Starting over in 2016

Losing motivation and gaining stress in my life sucks. I have gained every pound that I have ever lost back. I am so frustrated with myself. Here is an example of what I feel I look like and where I want to be... 

I Need to find my motivation and determination.  I also need to remember that I have this blog that I can journal my success and struggeles. If other ladies can do this, so can I!!!

Day1: 207lbs fully dressed at work. HERE WE GO!!!

BBM

Have you ever heard of Bikini Body Mommy? I love her. She has YouTube exercise videos and has a meal plan that you can follow. She is so real and is struggling right along with you and is loosing weight also. Her videos are about 15-20 minutes each.

Revolution 8

BEFORE                        AFTER

This is a months difference after joining the Revolution8 class. It doesn't look like much but I lost 9 total inches all over and look at the skin hanging off my face on the right. That looks a little weird!

This class that I joined is having a group class twice a week and on your own exercising the rest of the week. They gave us the exercises to do at home and taught us about nutrition. It was one of the hardest thing I have done and am so proud of myself for making it through. The class is 8 weeks long and you aren't stuck in the gym all the time. We went running 4.6 miles, swimming and a 17 mile bike ride. I loved it. The next round starts July 7th and I am already signed up!

Here is a picture of our class the last night of this round: Obstacle course in the park, sand bags, arm crawls and flipping giant tires...

 I have to remember I can do anything that I put my mind to!

Never give up

I need to read this every time I am not where I need to be. It is always hard starting over and thinking where you could be if you hadn't given up. This is a lifestyle change not a destination!

Limitations Suck!

I had to have a full hysterectomy with a bladder lift and an appendectomy (removal of appendix), on December 18. I had been told that it is a long and hard recovery, but I had NO idea it would suck this bad! I had to be on the couch all through Christmas. It was great having my kids home to help me though through their school break.

I can't exercise! I can't walk far distances with out having to sit down. I am on limitations of no lifting, keeping stairs to the minimum, no bending, pulling etc. This is so hard! I know it will be worth it when I am fully recovered. No more periods! No more peeing a little during Zumba, coughing and laughing! I sure hope it is all worth it. But I seriously can not wait to start exercising again. I have kept off the first 30 lbs. thanks heavens. So I am anxious to get to the next 25-30 lbs loss.

My First 5K

 At the end of September I ran my first 5K. It was the Color Me Rad in Saint George. 2 of my friends from work ran with me. The weather was perfect. I have always wanted to get my first 5K under my belt.  Now I have and I want to do more!

30 Pounds Gone!!!

I finally reached my 30 lbs loss!! It took a long time and felt like I wasn't going any where. I just kept with it and worked hard and finally got there.  I was at a plateau for a few months. So I was so excited when I FINALLY hit 30 lbs , 209 to 179! I am actually a bit less than that today, whoo hoo!

The weekends are still REALLY hard for me. There are family gathering, friends, movie nights etc that lead to having treats.

I was making cookies last night for someone and I found myself not thinking and dipping into the cookie dough! I think my self control is about a 70%. There is a lot of room to improve. I do want to allow myself one treat per week but I have to make sure that doesn't lead to more treats being eaten.