My Fitness Pal

So, I have been on my weight loss journey since January 2011.  During this journey, I had lost up to 30 pounds.  Recently due to stress eating, I have gained some of that weight back.

 BUT...I'm gonna keep trying.  A doctor friend of mine, suggested that I track my progress with "My Fitness Pal."  This way she can keep track of my progress too.  I thought it can't hurt :)

 So, here I am...getting started.  I mentioned that I had hit a wall.  I was thinking about how when we get to wall that's high, we sometimes try to get over it and make it part of the way up, but then we keep struggling.  But sometimes we have to back up a little and get a little momentum.  So I have decided to look at my last weight gain as a momentum to getting over that wall.  

 Until next time.... 

Physical Challenge

This week we did a physical challenge for the biggest loser at Burlington.  The challenge was to stand in a horse stance for as long as we could.  Well, I went first, and thought I did a good job, but then one of the providers did it and beat me. I am in competition now :)  I did it again, just to see if I could do it...it didn't count, but the provider "over" the challenges had done it for 2 minutes and 38 seconds. So I wanted to beat her too.  I did it for 2:45 seconds on Thursday.  The Friday that I did it was for 3 minutes :)  I want to do it again to see if I can do it for longer than that...

Weight Watchers Update

Well...I lost 0.5 pounds this week at weight watchers.  I have 6.5 pounds to get to my next goal.  I'm really going to be working hard for this because I really want to make that goal.  I promised one of the members that I would sing again when I get my next goal :)

I will be purchasing weight watcher friendly food tomorrow...so I hope to be able to stick to my goal better this week.  Once I get back into things, I should be able to take the weight off like I was last year. I have just been bad about tracking.

Well...until next time...

First night of The Biggest Loser

The season of no excuses....this sounds promising to help me out too.

First up...I'm so glad it's just Bob and Dolvett.  I am really glad to see Dolvett back. He's a hottie!  I know that they could have gotten rid of him, but they didn't.  He's a really motivated trainer.  It's good to have just the guys.  I know Jillian is still missed, but I do like Bob and Dolvett!

I do like how they split the couples.  It's good that they did it at the beginning instead of later.  It's hard because I'm sure the team mates want that support, but it's about no excuses and they can't let that fact be no excuse.

I'll post more about my opinions as the show continues.  It's interesting how some drama has already showed up during the weigh in- with that one girl telling the other one about that guy that was getting on her nerves.

Well...looking forward to getting back to my routine so I can get back on track to working out and eating right.

Happy New Year!

Well...here are some pictures that I'd like to share...This is of me side by side.  One year ago today I began my weight loss journey.

And this is a side by side of my friends.  We almost fit on the love seat together.  I'm so proud of my friends and the progress that they have done in this journey.  They have really challenged me.  I'm ready to continue this journey.  Please continue to pray for me, and to encourage me as I keep it off!!!

I'm so excited about what will happen this year :)

Good news!

I know I have been very bad with writing in this blog, but I am still with the weight loss journey I began at the beginning of 2011.  I am thankful that I have kept the weight that I have lost off since April.  I have still been playing with 7 pounds, but I'm thankful the majority of the weight I lost have stayed off.

Now ... the new year is around the corner.  I am still continuing with weight watchers...and also with Zumba classes.  I would like to add strength this year.  I know it's important with the journey I'm taking.  So I may have some gains as I begin to do this.

Thanks again for the support that I have been getting - via facebook and this blog.  Well...until next time.  Planning on begin better about keeping this updated :)

losing side again :)

Well...weigh in was Saturday.  I lost 3 pounds.  I am now 5 pounds from my next goal of getting to
One-derland :)  I know I have been close to this goal before, but have been playing with those 7 pounds.  I am finally not focusing on just weight loss, but also my spiritual life.  Focusing on my relationship with God!  That is afterall the most important relationship in my life.

I heard a song - actually it's been out for awhile now - by MikesChair.  This song is called "Someone Worth Dying For."  If you haven't heard it...check it out.  This song really pointed out that I'm important to God.  I know that fact, but sometimes being reminded of that is helpful when we are going through frustrating times.

Anyway...I'll post more from the "Resolution For Women" book soon.  It's a really good book :)  Helping to point out me being content where I am at that moment.  God is sovereign and He has a reason for EVERYTHING that He allows to come into our life and that we face :)  We just have to be a willing vessel to be used for the glory of God :)