Merry Christmas

Wow holidays are tough when you cant eat what you want. It made it tough but glad I stuck to it..holding at 56 pounds lost so far.

I am so thankful for this past year especially the last few months. I never enjoyed Christmas clothes gifts as much as today because most of the time they wouldn't fit. Then they just hung in my closet. This year was different I really enjoyed the things I got because I could actually wear them and enjoy them. What a difference a few months has made.

My next goal is a small 19 pounds away...trying to hit 75 pounds lost before March. I will still have a ways to go after that but will be able to really be over the halfway mark of my overall goal. I have a big reward scheduled if I meet it...can't tell u until then!!

Here is a picture that I used a program to make the pictures side by side.

Hope everyone had a great Christmas and upcoming new year. I know it will be one I want to celebrate.

No Turning Back

No turning back....I titled this blog this way for a couple of reasons. The first reason is that my divorce was final today. And although it is what is best for me and him it still is not easy. I hate breaking my kids' hearts this way. At times they seem to accept it and others still hurt by the whole thing. Today was hard. I had reactions I didn't expect afterwards and immediately wanted to just go eat something not on my plan because I was entitled...it was a bad moment. Easily I could have went to the first hamburger place and eaten a greasy mess then I thought Mexican food with chips and queso and all that stuff. It took me about ten minutes to get that state of mind gone. To tell myself if I could not eat those things today it would be proving to myself more that I could continue to do this. Sometimes temptation is hard to resist but proud to be able to say that I have and can.

The second reason for the title is that I finally cleaned out my closet. I decided to get rid of anything to big. Why keep it there "just in case". I don't want to turn back and need them one day. I want to continue to lose weight. So after several hours I gathered everything up. I can actually see the clothes in my closet, although I don't have too many choices really. I took a picture of what I got rid of. I don't think the picture does it justice bc it is a whole bunch of clothes. I just didn't want it there because I never want to wear them again to honest.

Current weight loss is now at 53 pounds.

Health Coach..... CHECK!!!

 So today I passed my official Health Coach test. Made a 96%- damn trick questions... just kidden. I thought I would show you a before and after picture. The first picture wasn't even at my highest weight but hopefully you can tell a difference. I still have a long journey ahead of me but I am ready for the challenge.

Remember to check my website. I am trying to update it even more

http://www.onejourney.tsfl.com/

The importance of compliments....

There are a lot of things that make me feel good such as my girls, friends, and family. It feels great for people to notice my weight but even better when its your kids getting excited because you got jeans in the next size down. Or they say "mommy you look pretty" .... it means alot coming from  ones who see you every day. Don't forget to tell those you see everyday how they look great.

8 week challenge

So Im starting a  8 week challenge on weight loss...kinda of like the biggest loser. Weigh ins on Fridays for eight weeks. Hopefully this will help me stay encouraged especially through the holidays. I plan to post weekly during the challenge...and work out..

Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving. I know it has been awhile since I blogged about my journey. Things have been very crazy in my life right now with trying to finalize my divorce, starting a new adventure with Scentsy (for extra income), and trying to work around all my obligations. With all that being said, I am very thankful for this past year in many ways.

First of all I am thankful for Anna and Lili. I am proud of how strong they have been doing the separation and in knowing about the upcoming divorce. I couldn't ask for better kids in that aspect. I know sometimes they get sad about the circumstances and don't really understand "why them" but overall they have learned to adjust.

Secondly, I am thankful for my family and friends. They have been a great support system for me. I would not have been able to survive this past year without them being there for me. I have the best family (parents, aunts, and uncles) and friends (you know who you are) in the world.

Third, I am really thankful for my adventure with Medifast. I have lost a total of 48 pounds to date. It has probably been the best things that I have ever done FOR ME in my entire life.  There are not many times in my life I can think of putting myself first..except for now. Medifast is helping me gain confidence in myself. I have started the process in becoming a health coach for medifast. If you want to check out my website you can at
www.onejourney.tsfl.com  If you know someone you think might benefit from Medifast, feel free to forward them the information. Basically, I am learning everything about the program and how to support people (like my coach does) who are on Medifast. One people get discouraged or have questions, the coach helps them figure it out. I hope that I will be able to be successful at this so that I can help other people they way I have been inspired.

My journey is a little slower than I anticipated but it is mostly because I choose to still enjoy my life. Meaning, having a drink when out with friends.... things that you aren't really supposed to do. For the most part, I stick to the plan... even though sometimes my busy life requires that to mean eating alot of salad (kind of getting sick of it).

Just wanted to give you all an update.... and to say how thankful I am that you follow my blog. I am hoping that I will start more blogging again.

Happy Thanksgiving.

6 weeks goal ...... CHECK!!

So today marked the end of my six weeks on Medifast. I am happy with the results.
 I have lost a total of 31 pounds, one clothing size, and four belt nothces (3 inches).  Probably the best thing out of the last six weeks is my confidence in knowing that I can do something on my own for my own reasons. I cleaned out my closet this week... found 34 pairs of pants that I can fit into again... who has 34 pairs but I do... glad I saved them now so I have "new"clothes to wear during transition... I will be in trouble after the next 20-30 pounds though and be accepting donations... just kidden.

The hardest part is when people want to go to lunch or invite you over. It makes it difficult to stick to your plan. Glad I have some great friends that take what I can eat into consideration. But if I decline an invite it may be that it sometimes is too hard with the foods other people are eating. So lunch is out.... I can't eat lunch out and dinner and I prefer to eat dinner. I have to carry food with me wherever I go. I go to church... I carry a bar to eat after.

Some of the battles that I have won inlcude going to a Mexican restaurant and eating no chips, no beans, no rice, and NO CHEESE DIP; going to fast food and not ordering or not snagging a french fry; resisting Chick-fil-A for breakfast when I pass it daily; and wanting a regular coke on a daily basis.Its a constant battle each day. Another side note is that my feet swelling problem has diminished. I am enjoying buying some regular dress shoes and even a new bra... Who would have thought that was enjoyment.

My next 4 week goal is to lose 15 pounds. I want to start to exercise since I haven't really incorporated exercise into my plan. I know that I wont achieve my goal without exercise, but too much on this diet will also make me gain weight or not lose. I am not sure what I will do yet but goal is at least 30 minutes three days a week. Daily encouragement is needed. Not meeting the goal is not an option.