Halfway there!!!

So, I set a mini-goal for myself way back when and I'm halfway there!!! I am down a total of 14.0 pounds so far and my goal for myself is 28 pounds down by my 28th birthday on May 28th! I have started really working out and doing some running. I'm actually enjoying getting outside and walking/running. I'm pretty proud of myself and I'm starting to become someone I really enjoy being with!!

Week 3

I WON THE WEIGH-IN AGAIN!!!

Very exciting. I lost 3.2 pounds this week and that brings my total to 11 pounds in 3 weeks. I'm pretty proud of myself considering I haven't really even started exercising yet. I can't wait for spring break...c'mon Friday!

Week 2.

I won the weigh-in at school this week...YAY!!! I lost 2 pounds this week which brings the total up to 7.8 pounds in 2 weeks. Very excited for that. This week has been kind of crazy eating wise anyway. I got my girl scout cookies and I had a baby shower that I went to. Other than those slip-ups, I did pretty well this week.

Last night I made spaghetti squash for dinner. It's actually really good. I also ran across this recipe on a blog for black bean brownies and I tried those. They aren't to bad. Definitely not a brownie, but still get the fudgy flavor and everything.

I'm enjoying this time in my life as I learn new recipes and embark on a healthy lifestyle change. Hopefully, I'll be getting more money as the contest goes on!

One Small Step for Me....

So, today was the first weigh-in at school. I didn't win the money for the week, but I am very happy with my progress.

I am down 5.8 pounds for a 2.21% of weight loss. Very happy with that and I really didn't even exercise this week. I've done well counting calories, but I need to incorporate exercise now.

I'm on my way!!!!

It's been a month

...since my grandpa died.

...since I've been to the gym.

...since I've followed my eating plan.

BUT...

I'm back.

My school is starting a Biggest Loser competition and winner takes home $110 in the end. So, the food journal starts again. The gym is calling my name. Here we go. I'll keep you posted on the ups and downs and percentages of weight loss.

Here we go...AGAIN!

A Bump in the Road

The last few weeks of my life have been crazy, eventful, and stressful to say the least. I have been trying to stay afloat and, needless to say, have gotten off track from my eating and workout routine. I guess I should start at the beginning...

On January 20th I got a horrible phone call at 6:00 in the morning. My dad called to tell me that my grandpa passed away at around 1:15 that morning. I wasn't ready for that news...I guess in my mind it wasn't time yet. But over the next week, I was able to make peace with my grandpa's death.

My grandpa was the most godly man I knew. He never complained and was completely stubborn. He never let on that he was in pain. I know without a doubt that he is rejoicing in heaven right now and Jesus is one lucky guy having my grandpa around. I learned much about my grandpa as my family looked back, laughed, and reflected on the memories. It hurts not having him here on earth with us anymore. I'm sure I'll have a difficult time at the next holiday or family gathering. I wish I would have told my grandpa how much he meant to me and how much I love him. He was such a rock for our family and he prayed for each one of us each night. I know that my grandpa prayed every night for my future husband. I look forward to meeting the man that my grandpa prayed for faithfully and I hope to meet him soon.

So, of course, I've been in a pretty rough place the last few weeks. I haven't really exercised and my eating hasn't been the best. I need to get my life back on track and not get into a worse place. So, next post will be better. I'm gonna make it be. Until then...

First 2 weeks

Well, it hasn't been easy, but I think I've done pretty well these first 2 weeks back to school. I haven't had fast food at all, which is a pretty big accomplishment for me. I've done pretty well with the workout schedule. I've gotten to the fitness center as often as I could, only missing 1 day...I think. I factored it Girls night to my equation, but I didn't factor in a happy hour with the co-workers. So, that kinda threw me off this week. But, I went today. So, not too shabby for me.

I've also been in the Word every morning and writing in my gratitude and prayer journal. It's good to get in the Word and start my day off right. That's all I got blog, just trying to keep myself accountable!