Accomplishments Thus Far....

Alright, soooo...I've been doing pretty good overall. I know deep down that I could've lost more by now and that's a little discouraging, but it's my fault. I haven't been working out like I should and I've had a couple times where I really just binged and ate horrible things. BUT, overall for only having been doing this for a month. I'd say I've done pretty darn good! So here is the most current results....

I currently weight about 194lbs. Which is about 13lbs down from where I started a month ago. But the awesome thing is, thats about 20-23lbs down from where I was only about 2-3months ago. I've lost a total of 10inches this month, which is the biggest thing to me. I'm starting to realize that the numbers on the scale dont mean much, it's the inches that are really motivating me at this point....At work, I have someone telling me how great I look and asking me what I'm doing to lose weight just about every other day....That alone is sooo motivating! It's an awesome feeling to know that people are actually noticing!!

Yesterday I went shopping...by myself, by the way, which was awesome because usually I take Darian along and he's impatient when it comes to me trying on clothes. Anywho, so I went to the mall, found tons of really cute clothes in JCPenney's. I bought a couple of things, then decided to go into Old Navy (ON). So here's some background on me and ON...I used to only shop at ON...I mean occasionally I would buy things from other places, but for the most part, I was all about ON. So, within the past few months, I no longer was fitting into their size 14's. I have worn a size 14 for at least 3-4 years now and while it wasn't the ideal size I wanted to be in, I felt comfortable in that size.....Well, I started to have to go up a size to a 16. Eventually I just stopped buying new clothes because I didn't want to wear a size 16. Soooo, in the meantime once I started this new diet kick, I had started shopping again, but primarily at the mall, and at JCPenney's. SOOOOO, yesterday...I go into ON....I find a few cute things I like, I'm primarily looking for some nice black capri pants though, to wear at work. I find some...I pick up a size 14, half worried that they still won't fit right, and hey just for kicks I pick up a size 12....I go into the dressing room, try on the size 14...they fit!! Woohoo!! And actually, they are a bit loose...now, not alot loose mind you, but with ON jeans and especially pants, after wearing them for a couple hours, they tend to loosen up even more to the point they are sagging off the booty a lil bit...SO, I decide to be brave, and I try on the size 12.........

OMG...THEY FIT!! THEY ACTUALLY FIT!! I was able to button them and everything!! Now...granted, they are a tad bit tight in some areas, but OMG they fit!! lol...I haven't worn a size 12 in about 4-5yrs.....Some of you skinny heffers are probably thinking "Oh big deal, it's just a size 12!" but for me this is a major accomplishment!! Soooo, of course I bought the pants, and I am anxious to wear them proudly to work on Tuesday! lol....

So anyways, things are looking up. That was a huge motivator and I'm so anxious to keep losing and to start losing in the places that really bother me...Those places right now are my upper arms, and my inner thighs. I want to wear a swimsuit this summer!! So stick with me guys in my journey to thinness and healthiness and lets see what I can do!!

Back on Track...

Okay, soooo....last Friday, the 25th I went to the doctor and got my prescription for the appetite supressant, water pills and received a shot of B12. I weighed in at 207lbs. Sooo, I started them the next morning and I had absolutely no appetite whatsoever. I had to make myself eat. I had toast and eggs for breakfast, I drank a whole gallon of water throughout the day, I had a salad for lunch and dinner and felt awesome. I spent the majority of the day in the yard putting in landscaping, and sweat my butt off. Soo, Sunday was spent chilling out around the house for the most part, then in the evening Darian and I went shopping so I did alot of walking around the mall and other places. Didnt really do actual excersize throughout the weekend, but I stayed active. Soooo....I woke up on Monday morning, did my usual morning weigh in and I weighed 200.5 pounds!! I lost 7lbs over the weekend! I'm sure most of it was water weight, but it sure as heck feels good losing it! Monday and yesterday I ate a healthy cereal for breakfast, snacked on fruit throughout the day, and had a salad for lunch and dinner. It's amazing but I'm just really not hungry anymore. In the mornings I will be slightly hungry, eat a light breakfast and then I'm fine until I take my pills around 10am. Then I'm good to go for the rest of the day. I'm lovin it! No more hunger pains all day long....

But today I'm starting out on a new eating plan...I will only be drinking water, with the occasional "Crystal Lite". Absolutely no sodas, milk, alcohol, or fruit juice. Here's the meal plan:

BREAKFAST

• Fresh fruit
• 1 Slice of wheat toast
• 1 bagel with margarine
• 1 cup of oatmeal
• 1 egg
• Fat free yogurt

(I can have any or all of these items)

LUNCH

• White meat only (Chicken, turkey, tuna..prepared or seasoned in any way, w/ the exception to fried)

DINNER

• Large salad w/ eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers w/ light dressing.
• Any green veggies, zucchini, squash, broccoli, califlower, and carrots.
• On the side chicken, turkey or fish.
• Always have fresh fruit.

SNACKS

• All the fresh fruit I want, any time of the day w/ exception to bananas, grapes, mangos and papayas.
• Microwave popcorn (94% fat free only)

Sooo, there you have it. Pretty simple. I wanted to try this diet in the past, but I just couldnt. It didnt seem like enough to me and wasnt satisfying. But now that I have no appetite, I should be good to go. I started out my morning with one egg white and one piece of wheat toast w/ margarine. I also had some fresh strawberries. It wasn't much but it was filling. Anyways, hopefully this weight loss will be consistant and I will keep going in the downward direction. I still havent really started excersizing because I've had alot of things to do when I get off this past week. But, today I'm free and I plan on getting back into my power 90. Orrrr, I might even attempt to go for a jog. I've had alot more energy lately. I'm guessing from the B12 shot, but I might take advantage and try to run...I'll keep you all updated!

These Are My Confessions....

Okay, so I have to make a few confessions:

• I haven't been working out.
• I've indulged in drinking soda on numerous occasions.
• I've been eating fried foods.
• I've drank alcoholic beverages on numerous occasions. (Nightly for a week.)
• Last night I bought a gallon of Dutch Chocolate Blue Bell icecream.
• I ate almost a whole bag of Oreos by myelf a week or so ago.

Okay, so basically just to sum it up....I've been a big fat slob over the past week or so and I'm terribly ashamed of myself. The good thing is; suprisingly, I haven't gained any weight. I'm still sitting on 204. The bad thing, I should have/ COULD have been under the 200 mark by now had I not been such a bad girl. But, the first step to moving forward is admitting that I have a problem right? lol...Sooo, what is the solution you might ask! I'm gonna try going back to the no trans fat, no sodas, no fried foods thing and see how much that helps. I honestly have had absolutely NO drive whatsoever to work out lately. This is bad, I know...I don't know what happened to my motivation.

Soooo, some of you may disagree with my new plans and what I'm about to tell you, BUT it's my decision and I'm the only one who can make it....

Noooo, I'm not having weight loss surgery or liposuction. (Although that would be nice!) But I am going to make a visit to a Weight Loss Clinic. For anyone interested, this is the clinic's website. http://www.wellcareclinic.com/weight-management.html I go for my first visit on the 24th of this month. Basically what's included on your first visit is an evaluation of your medical history, a body analysis (they will tell me how much muscle/fat/water % my body is), a prescription for a weight loss supressant (called Phentermine) a shot of B-12, and vitamin samples.

I have been doing research on this particular weight loss supressant, Phentermine for quite some time and I've finally decided that I'm ready to try it out. So we'll see how it goes. Anyways, so thats my current plan and I'm looking forward to seeing some new results with this. Of course I will update you along the way with my progress! Ciao!!

Update..

Okay, so I haven't updated lately. I'm not even sure that anyone has actually noticed. BUT, I don't want to let this thing fall through the cracks. I said I was going to do something, and I'm gonna follow it through. So, that being said..I gotta be honest. I havent really been doing the greatest with my goals. I haven't really lost anymore weight since the last update, but the good thing is, I havent gained any either. I havent been working out in the evenings like I was before simply because Im still on this project at work and by the time I get home at 730p, Im no where near being in the mood to actually work out. However, I do end up doing alot of walking all day at work, carrying heavy loads. Sooo, I think thats how I've managed not to gain any weight because I havent exactly been strict with what Im eating lately. Soo, this week is my final week being a trainer and Im going to kinda start over fresh on Monday of next week. I would say this weekend, but my Im hosting my sis n laws baby shower where we're serving fried fish and shrimp, french fries, etc....soooo yea....gotta be realistic here! Anyways, just wanted to updated you all, Im no where near being done with this! More updates soon to come!!

Check It Ouuut!!

Ohhh yea babee!! Check this out!!!



Now, THAT's what Im talkin about!!! 11 pounds dropped!! I was trying to stay away from the scale for a little while because when I was checking it everyday and it would become discouraging. But finally decided to step back on this week, and what do you know!! I'm sooo happy right now and even more motivated than ever to succeed in this challenge. Major changes are coming in my life and I will talk about them soon, but I think that I will only do better with this weight loss challenge and Im so excited to post those after pics in a couple of months! It's time to kick it up another knotch with the eating and excersizing and I'm ready! Who's with me??

Still Hanging In...

Anyone still reading this? Well, Im still hanging in there with the dieting and excersizing. To be honest though, I've become a bit of a slacker with my Power 90, and I havent dont it EVERY single day for the past week or so. But, Im going to get back on track today...Don't get me wrong, I've still been eating healthy and staying active, but I've been slipping on the P90. Anywho, so I'm trying to stay away from the scale again for a while during this phase of the diet. So who knows if Im actually dropping pounds or not, but I do feel a little lighter. Some of my jeans are fitting differently, so thats nice. And starting Friday of this week, I will be working in a new position as Trainer at my job. It's a temporary assignment, but it's nice because I will be more active and on my feet more often then now. In my current position, I just sit at my desk for the most part all day long in front of the computer. Sooo, Im hoping that this new activity level throughout the day will help me out a little bit. Anyways, thats all I've got for now. I have a feeling I will be pretty busy soon so I dont know how often I will be able to update...BUT, rest assured that in a couple of months, I will be posting some FINNNNEE after pics!!! lol

Phase 2

Okay so my weight has pretty much stayed the same, I have a total loss of 4 lbs since I first started making some healthy changes in my lifestyle a couple weeks ago. Yesterday I started phase 2 of the program, "The Best Life Diet". Basically in this phase you have to restrict 6 things from your diet. They are:

• Soda
• Food w/ Trans Fat
• Fried Foods
• White Bread
• Regular Pasta
• High Fat Dairy Products

Seems easy right? It is. So all I have to do is restrict these things from my diet and continue on with the other changes that I've already made during phase 1, along with increasing my activity level and I'm good to go. So Im ready to get started. Yesterday I did really good. For dinner I even made grilled shrimp, brown rice and mixed veggies. My dessert was a cup of yogurt and some fresh blueberries. Very tasty and filling might I add. ;) Anyways, so wish me well, hopefully you will start to notice some changes in my waist pretty soon!!