Bad Bad Girl!

I've been a bad girl this week! I started a babysitting job this week and for that, I have to be up at 5:45am. [I've NEVER been up that early] I only babysit til 9:00am but when I come home, I crash, and I take a 3 hour nap and then I'm to tired to do anything. This week [3/26-3/30] I need to get my butt to the gym right after I babysit so I can get it over with for the day. I drive right by a bridge that's about three miles, so one morning I might do that! It's a very popular bridge to walk. I've never done it but I want to! So hopefully this week will be it! I also want to try and walk/jog the beach! I live one mile from the #1 beach in the USA. There's definitely no excuse why I can't do that! I think it's the i'm afraid to fail. When I'm on the treadmill, I know what I can do..but when I'm outside I don't know what I can accomplish so it scares me. So this week, I want to surpass my fears that walk the bridge and try to see how much I can accomplish at the beach! Do any of you have fears? I need to start thinking of new things to do because I'm getting bored of the treadmill/elliptical at the gym and i'm slacking! So, here's to a week of conquering your fears! 


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Get Fit & Accomplish Goals

Grilled Corn, Avocado and Tomato Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing

Here is a recipe for a healthy salad you can make for a snack or a side for dinner!! I made it today and love it!!


Click HERE for the recipe! 

P.S. I did not use grilled corn. I don't have a grill so I just used canned corn. I'm sure it's 10x better with grilled! 

Shirt!

Hi Readers! 


I'm so excited! I went yesterday to the shoe store and tried on the shoes I'm getting when I lose 10 more pounds! I wanted to go and just try them on so I knew if they were what I wanted. YES they are!! They are so stinkin' cute! They aren't for everyone because they are super bright but that's the kind of person I am! Im soo super excited!! It's definitely motivation! I'll hopefully have them by May 13! [my three months of working out] 


I also just made a shirt from Spread Shirt online. I think I'm also going to use this as motivation. I love getting new workout clothes, and these are $15/including shipping. It's obviously going to be more if you start adding lettering on the back and the sleeves but I put "WHAT DOESN'T KILL YOU MAKES YOU STRONGER" on it! That is my all time favorite quote! I have a shirt right now that says "Everyday is training day" It's one of my favorite shirts and I always get comments on it. Maybe every 5lbs I lose I will get a new shirt..or 10lbs. I haven't decided yet. If any of you have shirts you like, or a favorite saying, comment below! I want to know them! 


I will be going to the gym tonight! I think i'm going to do 1 hr cardio and then some weights! I haven't done 1 hour in awhile. Normally I stick with 45 minutes but I need to start picking it up. 


Question: Do you prefer going to the gym alone or with a partner/spouse? 


For me, I like going with someone, but I also really like to go by myself if I'm just doing cardio. I feel like if I do the weights and i'm by myself, I look stupid, which I know obviously isn't true because "i'm doing more than the people at home sitting on the couch!" What's your take on it!? 


Until Tomorrow..
Get Fit

Hello Weight Loss Friends:) 


I was in the tanning bed today, and there's nothing else to do in there but to think..so I was thinking, probably 85% of the people the read this don't personally know me. I wanted to write a post all about me. So you readers will know more of who I am. 


I am 21 years old and I live in Florida. I have been struggling with my weight, it seems like my whole life. When I was in middle school, I was a size 12. I thought I was big then I would always wear a matching set of windbreaker pants and a shirt from Aeropostale. [If anyone from middle school is reading this, they are probably laughing because they know it's true!] I've never been comfortable in my own body. Ever. I never really payed a lot of attention to it while I was younger. When I started high school, I weighed 160lbs and thought I was fat. In freshman year, I met my now Fiance, and throughout the 6 years we have been together, I have gained 80lbs. It obviously wasn't over night. We always  and still do go out to eat. Its always been something we've done. We don't really go shopping, movies or things like that, we like to go out to eat together. He is the best thing that has happened to me. He cares so much about me, and loves me for every pound of weight I have on me, but wants me to be happy. [and i'm not] He supports me in everything I decide to do, and I couldn't ask for anyone better to have in my life. He works out any chance he gets, so he's helpful to have around when I have a question:) 
My sister is also working out and losing weight. I think my weight loss journey has brought my sister and I closer. I know that when she doesn't call me one day, and I don't call her..that we haven't worked out! We always call each other at least once a day to see what we did at the gym. She hasn't seen so much pounds gone as she has inches [she's lost a lot of inches!] I am very proud of her! 
My dad is going to Seminary School to be a pastor and my mom is along for the journey with him. She's working in Dermatology right now. My mom and dad have supported me throughout my entire life. I really do appreciate all their advice, even though sometimes I might not show it. 


So there's a little about myself. Thank you all for reading this blog. It means a lot to me. I have been getting messages from people I don't even know, wanting to hear my story. It makes me so happy and really is going to help me get through this journey!! 


I just want everyone to know, if you are struggling, YOU CAN DO IT! If I can, ANYONE CAN! I have been saying I've wanted to lose weight for years and never did. If you want it bad enough, you can do it! If you ever have any questions, email me at mybigchange@yahoo.com or for every day interaction, you can add me on facebook! http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002931275092

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Get Fit! 

Hey Readers! Lots to catch up on!


First, Tuesday March 13, was my one month of working out. I weighed myself this morning and I am down 9 lbs! I'm so excited! I have 2.5 more lbs to go until I hit my second goal!


I went to the gym 3 days ago and jogged 4 minutes! That might be my max right now because my legs were absolutely dying. I was really proud of myself though! I was tired by 1:30 so I pushed through and got to 4 minutes! Next I will try 5 minutes, but I'm going to give it a little time. Yesterday I did the bike for the first time..and I know why it was my first time! I don't really care for it! I did 8 miles in 52 minutes. My Butt, Legs and Feet were all numb. It does cover almost triple mileage though than treadmill/elliptical! Today I did 45 minutes on Elliptical, 3.5 miles. I need to think of other exercises to do to confuse my body or i'm going to start losing weight. I need to go swimming, kayak, things like that! I really want to paddle board, hopefully in the next year I will be able to do that!


My goal for my next month: Hit 225 so I can get my new shoes!!! :) That would mean..losing 12 lbs! I can do this:)


Here's a comparison picture from feb 22-march 13 [not a huge difference but a little!]

March 13, 8 miles

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Get Fit :)

3 minutes!?

Hello Weight Loss Buddies! Lots to talk about! 


First, I went to the gym last night and jogged 2 minutes without stopping. I know it doesn't sound like a lot but I haven't been able to do that in 4 years! [because I never consistantly worked out] I get scared/anxious before I start jogging because I never know how long i'm going to be able to do it and I don't want to fail at my goal. So tonight, my goal was to jog 3 minutes, and I did it! That felt really good to know that I can do it! Tomorrow, I WILL do 4 minutes. That's just crazy to think of! My next goal after that will be 5 whole minutes! I will be so excited! I only stop because my breathing gets hard after awhile. My legs are okay. They burn, but I could push through that. So I will definitely keep you all updated on that! 

Second, I started the rubber band on your wrist thing yesterday. It really helps me figure out how much I need to drink. Yesterday I drank 7 cups. Today [because I forgot to wear them] I only drank 3. I really need to get my butt in gear because I know its the healthiest thing! [ and its not that I drink soda all day or anything, I just don't drink anything! Sometimes coffee or hot tea]
Third, I did updated measurements today! It's been 10 days and here are the new measurements in comparison.. 

2/29/12-

• Left Arm: 15.5in   
• Right Arm: 16in
• Left Leg: 28.5in
• Right Leg: 28.5in
• Abdominal: 45.5in
• Waist: 55in

3/9/12-

• Left Arm: 14.5in [-1]
• Right Arm: 15in [-1]
• Left Leg: 28.5in [+5]
• Right Leg: 28.5in [+5]
• Abdominal: 44in [-1.5]
• Waist: 54in [-1]

I'll probably do another measurement in 2 weeks. I put my scale away for two weeks. Ive been stepping on the scale every morning and been driving myself nuts. I haven't broken 239 yet. I'm hoping in two weeks that I'm down to 235! We shall see!

Until Tomorrow..

Get Fit

Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie

In the mornings I like to make this shake for breakfast! I make it in my Single-Serve Blender! [I think everyone should have one of these if you like smoothies on the go!] 

• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 banana
• ice
• honey

I always put them in, in that order. After the shake is done mixing, I turn the blender on and put a little honey in it and let it mix. This is soo yummy and keeps me full for awhile! 

Substitute for Soda & Ice Cream!

I just want to let you guys know what I eat in substitution for Ice Cream and what I drink instead of Soda.

My substitution in place of Ice Cream is Cool Whip Lite. I like to freeze it and just eat a little bit at a time. Its really good. I don't put anything on it, I just take a spoon and eat a little. Eating it frozen makes it more like ice cream. Its got WAY less sugar than ice cream!

I really like drinking Sprite at night, but there is just so much sugar in it, that ESPECIALLY drinking it right before bed, is sooo bad for you! 36G of Sugar in one can!! AHH! So I found that I like to drink Sparkling Ice instead! Theres no sugar in it, and has zero calories. I like it because its carbonated and has such good flavor! It's not like sparkling water..I dont like sparkling water but I love this stuff!! Its pretty cheap, its $1 at Walmart I think. I got it on sale for $1 at my local grocery store. 

I like the Coconut Pineapple the best! 

What do you guys drink in place of soda that satisfies you?? What do you eat in place of Ice Cream? And do you guys have another other substitutes for other foods/drinks!? Let me know! Comment below!:) 

Until Tomorrow..

Get Fit

Hard Time Staying Motivated

Hello to My Readers!:) 


I hope everyone is having a good week so far! Here's where I'm at..
I'm having a really hard time staying motivated. I don't quite know why. Saturday I did not go to the gym but I rode my bike, and Sunday I took a day off..well yesterday [Monday] I did not want to go to the gym, at all. I was complaining on my way there, and still complaining while I was on the treadmill! I don't know what it is. Now it's Tuesday and I don't feel like getting off the couch. I'm hungry, and eating everything. I can't let today ruin my whole accomplishment's that I've made the last three weeks. This week is supposed to be a great week. It's my fourth week of consistently working out, the week where I make my working out a habit. I'm frustrated because I'm stuck at 239lbs. I'm going back and forth between 240-239. I never want to see 240 ever again! And it keeps creeping back in! This morning I weighed in at 239.6. Yesterday was an "I feel fat" day. I went shopping for some new shirts, and while walking around and walking by all the windows and seeing my stomach, really aggravated me! I hate my stomach. I hate the way I look. I know this aggravation will go away, hopefully soon. If anyone has an suggestions on how they get back into a groove..please comment or email me! mybigchange@yahoo.com 


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Get Fit

Early Riser!

Happy March 1st! 


I cant believe it's already March! I'm going to be 22 in 5 months! eeek! Hopefully by then I will be down 45-50lbs. I do live 1 mile from the beach so I'm hoping to be under 200lbs when beach season rolls around..although beach season is already here! [I'm going on Saturday:)]


Last night, I told myself, "You're getting up at 630am to go to the gym before work" My fiance laughed at me. I told him I was serious! [I am the farthest thing from being a morning person!] To be honest with you, if I wouldn't had told him I was going, I probably w0uldn't have. I was so tired! My body was in complete shock! BUT I did it! I was at the gym by 650am. I was going to do the treadmill and I walked past the elliptical and it yelled my name:) I will do the treadmill and weights tomorrow! I did the elliptical for 35 minutes. I wasn't feeling to well. I'm not sure if it's because I didn't eat enough or drink enough, but heres a weird fact about me: If I drink plain water, it will upset my stomach. Weird, I know because theres nothing in water. I cannot drink water at night or I will not feel well. When I go to the gym, I put three slices of fresh lemons in my water, or if I'm in a hurry i'll just put lemon juice from the bottle. It makes a huge difference! I talked to my doctor and she said some people do have that problem. It's so weird because water is so healthy. Who would have thought!?


I have been taking pictures of myself everyday after I workout, I'm saving them to my computer so I can compare them after awhile in a collage. I also have body pictures for BEFORE. How often should I compare them? Once a month, two months, or three? I'm not sure how everyone does it. Please comment and let me know!! I will be doing measurements every month! 


One last thing..I went to Mcdonalds this morning to get a black coffee, and I saw a double filet-o-fish. DOUBLE!? Isn't a single bad enough?? I couldn't believe it. No wonder people are so over weight! 


Here are the stats for the day! 

Until Tomorrow..
Get FIT :)