Back On Track!!

Well, since my last update, things have been going better!! As you know, I had been bleeding regularly for a month or so as if I'm having my menstration cycle. I am very happy to announce that it has finally stopped.

From June 1, 2009 till July 21, 2009 this thing has been going on. I had been to 3 different hospitals. The first 2 told me I just have some bacteria on my cervex and that my bleeding would soon stop, once I take my antibiotics that they gave me. Well, I took the medication for one week since that's all they gave me.. Only to allow my menstration to keep flowing this time heavier!! I was very furious and fed up with those 2 hospitals I then went to a better hospital where I had my gall bladder surgery last year. I told this doctor what had happened at the other 2 hospitals. This doctor did not request a pap smear like the other ones yet he requested urine sample and blood sample.

The other two hospitals did not take blood to count my blood level and my hormone level. Once the tests came back, the doctor had informed me that I'm having major hormone imbalance and it's causing me to bleed.

Let me explain more in detail.. As a woman has her monthly cycle, the hormone balances trigger your lining of the uterous to become thick in order for an egg to stick once fertalized. Once the egg does not stick then the lining is pushed from the uterous causin "menstration". The deal with me is that my hormones are so imbalanced that it was causing my body to do my lining and releasing it though my hormones were triggering my body to continue to grow the lining and releasing it continueously which caused me to have a menstration cycle for a month and a half. I was informed that I needed to go see a GYN and take some medications which balances out my hormones.

Now I am happy to say that I have stopped bleeding and I can get on with my exercising and eating healthier once again!! I'm excited about all of this finally getting under way. So I will start all over again from this coming Sunday (July 26, 2009) and do things as I have done it before and hopefully not have any more interuptions.

I want to thank everyone who has kept in contact with me. Thank you all for the get well cards I got in my e-mail and also thanks for the love and support you all have shown me. Once again I greatly appreciate it!!
God Bless you ALL!!

I'm Sorry!... Update

I'm trying to take this time to say sorry for not posting since June 11th.  As of right now, my weightloss has come to a screeming hault!  I have been pretty ill since that time.  I will explain what's going on.

I started what I suspected to be my period on June 1st.  When June 14th hit I just thought it was a long one because my periods have been irregular for a while and my body might have been trying to get back on track.  Then June 21st, my period was still around and pretty heavy with blood clots and such.  So I went to the hospital.  The doctor did a pelvic exam and found nothing wrong yet a UTI is about it.  Get me some antibiotics for that and yet am still bleeding.  I then went to another hospital that following day June 22nd.  I consulted another doctor who told me the same things and that my period should stop sometime soon.  Here we are the ending of June and I'm STILL bleeding!  When I get paid on friday (since I don't have health insurance yet) I'm going to go and consult an OB/GYN to run some tests and see exactly what is wrong.  All this blood loss is making me dizzy and feeling sick.  That's pretty much why I've not done anymore weightloss things in a while.  That's it.. So I will keep you all updated and so on and we will go from there for me to pick up where I left off very soon!!

Take care And God Bless you ALL!!

Week 5 Day 5

Today was pretty cool.  I did my walk/jog last night at work and it worked out like I had wanted it to.  So basically, I jogged 1 mile.. but every other round (smile)!!

This morning when I got off work, took my husband to work and while there, I picked up some orange juice and a banana nut muffin, then I went off to my 2nd job and worked another 4 hours!  Got back in and had me some noodles and went to sleep!!  Just woke up not long ago and I plan on having a garden salad tonight when I get to work!

I hope all of you out there are doing as well as I'm doing and I'm sure you all are anxious to see my new pics!  I'm excited to post them soon!  Well, got to get off of here and get going to work!  Take care and Good Night!

God Bless you ALL!!

Week 5 Day 4

Today was a "groovy" day LOL.  I had me some cereal and also a subway sandwich in which I ate half now and I will take on the other half at work right before I do my walking.

I think I'm going to try a new thing tonight at work.  11 times around the building is a mile.  I'm going to go 22 times around and I'll walk and then job every other round!  See if I can do that it will be awesome meaning I'll would have jogged one mile LOL... great!!

Well, that's today in a nutt shell!  I got to get off here and watch my so "So You Think You Can Dance"!  LOL

Good Night, God Bless you ALL!!

Week 5 Day 3 (Yesterday)

Yesterday was another fairely good day.  Woke up early and had a hearty breakfast with some rasin bran!  I don't really like Rasins but they were not that bad!  The cereal is kinda good.  I was off yesterday so I went out in the 90 degree weather to get me some walking in and thank God the walking trail has water fountains around so I can drink while I walk!

Just keep in mind that relatively soon I will be posting more pics of me and so you all can see the transition and which I don't really see it but I will let you all be the judge of that!!

I hate when my husband always wants to order arby's and such considering that's my favoriate fast food place to eat!  I still go along with him but instead of ordering my fave chicken cordon blue, I order a grilled chicken salad!  Still better than nothing I think at this point.  Seems like the ONLY thing to order at any fast food place is salad!  I wish they had more of a healthy veriety.  No telling what they put on something that looks healthy even!!

Maybe I should go everywhere and get Nutrition facts LOL.. that's something I would definately do LOL...

Well that was yesterday.  Before I leave for work today will post what went on today..

Take care and God Bless you ALL!!

Week 5 Day 2 (Yesterday)

Yesterday was a cool day for me as though I did eat something fatening but I did exercise it off later in the day.  I can't do that often or my body will get used to it again.  However, I did feel a lil sick after I think it's because am not used to eating that kind of thing again!

I think I'll just not cheat again because when I do I feel sick and I don't really like that feeling at all.  I'm going to try and see if I can set up a walking group once again in my area and see how that goes!  Pray for me LOL

I do have alot of followers on twitter and alot of followers on other websites that are doing a great job just by reading my blogs and such!  

To answer the question of one of my followers on twitter, yes, house cleaning is considered a workout as long as you are going at a steady fast pase and not taking breaks!  It's considered a light weight workout and not a cardio!!

thanks for all of you keeping in touch and the great work you all are doing.

God Bless ALL

Week 5 Day 1 (Sunday)

Sunday was a cool day as I was not feeling any pains in my stomache due to not eating junk like before!  I have been so busy with work and such that I don't really have time to post so I'm back tracking!

As I was saying, my body is finally used to not eating all the junk that I was so used to.  I believe I can do without meats and such and I rarely eat fish though am supposed to I just don't like the taste of it!  

I have this woman at work that I work with and she does the walks with me in between doing bed checks with the old folks!!

Sunday Night I actually did about 2 miles around the building.  I know it's not the normal 6 miles I do at the lake in which I believe I'll be doing those on my days off of work, yeah, that's what I'll do... But when I reach my goal weight I will have to surely start prepairing for my marathon for next year!

Week 4 Day 7 (Saturday) Weigh/Measure-In

I really can't believe am already about to start week 5.  Time is flying by when you are having fun LOL..  Lets get down to business..

Here is my weight:

Start Weight: 283.4 LBS (128.8 KG)

Now Weight: 269.0 LBS (122.2 KG)

Total Weight Lost: 14.4 LBS (6.5 KG) 

And my inches:

To start off it was:

Neck: 15.5 inches

Arm: 18 inches

Hips: 54 inches

Waist: 47 inches

Thigh: 28 inches

Now it is:

Neck: 13.5 inches (lost 2 inches)

Arm: 16 inches (lost 2 inches)

Hips: 50.5 inches (lost 3.5 inches)

Waist: 43 inches (lost 4 inches)

Thigh: 25.5 inches (lost 2.5 inch)

I'm really suprised with all my trials and obsticles am doing really well with everything.  I just pray it keeps getting better.. We will surely find out.  As long as I don't cheat often and keep to my exercise routine!!

Thanks for reading, God Bless you ALL!!

Week 4 Day 6

I don't feel as tired today as I did yesterday so it should actually be a better day.  I did find this kind of interesting way at work that I can do sit-ups.  It's crazy.  Kinda like straddle a chair backwards at work and then begin doing the sit-ups.  Just like doing it on the floor only instead of my back touching the floor, it won't touch anything so it's like I'm pushing my abs to workout much harder!  I can feel the burning sooner than on the floor and I believe it's working!  Kinda like an advanced sit-up!

Tonight I think I'm going to try to go around the building at work about 50 times.  However, I'm sure I won't have the time to do it all at once so I will break it up hour by hour since I have other (job related) things to do at work for instance bed check!  That's my goal for tonight.

I think starting next month, I'm going to make a goal of how many miles I walk/jog for the month and see where that gets me!  I really do miss doing my walks at the lake but it's like when I get off work and take my husband to work, I'm just too damn tired to go anywhere or do anything.  I was thinking about like after I wake up from getting in from work, then maybe going to the lake to do some walking but by that time of the day, the sun is really beaming and I burn easily and I don't want that to happen again so I will see what will happen and such.  Maybe I can find some really strong sun block to apply to my skin so I can still enjoy the weather while I can!  Yeah, I think that's what's going to happen!! LOL

I know you all are anxious to see what I'm looking like.  I will be posting a picture the Sunday closest to the 12th of the month each month till I reach my goal of 175 LBS even if I don't reach my goal in September am still going to keep going and not quit!  I won't be able to live with myself if I don't reach that goal!  I'm going to do it, no doubt!

Well that's it for now.  I need to get off here, eat something, shower, and get ready for work..

Good Night to all and God Bless you ALL!!

Week 4 Day 5 (Yesterday)

It was a good day though I was extremely tired at work therefore I only walked around the building 11 times (1 mile) instead of my 25 times!  However, I did manage to jog around it 2 times so I think that was pretty good though I felt like I'm going to bust out of my chest from breathing and panting so hard LOL.. It was funny (not really) LOL!!

As for the eating, I forgot to bring something to work so I had some venina sausages (processed mini hotdogs), some crackers and some toast!  That was my meal while at work though more like a snack!  

Seems like the first couple of weeks just flew by now that I'm in week 4 seems like the days are going by extremely slow and it's driving me NUTS!  Literately!!  LOL

Oh shoot, that's funny!

God Bless you ALL!!

Week 4 Day 4

Today was alright!  I got some small exercise in and ate quite well as well.  I have some issues going on with my body in which I don't know if it's from the change of activity I'm consuming in my body or what it is.  We will see!  

From the picture on my driver License to what I look like today is a major difference in my face.  I don't have that double chin anymore and it's wonderful!  My face looks a whole lot more slim now.  I will be posting pictures on the 12th of this month.. rather the closest saturday to the 12th if it does not already fall on a saturday (smile)!!

Well I just got in from work and I'm going to take a shower (after I do some small exercising) and then go to bed.. Have a wonderful night and God Bless you ALL!!

Week 4 Day 3 (Yesterday)

I totally thought I was over all the pain of working out and eating right!  Boy oh boy am I wrong!!  My whole body is aching.  I woke up this morning, stood up from bed to go to the bathroom and I nearly fell on my ass!!  My feet were killing me, my shoulders were killing me, even my ass hurt (and not from sex LOL).. I didn't sleep wrong am sure cos normally when I sleep wrong, my back hurts and it didn't hurt this time!

I think what happened is that I did this kind of weight training with resistance bands and I worked some muscles that I have not worked in a while!  ah!  Am sure I will get over it!  And another thing is that I have a husband who does not like to rub feet or even back for that matter!  LOL  I'm screwed (literately)!!

My eating habits are great!  That part I have it down!  I just wish there was something I can do where I will never ache again from exercise but I know it's not over yet!  It's raining outside so that means I will not be going for my walk today!  I guess I have a good reason as to why I should go out and buy rain boots, ect!  I don't want to miss out on my walks!!  oh shit, this week is jogging week!  Time to Jog!!! Get those knees up!!.. *poof*

That's me in a nutt shell (smile)...

See you all later.. God Bless ALL!!

Week 4 Day 2

Today was not too good either as I've only had one thing to eat and I'm just not hungry anymore!  Weird.. I wish I can get back to normal!

Oh well!!

I know one thing is for sure, I'm so ready for this Challenge to be over.  LOL I know that is not the first time I'm saying that and it sure as hell won't be the last.  I just know I'm going to stick to it no matter what and prove to everything that I can and will and did do this!  For those who think I won't, can't, and don't!!!  Suckers!!!

Yeah, am starting to sound more mean cos it's finally getting to me and getting to my body!  LOL.. oh shit.. somewhere inside of me, there is a fit/healthy woman creaming out while the fat one wants a macadamian nutt cookie!!! LOL

Ok, enough fun for today, let me get ready for work, will post tomorrow.. thank God am off the next 2 days!!

Good Night to all And God Bless from the hungry LOL

Week 4 Day 1 (Yesterday)

Yeah!  Everything is going crazy and I used to post every evening on the day of the "challenge" that is going on!  Now I'm posting the next day because from working the night shift, I am just too tired to post that same day as that day's challenge!  Sorry if that does not make sence LOL

The eating is not going so well.  By not going so well I mean I'm not eating right.. or rather at all.  I only ate once today and didn't even eat at all yesterday because I'm working nights and by the time I get off work, am too tired to eat anything I just go to bed and by the time I wake up, I just don't feel hungry and before I know it, I'm just going to work again.  

I ate only once today and I didn't really even want to because I just was not hungry.  Seems like the hours that I'm working (not sleeping) is finally getting to me because my body is not used to sleeping at odd hours and then eating or whatever!

As for exercise, it's going well.. still doing things at work and I found new ways to do situps and it works!

God Bless you ALL!!

Week 3 Day 7 Weigh/Measure-In (Yesterday)

Sorry I was not able to post yesterday due to my having to work a double shift!

Yesterday I did not get to do my walking exercise that I like to do at the lake due to my having to work a 16 hour shift!  Though, my job is the kind of place I can do alot of walking. While the patients are sleeping, I walked around the facility 25 times and got a good workout even started to sweat!  I know all of you are anxious to see how I did with my weight and measurements!  Here we go!!!!!!

Start Weight: 283.4 LBS (128.8 KG)

Now Weight: 273.6 LBS (124.3 KG)

Weight Lost Week 3: 1.6 LBS (0.7 KG)

Total Weight Lost: 9.8 LBS (4.45 KG)

Well, I'm not really losing as much as I would have liked but I'm still losing it!  I think it has alot to do with me changing hours on my job that have affect with how much I'm losing or rather, not losing!  I'm not going to let that get me down because I do believe that I'm going to make it and make it strong by the end of this challenge!  How about my measurements? 

To start off it was:

Neck: 15.5 inches

Arm: 18 inches

Hips: 54 inches

Waist: 47 inches

Thigh: 28 inches

Now it is:

Neck: 14 inches (lost 1.5 inches)

Arm: 17.5 inches (lost 0.5 inches)

Hips: 52.5 inches (lost 1.5 inches)

Waist: 44.5 inches (lost 2.5 inches)

Thigh: 27 inches (lost 1 inch)

Well, that's week 3 in a nutshell LOL... I know my next week's weigh/measure-in will be alot better because my work schedule is cool and my body should be used to it so I can start doing some jogging at the lake more often!!

Take care God Bless you ALL!!

Week 3 Day 6

The kind of eating habits I'm taking on while working is actually a good idea!  Just that on my off days, I eat like at normal hours kinda!  I just know that I will not eat anything 2 hours prior to sleeping!!  It's actually working and since I started it this way I even lost another pound!  

Speaking of pounds, I'm doing really good with the weightloss part of this challenge and I can see it and feel it!  All of my friends even have been complimenting me that I look different and such and that they notice I have lost weight cos my jeans are starting to fit loose kinda!  

Since I'm just now starting a new job, I am going to start going shopping for clothes that fit more snug or just perfectly in July!  I'm kinda excited too to go out and buy a swim suit as I know I will feel and look more comfortable in it than before.  Speaking of which, I used to always wear jeans in the summer time or capris.  It's just because I always thought my legs were just too chunky to wear shorts and now, I love shorts.  I look good in shorts and I just love them LOL.  Oh, I'm waiting for the big moment that my inner thighs stop rubbing together!  LOL that would be great!!

Well, I have to get off here and take a nap as I'm working the midnight shift tonight and that's it!

Good Night and God Bless you ALL!!

Week 3 Day 5

Today was somewhat a struggle for me but not that badly!  I know I'll do better next week than I did this week!  I'm better alot better on the food aspect of things!  I can't wait for this challenge to be over!  I'm excited for it!  

I have a few people who want to train with me to do the Marathon next year for the Oklahoma City Memorial Run that they have every year!  I told them I will start training in September but they are joining me in my walks this week and next week begins a jogging session!

I know you all are excited to see what I look like now but there is another week or so before I post another picture of myself to show off LOL... 

Well, I know I've not posted much today and I will have much more to post tomorrow as I have been really busy this week and will have more to post later.  I have some more goals I want to share too.

God Bless you ALL and good night!

Week 3 Day 4

Something is happening to me!  I need you and the good Lord to pull me through!  Lately, I have been feeling lazy in doing some exercising!  I don't want to fall in that trap again and gain back the weight I have lost.  I need to be pushed harder!  I'm going to do it and stay out of the shell I once was in!  I was able to fit into an outfit today that I have not been able to wear in a very long time and that felt good to me!  I need to continue.. That was my motivation!

My eating habits are good sofar and are getting better with time.  I need to figure out how to cook good healthy meals for my family and myself!  I normally do salads cos it's easy and less time to deal with it!  I need to learn "meals"!  I have a cook book or few for low fat, low calorie meals but just too lazy to use it!  LOL..

Oh, I found a George Forman grill at a garage sale.  Going to clean it up and try to use it see what I can do with it!!

Well, that's me today in a nutt shell.. it will get better.

Good night, God Bless you ALL!!

Week 3 Day 3 (Yesterday)

Yesterday was quite an interesting day per my Challenge!

At work, the way the building is made is like a gigantic square.  When the patents are sleeping, I will just walk around the building at a steady pace.  This helps in my exercise and also helps me stay awake at night!  

As far as my eating habits are going, they are going pretty well.  I have decided to change my hours of eating since I work night shift.  When I come home and wake up from sleeping it's normally in the noon hours, that will be my "morning" when I have my breakfast.  When I'm at work will be my "supper" time and then I know not to eat 2 hours before I come home and sleep!  OH, I got this great Idea from my homegurl Chantal!  Thanks for that tip!  You are Awesome!

I didn't have much to post about for yesterday as I missed the day in posting due to work but I'll get things settled!  

Thanks to all and God Bless!

Week 3 Day 2

Well, let me start off by saying I did NOT work out at all today!  I was just too exhausted.. well, more like sleepy!  Last night was my 2nd night on the job working all night so ofcourse, my body is not totally used to this kind of sleep patern!  And when I got home this morning, I had to take my husband to work and I stayed awake 3 more hours after I got home!  Slept and woke up 2:30pm to go get him from work so I got only like 3 hours of sleep and that's about it!  That's why I did not workout today!!

As for the food and eating!  I got really good by not eating anything after 8pm even it is hard because I'm working all night and awake all night and I see ppl snacking and such but I know not to eat at night cos that's when the food gets packed on you and turned into FAT!!

I did cheat once today!  I felt like I needed some sugar!  I guess that's my "relapse" fase!  I had a snickers bar!  The most fatening chocolate bar out there!  But let me tell you what, my body was no longer used to eating all those chocolate/sugar kinda things!  I had gotten really sick after eating it.. about one hour after!  I started vomiting and it lasted about an hour.. I'd say 3 or 4 times!  Am only writing about it here.  Didn't tell my husband as he would be upset with me for "cheating" and eating something not good for my body!

I will most definately get back on track for tomorrow as I'm off tonight and I'll start working out tomorrow too!  I know me working at night is not an excuse of not working out the next day but I just wish my body is used to the hours am working now and I know it's just a matter of time!  

Well, that's me today in a nut shell!

Till tomorrow!  Good Night and God Bless you ALL!!

Week 3 Day 1

Hello, I know I have said this before but I'm finding that this challenge is becoming easier and easier for me.  I no more think about snicker bars or Twix bars!  LOL  Also, when I was at my mom's place, she made baked chicken with skin on it.  Normally, I would eat the skin because to the "old Tami", the skin was the best part of the chicken!  But guess what?  The "new Tami" took the skin off the chicken and endulged in the rest!!  I am so proud of myself LOL.

I honestly never thought in a million years that I'll be doing this good.  I have been on and off diets most of my life and failed in them all.  I don't know what makes this one so different but all I know is I'm finding it to be easier than all the others!  I feel really determined and such.  Oh, maybe it could be because I found this Biggest Loser Club website and the people on it are just wonderful and very helpful.  I really enjoy tons of words of encouragement and it helps!  

(Chantal- STAY AWAY FROM THE CHOCOLATE!)  LOL.. Oh dear!

I am going to be posting pictures of myself doing things like working out but I'm going to post my "side by sides" till the 13th of every month!  Being that September 13th is my last day to weigh-in!

Oh, I'm also finding out that working out every single day is totally helping my body.  Not just helping me to lose weight and inches but also, helping my feet to not hurt so much when I just want to simply stand up!  Also, I am finding it alot easier to workout daily!  My stomache no longer hurts when I do my sit-ups however I still get a little out of breath.  Next week, week 4, I will begin trying to jog a little.  I can't wait for that!

Well, I have to get ready for work now!  Take care and till tomorrow, Good Night and God bless you ALL!!

Week 2 Day 7 Weigh-In

Wow, today is the ending of my 2nd week doing my Biggest Loser Challenge.  I must say I'm quite happy with what is going on with me at this moment concerning my weight loss and inch lost.  I know I have not been posting about how many inches I lose and things like that but here at home I have been keeping track.  I did not lose much weight this week however, I have lost many inches.  Me losing weight does not mean I'm not doing well it just means I might have gained muscle.  However, me losing inches means I have lost fat and that's what I wanted to do!!

From today, I'm going to be posting my inches as well as my weight lost so you all will have an idea of how I'm doing because you might look at my weight lost and think wow, she must be doing something wrong in which, I'm not.  

When I started The Biggest Loser Challenge 2 weeks ago, I weighed 283.4 LBS (128.8 KG).  When I do my weight lost weigh-ins, I will post it from beginning to challenge to date.  Not week by week however, I will post how much I lost in the week time!

Start Weight: 283.4 LBS (128.8 KG)

Now Weight: 275.3 LBS (125.1 KG)

Weight Lost Week 2: 0.7 LBS (0.31 KG)

Total Weight Lost: 8.1 LBS (3.68 KG)

8 pounds lost in a two week period is pretty damn good if you ask me!  LOL.

Now, for my measurements!!

Neck: 15.5 inches

Arm: 18 inches

Hips: 54 inches

Waist: 47 inches

Thigh: 28 inches

Since I started 2 weeks ago, I did lost 5 inches in my waist!  Thanks to Ab Rocket!  www.abrocket.com

Well, there you have it.  That's my stats for today!  Not as bad as I thought it was going to be but I'm doing it and I thank all of you for giving me such inspiration and motivation!

Today, I had my normal oat meal for breakfast and for lunch and supper, I had subway sandwich.  I ordered a foot long but had half at lunch and half at supper!  Between, I ate fruits!  96 ounces of water but I drink alot of water anyway, I don't go over 128 ounces a day!

I did some walking today but not as much as I normally do but I'll pick it back up starting tomorrow!  I did 3 hours of exercise today apart from the full 4!

Oh, one more thing.  I chose to post pictures Monthly instead of weekly now.  So I'll post next picture first Sunday of the month!

Well, I have to get off of here and take a lil nap before I have to go to work.  I will talk to you all later and have a wonderful night and God Bless you ALL!!

Week 2 Day 6

Today was a really great day.  I was in a good mood and everything!  I had my oats for breakfast like I always have and ate healthy the rest of the day!  I did some small exercise today nothing to dramatic but I still feel great!

I'm starting a new job tomorrow so I have to celebrate today and so I bought some Heineken and decided I wanted to drink a little.  This is my first mess up since I started this challenge LOL.  I know it's not really the best of ideas but I just had to LOL..  But do not worry because I will surely work that off in the next couple of days I know I will.. LOL

Sometimes I just sit here and think what in the hell I'm doing.  I know I'm trying to get healthy and such but I just look at someone eating a burger or my fave spicy chicken sandwich from McDonalds and I just think I want one.  I know I can't have it and it's totally not healthy for you.  My husband thought of making my own spicy McChicken Sandwich he got me some boneless skinless chicken breast, sprinkle some hot spicy pepper on it and then baked it for a while.  When it's all said and done I have my own home made version of the one I love at McDonalds and the one my husband made is even better actually!!

Tomorrow I am going to weigh in and I think I should also start taking measurements too as someone has brought to my attention that even though I'm shrinking daily, it might not show in pounds that I should start measuring my body and also posting it along with my weekly weigh-in.  That's what I'm going to do.  So if I gained one pound or lost 0 pounds we will see the difference in the inches.  

As far as the pictures go, I know I have been posting them for week by week and I think I might just start doing those monthly as well but I'm not sure yet.  I'm going to see if we see a difference from last week's pic to this week's pic and then decide to post it or not and also, I will let u know when I will post them monthly.  Also, I took a picture of my stomache, from the front and from one side.  At the end of my Biggest Loser Challenge, I will post the first pic and then the ending result of that as well!  I know, there is alot to look forward to!!

Well, I'm going to get off of here and get to bed now and that's what I'm doing and how I'm doing for today.  Thank you all for taking the time to read my borring journal LOL...

Good night and God Bless!!

Week 2 Day 5

Oh, same thing, different day!  (smile)

I feel more active now than I have ever been.  Normally I feel really lazy to do things and I don't want to get up and get a glass of water or even to mention exercising and now, I'm just doing it all!  I no longer ask my husband to do things for me.  For sometime, he would tell me no and I would have to do it myself just because not that it's the right thing to do but because it gets me up and to walk a little.  Now, I can carry my weight better and it does not bother me to get up and walk to the kitchen to serve myself or to put my plate away.  I enjoy walking around now because I can carry my body better since some of my weight is gone!  I'm lighter and I can feel it on my knees and ankles!

I have lost 8 inches already in my mid section and that's really great.  I'm now a size 8 in panties (10 before).  I can't wait till I get down to a size 10-12 in jeans!  Right now, I'm a size 22.  Also, I will be able to dress sexier (wear dresses and heals more often).  I have not been able to do that for a very long time because of my weight and that there are hardly any clothes in this world that fit someone like me and that look sexy too.  Mostly all the clothing shops around here have clothes that cover your whole body and make you look more bulky than to accent ur curves and make you not only beautiful but also, a curvy beautiful!

The more and more I see myself in the mirror and the impact i'm seeing myself make makes me wonder why I never kept myself fit as I was growing up.  Back in elementary when I was a sports ahollic and then my mom could not afford the sporting lessons and such that I would have enjoyed and I had to quit got me to be more lazy I believe!

Anyway, I'm doing it and I know it can be done and with all the support I'm getting, I'm going to make it!  I know I can and so can you.

Till tomorrow, Good Night!  God bless you ALL!!

Week 2 Day 4

Today is going really good.  I did all that I'm supposed to do apart from walking at the lake.  I changed my sit-ups from 20 a day to 100 a day and it has made much improvement.  My stomache is not sagging as much as it used to!  I love that.   I am beginning to see the results in the mirror!  Another thing.  It has been really hot here the past couple of days and I'm feeling more confident in wearing shorts and tank tops.  Normally, any other summer, I wear shirts with sleeves and these past couple of days I have been wearing tank tops and such.  It's amazing what weightloss can do to you and how it can make you feel!!  I can't wait to go and buy some new clothes!!  My size 10 panties are feeling too big I might have to go down to a size 9 or even 8!!  This whole clothing thing is getting exciting LOL.. I'm so silly!!

I can't wait to post more pictures!  I hope this is helping some of you out there too and hope that you all will share your stories as I am doing here and other websites!  If at all you have any questions, feel free to ask!!

I think starting with June, I'm going to go shopping for clothes the end of every month.  Yeah, that's what I'm going to do.. And the clothes I don't fit anymore I will give them away to someone in need!!

My arms are finally bubbling from the sun burn and I hope within the next couple of days, they will start to peel.  Now that I'm burnt I know if I go into the sun again when they are peeling, it will be ok cos then I will tan, that's how my body works, weird I know!  

Well, kinda posted a little late today, am going to get off of here and go to bed..

Good Night and as always, God Bless you ALL!!

Week 2 Day 3

Thank God for another wonderful day in my life!  I believe my body is finally getting used to all the exercising I'm doing and I'm feeling really good too.  I love going outside in the sun (not getting burnt though).  And I really love doing things instead of being at home cooped up doing nothing!  I am really starting to see the effects of working out and getting into shape.  I no longer feel lazy, I can walk without my feet hurting, I can bend over and pick something up and breath regularly, I can lean over and tie my shoe, I don't have to pick up my foot and put it on my leg just to put my socks on, I'm beginning to love the freedom my body is beginning to have!

Sometimes, I think that I'm pushing myself too hard on doing exercises because if I skip a day cos I'm not feeling well or something, I start to feel guilty that I have skipped that day and I want to do double the exercise the next day!  I don't know if I should consider that an addiction or not but I know (or believe) that it's a good addiction!  I know it's better than a drug addiction LOL.

I have made this pact with my homegurl Yume that we are losing weight to gain a baby!  LOL.. My mother always fusses at me that I should lose weight and maybe I'll have a baby but who knows!  My husband and I have been trying for a while and we will see what happens when I reduce my weight!

Once again, I'm not losing weight to get slim.  I'm losing weight to be healthy.  I'm big bonned anyway and will never be skinny (no offence to skinny women out there but I'd never want to be skinny).  My husband loves a thick women so a healthy 175 LBS would be great for me!

With the eating, I'm at the point to where I can eat some things and other things just make me sick!  I don't know if my body is just not used to that food anymore.  Maybe that's the problem.  I know I love salads and such.  I hate beans before but I'm beginning to like them.  I'm eating alot of beans to give me fiber!  Apart from that, my eating habits are alot better.  I don't feel hungry all the time if I do I just much on some veggies or fruits!

I hope all of you out there that are struggling will read this and know that you are not alone.  I am here to cheer you on as you are here to cheer me on.  It takes alot of will power and determination but you can do it, I know you can!!

Well, I'm going to get off of here and go exercise!

Till Tomorrow, Good Night.

God Bless you ALL!!

Week 2 Day 2

Hello.  Thank you all once again for all the support you are showing to me!  I really appreciate it all!

Today went alright.  I'm sore as ever because of my sun burn!  I should have known to put on sun block when going out but I wasn't really thinking about that.  All I was really thinking about was exercising!

I didn't go for a walk today however I'm going to be doing some DVD's this evening before I shower and go to bed.  My eating habits are doing better.  I don't feel as hungry as I used to like all the time.  I think my body is finally getting used to the changes of my healthy eating.

I can't wait for the day I get to put on my goal dress and then I will go treat myself to something special.  My husband and I are going to do some traveling next year so hopefully I can buy some good clothes for that and flaunt my sexy new look but in a good way!  

Thanks to everyone who commented about my pictures through Yahoo IM and e-mail.  I appreciate the compliments.  You know, as I'm standing here looking in mirrors, I don't really see the changes.  But when I uploaded my pictures side by side even I said "wow" and my eyes were wide open.  I didn't think I'd see changes when I entered this challenge but I do deffinately see the changes through my side by side pics!  Wonderful!

Well, that's it for today!  I guess till tomorrow!

Good Night and God Bless you ALL!!

Pictures, Week 1 & Week 2

WEEK TWO                       WEEK ONE

Week 2 Day 1

Today is going really really well and I'm really happy with my turnout from week one!  I want to thank everyone for their love and support in my journey to become "healthy"!

This morning when I got up from bed, I had my breakfast and did my workout video.  Then I asked my husband to go to the lake with me and do some walking.  Amazingly enough, we walked 6 miles in which was never going to come to an end. LOL  I kinda enjoyed it though because it made me feel really good even though my whole body is aching and such.  But ofcourse my body is going to ache till it's used to the change of me working out every single day (no breaks *smile* ).  I am very serious when I say I am going to RUN the Oklahoma City National Memorial Marathon next year (26.2 miles)!

I am also not feeling so hungry like I always do.  I just eat when I'm supposed to and if I feel hungry I snack on fruits and vegetables.  I drink plenty of water so that helps me to stay full too.  If you are tired of tasting water then you can buy some little packets of crystal lite at wal-mart or something and put it in your water.  They are good for you.  Alot of them have 0 calories and a few have about 5 or 10 calories and I buy the sugar free ones though they taste very sweet they have no sugar in the ingredients!

Well, this picture here of me is for the end of week 1.  That's what I look like after a 7 pound loss!  Not much of a change but it's coming.

Thanks again for taking this journey with me and I will keep you all updated daily as planned.

Good night and God bless you ALL!!

                                               

Week 1 Day 7 Weigh-in

Well, here it is.  The ending of the first week to my Biggest Loser 18 week challenge.  I started this mission at 283.4 LBS (128.8 KG).  I didn't do as well as I was wishing for in this first week but I did fine enough for being my first week.  I just have to push myself somehow a little harder.  I'm now at 276.2 LBS (125.5 KG)!!!  I lost a total of 7.2 LBS (3.2 KG)!!

I was hoping I'd get 10 pounds off in this first week but didn't work out quite that way LOL.. Still 7 LBS is a great way to start!

I am glad this is all going really well and I'm glad I'm getting alot of support from all of you!  It takes alot of cheering on, encouragement and self motivation to get something like this going!!

I am doing all that I'm supposed to be doing and more and I feel really great!

I will be posting a picture probably tomorrow.  Not sure if you can see a difference as I can't.  The only difference I saw was some of my jeans seem to be alot loose in which were tight when I bought them!

Well, that's my update for week one accomplished.. on to week two!

Take care and Good Night!

God Bless everyone!

Week 1 Day 6

Wow, so this is Friday and tomorrow is my last day of week 1..  What an amazing journey I'm going on!

I feel really good today.  I really enjoy when my husband works out with me.  It makes it that much more interesting!  I just finished working out to Billy Blanks Tae Bo.  Yes, my husband did it with me too.  I'm suprised that he was able to keep up because it's a really fast video and he is not really used to doing DVD's, just machines!

Tomorrow evening, I will blog with an update on my weight and how I'm doing and that kinda thing!  I can't wait for you all to see how much I have lost in my 18 week biggest loser challenge!  In the end I want to be able to look myself in the mirror and say "I am the Biggest Loser"  LOL..

I have yet to buy my "goal outfit".  Kinda like they have on the show.  This season 2 of the gurls that were on there one chose a "little black dress" and the other chose an outfit!  I think I'm going to choose that little black dress too but not sure till I go shopping!  This week, I believe I'm going to take out some of my clothes in my closet that fit loosely and give them to someone in need, maybe at the Salvation Army or something!

Well, till tomorrow, have a wonderful night and God Bless!

P.S.  I will probably post another picture on Sunday.  I'm not sure.  If I post a pic every week, you might not see the changes as I'd like for you to see them if that's the case then I'll update with a picture once a month but we will see!

Week 1 Day 5

Today was a better day for me!  I'm actually back on track I believe!

Out of nowhere, this evening, my husband was like "common Tami, time to exercise" and we actually exercised together and I really enjoyed that alot!  

It was amazing watching him do it cos he was doing so great.  I worked out on my Cardio Twister www.cardiotwister.com and then I did some extra things like sit-ups on my air ball and did some leg exercises with my bungee cords and such!

Am doing alright with the whole food thing and not eating junk like before.  I had one soda though from my husband's job!  

I can't wait till Saturday night though when I give you all an update on my weight!  I'm actually doing really good.  

I need some advice!  There is this really nice guy who is majorly over weight and I want to approach him in some way that does not make me seem rude and ask him to go on a diet and exercise and I'll be more than willing to help him to reach a really good goal.  I just don't want to seem rude about it!  He might be thinking that I'm just telling him he is over weight and it's not like that.  Just want to change his life as I'm doing mine and trust me, he will be alot happier!!  So what do I do?

I would really love to thank all of my friends for backing me up on this whole Biggest Loser thing and for cheering me on and giving me comments on here and on yahoo and such!  I really appreciate all of you and your comments!  Every little word helps!  Motivation is the key!  Thanks again!

Well, I'm going to close for now and thanks again!  Update tomorrow.

God Bless and Good Night!

Week 1 Day 4

I don't know how to put it so let me just put it straight! LOL

Today was pretty much a "cheat" day!  I had some cake (with NO frosting)!  And, I didn't exercise (frown).  I don't know just was really sleepy today and I know what you are thinking (that is no excuse)!  

Oh well, it's not the end of the week yet and I will work harder tomorrow, Promise (wink)!!

Thank God I love salads because I think that's pretty much what I'll be eating for the next couple of days.  I have this instant oat meal stuff I eat in the mornings for breakfast and included as my one fat a day is milk but not really fat cos it's 1% Milk!  And to get some protein I think I will eat my salads with tuna (not mixed with mayo like you do for sandwiches, just thrown on top)!  Also, when I go to the market this weekend, I'll look and pick up this protein powder stuff I saw on The Biggest Loser show last night!  It gives you the dosage of protein you need every day in just one glass!  And the thing I like about it, you can mix it with ANY kind of drink (ofcourse not soda, but water and juice works).  Speaking of juice, I'm trying to stay away from the sweetened stuff.  I picked up these little packets of instant juice kinda things.  they are sugar free and they taste ok.  Not the greatest but they will work.  Something different from water and I have one a day!  Speaking of one a day LOL.. That's my multi-vitamin I'm taking!!

I am wondering if I will look ok by lets say ending June, beginning July because I wanna wear a one peice bathing suit comfortably!  That's my short term goal I guess!!  

I will try to get my husband to take some pics of me working out this week and post them this weekend when I give my weigh-in speech!  LOL.. 

Anyway, that's how today went!  See you all tomorrow!!

God Bless and Good Night (it's a thunder storm right now)

*jumps out of her seat from the loud clash of thunder* ~scared~

Week 1 Day 3

This is my 3rd day in this Challenge!  It's going alright but I'm starting to see my ups and downs.  I'm married to a man who is addicted to rice!  I was to and still am!  I really love rice and I know I can't really have it or atleast not more than a cup of it.  I just choose to stay away from it all together and my husband is a wonderful cook!  But I just can't slip up!!

I am sitting here, watching The Biggest Loser Finale and just really admiring all of the people who managed to lose so much weight.  I'm really happy with the result of Jerry.  A 64 year old grandfather of 5!  Wow, he did really wonderfully.  He got booted off campus on the 2nd week of the 18 week challenge and still he manged to lose 177 Pounds (80.4 KG)  That guy is awesome!!!  He's my hero!!

I am really ready to do this and give it a shot!  

If at all by any reason I am not able to get down to my goal by the planned September 13, 2009 I will audition for Season 9 showing of The Biggest Loser!  But I know I won't need to go there because I am going to do what I have to do and keep that weight off!!  Motivation and pushing myself is what I need and I'm going to make it happen!!

My Challenge today went ok as for eating!! But I felt really nautious (sp?) I have no idea what is going on with me.  Maybe it's my body reacting to the change from fat food to healthy food.  We will see!  It's not an excuse to stop or slow down!  

The DVD's that I have been working out to are extreamly hard!  This first week, I have chosen to do those workouts slowly so I won't pass out here at home and noone be around to call ambulance if needed LOL.. I will do it it will just take some tome that's all!!!!

I am going to keep everyone posted daily as I am doing already!!  Alright!  I know you are excited to hear how much I have lost.  The only person who knows is my mom (smile)!!  Well, take care and remember, God Loves YOU!!

Week 1 Day 2

I am actually suprised that I'm doing quite well.  I think I'm getting ahold of this thing.  I have weighed myself this morning and I don't want to say how much I have lost till I post again Saturday night which is my typical weigh-in day since it is the 7th day of the week!!

This morning, I did this one exercise with this machine called "Ab Rocket" and it was only a 15 minute workout with the DVD but wow, my abs are really hurting right now.  So crazy!  But it was a wonderful workout and then I did some weight lifting and such!  I pretty much got my upper body worked out well today!!

I would like to give a shout out to my homegurl Yume!  She too is on this diet of a thing and I know she will do really well!  I have alot of faith in her!

I had bought these jeans at Old Navy some months back and they are so tight on me that I have to lay down on the bed to button them.  LOL.. to give you a hint how much I lost already, I no longer have to lay on the bed to button them and I don't have to unbutton them to sit down comfortably LOL.. just a hint!!

I know you all will be shocked Saturday night when I post how much in all I have lost this week.  Though I will do my own lil weigh-in daily for my own benefit, I will post my weekly weight lost on Saturday evenings!

Now.. I hope you all have a wonderful night and I'll be back here tomorrow!  

Oh, the pic here is my "beginning" picture!

I'm having a hard time figuring out how to set the proper dates on this camera.. don't mind me LOL

Week 1 Day 1

Well, this was the first day of my Biggest Loser Challenge. It went very well and is still going very well. When my step-dad said he wanted a double cheese burger from Sonic (my fave) I was willing to get it for him and also wanted one for myself. I chose instead to get a Grilled Chicken Fiesta salad and it was awesome and it filled me up. I am doing really well. I am still at my mom's house and things here are going well didn't really get a chance to go out and do some walking but I did a few sit ups and such and when I get home later tonight I will do about 2 hours of exercise.

Oh, I wanted to talk about how much I weigh now and also, how much I want to get down to by the ending of this 18 week journey which by the way ends September 13, 2009!!

Right now, I weighed myself this morning and I'm at 283.4 LBS. That is 128.8 KG.. wow!!

I am very determined and going to bring my weight down to my goal of 175 LBS which is 79.5 KG! That's what I'm after at this moment and by this september, it will be accomplished, no joke.

For breakfast, I had a bowl of cereal and skim milk with a banana, for lunch, I had a Fiesta Grilled Chicken Salad from Sonic, for supper I'm having skinless baked chicken and some veggies!! Snacks between meals were fruits, apples, oranges and bananas! Tons of water were also drank! I had to go to the bathroom alot LOL!!

Well, sofar, today, I feel really great!!

Thanks for reading and taking this journey with me!!

God Bless you ALL!!
P.S. When I get home, I will try to upload a "before" picture as I will upload a new picture of me every Sunday so you all can see the changes that I might not be able to see!!

Wow, so it's time!!

Well, this was my last night of "freedom" LOL.. The biggest challenge of my life is starting at midnight tonight!! I ate all I wanted to eat today and I'm going to bust my ass this week in getting off atleast a min of 5 LBS!

I am going to give all the details tomorrow about how much I weigh and how much I want to get down to. I will be posting every evening about my adventure through this challenge. It's going to be hard but I can do it. I have the motivation I need in making it work out!!

So till tomorrow!! God bless ALL!!

My Last Fat Meal!!

Ok, I just had my last fat meal!  Felt good eating it and it was very tasty.  The thing is this.  Things that are bad for you always taste good LOL and the things that are healthy for you have such a blan taste!  LOL  That's what they say.

I am really anxious to start this Challenge tomorrow!  What better way to start off my new life than to do it on Mothers' Day!!

As a reminder:  I will be posting on my blog daily to let you all know how things are going and then I will update with how much weight I lost in the week and all.  

I plan on starting my workout sessions short and sweet.  I will do 1 hour workout in the mornings and 1 hour workout in the evenings every day for the first week then take it from there.  By the 5th week I hope to accomplish 4 hours a day of working out.  That would be 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours at night.  I am doing it like that because I know the contestants on The Biggest Loser have consistant workouts and I need mine to be the same in order to reach my goal in 18 weeks.  Determination is what I need and I got it all in the bag!!!

Thanks for reading!  God Bless!

P.S.  Here is a picture of myself eating my last fat meal!!

36 Hours Remaining!

Well, it's Friday night.  Almost 7pm.  That is 36 hours till I begin my Biggest Loser 18 week Challenge!

I am actually pretty excited about this.  I have had several people view my blog and alot of them have given me a very good word and encouragement.  I know I can do this.  I just have to block out the negatives and keep the positives and don't let anyone or anything get in the way of my being healthy.  That's what's up!!

I will be periodically blogging my feelings each day or every other day or whatever and ofcourse every sunday will be my "weigh-in" kinda thing.  *sigh*.  I hope I will help change other's lives as Biggest Loser has / will change mine!!  

As I am blogging, I will be posting pictures.  Tomorrow, I plan on eating my LAST "fat" meal of my life.  Just because I'm getting down to my healthy weight does not mean I can stop eating healthy.  Have to maintain that healthy diet in order to keep the fat away and keep my healthy lifestyle.  I can do it!!

Well, Keep checking in!

God Bless you ALL!!

Let the journey begin!

Well, let the journey begin.  

Let me tell what I'm doing.  Startying May 10, 2009 I will be doing basically a Biggest Loser Challenge on myself.  I don't have the gym or the trainers but I do have the motivation to become healthy and wear that lil black dress.  I don't want to be skinny just healthy.  

I have always been watching The Biggest Loser show and this past Tuesday I have thought to myself.  If they can do this in 18 weeks, so can I.  And so the challenge begins!

Starting on this Sunday, I am going to be pushing myself to the ultimate limit week after week till I reach the end of that 18th week and see where I'm at.  On Sunday, I will post how much I weigh and how much I want to lose or what my goal should be in the end.

That is what I'm planning on doing.  

Stay tuned for daily updates on how I'm doing and weekly weigh-in (Sundays)!

Oh, one more thing, I will figure out how to post pictures weekly!!

*OK, I just figured out how to add an image* LOL