Frustrated

So I weighed myself and retook measurements and the results....are disappointing. I've put on 3 lbs since February and my measurements haven't really changed. And to top it off, we went on vacation last week and looking back at the pictures, I look terrible. Argh! I'm so frustrated with myself. In three months, with the changes I've been making, I really expected more. So I'm trying to regroup. My approach is probably to blame, the whole making life changes slowly so they stick isn't working. Mainly because I get it into my head "oh, it's ok I didn't do well this week, I'm taking it slow and it's going to be hard the first little while." 3 months is long enough to get into gear and I'm tired of hating the way I feel when I see myself in the mirror.

So ladies, I'm going to start making bigger changes and be more aggressive about my health. I could use any help you girls can offer too. Things like what you eat throughout the day and what kinds of exercises you do and how much. Or if you have a recommendation, that would be great too. :D

Here are some of my goals for the next two weeks:

*Run 3x/wk MWF
*Circuit training THS (includes weights)
*More fruits and veggies
*No eating out or junk food

Forgotten?

Nope, I have not forgotten to to post pictures of me in between my goal. I have no one at home to help me and at night the kids are here and there and everywhere. I am hoping tonight to get pictures taken and up tomorrow.

Hope all is well with you Cami and Michelle. Keep up the great work. I found some wonderful recipes that help kick the metabolism into high gear and will try to post them soon.

Have a great day!

Rolyndia

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.