Shred It

I have slowly been watching the scale creep up. I am SO sad to say that I have gained 15 lbs!! 5 of those pounds have been since the doctors started messing with my horomones. I am hoping to get them back under control. UNTIL then, I am going to have to be meticulous when it comes to my eating and exercising.

I began Jillian Michaels Shred-It program this morning. Not bad at all! It uses the kettlebell, which I already have. There were two moves I couldn't do, because of my knee...so I modified them.

Because I won the Life Style Change throught the American Heart Association, I have been asked to be on the CoxHealth walking team for the Fit and Friendly Corporation Competition. I will, once again, renew my BodyBugg to stay on top of EVERYTHING!!

I am already walking 30 mintues a day for a walking challenge at work AND at church. PLUS, I am trying to train for a half marathon to do with my daughter. That part is not easy!! It has been to cold to run outside, I don't like to do more than two miles at a time on the treadmill...SO I am going to have to re-think this May half marathon!! MAYBE Beka won't go to Yellowstone and she can stay here to do the half with me in November!! That would be AMAZING!!

Still Struggling

OK...not a bad day exercise wise! I met my exceeded my calorie burn, activity level, AND step count. NOW, if I can only get my eating under control!! Its the holidays and TOO many temptations!! I am up a pound. BUT, am inspired by those around me to keep pushing!!

10 Exercises for Women...courtesy of Oprah.com

The goal is to do three sets of 10-15!!





Swiss Ball L Raise

Swiss Ball Tricep Extention

Split Stance Dumbell Curl

Single Leg Dumbell Straight Leg Dead Lift

Single Arm Chest Press

Scaption Shoulder Shrug

Offset Dumbell Lunge

Hip Raises

Mountain Climbers

Disappointment in myself!!

Over time, I have discovered that I am an emotional eater. This was re-confirmed this weekend!! My husband invited our adopted daughter over to stay the night Friday night. She is 20, moved out and basically disowned us after her graduation. He is making horrible, heartbreaking choices...that one day she will regret! I can't tell her ANYTHING right now! Our relationship has been a rollercoaster since her senior year!

Anyway, I overeat when I am stressed or unhappy. That was this weekend. I feel HORRIBLE!! In the past 6 months, I have used running to replace eating. BUT, since I am not running until my knee brace arrives (it has been ordered), I ate!!

BUT, I will not let that get me down! I had a bump in the road! Today is a new day!!

Bodybugg-Day 3

Well, this is the highest calorie burn. Not bad!! My eating however...OUT OF CONTROL yesterday evening!! Not horrible, but I ate more than I should...OBVIOUSLY!

I did reach my goal for calorie burn, steps and activity.

Today is a new day!

Bodybugg-Day 2

Yesterday, I met my goals for my calorie burn, activity level, and steps!!

One day at a time, one step at a time!!

Bodybugg-Day 1

Well, here are my results for day one. My eating is obviously OUT OF WACK!! I now know WHY I need my bodybugg!! I have been overestimating how many calories I burn. I have been using a program on my phone which tells me how many calories are burned based on my weight and walking or running speed! NO WONDER my weight loss has stalled!!

I did not reach my calorie burn AND I didn't eat correctly!! BUT, I did reach my steps goal!!

ONE DAY AT A TIME!! I will get back in the swing of things!! P90X TONIGHT!!!!

My Weight Loss Progression

The following are pictures beginning in December 2008 to March of 2010.

My weight from left...257+ LBS, 204 LBS, 195 LBS


The following are pictures from April 2010 to July 2010

















My weight left to right...195 LBS, 191 LBS, 185 LBS

My Goals

In order to reach any destination, you must define the path you will take to get there. This is my path...clearly defined goals to help me reach my goal weight of 150-155. I am 32 lbs away!


1) Eat within my calorie range, which is 1400-1600 calories.

2) Weigh and measure all my food...another lovely word for portion control!!

3) Track all my food intake on my blog and BB program. I am thinking about posting my food pictures...it all depends on my SLOW internet connection!

4) Eat three meals and two snacks with no eating after 7PM.

5) Incorporate fruits and vegetables throughout my meals and snacks.

6) Eliminate sugar and hidden sugar from my diet. Only consume products that have 5 grams of sugar or less.

7) Record my steps taken, calories burned, and calories consumed on my facebook page and my blog.

8) Get a minimum of 10,000 steps in daily, but strive for 12,000-15,000.

9) Begin P90X.

10) Update weight loss on my facebook page and my blog.


This is My Virtual Model. Her weight is represents my journey...beginning weight 257, current weight 187, goal weight 155.