Flush That Fat... Where?

I know it has been awhile since I posted but to be honest I haven't doing that well.  I have been stuck for about 2 months... until this week.  A gym buddy of mine told me about an exceptional eating plan called the Fat Flush Plan.  I have added my own modifications but I am loving it.  I started this past Saturday and today which is Thursday, I have lost 7lbs, which is prob. alot of water weight but still I am out of my rut. And a quick update, I have ran 2 more 5ks, this is the last one until maybe the fall, I'll post about that later.

Here's my stats:

Starting weight:  300lbs
Current weight:  237lbs
Current weightloss:  63lbs
Goal weight:  150lbs
Weight to lose:  87lbs
Here are some pics from the SwampRabbit 5k in Travelers Rest:

A Little Update... Yes Still Running

Well my faithful I have a few updates on my journey to healthy living....

April 9th - I ran another 5K, it was the Greer Earth Day 5K.  The run was ok, I still didn't do as good as I know I can but I shaved 3mins off my 5K run.. finishing at 46:14 at a pace of 14:55/mile...  I met all 3 goals that day... 1 - to finish  2 - less than 47mins 3 - to not be last... yipeee!!  Here are some pictures from the race.

Today, I am excited about two things... first - I am up to 108 miles of wogging this year.  My goal is 500 miles this year.  I weighted in today and I have lost 59lbs, 1lb to lose in 9 days to reach my birthday goal of 60lbs.  I am really determined to met and exceed this goal.  So here are the uptodate stats:

Starting weight: 300lbs

Current weight:  241lbs

Weight Loss:  59lbs

Goal weight:  150lbs

Weight to go:  91lbs

Thank you taking this journey with me!!!

New Goals and New Me

I am really having a time trying to get my eating down.  I have basically exercised 53lbs off but if I could add that with a good eating plan, I know my weightloss would double.  Anyways I have set myself new goals, some old ones, and some rewards.  So here goes:

Beginning Weight:  300lbs

Goal Weight:         150lbs

Weight to lose:      150lbs

Current weight:     247lbs

Lbs to lose:           97lbs

1st tiny weight goal:  To be at 240lbs (60lbs total lost) by my birthday April 27th (7lbs - approx 1 1/2 mths) 

REWARD:   A new outfit and mani/pedi

2nd tiny weight goal: To hit 225lbs (75lbs total lost)

REWARD:  ??? any ideas ???

End of year weight goal:  My goal is be down to 200lbs (100lbs lost) by the end of this year

REWARD:  Plan a huge family vacation!

Other non-weightloss related goals:  To spend more time with Jesus on a daily basis.  To get outside and spend more time with my family.  To run a 8K in June and a 1/2 marathon in October.  To be a better wife, mother, and friend!

I Completed My First 5K!!

Ok.... So it all started last year while I was watching the final 4 contestants of Biggest Loser run their marathon.  It was mentioned that only a small percentage of American's have ever ran a marathon.  The light came on in my head and I was like, I would love to be in that small percentage!!!!!  Then as if my Trinity people heard me they decided to start up a running club and you know my name was on that list.  Sooooo running club began the first of the year and my very first club meeting was horrible :( .  They decided to time our mile... when everyone else was running 6-17 min miles, I was bringing up the rear with a whooping 20+ min mile.  I was sooooo sad and disappointed, to the point I almost threw the towel in.  So I decided to suck it up and continue jogging toward my dream.  Well, to make a long story short, I ran my very first 5K @ The Reedy River Run.  I felt so good that day and ran it in 49:16.  My average pace was 16.5/mile.  I shaved off over 10 minutes from my original time.  I am going to continue practicing with the running club and run more races... One day I WILL run/jog/walk an entire marathon.  Here are some picture of me and Team Trinity at Reedy River Run.  ENJOY!

I'VE LOST 50 POUNDS!!!

So here I am 50lbs lighter!!  I have upped my workouts to 6 days a week with a rest day on Sundays.  I am about 1 1/2 week from jogging/walking my first 5k..  I am not sure how ready I am but I know I will do better than I would have 2 months ago.  My goal is under 1 hour!!  I know this picture is hard to tell the difference but I will try taking a fixed up picture in the near future.  Here's my stats:

Starting weight:      300lbs

Goal weight:          150lbs

Current weight:      250lbs

Weight to lose:      100lbs

Current Award:     To get a fresh new, exciting hair do

Next Award:         I want to lose 60lbs by my birthday 4/27/78 - New outfit, manicure, & pedicure!!

I Am Slowly getting there!!

Normal Clothes?

I realize all I wear is gym clothes and pjs all the time... So I had to put on normal clothes tonight so I thought I would shoot a picture with normal clothes and some weight and inches gone.. ENJOY!!

My ♥ 4 Zumba!!!

I know if anyone has been around me lately they know that I am addicted to this new aerobic dance craze called Zumba.  It is fast paces, Latin inspired, aerobic based, sweat machine, fun as heck way to exercise.  I encourage everyone that reads this to give it a try.  You will shakin the weight off in no time.  I had lost around 20lbs since joining the gym in March but when Trinity brought Zumba in I have shed additional 20lbs in no time.  Ok so here are my stats and I threw in a pic too.... ta da!!!

Starting weight:  300lbs
Current weight   257lbs
lbs shed:            -43lbs
% weight loss    14%
next tiny goal     -50lbs (new hair do)
Goal weight       150lbs
lbs to lose          -107

I'm BACK and determined as ever

Hey Ya'll... I know it has been a long while since I have posted.  Weight loss is going really good!!  I am currently going to the gym almost everyday and lovin it.  View my current picture and stats below.

Start Weight:  300lbs

Current Weight:  262lbs

Weight loss:  38lbs

Next little goal:  250lbs (-50lbs)

1st Major goal:  150lbs (-112)

Weight Update: 23lbs and Counting

Hey just wanted to update folks on my weight loss:

I have been going to the gym 5-6 days a week for about 3 hours a day.  So I have not only been losing weight and gaining muscles.  So here are the stats:

Beginning weight:  295lbs
Current weight:     272lbs
Weight loss:          -23lbs
% weight loss:      7.8%

My 1st huge goal is set at 150lbs
My 1st little goal is below 270 = new hair do
My 2nd little goal is below 250 = Manicure/Pedicure

Please help me through words of encouragement and of course prayer!!!!

Oh yeah I am so thrilled that my sister Lindsey joined the gym with me and is losing weight like car keys!!!

I am also very proud of my Mom and Becky for taking charge and in a weightloss challenge.

I also want to mention my bestest friend Krissy for working hard to lose 40+lbs and working to lose more. 

I love all you guys!!!

1 Month & 1 Week 20lb Loss Update!!!

Before and After Picture!!

20lbs Lighter... can you tell??

Getting ready for my 2nd reward!!!

Just A Update... 1 Month

I have lost a total of 17 lbs.  I have 3 more lbs to go before my next reward.  Since it is flip flop season, I will going and getting my toenails done.  Nothing better than pretty toes but I seriously feel sorry for the lady that has to tackle my ugly, worn out feet.  I have went from 20 minute cardio workouts to 1 1/2 hour cardio workout.  I will post another picture when I have hit the 20lb mark, which I hope to be by the end of this week.  Thank you for your support and encouragement.  Details to follow.
 3/8/10 - 295 lbs
4/13/10 - 278 lbs
total loss = 17 lbs
goal weight = 150 lbs
weight to lose = 128lbs
Long way to go but day by day, I am taking steps to get there and beyond.

Almost One Month Later

Ok, it has been about a month since I started my healthy living to lose a good bit of weight.  During spring break and Easter weekend, I really did not eat all that well or work-out like I should.  I did lose some and gained some but my overall weightloss at this point is 14lbs.  I will post a picture again soon, even though I am not feeling any different.  Thanks again for your support and please continue to pray for me because this is really a difficult lifestyle change for me.  Here is a picture of my current weight on the scales.

Week 3 Update

Well as this morning I have loss a total of 11lbs.  I am super excited and look forward to lossing my next 9lbs.  I am rewarded myself today by getting my hair colored and cut.  Thank you for your encouragement and so happy that I have all the accountability that I have.  Stay tuned for further updates.

Week 2, Day 3 - You Win Some And You Lose Some

My journal entry will be short and not sweet today..  I did terrible today!!  I really didn't eat that bad but didn't do anything but sleep, lay in the bed, and eat.  No gym.... URGH.. Tomorrow is another day.

Goals:
Same as yesterday!!

Week 2, Day 2 - Lovin On Some Shrimp Salad

Today was actually a bad day!!  I won't go into details but just trust me it was not pretty.   I guess the good thing about my day was this delicious shrimp salad that I made.  I did not meet all my goals exactly but I was pretty close.  I done 10 minutes on the eliptical and 40 minutes on the stationary bike (level 7.5).  I was going to do another 10 minutes on the bike but Gracies kid fitness class let out early and she was driving me crazy.  I did not meet my goals but I will certainly try harder tomorrow.

Tomorrows goal:
Maybe a water fitness class
- 15 mins. on eliptical
- 45 mins. on stationary bike

Thanks for all the encouragement!

Week 2, Day 1 - You Scream, I Scream, We All Scream For Icecream

Today started out to be a bad day!!  I got up at 6:50am and took Gracie to school.  Since Lindsey and I both overslept and could not do what we had to plan to do I laid back down.  I did not get back out of the bed until 2pm... Yes I said 2PM!!!  I felt terrible... so I managed to get to the gym around 3:40pm with a terrible headache.  I did 20 minutes (2% incline) on the treadmill and 15 minutes (level 6) on the stationary bike.  I know it is not as good as my friday work-out but didn't have as much time and my head was killing me.  After eating dinner, Gracies softball practice scrimmage, and homework; Me, Jeff, and Gracie did attempted a So You Think You Can Dance workout video.  We were already pooped after the warm-up.  We didn't actually get thru the video but we will one day!!  The most special part of the day was when I bought some low calorie butter pecan ice cream pop and it was YUMMY!! 

Tomorrows goal:

I would love to go to a water fitness class anywhere from (9a-1p), depending on when Lindsey and I get done.  I would love for her to join me in a class.  We will see.

I will try to do 25 minutes (2.5% incline) on treadmill, 3 minutes on the eliptical (?) and 40 minutes (level 6.5) on stationary bike tomorrow.  Gracie has kid's fitness tomorrow from 4-5pm.

Thanks again for all the encouraging words it really gives me drive to live a more healthier lifestyle for myself and you!!  Check out my bff Krissy's page where she is also trying to live a healthier life.  ENJOY!

Week 1 - Are You Ready For This?

Well as I mentioned in my previous blog I was going to get serious about losing weight and becoming healthier.  I saw this picture below on my sisters facebook page and could not believe that this is me. 

In this picture I weigh around 295lbs and can not believe it!!! 

Week 1 - After experiencing depression from the above picture and watching the scales go wild when I went to the doctor.  I vow to lose weight starting 3/8/10.  So on Monday, March 8th, Jeff and I joined the gym and this is where my weight loss journey begins.  Jeff and I have been making better food choices, drinking water only, and going to the gym everyday.  I did cardio workout for 20 minutes on Tuesday and by that Friday I was already up to 1 hour of cardio.  I plan on increasing time and intensity everyday.  I have felt so much better since I started eating better and working out.  I believe this healthy change will help me in every part of my life.  I want to be the mom that not only watches my child play but is right up there with her playing.  I have set myself small goals.  My first goal is to lose 10lbs to 285lbs.  I have decided to reward myself with a new haircut after losing my first 10lbs.  I really hate getting on the scales but I decided to get on the scales this evening (1 week) and I am so happy that I have lost 5lbs and now weight 290lbs and feeling so much better.  I will try to post every week and when I reach my goals, so please follow me in the journey and be sure to leave me your comments.

I'll Be Back

Here is my current picture...............

I know I have fell off the weight loss and actually gained back what I lost and alot more but I WILL get back on track and plan on taking you with me on my journey.

I will be going to the doctor soon and I will inform you all how I am going to do it..

Stay Tuned.......

Merry Christmas Fellow Bloggers

Here is my latest picture:

I don't think I have lost any or gained since last time. I have been sick so haven't been really trying to diet. I will get back into it at the first of the year to get this remaining weight off. I want to wish all my readers a very Merry Christmas and I'll be back blogging on my weight journal next year. Please keep me in your prayers.