Before and BeTWEENer pictures...

These are NOT "before and after" pictures, because I'm planning to take the pictures again in a few more months for my "after". These are my "Betweeners".

I've been putting it off long enough. "I don't think they will look any different yet, maybe I'll wait a few more weeks."
or, "I'll take them after I've gone without any treats for awhile", or "I'll wait until I'm not on my period and don't look so bloated!" etc. You get the idea.

Well...NO MORE PROCRASTINATING!

I ate horrible all weekend with my family in town, had too much sugar yesterday for Easter and am currently VERY bloated, but here ya go anyway!

I honestly can't see much change in these pictures, but I promised to post them, so here they are! Hopefully, I'll notice more change the next time around!

BEFORE:

BETWEEN:
(My stomach seems a little flatter in that last picture, but I could've just been sucking in more?!)

BEFORE:

BETWEEN:

(My arms are DEFINITELY stronger now, but that pictue did NOT do them justice. You can just take my word on that one.)

BEFORE:

BETWEEN:

Most of my muscles are a lot stronger then they were a few months ago, actually, but that's hard to see in a picture. I notice I can do a lot heavier weights now (and for longer periods of time) and I can actually see a bigger definition in my calves, arms, and shoulders

when I flex, so that's a plus.

I need to really cut back the treats...especially after the Easter Holiday when it's around more. I'll keep you posted next week on how I'm doing! Good luck girls. I wanna see yours now!

I'm alive.

I promise I'm still alive. I'm still exercising, but could do better with eating....(like usual.) I PROMISE I'll post pictures asap. Life has just gotten crazy busy the past few weeks. I'll try to take some pictures this week. I'm kind of dreadin it, since I don't feel like much has changed, but we'll see! I'm also dreading the fact that my gym pass is up in 3 weeks! Ahh. That went way too fast! Anyway- I'll post again in a few days with my pictures! Keep up the good work girls. NO SUGAR UNTIL EASTER FOR ME!!!! .....I know, I know, it's only a week, but I surely need to do it!

It is hard!

Life has so many ups and downs that is seems to through at me all the time. I wish for once I could get a hold of something and just concentrate on one thing. For example, my weight or even working out or eating healthy. I guess those all go together and can be classified as one thing because none of them work with out the others. Michelle, I know how you feel with working and trying to workout and eat healthy, plus take care of your family. I hit a wall this morning and lost control in front of my kids. I feel horrible and I gave them all hugs and kisses through the tears of all of us. My oldest, by a minute or two of the other the other two, came up and said "Mom, I know how you feel. It is like when we do groups at school and no one in my group wants to listen to me or my ideas.". It made me cry even harder and realize that they feel the pain and understand a far more than I give them credit for. So has for my weight, working out, and eating healthy, all I can do is my best. I need to relax a little and let it work its magic on its own. Stressing only makes it worse and I need to enjoy everyday to the fullest with how I feel, look and my family. So here is too a less stressful day and week! Thanks girls for all you do and for being my support.

Checking in

Although I don't have much to report. I haven't lost any weight and I haven't gained any, so in a way that's sort of good. I'm still working on my goals and I've been trying to eat more in moderation, especially when it comes to sweets. I'm also trying to work on not letting my emotions rule what I eat. That's about it from me. Good luck this week girls!!

*Update: I fell and bruised myself pretty good and badly sprained my wrist which has slowed down my workouts. So, this is going to be a good test for me over the next few weeks! How are you guys doing? It's been pretty quiet around here...

90 days

I have 90 days before my 25th High School Class Reunion. It started Monday and I am on day 88 today. I am so excited and pumped to look great for the Reunion.

Granted as of today no one would know me from High School. When I was in High School I weighed 275 pounds. A year later I was down to 135 pounds and I have not seen any one from High School since I lost the weight. Over the years I have put it back on because of babies and just life in general. I am now down to 179 and my goal is to be at 155 by my Reunion. I think that is a realistic goal and I know that I can do it!

Here is to 88 more days!

Keep up the awesome work! It is almost time to post pictures again in 2-3 weeks. Can't wait to see how every one is doing.

I am grateful for you guys and the love and support you give me.

Jumping back in

The last two weeks, I did.....nothing. :( The first week I was really sick with what I thought was strep throat (it was treated like strep but the test was negative). The second week I spent recovering from that and work. Work has picked up and I've been so tired after a long day that I've barely had enough energy to be wife and mom. You guys have days like that? I feel like when I come home, I spend the evening recuperating from work and the only thing I want to do is rest. Something to work through.

Anyway, I'm jumping back on the bandwagon this week. :) These are my goals:

*Run 3x
*Don't eat after dinner
*Go to bed before 10:30pm

This week....

Well this week has been a challenge for me to get my workouts done. I worked out twice so far and plan on working out tomorrow. I thought our puppy had a sleep pattern going and he decided to change it up on me. My daughter and I have been fighting earaches and sore throats, but I think we are finally on the mend.

Good news: I have lost 7 pounds since last Tuesday. So that is a plus. But I need to get my workouts in gear so I can reach my goal by my birthday at the end of May.

This next week my goals are:

P90X in the mornings (5:00a)
Gym 2x (Tuesday and Thursday) to run on the treadmill
Continue to eat healthy

Good luck to you both!!