WOW- Inspiration!!!!

So as you can see by the posts, Lori and I have been diligently sticking to our program... So much so in fact that we have motivated a couple of our coworkers to want to start a Biggest Loser Competition!! They have created a 6 month Biggest Loser Competition in which the winner gets half of the winnings AND the other half goes to their favorite charity!! how awesome is that!!! I'll definitely keep you posted on that- especially when i take home the winnings!! hahahaa

Rest Day

So it feels kind of good to be "resting" from exercise today! But Friday I will be back in the gym! So this week I've learned that preparation is the key- having the right foods with you will help you make the right choices!

I think next week I want to also buy myself a new gym outfit! something sexy for the pics..lol..
stay tuned..

Getting Stronger......

Today, Lori and I worked more upper body- did crunches and did our cardio... Now when you see the pics, you will see that Lori's picture of her doing crunches looks blurry- that's because of how fast she was doing them.... ME on the other hand was a bit slower but i'm up to 15!!! and that ball might look small, but shoooooott that thang was HEAVY!!!

How Low Can You Go

So Lori and I did our Lunges today... and it looks like Lori can go Lower than me!!! but that's okay.. I'm on ya heels Lori, you just wait you just wait.. hahahaha.. Actually today's workout was really good- Lunges, upper body, crunches.. (okay so it was only 10 crunches but it was with a powerball- DOES THAT COUNT!)

Joining my journey

I'm so happy to have someone joining me on this healthy lifestyle journey... Meet my coworker Lori! Lori is starting her healthy lifestyle changes and we are determined to meet our goals by the summer! we will keep you posted!

Check out Lori and me at the gym today!!! We are on our way- woohoo!

Week 2 Begins...

So week one wasn't too bad...made it through the weekend... again, not to bad! So this week i'm at it again... I think I may try to get in a 4th day of cardio though.. We will see... I'll keep you all posted! thanks!

coming to the end of the first week

So it's been a pretty good week as far as sticking to my goals... The scale said I was down 2 pounds, I know I probably should have waited to get on it...

Here are some helpful tips to follow if your also on a journey:

. Eat Healthy – Fats clog the plumbing and take time and energy to absorb into the body. The huge fat content in that drive-through burger you just devoured is why you will feel tired and sluggish an hour or two later. So, cut the crap. Avoid fatty foods. Also avoid processed foods that cause your blood sugar levels to careen up-and-down like a roller-coaster. Eat unprocessed whole grain foods, green veggies, healthy proteins, and the like. You know what you should be eating.

2. Eat Moderately – The trick is to stop eating BEFORE you feel full. Push the plate of food away. Your plate should not have been heaping to begin with. Wait about twenty minutes and your body will catch up with that satisfied, full-tummy feeling. Always get up from the table feeling like you could have eaten just a little more.

3. Exercise – You don’t need to be the next Charlie Atlas or DVD Cover Girl for Marble Chiseled Buns. You don’t need to leave the gym each day feeling like you have just been in a car accident. Exercise in moderation is sufficient. Walking is always a good choice. Take the stairs. Park in the far corner of the lot (providing it is safe). If you go to the gym, always finish your workout feeling like you could have done a few more sets.

4. Take Frequent Breaks – Divide your hour into quarters. Work hard for 45 minutes and then take a 15 minute break. If your work is sedentary, use the 15 minutes to move around. If your work is active, do the opposite. Better yet, do whatever you want during your break. 15 minutes every hour may seem like a huge commitment for taking breaks, but compensating by really pouring it on the remaining three-quarters of each hour is enough for near-peak productivity, and for striking a nice balance.

5. Ginseng, Garlic, and Gimmicks – Stay away from the stuff that is obviously unhealthy, like the caffeine drinks. Caffeine is the most used psychoactive drug in our society and a dead end on the road to increased energy. Open your mind to the other stuff. Many people swear by the energy-boasting effects of ginseng. And garlic may be more useful than just for warding off vampires; garlic may also benefit your energy level. Do the research and give something gimmicky a try, as long as you’re sure it’s healthy— keep your quest for increased energy interesting and experimental.

You can do it.

Meet my trainer....

Nick is my personal trainer and him along with my nutrionalist will get Big Sis back down to Lil Big Sis.. LOL Stay tuned!

Day 1 of Newest plan

So far it's been a little rough today. So what have i learned... Okay healthier snacks.. I will definitely have to bring fruit and veggies to fill in the time between meals. that will help my blood sugar from dropping like it did today..

about to meet my personal trainer.. that should be interesting considering i'm still sore from shoveling snow this weekend, but hey gotta work through the pain right! ugh!

okay stay tuned.

Down 10 but tweaking the program!

So although I'm down 10 pounds from the time I started, I felt the need to really become aggressive with my program and enlist the help of some professionals...

I've met with a professional nutrionalist and personal trainer to really get set with where I want to be by summer...

I'll be sure to do a better job of updating this blog with my new team in place to help me reach my goal!

Stay Tuned!!

Down 5 pounds!

Just wanted to let yall know.. so far so good.. down 5 pounds! Now the goal is not to celebrate by going and eating dessert!

Week 1

Well, I can't say that I did EXCELLENT but I did pretty good. Especially considering I had to deal with two major life changes in one week, i'd say i did great by not just saying forget about this whole healthy new me thing...lol.. But I know week 2 is going to be better with better choices! Thanks to those leaving me encouragment, and comments, much appreciated... Hopefully for week two i'll have some pics, and videos to post for ya in my journey.. Stay tuned!

Counting Down..

Well so much has happened in the last couple of days but you know, I'm still determined to start my program... So.... Saturday will still be shopping day.. i'm going to fill my cart with an array of healthy yummy foods for my first week! Sunday i'll start my plan... You know i'm nervous.. i guess nervous of failing or maybe of succeeding.. which sounds crazy but hey I never claimed sanity! lol.. anyways just like diving into a cold pool, sometimes you just have to do it and know that it might feel uncomfortable at first but eventually it will be smoooooootttthhh sailing... Lata!

Pictures

So here is my current Before picture.. I started to put an old picture up for the after- one where I was thin and trim but I realized that I'm creating a new me, and part of shedding the weight is shedding hurt from the past- so No old pics.. only current and future.... Cant wait to see what I become!

Starting Over.....

Okay, if at first you don't succeed TRY TRY AGAIN!!!!

SO HERE IT IS.. I'M BACK ON THE SADDLE AND READY TO ROCK AND ROLL..

First step is my 30 Day Plan to kick things off! I've joined the 50 million pound challenge group and they provide a free meal plan, shopping list etc..

so I will keep you updated every day of my challenge! I start Saturday September 26th...

And why am I doing this- I have to remember I'm doing this because I owe it to my body to give it the best treatment it deserves!

Stay Tuned!