I am feeling great!

So far everything is going great! I haven't been working out like I "WANT" to but I am sticking to it!
And I have to say I am feeling pretty good!
Tuesday I called Emi and she went walking with me. We walked 2.33 miles and man I was feeling it yesterday.
It took us about 40 minutes to walk it but we zig zagged through out the neighborhood.
Uphill and then down hill. then up hill again! Geez, it really was killer but I am so glad that we went!
That morning me and Ruthie went dress shopping! So I was ecstatic! We went to Avenue and I tried on about 5 or 6 outfits. I tried on a 20 because I was just sure that that was going to be the size I needed.
But NOPE! Then I tried on an 18 and again NOPE! Haha! I tried on the 16 and it FIT!!
I mean I even had a little room to spare! I was so excited I was even doing my happy dance and song!
"I'm in a 16, I'm in a 16, I'm in a 16 HEY HEY, HEY HEY!!" LOL None of those dresses were what I was looking for. So we also went to Maurice's and they didn't have what I was looking for. So we went to Dress Barn. I actually found a dress that I love but they only had one dress, one size! Thankfully it was a 16. It fit but I am unsure of whether it is too casual for this banquet. Well I didn't buy it! I am going to wait until Friday to really go shopping! I know I shouldn't wait until the last minute but I would be me if I wasn't procrastinating something!!! lol
Because I was so sore yesterday I didn't work out. And Since I am taking Megan to the Dr in a little while then I wont be able to workout until tonight! I might go walking/running. Not sure yet.
I am so glad that this is really working for me. I mean it. I do not even crave a soda anymore. I am drinking lots and lots of water. I am watching how much I eat. So Who knows? This may be the start of something great!
Lots of Love!

Busy weekend...No workout!

I had a wonderful weekend! Got to spend time with my brothers and sister! I think it has been over a year since the last time we were all together! So it is sad to report that I did not get to workout like I should have this weekend! But do not fret. I will begin again for sure tomorrow! Gonna go hiking in the morning and then again in the afternoon and in between I am gonna either ride the bike a few time around the block or do one of my workout videos! I am thinking I want to give P90 x another try! Well at least I will attempt to do P90x!! 

I dont want to weigh myself until Weds. just because I know how much my weight fluctuates! 

So I will post more tomorrow!

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Lots of Love:)

Day 2

OK today was even more awesome than yesterday and I have to say I am pretty darn proud of myself. On my phone I have this app that keeps track of my activity as I run, walk, hike, or bike ride. It is awesome. It calculates how many calories I have burned also....well approximately but still cool!
So Today I got up and ate a small breakfast of sausage and eggs. And water.
Then when randy got home I talked him into going hiking in this trail beside our neighborhood. It was awesome!
We walked...3.56 miles. It took us 49 minutes. I burned about 898 calories and took about 3722 steps! Most of this I was carrying Pepper on my back! I knew I should have left him at home! But Jacob kept up!
Then we came home rested I started to make dinner and then after Randy and the kids ate I talked Randy and Megan into going back to the trail but this time to ride our bikes! It was fun and painful all at the same time! This time riding the bike we went and then stopped cuz we were waiting for Jacob and Randy to catch up. So Me and Megan went .72 miles and took us about 15 minutes. Then the 2nd half We went 1.66 miles and it took us 33 minutes. It felt really good! My hiney hurts from the seat but I pushed through it!
I really have to say I am proud of myself!
And while typing this we all realized that Randy has misplaced his phone! So we all searched the house, every inch, every corner, under every possible spot and we can not find it!!! We even went to the park...yes this late at night....and looked around but could not find it! We did find a young teenager couple making out in the playground! Daniel made sure to tell them before we left to use protection!! He cracks me up! Now I am going to take a shower and go to bed! I'll check the park again in the morning to see if we can find his phone!
So Goodnight my friends!

Lots of Love!

Day 1 and 3 lbs down~

So yesterday was day one! And I feel great! Motivated even! I have a banquet in ten days for my honeys work. I tried to go dress shopping and UGH it was awful! I am on the wrong side of an 18. But I got an idea of the problem areas that I need to focus on to be able to fit into the dress that I like. I found about 3 dresses that I really liked. And that is crazy because I am not a dress kinda person.
So Yesterday after dinner I forced myself and Megan to go walking/running!
I did NOT want to go. But we did and it started off rough but I seriously felt so good after I went.
I started off with the weight vest on. That was 12 lbs! We walked for a few minutes and then decided to run uphill to one of the light post....yeah that might not have been such a good idea! When I got to the light post I couldn't breath. I felt like that vest was constricting my chest. Oh man I thought I was gonna pass out. So Megan helped take it off and she put it on and finished the rest of the walk with it on! Ahh to be 14 and in shape!! lol We walked 2.8 miles and burned about 900 calories! We walked a little then ran a little. I was feeling so good when we got back that I decided to go into the garage and do my new Julian Michael's workout. We only got about 15 minutes into the dvd...then we turned it off! It was intense. I sat on the couch for a little bit then made myself get up and go take a shower but before I did I weighed myself.
I started at 204 three days ago. Last night I was 201:)
I was excited! I went to bed early and slept so good!
I woke up, took my vitamins, and ate a small breakfast! I have already had half my water. So far so good!
Randy told me he wanted me to do the P90x with him when he gets home! Pray for me!!! lol
Now to get myself up and go running! I also need to clean my house!
Well Lots of Love to you all!

Coast is clear!! lol

OK so I haven't been on here for a while! I know I know! I am on a roller coaster with my weight loss!
And YES it sucks! I tell myself every morning and every night that "Tomorrow" I will start! I will start running again, or eating right, or no sodas! But then the morning comes and I am right back into my crazy habits. I tell you what starting this is the hardest thing for me! Getting motivated! Well I have found my motivation, AGAIN! lol
So I'm gonna get a little personal for a moment. But I was about 2 weeks late and I thought I might have been pregnant. I even stopped drinking. Because I wanted to make sure. But lo and behold I took a test and it was negative and then a few days later I started my period! So I figure that there is no better time to start my weight loss program than RIGHT NOW!!! So Yesterday and today I have been drinking at least a liter and a half of water and I have cut WAY down on the sodas. I even ate carrots today during lunch! So Thank You Ruthie...and Esther, for getting me on the right track.
So I am going to come up with another schedule that will be easier for me to follow and just keep on drinking my water and eating a little better. I am not snacking so that is a good thing. I am not eating crazy massive portion sizes at meal time. So I am ok there. I just need to get more active. It is a little harder with the kids out of school. There is really no need for me to leave the house for anything. I went most of last week without leaving my house! So I need to pull out the good ol' treadmill and workout videos and hit the bricks!
So tomorrow I will sit down with Ruthie and come up with something! And I'll post it on here.
So I am going to finish up my snack of cheese and summer sausage and crackers! And then I am going to go to bed!
So here is to a new start...AGAIN!!!! lol
Lots of Love!

Sorry it's been a while!

So I have gotten a little preoccupied with "Extreme Coupon-ing" and I haven't had time to write on here but Fear not! I am still alive and kicking and trying to loose this weight! I went on vacation with the hubs and kiddos and I am happy to report that I DID NOT gain any weight!!! Yeah Me~! However, I didn't loose any either!! UGH! But we did awesome! We all shared meals instead of each of us getting a big plate of something! It also helped us save some mula!! Lol! It really worked out for us!
Randy has really been trying to loose weight since his last apt at the Dr's office. He is fine, just needs to work on loosing a little weight! But hey, don't we all!?! So he has been doing the P90X like everyday! For about a week now and I have to say I see a big difference in him. Not only in his eight but in his moods. He maybe tired more but he just seems happier. I guess what they say is true about the endorphins and being happier when you work out! But he is doing great and I am so happy for him! I try to get out in the garage with him but I just can not keep up with him. He is on "body builder" mode and I am on "little old lady who runs out of breath just walking into the garage" mode! Don't laugh but it is true. I know, the more I do it, the better I'll get. But man that P90X ain't no joke! Oh well I like the yoga and stretching parts!! Haha! I am good at that! I did one of the biometric (I think that is what is called) and it killed me and my ankles!He was crazy with all the jumping around! I couldnt walk for like 2 days!!
But I have to get back on my schedule and eating! I'm going to try and make my meals plans for each day a week in advanced and plan out dinners also! This will also help me with my coupons and shopping!
I am also going to start tracking the calories I take in. That was really good for me! I was surprised how much it made you think about what you were going to eat! Not eating so much or I have to eat this instead of that type thing! I know it is a little time consuming but I liked it. So I'm gonna do that. I also moved all the exercise equipment and all my dvds into the garage so I have more room and can do it without Pepper trying to jump on the treadmill with me!
Well how is everyone else doing ??

I hope everyone had a great and Blessed Easter!

Lots of Love!

Quick Tip

Saw this on "Cook yourself thin" today.

Take your ideal weight and times it by 10
and that is the amount of calories you should be eating each day!
So my ideal weight is 150 times that by 10
and I get 1500 caloric intake each day!

Hope this helps! I am pleasantly surprised that I can eat that many calories a day!
I thought it was more like 1200 or so. So I think I can do this!