September Goals

Confession....I did NOT hit my diet bet goal! There is no one to blame but myself. I basically maintained. I will be weighing in officially tomorrow. No reason to sulk and cry LOL all I can do is better prepare myself for my next goals. So I am definitely participating in

Here's the low down...

• Making goals for the month
• Working out 28 out of 30 days for the month 
• Eating right 
• Supporting others trying to do the same! 

I will be returning from a Norcal, Monday Sept. 1st = 8 hour car ride :( I plan to start my Jillian Michael 30 day shred that night & grocery shop Tuesday morning! Please visit Ash for more info and motivation!!

Fall 2014...Here I Come!

Two huge milestones next month:

• My baby will start Transitional Kindergarten. No more childcare expenses. 
• I will begin my new job 9/8/14. I have worked with my current office for 10 years...19-29. They have seen me grow up!

Two bigger obstacles I still need to overcome:

• Lose the next 50 lbs. of baby weight I am still carrying with me. 
• Sign up for a mini-tri because why not!

I will also by turning 30 in December of this year....and there is no greater fear than aging without really living. Get out of your comfort zone today!

Update

I have signed up for Operation Skinny Jean's Diet Bet! It started yesterday! I have to lose 8.3 lbs. in the next 27 days! I can do this! My closest cousin is getting married Labor Day weekend. And I wanna feel GREAT that day not only for her but also for me and my hubby! 198.1 Here I come! It's been awhile!!

It's the little things...

i traded in my WIW today for this link up...

I've gained a consistent 2 lbs. that I can't seem to lose these past 2 weeks. I know it's been my lax food tracking...but i had a big WIN this morning, when I fit in to some size 17 jeans from Target I got as a gift a couple years ago....these wouldn't even go past my knees! LOL, seriously! I am proudly wearing these jeans today, even though I haven't had any consistent weight loss since May!

Checking In

So no weigh in wednesday this week. i was up 3 lbs on wed. with no intent to share that, but it's been eating away at me. I know my problem is that 5-8pm time frame when I should go to the gym, but instead cook for my family who would be just as happy heating up a hot pocket as opposed to a real meal. why do i talk myself out of the best things for me! today, i plan hitting the gym after work. we discovered a leak in our kitchen coming from under our kitchen sink/dishwasher area on Wednesday. Our dry wall is getting removed today for water damage...that means no kitchen til Monday...maybe this is the jump start i needed. I brought all the healthy perishables in to work with me today. and plan on drinking shakes all weekend. My kids and husband would much rather get take out or enjoy my MIL's cooking so I'll focus on that possibly participating in skinnymeg's 12 week challenge...i'll update you next week! thank you for your comments on this blog and IG. i really appreciate positive feedback! Hope your weekend's a little more comfortable than mine! Bye! 

Binge Eating

I was on a great roll yesterday...had a protein shake for breakfast, Zumba at lunch, salad and sandwich....and then i bought Pringles.....cheddar, not just one single serve can but 2, and then went home and ate 2 breaded chicken sandwiches...delicious! i had this insatiable appetite...it's not that time of the month yet. and even if, i can control myself. then this morning i went to the bathroom, and yes, aunt flow was here. I've increased my water consumption today. but i was already up 3 lbs this morning. like really WTF, why why why why can't i control myself. granted i didnt eat a whole pizza. but it sure feels like it! might as well LOL! i know i shouldn't kill myself over it, but man you think you got it under control, and then you realize that wait yes you are in control...here's a little article on binge eating while on your period sigh, i gotta keep myself accountable all weekend! no excuses!! i definitely want to be down at least a pound by next Wednesday! Stay in control my friends!

Weigh In Wednesday

My first WIW! On Thursday! Heyyyy, I started this journey 01/27/14, and I am now at a place, I can share my actual numbers with you. I lost my first 59 lbs. with the help of a weight loss program offered through my doctor's office. Now, I am relying on myself to lose the next 10, 20...50 on my own free will! This week I will focus on my water and veggie consumption. I wanna drink at least 64oz of water a day and eat 5 servings of veggies a day. I use my MyFitnesspal for tracking, kxrivera. See you Wednesday!

199

Good Morning! I'm starting to hit that 200 lb. wall.....sigh....i know i know it's a mental game. that 199 seems like a mere illusion that is so close yet so far. i keep reminding myself 199. 199. 199. that's really my only goal right now. in the midst, of this journey to 199, i have decided to join a diet bet as soon as i replace my debit card. today. i signed up for zumba here at work this week. i know i know im spoiled. starts next tuesday. and i'm def upping my meal replacements from today through Monday. hopefully 06/09/14 = 199. that will put me at 60 lbs of weight loss. my secondary goal is chip away as much as i can throughout this summer. i would LOVE to be at 169 by my yearly physical. which i already scheduled to keep me motivated. it was my family physician that recommended me to my weight loss program. and i wouldnt be writing this today if he hadnt helped me. i have even inspired my old boss to join in on this weight loss journey. that truly hits home. i never would have thought i would be inspiring in the weight loss world, but here i am and 169 here i come!!!

May Goals

04/28/14: 209.5 

05/05/14: 208.5

05/12/14: 206.5

05/19/14: 205.00

05/29/14: 201.00
06/02/14: 203.00

I am currently at -49.50 weight loss since 01/27/14. YIKES, right? It's been a great journey. Definitely a mental game. My goal for the next 4 weeks is hitting 199.0....I am so there I can taste it! 

5 week goal

From now til Memorial Day, I would LOVE to lose 15 lbs. Now, how am I going to do this...I am going to drink up most of my stockpiling HMR shakes...more is better! And increase my cardio to at least 400 cals burned per workout. 199 HERE I COME. 35 days! I can do this!

-44.00

April Goals

• Lose 20 pounds - Get my favorite perfume/cosmetic - 02/24/14 I think I will get my first gel manicure this weekend & Some GOOD deodorant! My face is reaping the benefits of my increased water intake that make up is not even necessary :)
• Complete Jillian Michaels - Buy workout outfit...still working on this
• Lose 40 pounds -04/07/14 Buy a WORK outfit...tried on some size 16 jeans at target, no stretch, they fit well, but i am going to push this one to my 50 lbs mark, i really want to fit into a 14!
• Lose 60 lbs - Get a Bike

Progress: January 27th to April 14th

• January 27th : 259.00
• February 3rd : 250.50
• February 10th : 246.00
• February 17th: 243.00
• February 24th: 238.00 I've made it to -21.00 it's unbelievable!
• March 3rd: 234.50 
• March 10th: 231.00 -28 lbs so far....definitely making some progress this week!
• March 17th: 228.50 -30.50 lbs...4 more weeks...
• March 24th: 223.50 -35.50 lbs....40lbs here i come!
• March 31st: 221.50 -37.50....40lbs here i come again!!
• April 7th: 219.00 -40.00....finally! 20lbs to 199.00 :)
• April 14th: 215.00 -44.00... :)

-8.50

I started my Weight Loss program 01/27/14. I weighed in at 259. On 02/03/14, I weighed in at 250.5. WTF!!!!! that's some water weight! I'm determined to make another dent into my weight loss. Keep you posted.

2014?

Good Morning! I. Am. Back. First, a few updates:

• I started the 30 Day Shred....OMG! JM really wants to kill me!
• I have 2 doctor visits next week before my weight management program start date of 01/27/14!
• I am going to San Francisco this weekend. Those will be my two days off for the 30 Day Shred. 

Other than that, I haven't really done anything fitness related. Baby steps for me. Hope you all have an awesome weekend!