Let's Get Physical! (And Fit)

I was so excited to read about this new meme... here is a"repost (8/17)" that talks about my own personal weight loss journey which is happening currently... as an update, I am down 35 lbs- and counting!

Let's Get Physical! (And Fit)

After much soul searching and decision making, I made the decision to make some life changes. Those changes included losing weight by making better food choices (for the whole family) and exercise. To support me in my choices I decided to join my workplace Weight Watchers group and Craig bought me a gym membership to Bally's. He is athletic and has always lifted weights, he's pretty buff if I do say so myself!

Anyway, I am happy with the gym membership and I started yesterday. I walked a couple miles on the treadmill then Craig came and told me it was time for my "circuit training." Huh? What he SHOULD have said was, "Step into my torture chamber and be in awe as I make you do things your body will scream at! "

He took me from contraption to contraption and I was doing pretty good- in pain- but good until something called "The Natilus Gravitron." I ain't talking about the fair ride either my friends... The Natilus Gravitron uses a bit of anti-gravity magic to reduce your weight (HA!) to make it easier (DOUBLE HA!) to do pull ups or chin ups. I've never been able to do a full pull up before, and being barely 5 feet tall and in need of losing weight did not make it look any more promising!

Anyway, Craig told me to climb up on this contraption that looked like something you could use to give birth on (not happening either) and put my knees on this platform that was seriously up 6 feet in the air and, hang on, pull myself up at the same time when it was low enough!

Okay, so while I'm telling him I don't think this is a good idea he is the "encouraging trainer" saying, "Yes you can babe! You can do it!" You would think I would know better! BUT, yes, I climbed up and I mean climbed, put my knees on this contraption and it started moving downward very fast. So, naturally, I started to freak out- very fast! I said, "Oh, oh, I don't like this!" Then I grabbed onto a bar, some random bar, but I'm still sliding down...

Craig: "You got it! You got it! Pull yourself up when you get down low enough!"

Me: "No, I can't. Oh no..."

Craig: "Yes you can, come on..."

Me: "I'm gonna fall..."

Craig: "No, you won't..."

I start to freak out and grab hold of his head as I am in mid-air. Picture this: Knees on this sliding platform thing moving downward, one arm hanging onto a bar and the other wrapped around my husband's head. Uh-huh- in the middle of Bally's! Yeah... go ahead get a visual and laugh, go ahead, it's funny, I know. Oh how I know, I heard all of the people around me snickering and that's okay- because now I know- that contraption is NOT my friend. I will continue my journey to getting physical without the Natilus Gravitron. Thank you very much! Seriously, I had a very good work out and I am looking forward to making it part of my life.

I wanted to post some "before" pictures of me but I realized I don't really have any because I'm always BEHIND the camera! I never want my picture taken because I'm overweight! That's going to change- I'll post a before shot in the next couple of days as I become the "incredible shrinking woman..." shrinking- but definitely NOT sliding on the "Natilus Gravitron!"

Love & Blessings!

At weigh in, I was down another 2.2 lbs.... So that is 33.2 now! Some of you have asked for a photo- here is one at my heaviest... (I am standing next to the bride...)

Here I am recently... my clothes are literally falling off of me- so I may look a little frumpy- I'll post another one soon! I have a long way to go- but I am steady in my progress!

Incredible Shrinking Woman Update

Today was my seventh weigh in with Weight Watchers. I am now down almost 31 pounds since I made the decision to become a healthier me! I am well on my way to my first goal and if things continue as they are I will be 2/3rds of the way to my final goal by the end of the year! I plan to meet my GOAL weight by my birthday, April 1oth. I have a long way to go, but I am determined and motivated! Getting this far and continually losing has been incredible. I am making life changes that I plan to stick with forever. I won't fool you, this has been one of the most difficult things I have ever done, but with the support of my husband, girls, family, and friends side by side with the Weight Watchers program, I am doing this! God has been holding my hand through it all, teaching me throughout this PROCESS how to be patient and steadfast. I feel like shouting every time I lose a pound!

I have lost 17 inches as well. My clothes are literally falling of of me! A sweet lady from our church, Patty, gave me two brand new suits, several blouses and two skirts, all brand new with tags from a very nice women's boutique last week. I was so thrilled, then I burst out laughing when most of it was too big! That was quite alright with me, I know a great seamstress who is taking everything in for me!

I notice it most in my clothes. Others have noticed it in my face- one of my co-workers blurted out Friday, "Oh my gosh! You have lost so much weight!" I wish I could see the transformation as they do. In time I think I will. I just don't want to break my focus right now!

Anyway, this is my "Incredible Shrinking Woman" update! Keep praying for me through the process!

Love & Blessings,

I Got a GOLD STAR!

After one "official" week of working out and doing Weight Watchers, I lost five pounds! So, I received a GOLD star! I was very happy with my results this week. It's a lot of work but I am happy I am doing it.

I am finding foods to substitute my old bad habits and that is helping. I have also found that I am eating more frequently, but in smaller portions. Prayer is definitely helping as well!

I just wanted to share my week one update! The next one will be in two weeks due to Labor Day, pray for me!

Love & Blessings,

Let's Get Physical! (And Fit)

After much soul searching and decision making, I made the decision to make some life changes. Those changes included losing weight by making better food choices (for the whole family) and exercise. To support me in my choices I decided to join my workplace Weight Watchers group and Craig bought me a gym membership to Bally's. He is athletic and has always lifted weights, he's pretty buff if I do say so myself!

Anyway, I am happy with the gym membership and I started yesterday. I walked a couple miles on the treadmill then Craig came and told me it was time for my "circuit training." Huh? What he SHOULD have said was, "Step into my torture chamber and be in awe as I make you do things your body will scream at! "

He took me from contraption to contraption and I was doing pretty good- in pain- but good until something called "The Natilus Gravitron." I ain't talking about the fair ride either my friends... The Natilus Gravitron uses a bit of anti-gravity magic to reduce your weight (HA!) to make it easier (DOUBLE HA!) to do pull ups or chin ups. I've never been able to do a full pull up before, and being barely 5 feet tall and in need of losing weight did not make it look any more promising!

Anyway, Craig told me to climb up on this contraption that looked like something you could use to give birth on (not happening either) and put my knees on this platform that was seriously up 6 feet in the air and, hang on, pull myself up at the same time when it was low enough!

Okay, so while I'm telling him I don't think this is a good idea he is the "encouraging trainer" saying, "Yes you can babe! You can do it!" You would think I would know better! BUT, yes, I climbed up and I mean climbed, put my knees on this contraption and it started moving downward very fast. So, naturally, I started to freak out- very fast! I said, "Oh, oh, I don't like this!" Then I grabbed onto a bar, some random bar, but I'm still sliding down...

Craig: "You got it! You got it! Pull yourself up when you get down low enough!"

Me: "No, I can't. Oh no..."

Craig: "Yes you can, come on..."

Me: "I'm gonna fall..."

Craig: "No, you won't..."

I start to freak out and grab hold of his head as I am in mid-air. Picture this: Knees on this sliding platform thing moving downward, one arm hanging onto a bar and the other wrapped around my husband's head. Uh-huh- in the middle of Bally's! Yeah... go ahead get a visual and laugh, go ahead, it's funny, I know. Oh how I know, I heard all of the people around me snickering and that's okay- because now I know- that contraption is NOT my friend. I will continue my journey to getting physical without the Natilus Gravitron. Thank you very much! Seriously, I had a very good work out and I am looking forward to making it part of my life.

I wanted to post some "before" pictures of me but I realized I don't really have any because I'm always BEHIND the camera! I never want my picture taken because I'm overweight! That's going to change- I'll post a before shot in the next couple of days as I become the "incredible shrinking woman..." shrinking- but definitely NOT sliding on the "Natilus Gravitron!"

Love & Blessings!