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