So Far So Good

OK, I had a few days of YIKES food but I think I'm back on track. I worked out this morning and did 30 min/1.5 miles on the treadmill and then the circuit training. All went well. My tummy is tightening up and that is very good. LOL. I'm noticing my legs don't rub together so much, the little roll above my waistline is going down, etc. Little things like that, my weight isn't going down as much as I would like but that is fine!!

My moods have been better, my nails... I have them. LOL. My anxiety levels have been down in part to no one living here, helps!! My hair is so much better because of the better products. Skin is better because of the exercise, I guess. That or the sauna. LOL. My skin is tightening up.

It's great to live life fully!!! I'm loving living and that is new for me. I have hated me, life, everything for so long. Life is liveable right now and I praise God for the strength to do this. Lots of changes factoring in but it's only with His help.

I've been using Lavender EVERYTHING lately. LOVE Lavender!!!!!!! Knew it was a stress reliever but beyond that didn't think a thing about it. Supposedly insects like fleas and ticks do not like Lavender so that is a plus!! So I use it in everything. Just met up with Purple Ranch in Royse City where they grow and harvest it themselves and sell the products made from it. How neat is that?? Found out it helps with depression, anxiety, and so many other things!!!

Going Good!!

Ok, so I had a down moment but I'm up and going again. The weekends kind of mess me up and I've been so scared I've not even gotten on the scale since Friday. LOL. Yeah, not good. BUT, I still feel positive and I know it's going to be an up and down journey for me because I'm not a health food nut. I like tasty food and that is the bad stuff. LOL.

I'm noticing my clothes fitting better!!! Also, a few changes I've made this year seem to be really helping me. I'm buying very expensive shampoo and conditioner but it's paying off. My hair is a million time better than it was a year ago so that is a plus. Also, been really working with my nails. I want to get them done professionally and I'm willing to pay the big bucks but I want them to all grow out so that I can have natural gorgeous nails. I'm just about there. My nails have been so healthy and growing very good.

Tiffany and I have been using the sauna everytime we go to the gym. My skin is a million times better also, plus I'm not having as big a problem with my Eczema!!!! That is a HUGE thing for me. I'm feeling like a million bucks and I know that everyday will be better. Someday I'm going to look at the girl in the mirror and say I love you!!! I've hated my body and self for years, drug down with emotions and mental battles. Today I can say I'm good. Tomorrow is another day and I believe that God can keep me through that day also. I've made alot of changes in my life in the last couple of months and they have been good changes. Changes that give me a self confidence to know I'm going to be OK. I can do this. It's giving up some things in order to receive what God has been waiting on me to accept.

I am coming to realize in my studies that food addictions are just as severe as drugs or alcohol. As I am finding ways to heal my emotions and mind I'm finding it easier to stop the food addiction. No it's far from over, I still have 100lbs to lose but it's just one more day. I get up going you can do this. It's hard when you have to do things on your own but I know God is helping me.

God has given me promises over the years and I have struggled with why they weren' tcoming to pass and only to find out He's ready and waiting on me to get my act straightened out. LOL.

So for today, I am doing this, with His grace I'll continue tomorrow.

Up and Going AGAIN

OK, so I was doing good at the first of the year but lost it over the summer and ended up back at 236...

HOWEVER, they say if you mess up get up and keep going. So I joined LOA Fitness, a ladies only gym and I love it!!!! The best choice I've ever made.

After a week of going almost everyday I have lost 5lbs. Yuppers, I weighed tonight and the scale said 231.6!!!! Go me. I have so much energy and I actually look forward to going to the gym. That is ME time and it's all for me.

I'm counting calories again and I am liking that. I went Monday evening for my WWE and the NP said to not stress about losing to make small changes and that will account for a 1lb weight loss each week. This time next year I would have lost over 50lbs. I've already made several changes like cutting my salt intake. I do not cook with salt anymore, it is only a source of flavor. Now a little bit goes a looooooooong way. I am measuring everything and I have, right now ziplock bags on the shelf with 39 pretzels in each one. That is a serving of my brand of pretzels so when I need a snack I can grab a ziplock back and know EXACTLY how many calories I am taking in.

We found a new snack for us, Fiber One bars. I love the Oats and Chocalote!!! We just bought Oats and Carmel but I haven't had a chance to try them yet. Sounds good though.

My mood and outlook have changed alot!!! Which I've made some changes in my life and I think that is helping. I'm looking forward to the future which is new for me. LOL.

I would love to hear from those that keep up with my weightloss journey.

Also, I started a Weightloss Group on Facebook. It's called Mission P.H.A.T and is open to anyone. Some friends helped me get it together and I hope to see it take off. I want it to be a place where we can share our recipes, snack ideas and also to help one another on the hard days and rejoice in our triumphs!!!

Mission - Push.Hard.And.Triumph

Oh and my weightloss ticker is a custom ticker, that is really a picture I took in Colorado!!! So pretty.

Biggest Loser Season 8 is going strong, I've got them downloaded and it's a good but very emotional season. It really inspires me that I can do this...