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This is probably going to seem incoherant, so bear with me. No, I am not drinking. =)

Okay, so I started off back in August at 219lbs. I lost a good amount pretty quickly. In October, though, I only lost 6 lbs. I did, however, tailgate and party one too many times. Life happens, birthdays, etc. Big deal, right? 6 lbs is six lbs.

I want to weigh 150lbs. Today, I am 194lbs. If I continue to lose only 6 lbs per month, it will take me 7 months to reach 150lbs. (REMEMBER: Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. are coming!!!) This means I will not be at my goal weight until MAY!!

However, if I lose 10 lbs per month, as I was able to do in the beginning of this ‘journey’, I will reach my goal weight by MARCH.

I think I need to stop thinking about the destination and focus on the journey. I also need to stop thinking abou big goals and focus on small ones. I want to be BELOW 190 by Thanksgiving. I’d like to be in the 180s. SHIT! I never thought I’d be under 200….and here I go.

Ok, sorry!

1/2 Arnold Deli Thin (flat sandwich “roll”)

1/2 cup egg whites/egg beaters

1 slice high protein cheese (provolone, muenster)

1 serving turkey sausage

2 tbls. sugar free maple syrup

Cook it up, stack it up, eat like an open face McGriddle.

TASTE JUST AS GOOD. HALF THE CALORIES, FAT, ETC!!

I worked my tail off last week (Mon-Fri) and lost two lbs.

This weekend, I didn’t pay a single bit of attention to my eating and didn’t make time for the gym.

This morning? Welcome back, 2 pounds!!!

Lesson LEARNED.

WOO HOO!!! It’s the beginning of my favorite month and I am FINALLY for the FIRST TIME in GOD knows how long….drumroll please————199!!!

199…199…your so fine. 199….199….I been waitin a long time….199…199…you blow my mind.

OUT OF THE 200s!!!

 sorryigotalittlexcitedandhadtoshare!!

Today I met my mini-goal of 200lbs. I’ve made a lot of significant changes in the past few weeks.

1. I am seeing a personal trainer one time per week with my friend, Mariana. It’s going GREAT. I really like him and he’s given up a lot of guidance.

2. I am working smarter AND harder. I’m going to two Body Pump classes per week, one training day, two additional strength training days and cardio 6 days per week.

3. I am eating 1400 calories, 140 grams of protein, 105 grams of carbs, and 47 grams of fat per day. I am also drinking 120 ounces of water.

4. I have replaced my morning coffee and nightly ice cream with hot tea. I am also having a de-tox tea daily.

So, I’ve slid back into a pair of size 14 American Eagle slimfit jeans I haven’t worn in TWO YEARS. I’m crazy motivated now!!!

Anyone ever heard the saying that casseroles are made with whatevers in the fridge? My mom and grandmother used to joke that anything can be a casserole, as long as its baked (and typically had cheese!) Well, fiance has decided to take a spin off that.

Anything can be a salad. Today I came home to my lovely boy making dinner. He waved me out of the kitchen…and I waited. (He knows I’m eating healthy, but sometimes a man cannot be controlled in a kitchen). What did he make? A chop salad. With what in it? Romaine, carrots, sun-dried tomatoes, crumbled low-fat bleu cheese, zucchini, and sliced baked pork chops. Really? It was delicious-but so random!

What’s the most random salad you eat?

Hey buddies!! I was MIA for a few days because I was ridiculously busy. On top of that, my laptop decided its angry with me. Good thing I have a netbook, too, right? =) Guess I’ll be visited the PC MD this week.

Good things to report!!! 1) I am down another 3 lbs. 2) My left knee, which had been bothering me for a few days, is finally starting to feel better. I took it easy for a few days (walking, not running, and resting it when at home as much as possible). 3) I rode my bike at a strenusous pace for over 8 miles and almost an hour today! What’s great about riding a bike is the wind keeps you cool!! I highly suggest it.

My goals for this week are to find ways to reduce my calorie intake when splurging. For example, at the in-laws house this weekend I skipped the bread, ate a HALF a slice of cake, and only had tea with splenda. Being at their house is definitely hard, because everything is delicious!!

How’s everyone’s week going!?

I am drinking nutrition through a straw.

And I just bought Osteo-BiFlex.

However, it isn’t all so bad. First of all, I’m now trying out a protein supplement because I can’t seem to get enough protein in each day. This is a double chocolate blend that provides 25 grams of protein. I mixed it very thoroughly with 8 oz of water, poured it over ice, and am drinking it with a straw (to convince myself that its something special and delicious).

I’ve noticed since I’ve increased my running (40% of my intervals are at a 5.7MPH currently), my knees are achy. In high school I damaged a lot of the cartilage in my knees cheerleading and playing lacrosse. So, it was suggested that I try a glucosamine supplement by a runner friend of mine. Stupid me didn’t check the website first, but at least now I have a $5.00 coupon in case this stuff works!

Lastly, McDonald’s is taunting me. They mailed me not one, but TWO coupon books. @$$holes!!!

 Have a happy day!

I don’t know if I’m satisfied or disappointed. Today was weigh in day, and I am down 3 lbs. The most frustrating thing is that I  WAS down 4lbs on Friday but my sister and mother came to spend the night last night, and I did EVERYTHING I shouldn’t have-even in moderation-I was sabotaged!! LOL. Actually, I don’t consider it sabotage because I am a 27 year old adult who is able to make good decisions. I just wanted to let loose. I even had made Pudge Free brownies, but my sisters Symphony Bars and pizza looked SO inviting.

This week’s goal is to continue going to the gym five to six days per week. I’d also like to try a ZUMBA class this week. Lastly, for this week, I’d like to increase my cardio to 45 minutes per day, not 35. This is not a matter of ability, more a matter of me being a 5 year old who is easily distracted and gets too bored to do the same thing for more than 20 minutes at a time. I need to find a way to entertain myself during cardio!!

Any suggestions?

I love this website. The food is out of control. Sometimes I dream about eating it.

http://thisiswhyyourefat.com/