Not so unlucky 13

Good news!! I went to the doctor yesterday. I'm down 5.6 pounds! That's a total of 13 pounds I've lost so far! So I weigh in a 271! Still a lot... but not as much as I used to be! It was the news I needed! I've been feeling a little bit discouraged and almost to the point of wanting to give up. I haven't been walking or really watching what I have been eating as closely. So when I went yesterday and they told me I had lost I was excited and a little mad at myself because if only I had tried a little bit harder who knows what that number could of really been? But any pound lost, no matter how much it is, is always better than any pound gained!

Walked two miles today with my sister:

and Boss:

FYI Boss is my new Blue Heeler/Coon Hound puppy... My main man <3

It was nice to get to catch up with my sister and walk out some stress. Lord knows we both needed it! It was kinda funny too. I like to do what I call " distance sprints". Which consist of pointing out an object or something in the distance and you just jogg or sprint to it. Well my poor little sister was just having a hard time with it... I hear her say " I CANT DO IT" lol we had only been running for like 2 seconds. Bless her heart. Here I am easily twice her size, and I am having to tell her " you can do it" "just a little bit further" ' we are almost done". Made me feel good :0)

We have a sister date tomorrow at the park for more walking and running! 

Aug 18, 2011

Went walking tonight with Jessi! Decided to do the Salt Rive park or whatever it's called. Not as cool as Bernheim by any means, but it's way closer to home. It's a .67 trail... who maps out a trail at .67 miles?? And it was so confusing as to what actually counted towards a whopping .67 miles. Went around four times and did a little extra " of course' walking so I'd say we walked 2 miles give or take a little bit.

SAW A FREAKING SNAKE! I swear it almost killed us! Ok so that might be a little dramatic, but it was scary! Here we are just trotting along minding our own business, gossiping about everything and bam! I gasp and do the " mom hand grab" on Jessi's arm... and there it is a flipping snake in the middle of the trail, just sitting there plotting our death! That's the one down fall of working out outside verses the gym ... stupid snakes.... that is the second one I have encountered since the beginning of my new work out regimen! It's so dangerous trying to become skinny hahaha

Oh and I have new things I want to try by the way:

In November I am volunteering at the Tough Mudder even in Indiana. SUPER STOKED! I hope to be able to one day participate in it... Im just not there physically yet. http://toughmudder.com/events/     It's insane crazy! And is totally my new motivation

And before I can even think about the Tough Mudder... I want to start doing marathons ..... Got to look into all of this stuff... I'll work on it 

 Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. -Ralph Waldo Emerson

There will be days like this my momma said

I feel absolutely terrible! I haven't been walking or running or ANYTHING since last Thursday! Stupid mini vacation has me all out of whack and I just can't seem to get back into the swing of things. I just feel like I am never going to reach my goal! I do so well for a little while and then something comes along and bumps me off my routine and I just never seem to bounce back! I need someone to make my ass get back on track, cause I sure cant find my motivation at all!!

I need a T-Rex! Any one know where I can find one? 

Closing Time

3 miles today! So that means since Sunday I have done 8 miles!!!! Whoo hoo! I am going to take tomorrow off and get some things doen around the house. And Ill be back Friday morning! Walked Lake Nevin twice today. My friend Shannon and Jessi joined me today as well as Jessi's friend Heidi. It was a good time!

Dolly, Bella, Jessi,, Me, Shannon, Heidi

Not a lot to write about to day. Saw some deer. Closed the park down. The ranger had to kick us out 3 minutes before closing. Other than that, nothing else... Just some walking and some sweating with friends and puppy dogs :0)

Rude! You can have a coke!

Took another trip around Lake Nevin today! 1.3 miles. As well as my random wondering I did after wards so I am assuming I did at least 2 miles today. Before I post pictures of my walk today I want to share a story of what happened today:

So I was informed that my blog is stupid. That no one want's to see pictures of my "fat ass" in a sports bra and shorts. And that no one cares about what I've eaten, or what "pathetic" exercise I have done for the day. Well all I have to say is... how rude!  If YOU don't want to see my fat ass in a sports bra and shorts well simple solution, don't read my blog you silly goose! I didn't post those pictures for you. I don't post what I've eaten or what I've done to burn calories for you. I do it for ME!

People amaze me just how mean they can be. Normally this would really have me upset and what not. But not this time! I am proud of what I am doing and the results I am seeing. I'm doing this for me, not you, nor any one for that matter.

So next time you  want to open up your flapper and say something negative about me or my blog, don't waste your time, You won't get me down :0)

So now that I have vented, here is my walking trip from today in my POV:

 oh yea, look at all of that sexiness lol, im working on it! 

Lake Nevin Loop

Another day at Bernheim Forest!! Went walking with my cousin and her little girl Aba! 1.3 miles today!
Heres a few pics of my walk/run:

 My little running helper! 

Not a good idea to run and try to take pictures!! 

 My little helper got side tracked by goose poop .... ew

Sweaty, finished project! Trying to breath and smile all at the same time... Not an easy combination at the moment lol 

So there you have it! My walk/run POV 

Cull Hollow Loop!

KICKED MY BOOTY! Woke up this morning at 9 am, feed the animals and meet Stacey at Bernheim Forest around 10:30 am to go on a trail! This is the trail we decided on, okay didn't really "decided" per-say, it was the first one we came to:

 

1.5 miles of nature! Now keep in mind it has been raining on and off all morning, so it was all muddy and slippery and fun! We almost busted our butts numerous amounts of time. But I have to say, I much rather go hiking trails than hit the gym. No step, even if you do the same trail daily, is the same. You feel the work out in your whole body, or at least I do while doing the trails! 

To me it's a beautiful experience to be out there in nature while making yourself healthier. Hearing birds, and the rustle of the trees, the bubbling of the creeks. Seeing all of the beautiful scenery, and wildlife. Today we saw two turtle:

 You just get so much more than a work out. You get time to think or clear your mind. See new things. It's pretty much amazing!!! I will definitely be joining Stacey again on Friday morning. And I am thinking of going and walking around the huge pond during the week after work! 

How sexy do I look here? I'm all hot and sweaty and exhausted! Half way done!!!!! 

I felt like freakin' Rocky!!! hahahha 

Celebrate!

Another successful day! I was told by two lovely ladies at work today that they can tell I have slimmed down!! TWO PEOPLE! I felt amazing today! I just love to hear positive things. Just a simple acknowledgment of my hard work makes my day! I just adds more motivation and drive behind me! Thank you so much ladies, you have no idea hoe much your kind words mean and help! 

So this morning I had two packets of Strawberry n Cream oatmeal.. yum! 

For lunch I had a can of Chicken Pot Pie soup.. yum!

And for dinner I made chicken, brown rice, and broccoli 

  

I used a smaller plate so that way I think there is more than there is. It's a beautiful diet trick! 

And for a snack, which I haven't got to yet, and I probably wont eat any of it tonight, was a lovely bowl full of raspberries, strawberries, cherries, and black grapes.... yummmmmm!!! 

   

I also stepped up my Just Dance 2 tonight! I went from the mild option to intense! I CAN FEEL THE BURN! AND THE SWEAT! AND THE BOOTY SHAKIN'!! 

Successful day I'd say!!! 

" YOU CANNOT CHANGE THE DIRECTION OF THE WIND, BUT YOU CAN ADJUST YOUR SAILS" 

Reduced Fat

New Measurements:

Right Arm:   16 1/2 inches      ( -1/2 inch)

Chest:          49 1/2 inches     ( -1 1/2 inches)

Waist:          44 1/2 inches     ( -2 1/2 inches)

Hips:            56 inches           (- 1 inch)

Right Thigh:  32 inches            ( -0 inches)

Weight:  276.6 pounds           ( - 7.4 pounds)

New Full body pics:

I don't see a big difference in my body. And I sure as heck did not believe in the inches lost. I can however tell a difference in my clothes and right now that's all that matters. 

But now I am more determined than ever to get this weight off. I wanted to lose 15 pounds by June 15th or something like that. Here I am more than a month past that date and I am only half way there. TIME TO STEP IT UP! 

Always on my mind

Weight is constantly on my mind. Every second of every day I am thinking about my weight. It's gotten to the point to where I think it's kind of a obsession. I just wish that for one say I could not think about it and not let it get me down. No matter what I eat, whether it be a strawberry or a hamburger, I feel guilty for eating it.  I know that's not healthy for me. You are supposed to be aware of what you are putting in your body, especially when you are trying to lose weight, but you should not get to the point that you feel guilty for eating and you really shouldn't get to the point to where you feel guilty for eating something that is good for you. I know I have an addiction to food, and it's an addiction I am so ready to break and over come. I have been thinking about going to see a therapist and seeing if that route doesn't help me break this unhealthy cycle of eating and thinking. It doesn't matter if you are physically healthy, if you are not mentally healthy. I want to be both mentally and physically healthy so I can become the possible me!