in the obese category, but when you have come from where I have..it sounds pretty good.

I am so close to my 20 pound goal! I'm looking forward to reaching that goal next week. I have lost a total of 39 pounds. That is the most weight I have ever lost and it feels great!

NSV: A good friend of mine that has not seen me over the summer said, "wow you have really lost weight." ;o) I also bought my first pair of capris in a size 20!! I've went from a size 24 + to now a 20!

Hope everyone has a happy, healthy week!

YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Wednesday Weigh In and Challenge Check Up

This past week has been pretty hectic trying to make sure we had all the school supplies, getting laundry done, getting on a school schedule, and getting organized and ready for back to school. I too am going back to school after being a SAHM for eight years! I will be subbing this year (so part time). I have had some anxiety about all the change going on in my life. For once I haven't turned to food. That is huge for me. It paid off this week!


I lost 4.4 pounds this week!

Can I get a ....


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Time for the Fit and Fab By Fall Challenge check in:

Pounds Lost This Week: -4.4

Total FNF Challenge Pounds Lost: -6.2

NSV's This week: I can fit into some shirts I couldn't button before.

Exercised: 1

This Week's Motivation: Stay focused so I can continue to lose weight. I am only 1.8 pounds away from losing 20 pounds! Yeah! That is my goal for this week! Exercise, exercise, exercise!

Weekly Summary: Lots of stress still. Hoping my stress level will decrease as I get use to the changes. Ate less this week. Stayed very busy and gone a lot.



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It's almost time to get in the car and drive the 15 minutes to pick up my boys from school. Today was their first day. Hoping they had a great day! Here they are this morning before school.



Caden age 5 1/2....He is my baby. Caden is outgoing, loving, happy-go-lucky boy. He was so excited about K today!

Cameron: Age 8

Cam is smart, shy, quiet, and funny.

Hope you all have a healthy, happy day!

Measurements and Monthly Pic

I am a little behind on getting my measurements and monthly pic done! I did my measurements August 14th.

June 09

July 09

August 09

Don't strain your eyes. I really don't notice any difference. (Maybe a little in the waist....I did lose an inch!) The main difference that you will notice is the blaring, ugly legs. I'm being very brave showing skin! Eeeek...keeping it real!

I never wear shorts in public! My legs are not pretty at all. I have spider veins, cellulite, and cabbage patch knees. To name a few problems! I cannot wait until the day I can wear shorts and not think anything of it. Or cute skirts and dresses. I wear a lot of slacks to church or long skirts because of my legs.

I'll never forget the day after having my second child in 2003, noticing my legs. What was wrong. I had never seen anything like it before. I honestly didn't know what was wrong with the front of my legs. The dimples were everywhere. Of course I had seen cellulite. I had some on the back of my legs, but what is this?? Well, it's been there every since! I cannot wait for the day it disappears! Melt away fat, melt away!

Next year, you will see a different set of legs. Well the knees will always look weird to me. I will have the veins removed someday. However, they will be much smaller and no mystery dents and dings on the front! ;o)


My Measurements....the results:

Bust: same
Waist: lost 1 inch!
Hips: same
Thighs: same.
Calf: lost 1/2" on each!

Total inches lost: 1.5" I'm thrilled! I didn't think I had lost any inches!

A Little Late...But Better Than Never

Well, it's about time I get on here! It's been nine days since I last posted. I was blown away with all the support and tips I was given at my last weigh in. That really meant a lot! What would I do without all my blogging buddies? Thank you!!!!


Well, how did I do this past weigh in? I did weigh in on Wednesday...I just didn't post it. So here it is:






Yay back in the 250's!!!! I am down 2.6 pounds!


The 4.6 gain last week was caused mainly due to my cycle. However, I have also been under a lot of stress lately. It's hard for me to concentrate on my weight loss, when after eight years of being a stay at home mom, all of a sudden I am entering the working world again. My youngest is going to K this year. Therefore, it is time. But, I'm so comfortable here!!!

I was a former teacher. I will be subbing this year. I am actually doing a 9 -10 week maternity leave in September. I am excited, but also very nervous. That is a huge responsibility. Plus, trying to prove myself so I will be hired next year. I also have to take the Praxis test in September! UGH! Lots of pressure I put on myself!

I have slacked again on exercise! I am now going to do it for STRESS! It really helps...I need it! I guess I don't deal well with change or stress. I should embrace this opportunity and have more faith! Matthew 17:20 says, "If you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, "Move from here to there," and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you."

It's time to move out of my comfort zone! It may be JUST what I need!

I will not give up, I will not give up, I will not give UP!!!! I will win this battle! And so will YOU!

6 Days...Then This??

Well if you have been following along this past week you will have noticed one thing. I challenged myself to work out at least 20 minutes, six days last week! I blogged on the exercise I did for the previous days. I made it!! Woohoo!

After all the exercising....here are the results for the weigh in. I told you I'd pray things were not as bad as the 4 pound gain I had noticed the previous two days. Well, it's not as bad...it's worse! I gained 4.6 pounds this week! Yep, that's right. I know it's my time of month. I usually gain during that time. However, why did the extra exercise not counteract a gain?? What happened? Any insight will be appreciated.

Unfortunately, my hubby informed me I usual gain weight when I start exercising. I don't really recall that. My sister always does! However, he recalls it and told me that is a big reason I give up! I do know I worked my behind off for two years, a while back, exercising hard, two hours a day. I only lost 10 pounds in those two years! Nope, not kidding! I was in pretty good shape though. I remember one night laying in bed I felt something in my hip area. I was concerned. "Honey, what is this? Feel? It was my pelvic bone sticking up! I was so excited! I also would lift my legs up in the bed and feel the muscles on my hamstrings. The back fat disappeared. But I was not happy with the scale not budging. Only when I quit exercising did I realize how much my body had changed. It's amazing how quick the back fat came back! How quick I lost muscle.

Even though I was more fit, lost inches (although not measuring)...I quit. I was so discouraged because here I was obese and was told the weight will fall off of me. It didn't. Why is that? I don't want that to happen again.

Why can others lose so consistently and never show a gain? I know I shouldn't compare myself, but it is hard. Last week I had lost the most weight I had ever lost in my entire life...37 pounds! It does not come off of me easily! But boy does it sure pile back on quick! I was less than four pounds away from my 20 pound goal and a new necklace. I was only seven pounds away from where I need to be to be able to get health insurance. Can you believe I cannot qualify for health insurance because of what I weigh? So real!

I'll be honest, I cried when I saw the scale. I had a pity party! But you know what I got my exercise in and I am trying to lean not on my own understanding. I will continue exercising. My goal for the month of August is to never let myself go more than two days in a row without exercising. My exercise calendar already looks better than all my previous months. I will keep it up!

I also know with all that people are going through that this is such a minor thing compared to others. How can I wallow around in self pity when: Jen, Prior Fat Girl tragically lost her mom, my good friend Tammy was diagnosed with cervical cancer, and baby Stellan, and on and on. Here is a new song I heard that helped me today to get out of my funk. The second song is one of my go to songs for this health journey I am on.








I'll be taking it one step at a time!

Day 6....I Did IT!

Well today I completed my own personal challenge!

I exercised 6 days this week!! The most I'd exercised since March was 3 x a week. You can check my exercise calendar...there is lots of room for improvement there. I have not been consistent in the exercise department. It felt FANTASTIC to complete something I started.



Tonight I walked 1 mile, 11:30 PM! I will have to confess the last two days I have weighed 4 lbs. higher than last week! I am somewhat discouraged by that. Even if my TOM is approaching I would think the extra exercise would counteract the gain. I'm praying tonight that the weigh in will not be THAT bad. Guess we will find out tomorrow! Wish me luck!

Day 5...I Really Don't Wanna...

10:00 P.M. approaches...

Well, guess what? I haven't exercised yet. I turn on the DVD and make the decision to exercise. This is the first day in the challenge that I felt exhausted, and I absolutely did NOT want to do it!! UGH! But, I made the decision to do it anyway. I have to say of course I'm glad I walked the 2 miles tonight...but still exhausted. Guess what else? Tomorrow after exercising I will have met my goal of exercising 6 days this week! I sure hope it pays off on Weigh in Wednesday!! We will see.

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Today I spent the day with a wonderful friend of mine, Tammy. Tammy was recently diagnosed with cervical cancer. Please say a prayer for her!

Have a healthy week!

Day 4...Walked 2 miles

I did it! I exercised before 10:00 PM! Woohoo! I walked 2 miles tonight. If you have been reading my daily exercise challenge this week you will notice I am NOT on a schedule! I prefer exercising in the mornings. Just cannot seem to get it together. Tonight, I got it done at 6:00 PM while dinner was finishing up in the crock pot and oven. BBQ beef sandwiches and sweet potato fries. Not the healthiest, but I turned my left over pot roast into the BBQ beef. My hubby does not eat left overs very well. Therefore, I have to get creative with the leftovers. He loved it! This coming week we will be having more chicken and fish to make up for the beef overload this week! My eating today has not been the healthiest. I was off to a great start with a green monster, but the rest of the day was not a very good eating day! Better get back on track tomorrow!!

I really sweat tonight. I use to hate sweating. Now I embrace it! I love thinking about saying goodbye to some of the toxins built up in my body. Here I am red, hot, and sweaty. Not the most flattering pic, but I'm proud that I am sticking to the challenge I set for myself this week! For some reason this week I really want to meet my goal. Putting my words/thoughts into action!

sweaty proof!

Did you sweat today? If not, get up and just DO IT! You will be happy you did!

I promise. ;o)

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If you have not been by Jen's... Prior Fat Girl, please go. Her family has had an unimaginable tragedy this weekend. Prayers and support are needed!

Day 3....Resistance Training

I know, I know...this should be day 4 that I have exercised. Well, like day 1 and day 2 I waited until after 10:00 last night before I decided I better get this exercise in. Well, about that time I started having stomach cramps. Let's just say I couldn't workout. Something else was taking up my time. No exercise on the 3rd day. That means I will have to exercise on Sunday instead.



That should have taught me a lesson. Don't wait until the last minute! 10:00 PM again tonight I decided to do resistance training. I did push ups, biceps, triceps, squats, calf raises, ab work, and more. You will not be able to guess what I used for weights??

It's not that I don't have any weights, I just didn't want to go into the bedroom and wake up hubby. The zucchini caught my eye! I made it work!

Have you exercised today?

Day 2....Walk Away The Pounds

Man do I need to get on a better schedule. I waited until the last minute again tonight to exercise. Tonight since it was really late (10:30 PM) I walked one mile with Leslie Sansone. She is a lot of fun!

I'm on my way to meeting my personal challenge of exercising at least 20 minutes 6 days this week! Cannot wait to lose the next 4.2 pounds so I can get a necklace I've been wanting!

Wish me luck!

Day 1...Hip Hop Abs!

I said in my earlier post today that I was going to exercise 6 times this week! I'm tired of just talking about it! I am up for the challenge. Tonight I pulled out my Hip Hop Abs dvd. I got in a 23 minute workout! It felt great! I will be posting daily about my workout this week to help me stay accountable! I'm ready to sweat!



Are YOU ready?

FNF Challenge....Weigh In Wednesday

Today I was happy when I stepped on the scale and saw a loss this week! I loss 1.8 pounds this week!








I have ate good, but have not exercised yet. That seems to be a pattern with me. If I miss over two days of exercising it takes me a while to get back with it! I do not understand why? Since I have realized this about me...then I need to strive to not miss more than two days in a row!



Time to check in with my challenge. This is week 8 in the Fit N Fab Challenge. Here are my stats for the week:

Pounds Lost This Week: -1.8

Total FNF Challenge Pounds Lost: -3.8

NSV's This week: N/A

Exercised: 0

This Week's Motivation: Exercise challenge. I am going to exercise 6 days this week! (At least 20 minutes) Sunday, I will rest. That will be huge for me, but I need a challenge to help get me going. I'm tired of saying I need to do it! I need to put my words into action!! As soon as I hit publish I'm off for day 1!

Weekly Summary: I ate well this week despite more stress coming my way.



Back to exercising.....

Anyone else struggling with being consistent with exercising? What has helped you? Anyone want to join me in the challenge?



Have a healthy week!

Checking IN....With Mr. Turtle!

Woohoo still out of the 260's!!!!!







This is week 7 in the Fit N Fab Challenge.

Here are my stats for the week:

Pounds Lost This Week: +.2

Total FNF Challenge Pounds Lost: -2

NSV's This week: My friend Tammy told me she could really see a change in my face! ;o)

Exercised: 0...this HAS to change ASAP!

This Week's Motivation: To get back on track!

Weekly Summary: I have had a crazy busy week! I love planning parties! So much fun, but taking care of myself gets put on the back burner! I'm ready to get back into the groove and more into a routine.




Take a peak at what has kept me from posting on Wednesday! (Even though this post is 2 days late... the picture was taken on the right day.)

My son turned 8! Happy Birthday Cameron!

LOVE MY BOYS!

A healthy treat for the party! Yes I stayed away from the 3 different cupcakes I made from scratch! At least party day that is.

But I did have lots of this.............

Meet Mr. Turtle!

Have a wonderful weekend! ;o)

BREAKTHROUGH!

Hi, I hope everyone has had a healthy and a great week so far! I have been stressed to the max, but feel better today. I'm very excited about my picture over there on the right!! I did it!



I lost 2.4 pounds this week! Thank you Lord! I broke out of the 260's!



This is week 6 in the Fit N Fab Challenge. Here are my stats for the week:

Pounds Lost This Week: -2.4

Total FNF Challenge Pounds Lost: -2.2

NSV's This week: Found a bathing suit that looked decent on me. ;o) My size 22 jeans are starting to get loose in the waist.

Day's Exercised: 0
My goal was to break the 3 x week record so far. Didn't happen. ;o(

Inches Lost: 4.5" since the beginning of the challenge. I will measure again August 1st.

This Week's Motivation: To stay out of the 260's FOREVER!!!!!!

Weekly Summary: This week I got to see a picture of a slimmer me! It was very encouraging! Look for a post soon about a giveaway I won, and this slimmer version of myself.
This week has been stressful! I have a lot on my plate. Planning a birthday party, tooth broke off...crown $450.00 our part, going back to work after 8 years of being a SAHM, and my youngest is going to K soon. Just a LOT of change!

Monthly Progress Pics

I've decided that part of this process for me will be to include pictures of myself along the way. I plan on doing an updated picture every month here on out. It will be exciting to see the changes that I will be making. Even though I did not lose any weight for the month of June, can you see any changes? I did lose 4.5 inches, and I think I can see some small changes. What do you think? Do you see it?



June 1, 2009

July 3, 2009

Marvin Phillips put it well when he said, "The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph!"

I plan on putting more "umph" into my goals for the week! Will you?

Back On Track!

I am now back to my regular weigh in days...Wednesday.
Last week I weighed in on Friday to end the 4Th of July
challenge. I like to weigh in on Wednesdays because it is the middle of the week! So this loss this week of .6 pounds is for 5 days. I'll take it! It is now going in the right direction!

I'm excited about being a part of the Fit N Fab challenge. Heather is planting our trees in a grove right now. I cannot wait to see my tree start losing leaves! She has mono right now, so be sure and stop by and give here some love.

My stats: Week 5

Pounds Lost This Week: -.6 (5 days)

Total FNF Challenge Pounds Lost: 0...this WILL change next week!

NSV's This week: n/a

Day's Exercised: 3

Inches Lost: 4.5" since the beginning of the challenge. I will measure again August 1st.

This Week's Motivation: To push past 3 x a week on exercise. That is the most I have done so far! To show a loss for this challenge again!

Weekly Summary: I over indulged on the 4Th, but have been getting back on track!

Room for Improvement for next week: Do what I know I need to do! Exercise at least 4 times this next week! I want my exercise calendar to show improvement each month. So far it is.

Have a healthy week and good luck on your goals this week! I get my hair highlighted finally tomorrow for my 10 pound loss! I'm excited! ;o)

Lovely Awards!

I am so honored to be given a couple awards from Donna at My Christian Diary. She is such a sweetheart. Go check out her blog.....I'll wait. You will love her heart! Thank you Donna for brightening my day!

My deserving awardees:

Annalisa at Diary of a Yo-Yo Dieter

Tiffany at From 12 to 6

Lucrecia at Down With Fat

Heidi at Believing In Me And Breaking Free

Actual Scale

Ashley at I Gotta Keep Trying


Go check out all the great blogs I've mentioned! I cannot believe I have 32 followers! I need all the support I can get, and thanks to you all I am getting it! Have a blessed day!

It Will Be Alright....Checking In

Today is not my normal weigh in day. However today is the final weigh in day for the 4Th of July Challenge. I am disappointed that I am up 2 pounds this week. I'm not surprised though. I have had quite a bit of stress, low self esteem, and just in a funk this week.

I began to doubt myself when I realized I needed to lose 7 pounds in 10 days to meet my goal for the challenge. If you look at my track record I am losing it very slow! So instead of giving it 100% and going for it, I just did okay. Sabotage here we come! We ate out twice this week which doesn't help. I had supreme pizza (2 slices) one night and last night salmon, steamed broccoli, few fries, and yes a Red Lobster biscuit. I thought I had come a long weigh mentally...but I still have room for lots of improvement! I need someone to kick my booty!

On with the final results of the challenge:
I have lost a total of 11.2 pounds for the 4Th of July Challenge! It's not the 20 I was going for, but I will not give up!!


Today will be one month since I first measured myself. You can see my beginning measurements here.

Today's measurements are:

Bust: 50" ....same
R. arm: 17.5"...lost 1.5"
L. arm: 17.5"...lost 1.5 "
Waist: 43.5"...lost 1"
Hips: 53"...same
R. thigh: 29.5"...lost 1/2"
L. thigh: 29.5"...+ 1/2"
R. calf: 19.5"...lost 1/4"
L. calf: 19.5"...lost 1/4"


Total Inches lost: 4.5"!
That is encouraging! I had no idea. I guess Leslie Sansone's band it working!
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Another challenge: Fit N Fab by Fall

Pounds Lost This Week: +2

Total FNF Challenge Pounds Lost: +.08

NSV's This week: None

Day's Exercised: 0

Inches Lost: 4.5"

This Week's Motivation: To get back on track. Don't give up!

Weekly Summary: Sabotage, low motivation, fear. No exercise=more stress=wrong choices.

Room for Improvement for next week: Work on my mental attitude. Exercise, exercise, and exercise. Re-evaluate goals and plan.


My mantra for today comes from my five year old!

Caden my youngest (5 years) walked by the office yesterday. I heard him go to the bathroom and say "Ouch, a grass blade cut." He then proceeds to walk back by me looking straight ahead, and I hear him say ever so calmly, "It will be alright, it will be alright." I then call him to me and asked what happened. I told him I was so proud of him for his positive attitude and saying "it will be alright." Well, then he says, "oh mom, I was saying that to you. I just forgot to say mom first."

My sweet encourager! He also joined mom to workout today!

It will be alright...it will be alright!

I hope everyone has a fabulous, healthy 4Th of July!

Boring to Spectacular!

I am so excited! I just wanted to share a little treat I do with my water to make it "special". I got the idea here in blogland. If you happen to be the one that posted about this idea, please let me know so I can give you the wonderful credit!

I've been wanting to drink more water. We all know how good water is for us right? How it is suppose to help us lose weight. The newest idea to come along is to try to drink 1/2 of your body weight in ounces per day. Wow! That is a lot of water for me! How can I drink that much water in a day? Water is boring, right? Since I am staying away from all artificial sweeteners...no Crystal Light for me. What is another option?

I have a solution:My sister and niece surprised me with a gift for teaching her preschool this past year. It is something I have been wanting to help in my quest to drink more water! Thank you sis! I LOVE IT!! Here it is!

They bought me a drink dispenser! I fill it up in the morning with ice and water. I slice up some fruit and toss it in. My favorite is lemon and strawberries. I let it sit for a while and then stir it up good with a wooden spoon. I leave this pitcher sitting on my counter all day long. It looks so pretty and refreshing and makes me drink even more. It's a constant reminder to drink. The ice helps keeps it cold all day. I do not sweeten it. So it's not sweet but has a hint of flavor. It is so good and refreshing!

This has made a huge difference in getting in more water! It is wonderful! I'm craving it every day! My boys even love it and couldn't wait to try it!

Well that is it....that is how I am able to get my water in every day!

Boring water to spectacular water! Try it...you may even enjoy it too!

Can We Say Plateau?

Okay today is weigh in day and time to check in with my two challenges I am participating in. Yes, it is a 'challenge' for me to lose weight...anyone say amen!?

I lost .4 this week. I'm not thrilled. I should be glad I saw a loss, but come on. I want out of the 260's. I only have 10 days to lose 7 pounds to meet my 4Th of July goal. (I have lost a total of 13 pounds for this challenge.) Is that doable?? I'm not sure. I tend to be losing very slow. I have to remind myself slow and steady win the race!


This past week I started drinking 1/2 of my weight in water. I did this for three days in a row. The fourth day I was gone a lot and did not get in enough water...probably not even 64 oz. Well the fifth day I noticed my wedding ring was tight, my ankles were swollen, and my weight was up 4 pounds! I decided it was because I didn't drink enough water on day 4 and 5. I believe my body was holding on to the water because of the drastic increase in water then decrease? Anyone else experience this? I watched what I ate carefully, and I have exercised a little more this week.


What are your best tips to get the scale moving again? For the last three weeks I've been 260.4, 260.6, and now 260.2. Not moving down...even 1/2 of a pound.



Here are my stats for the

4th of July Challenge

&

FNF Challenge:

My NSV's for this week: My size 22 jeans are now loose on me in the waist. I just got rid of size 24's last week! So, I must be losing inches!

Day's Exercised: I exercised 3 times this week!

Inches Lost: I will be measuring myself monthly...July 3rd is my first comparison day.

This Week's Motivation: I really want to break out of the 260's FOREVER! I want to lose 7 pounds in 10 days to meet my 4th of July goal.

Weekly Summary: Ate well, increased exercise, got in lots more water.

Room for Improvement for next week: Continue eating well, drinking lots of water, and increase exercise again. Eat more fish, veggies, and fruit.

Pounds lost: -.4

Have a happy, healthy week!

There Could Never Be a More Beautiful You!

Caitlin at Healthy Tipping Point has started a random act of kindness crusade! It is called Operation Beautiful. Go check out what Operation Beautiful is here! I think it is brilliant! I will be joining in! I hope you will too!

I also love Johnny Diaz new song called More Beautiful You! We as women are so hard on ourselves. We talk about how fat we are, how ugly, how disgusting. We don't like this, we don't like that. Enough talk. You are created in the image of God. You are God's masterpiece. Listen to the song on my music player...start believing it! I'm talking to myself too! I'm my own worse critic!

YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL.......YOU ARE WORTH IT!