JustaChick

This is not the end.. it's only the beginning

 

 

I can't believe this is my final post in the Losing It competition.  Who knew?  Who knew when I jumped on the band wagon that it would actually stick?  This is not the end.. but the beginning of pressing on until I get to my goal weight.  Whatever that ends up being.  I'm not hooked on a number, at least not an end number.  I have been hooked on getting to a number and well... I am there. I am taking a day to celebrate (wisely) but I still have about 30 more lbs. to go.

Here are my goals as I continue on.. I'll have to figure out a new name for my weight loss journey now...

• Work out at least 6 times a week - I have figured out over these 10 weeks that working out a few times a week just won't cut it anymore.  So.. I will be running every day and/or walking/elliptical.  The weight won't come off unless I am pushing...
• Weight Watchers online. Good old faithful and dependable and easy WW online.  I love it.  It keeps me focused on what I am putting in my mouth and holds me accountable.  It also has really, really great recipes and tips.
• Still no more soda and I have cut back on my caffeine.  Just one cup a day.  I've taken a break from Spark this week.. and gone back to my cup of coffee.  I'm going to continue to mix it up in the weeks to come.
• Little to no carbs for a bit. Healthy carbs are good.  But carbs are not my friend.  I'm just sayin.
• Added alot of fruits and vegetables to my diet! I love it.  Trying to stay away from processed snacks and eating a green apple with peanut butter for some protein...I am on day 15 of a 24 day cleanse/trim challenge with Advocare's awesome products.. thanks to my cousin Sarah Allen.  She rocks if you want to join me.

This is kinda sad to be posting this.. but I will continue Friday weight loss check ins and updates.. I promise.

I've just completed week 10, I have lost a total of 22 pounds.. it equals 9.95% of my weight.  I've lost a total of 15 inches as well.  (Thank you Sarah Allen and Advocare... booyah!) 

This competition has given me something to focus on.. knowing that I was/am part of a small community of women working on getting healthy has been important to me.  Knowing that I am accountable to post an update every Friday has helped to keep me focused.  I am determined that God is going to have the victory over this area of my life.  I don't want to be held hostage to food because of my emotions.  I want to take all of it to Him.  I don't want anything in my life to come between me and Him.  (Is that proper grammar?.. whatev)  

Thank you for praying for me and rooting me on.  Thanks for checking in and commenting on what He's been doing.  I'm really grateful.  Please don't stop.  I have a feeling that it will take about 20 more weeks to get to my goal with plateaus factored in..and I love the community that has been formed.

BIG thank you to Mary at Giving Up Perfect, Jessie at Vanderbilt Wife and Ashleigh at Heart & Home for starting the blog challenge.  You have been a huge part of changing my heart and life and created a great community.  I just love you. 

I can't wait to see how all the other gals have done!  Go check it out!  AND I will see you next Friday!

Lobs ya,

almost there.. but not really...

 

 

I apologize for being so stinkin late on this post... no excuses.. just covered up with HUGE.. huge.. work events and then left on Friday to go hear HIS Word through Beth Moore in Woodstock, GA.  It was good.. I was not good yesterday.. but have LEARNED that lesson...

Check in on some new goals:

• Work out at least 6 times a week - up from 4 (elliptical, bike, treadmill) - Just completed Week 7 of Couch to 5k, ran 28 minutes straight without walking at 4.5/4.7 mph four times this week, walked more than ran a 5k last weekend.. and in spite of the really hectic week last week.. I got my running in ... :)
• Weight Watchers online. Good old faithful and dependable and easy WW online....  holding fast...
• Still no more soda, but cut back on caffeine.  Going to keep it down to 1 cup a day.  I love water and crystal lite and now SPARK... by Advocare... :)
• Little to no carbs for a bit. 
• Added alot of fruits and vegetables to my diet!  I did it and am still doing it.  I started a 24 day cleanse/trim challenge with Advocare's awesome products.. thanks to my cousin Sarah Allen.  She rocks if you want to join me.  I'm on day 10 and it's been pretty easy.. until yesterday.. and that is for the next post... :)

I've just completed week 9, I have lost a total of 20 pounds.. it equals 9.05% of my weight.  I've lost a total of 14 inches as well.  (Thank you Sarah Allen and Advocare... booyah!)  Still keeping in line with the weight loss and working out goals... trying to stay focused and not loose site of the prize!  Being healthy and around for my family! :)  Hopefully I can make up for the travesty of yesterday... MORE NEXT friday.. :)

I was blessed to be able to meet my weight loss accountability partner this weekend.  We try to talk to each other every day... via text, or twitter or whatev.  She rocks and lives WAY to far away... please meet Jillian jr... my friend Becky Jo.... it was awesome to sit next to her and get our praise on with Travis and hear from Him through Ms. Beth.  Just awesome.

What keeps you pushing through?  I am bound and determined to let Him get all the glory for all He has done in this area of my life.  He's done the pushing and trimming... but it's good to have friends on the journey with you. :)

Lobs ya,

still on a roll...

 

 

It was a really great week again.. in the health and fitness area.  Could of used some more duct tape for my mouth this week.. as it was an odd week of emotional outbursts.  I'm just saying... this girl could not be more grateful for the Word made flesh to save my scrawny butt.. cause I wasn't very nice yesterday.  Ho hum.  BUT... grace and mercy are new every day and yes, Jesus loves me.

Check in on some new goals:

• Work out at least 6 times a week - up from 4 (elliptical, bike, treadmill) - Just completed Week 6 of Couch to 5k, ran 25 minutes straight without walking at 4.5/4.7 mph four times this week, Did P90x stretch one day and took today off as well as tomorrow.  I am attempting my first running 5k on Sunday.  Pray for me from 1:30 - 3:30 please.. :)
• Weight Watchers online. Good old faithful and dependable and easy WW online....  holding fast...
• Still no more soda, but cut back on caffeine.  Going to keep it down to 1 cup a day.  I love water and crystal lite and now SPARK... by Advocare... :)
• Little to no carbs for a bit. 
• Add some real life fruit to my diet.. one piece a day.  I did it and am still doing it.  I started a 24 day cleanse/trim challenge with Advocare's awesome products.. thanks to my cousin Sarah Allen.  She rocks if you want to join me.  I'm on day one and it's been an easy one. :)

I've just completed week 8, I have lost a total of 18 pounds.. it equals 8.14% of my weight.  I've lost a total of 8 inches as well.  Still keeping in line with the weigh loss and working out goals... trying to stay focused and not loose site of the prize!  Being healthy and around for my family! :)

How about a before and now picture for you??

 

This is my friend, Robin Dance and myself before Harry at Blissdom in February.. :(  Isn't she just splendid... aren't my rolls just motivating? :)

This is me.. in the back yard just a second ago.. trying to give you the same pose..  getting there friends.. oh, and Ginger is behind me.. :)

What encourages you to keep going?  What keeps you focused on His will for you?  Not your own?

Send me some wisdom!! :)

Lobs ya,

i am thinner today and more fit than I have been in 11 years...

 

 

It has not been a Biggest Loser week in the weight loss/poundage category.. but it's true.  I am officially thinner today and more fit than I have been in 11 years.  really.  no lie.  it's amazing.  So I won't be disappointed by the scale cause the inches are melting.. :0)

Check in on some new goals:

• Work out at least 6 times a week - up from 4 (elliptical, bike, treadmill) - Just completed Week 5 of Couch to 5k, ran 20 minutes straight without walking at 4.5/4.7 mph, elliptical for 3 miles and walked 4 miles yesterday.  I start week 6 today.
• Weight Watchers online. it rocks.  really.  The numbers motivate me and I love keeping track of what is going in my mouth.  I am making decisions based on what is good for me over all.
• Still no more soda, but cutting back on coffee portions this next week.  Going to keep it down to 1 cup a day.  Then start drinking water alot earlier in the day.  Loving the crystal lite/store brand drink powders.  It makes it easier.
• Little to no carbs for a bit.  I had my first real portion of bread yesterday with my low fat black bean soup from Panera.  I am paying for it today.  It was whole wheat/grain, but still.  I think I am extra bloated at the moment!!! :)
• Add some real life fruit to my diet.. one piece a day.

I've just completed week 7, I have lost a total of 15.5 pounds.. it equals 6.36% of my weight.  I've lost a total of 8 inches as well.  So, I am easily pleased with just the 1 lb weight loss this week.  I still have a long way to go.. but I will take the slow and steady.

What have you found that kicks your work outs up a notch?  What do you eat before you work out that gives you energy?  And please share that you are also achy (in a good) way the morning after a big work out.. tell me I am not alone! :)

Lobs ya,

briefly... the milestone..and most importantly remember Good Friday!

 

 

It's Holy Week and I'm staying close to Him and fasting from social media.. even my blog.. but I had to jump on here to keep my commitment to you sweet girls and Losing It.. and to scream.  In a good way.

Here's a snap shot...

Check in on the goals:

• Work out at least 4 times a week (elliptical, bike, treadmill) - Just completed Week 4 of Couch to 5k, 2 miles on the elliptical and walked the dogs yesterday on the green way.
• Weight Watchers online.  I'm keeping track really well.  It is really working.. I can tell when I over eat now.  I am so stinking grateful!!!!
• No more soda. I LOVE CRYSTAL LITE! :)
• Slowly start cutting back on sweets/carbs. Yep...another week day of a pasta serving sent me over board with 7 turkey meatballs... I was HUNGRY and they were good... :) I had 4 of them while cooking them.. :(
• Drink 1 gallon of water a day. :)

I've just completed week 6, I have lost a total of 14.5 pounds.. it equals 6.14% of my weight and I hit the milestone!!!!!!!  I discovered this week when I took a day off running that the 2 miles on the elliptical felt like I hadn't worked out at all.  I imagine my body is beginning to need me to kick it up a notch.  This week will be key.  The 5k trainer has me running 5 and walking 3 alternatively.  I just might die. 

What is on your Easter menu this weekend?  I have successfully stayed away from all chocolate.. but I think there might be something sweet in my future! :)

Share your menu!!

Lobs ya,