Joining Youtube along with updates

    A week ago I started walking everyday at the park with my husband. The trail is about 1.25 miles with some pretty big hills to make it challenging. During that week I lost 3 lbs. My goal is to be 145-150 by the end of 2011 and that's where I should be. I have started using YouTube tonight to document this journey because it will hold me accountable as well as provide the support. It also helps make the blog more personal because me typing behind a computer screen don't let you see the whole picture. I am totally off Mountain Dew! I have cut eating out in half, but still needs much improvement. I'm letting my guard down by starting a video blog because people can be mean...but I know I can do this! I am more motivated then ever and I have the support of friends and family to help me through it. Seeing the 3 lbs come off was REALLY nice. I did gain it back this week since I took 3 days off of walking and the Holidays didn't help. But, I'm not letting that stop me...I know I can lose the 3 lbs again. I weigh in every Saturday first thing in the morning. I hpe you all will join me or support me. You can follow this blog or subscribe to my youtube channel or even both. Anyone that takes the time to do this...it means a lot for me. I'm making progress and will continue. I will post every Saturday and do a video which will be included in this post. Ok, so deep breath! Here is the first video I made....I was nervous keep in mind lol...

New Way of Working out :)

                                                  

        The reason I haven't written in awhile is because my PCOS caused me to have a really painful period. See, while I was in NY I started spotting on my own which never happens without taking a pill each month (Provera) and so I thought I was having my own period and therefore could finally get pregnant, but I was wrong. I gave my body until October and finally I felt bloated and just kept spotting so I gave in and took the Provera :( This was really depressing because it was like I was admitting once again that I wasn't going to get pregnant. Since I didn't take my Provera for 2.5 months my period was HORRIBLE!! I was going through overnight pads every 1/2 hour and so exercise was the last thing on my mind. Finally, my period ended and I weighed myself after I lost all that fluid and I'm down to 223 :) I weighed myself on Wed.  in the morning before I ate anything. I'm glad that I'm down to this weight and now I don't feel so bloated. The other day my husband and I bought a Nintendo Wii and with it we got the Jillian Michael's game and Wii Sports with Mario. I've been doing Jillian Michael's faithfully and I know it's a video game but she kicks your butt!! It's really hard, but at the same time it's easier to work out with a virtual jillian lol. I feel like I can stick with her and I have been sticking with her the last 2 days. I have yet to see if I've lost weight, but we will find out next Wed. I'm nervous to see if I lose any weight. Just gotta keep the goal in mind of having a baby! Oh, I've cut back on eating out to. I've slipped up, but I can't let it get me down or I'll never keep going. Thanks for the support everyone :)

Fell off the wagon =(

   Well, as you see I have officially fallen off the lose weight wagon?? Now, big shocker right? I don't  understand why I lose the motivation..maybe because it's hard? I have been doing nothing, but drinking soda, eating out, only eating once a day (large amount of calories), and not drinking water once again! I know that I want to change...and I need to change....so maybe the 100th time is a charm? What do you all think?!?! I guess I shall try again. After all tomorrows Monday right? Lets make it a good one. My updated weight.....*covers eyes*...is.....230 lbs......the heaviest I've ever been in my life. I HATE IT!!!! I won't promise that I will stick with it because as you see I continue to fall of the wagon, but I will keep trying every time I fall. So, that large McDonald's meal that I just had today will be my last..Now i'm not going to lie I'll miss it !! Those fries are so crispy and golden brown..mmm...but if I don't stop I'll be living in my bed with people waiting on me hand and foot (Not a bad thought jk jk)! So, anyone have any motivational words for me? How do you stop the falling off the wagon thing??

I'm baaaaak! So, I thought!

                                                                              



I'm back from NY where I was visiting my dad. My best friend had her little baby and obviously it made me want to have one even more. So, I couldn't wait to get home and I had all the motivation in the world. You know that Big Mac in the background of this blog? Yeah, lets just say while I was in NY I had tons of those!! Horrible huh? I felt guilty, but I can't lie they tasted really good going down!! Don't even get me started on those golden french fries! But, those aren't going to help me have a child is it? Before I knew I was visiting NY I bought Tae Bo the 10th anniversary version and I just unwrapped it because I was feeling MOTIVATED! Well, 15 mins in I had sweat pouring off me and I kept thinking....was Mcdonalds really worth all this?? Well, I'm not going to lie my "bad" side whispered YES!!!, but the other side said...Nope and now your going to pay! Sadly, I didn't make it through the DVD, but tomorrow I will attempt it once more. I have to start slow since I have all that fast food weighing me down! I'm still not off the Mountain Dew, although next week instead of buying Mountain dew I will buy ginger-ale to wean myself off. I'm happy that I got off this computer chair and attempted the workout. I like it a lot better then the Jillian Michaels because he don't give you a chance to even think about sitting down!! His energy is amazing! I will also weigh myself tomorrow *SIGH* to see where I am. Couldn't do it today because it's night so I want to do it when I have no food in my system...that way the number looks better, LOL! So, I will see u tomorrow...comment if u want :)

On A temporary Break!!

                                                            


It may seem like I have given up already...but that's not the case! I created this blog right before visiting my family in Ny...I return on Aug 18th and then I will begin working out etc as promised. Stick with me please!! Spread the word though about this blog while you're patiently awaiting my return =) I will work harder as soon as I return! Thanks for the support!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beginning my journey...

Here are the dreaded details starting out:
Height- 5 ft 5 inches
Weight- 221
Goal-151 in as long as it takes

I have Jillian Michaels 30-day shred to use for my workouts and I also have weights. I'm feeling confident that I will be able to accomplish this because I have no other choice. This blog will help me be accountable! I will post every Friday with what I did during the week, what I ate, my thoughts, my weight, and maybe a video to make it more personal. I would really appreciate some comments to help hold me accountable and so I don't feel like I'm talking to myself!! I also will be using my treadmill to work out..how could I forget that?? I can't run for the life of me so I will start off slow and so here is my plan for this week:

Monday-30 day shred Level 1
Tuesday-30 day shred Level 1
Wednesday-30 mins walking on treadmill (help me!)
Thursday-30 day shred-Level 1
Friday-Treadmill/ Check in
Saturday-Pilaties (sp)
Sunday-Day of Rest

This is just the plan for week one. I will take it slow, so no worries there! As far as eating goes, I'm cutting all things white out which I have pretty much done already. No eating out which is going to be my BIGGEST obstacle. I am so angry with those fast food restaurants for making me addicted to those burgers, fries, and milkshakes. I will only have one Mountain Dew a day which isn't good, but considering how I drink 3 24 oz bottles a day I think it's a good start. I also need to eat 3 times a day because usually I drink mountain dew all day then eat out for dinner or eat dinner at home. No breakfast or lunch!! Am I nervous? YUP! Can I do it? Yes! So, feel free to leave comments below and if you would like to join me also then that would be pretty cool!

 Here is my BEFORE PICTURE:

So, this is from 2008, but u can see the double chin and You can see how wide I am. Trust me, you do not want to see anything else lol. This is what I look like for sure!!