End of Month Check-in - Feb

I skipped my mid month weigh end because I really didn't feel motivated to continue on the weight loss journey. I honestly didn't notice the results of my hard work, so I just did not want to be disappointed. However, this past week I went to visit my biggest critic and biggest supporter...my mom. She immediately told me that my weight loss was noticeable and I probably shouldn't loss too much more weight, but simply focus on toning. Hearing that from her gave me the push I needed to continue my journey to a healthier more fit me.

Anyway, enough procrastinating...on to the good stuff. When I stepped on the scale today, it said 142.3. I loss a little over 5 lbs this month. To most people, that may not seem like a lot, but I was thrilled beyond measure. I had to do a little dance. I'm in it, to win it.

Next Goal: Have a firmer, flatter stomach by my 26th birthday.  2 months 13 days to work on it.

End of Month Check-in: Jan

I'm going to make this one really short because I am so disappointed with myself.  Over the last two weeks I've managed to lose less than 1lb...yeah you read that right less than one freaking pound, taking me from 148.6 to 147.8. I know where I went wrong, those darn honey buns my husband brought home, he knows they are my one true weakness.  I think he may be trying to jeopardize me on purpose...lol. I'm just kidding.  Anyway on a positive note, I didn't gain any weight, so I'm still heading in the right direction, just at a slightly slower rate than intended.  Well, I'll see what the next two weeks will bring.

Short Term Goal: Say NO to Sweets!!!

Mid month check in - Jan

 I just joined the 6 month weight loss challenge a few days ago, so there's not much to report.  I hopped on the scale this morning and it said 148.6. I was shocked and amazed that I've actually lost 1.5lbs. This proves that sticking to an exercise regimen and being cognitive of food choices is rewarding.

I'm waving good bye to the 150s, hugging the 140's hello, and telling the 130s, I'll see you soon.

Lexi's 6 Month Weight Loss Challenge!!!

Lexi of Curls, Coils, & Kinks is having a 6 month weight loss challenge.  Since I am determined to loss a few extra pounds and tone up, I decided it was a good idea to join in on the challenge.  I figured it would provide extra motivation for me to get up off the couch and exercise.

My Weight Background
Growing up, I was always the extra skinny girl...which I hated and I desperately wanted to gain weight. Once I felt I arrived to my goal weight, I found out I was pregnant with my 1st son and packed on an extra 40lbs in 2008. It took me almost a year to lose less than half those extra pounds only to find out I was pregnant with my second child and packed on another 20lbs. After giving birth to my second son I was left weighing 173lbs (this may not seem like a lot, but I'm only 5'3).

Over the past eight months I have managed to lose 23lbs leaving me at 150.1lbs.  To reach my ideal weight of 130lbs I need to lose another 20lbs. I hope to reach my goal weight my April. Then use May and June to finish toning up.

My stats
Height: 5'3
Current weight: 150.1 lbs
Waist: 30 1/3
Hips: 42 1/16
BMI: 26.6
Goal Weight: 130 lbs

My plan
I will continue to count my calories with myfitnesspal...very useful resource for health and fitness. My exercise routine will go as follows:

Mon & Wed

•  Belly dancing or Aerobics -  45 minutes
• Crunches - 3 reps of 15
• Vertical leg crunch - 2 reps of 15
• Bicycle - 3 reps of 10

Tues & Thursday

•  Running - 30 minutes
• One-legged squats - 2 reps of 15
• Wall squats - 2 reps of 15
• Ball crunch - 3 reps of 10

Sat

• Jumping rope - 30 minutes (3 - 10min intervals)
• Reverse crunch - 3 reps of 10
• Lying leg pulls - 3 reps of 10  

* I will make sure to properly stretch before and after each workout.  Friday and Sunday are days of rest.