Finally feel like I'm back...really this time!!! Head is in the game, got my systems in place, going to the gym ~ working hard!! Also working hard in my home gym ~ must be because hubby came in while I was working out and he said it smells like a gym in here! ~ And I'm like, um "thanks!?!" Anyway, things are in order at work and at home. 
Everyday I'm pushing toward my goal. Finally hit 221 again (after gaining 4 pounds over Christmas - that is gone!!!) Now I'm 3 tenths away from my low low!!
Hate to keep talking about the Bodybugg, but it has really helped me stay focused these past few weeks. It is a great tool!
Working hard for a 2 pound weight loss this week!!

How about you? How are you doing?

Stay focused!

Pushing Really Hard

Today I'm off to a great start!! Exercise, Pray, Bible and breakfast done ~ Now I off to work!!! Pushing really hard on the exercise and watching everything I put in my mouth. Getting 1000+ calorie deficits the past 4 days. Finally getting it!! Feeling really strong!! 

Gotta go!!

Keep focused!!!

Aiming for the Target

Did not want to do it...too tired and feet hurt...but I got up and did it anyway. I got this all done by 7:30am

• Walked 3.1 miles
• Got in 32 oz of water
• Ate my Oatmeal
• Prayed and read my Bible
• Blog time

Looks like it's going to be a great day!

What about you? How are you doing?

Keep focused!!!

Working It!

It's been awhile between posts! Super busy!!!

Working my plan and staying focused!!

How about you?

I will write more when I get a chance!

Keep focused!!

Little Shakin' Going On,,,,

Well I just visited Tricia and she gave me a good shake!!! Check out her blog today and come back.....I'll wait for ya!


Well Howdy...Welcome Back....


Did she rough you up? Yeah me too!!! I posted the following comment on her blog and realized I just discovered something I had not thought about....Check it out...

"Sometimes I have thought if I could just go through life and this journey without my head I would do a lot better. I have stalled my progress, sabotaged my dreams and just plain stopped myself from achieving what I was created to do.....Because I AM AFRAID!!!


You know I never realized, until now, how afraid I really am to succeed....You know hiding behind a wall of fat has kept me very cozy, shielded from the world, from success, from failure, from everything!!! Being fat helps me have an excuse not to do what I am supposed to do, what I was created to do....You know the drill....I can't do it because I don't feel good, I look horrible, I don't have anything to wear and/or anything to say, nobody likes me ~ well that's OK because I don't like them either - so there!! I don't deserve to achieve my dreams, or have success or happiness... I JUST DON'T DESERVE IT!!

Have you ever thought or said anything like this?

Well you know what? I'm sick of this and I'm not going to let anything hold me back from what I am supposed to do! I'm am reaching for success. I'm going to do what I need to do to get fit and lose this weight. Then I'm going out there and I'm going to achieve my goals and dreams. I am going to TRY, probably fail a time or two, but I'm going to do it!!! You know what? At least I won't be sitting in my fat cave of death anymore!! I'm going out in this big ole world and I'm going to make a difference!!

So there you have it...

What about you....Do you need a little shake up?

Keep focused!!

Inspirational Messages

I am such an inspiration message girl. I love them!!! If I did not think people would think I'm nuts, I would have them all over my house. Here's a couple I really like:

• Dare to Dream
• Make a choice to move forward
• Just do it!
• You can do it!
• One day at a time....
• Be positive
• Love everyone

Here's one I got from last nights Biggest Loser Show....

Champions don't make excuses!!

Have you ever found yourself wanting to make excuses for why you have not reached your goal? Or why you've not done everything you can to get this done? Or why you have not exercised, kept your calories in line, consumed your water...Ever wanted to make excuses about that?

I have!!

It's been almost a month since I've seen my trainer. For one reason or another our usual time to get together has not worked out, either she's busy or I'm busy or I have an injury. Whatever!!!

So next Monday, we are scheduled....and I am finding that I want to make excuses as to why I did not get to the gym as much as I should have. Now I have had a back injury.....See how easy it is to make excuses. Yes I've had a back injury, but I could have gone to the pool or walked on the treadmill. I could have even gotten into the hot tub, that might have made it feel better or it would have at least been enjoyable!!

I've also been thinking that I want to have a conversation with her to let her know that it feels like I need to start over...you know...baby step back into the torture!!

I have been really wrestling with that...I just don't want to have pain!

But after hearing that "Champions don't make excuses", I have changed my mind. I am going to my workout with her prepared to work harder than I've ever worked. I'm not going to shy away and make excuses and ask her to baby me. I'm going to go in there and fight....because that's what I'm doing!! I am fighting for my life...I'm taking it back.....because I'm.....

A CHAMPION!!!!

How about you...are you making excuses?

Keep focused!!!!

Obstacles, Set Backs & Frustrations

OK I am really trying to figure out why I have to go through this. I just had two of my best days in a long time - Exercised, calories under my goal, water in, 2 pounds down, pampered myself (pedicure & tan) and having fun...and today, I am paying for it. Seems I take two steps forward and one step back. All day long my head has been hurting. I have this tremendous pressure all on the right side, I was dizzy and I have pressure and tingling in my face. Got so bad today, I thought I was going to toss my cookies. (No I did not really have cookies!) I spoke to my neurologist and she said I have a tension headache. Advised I get my eyes checked. My eye appointment is this Friday. If the eye doc does not see anything and after getting new glasses, if I'm still having this problem, I am going back to my neurologist. Just don't feel right!

This obstacle does not set me all back, just limits what I can do physically. SO FRUSTRATING!

I need a break! Had 4 injuries last year and now this. (I've been having this issue, with my head, on and off for a couple of months)

Really anxious to be able to put my whole focus on my weight loss & fitness journey ~ Not on injuries or sickness!

OK no more whining!

Anyway, I'm not going to let it get me down. I pushing through!

Keep focused!!!!