I need to stop looking at the scale.

I look at it every day and I find that it's much less satisfying when I see little decimals changing daily vs a bigger jump once a week. So it's decided: I will only weigh myself weekly.

On a good note, I like trying on clothes that were tight before and now they are too big. Always a good sign :-) - especially excited that my tight fitted skinny jeans aren't even clinging anymore.

Good signs my friends, good signs.

Keep on, keeping on!
Danielle

Update

Hello bloggers! It has been a VERY long time since I posted. I would like to share that I have not fallen off the wagon... Just off the blogging train.

BUT I am back!

The greatest news of all, as of this morning, I am down 26 lb total weight and going strong! I was stuck in a rut for a long time- not gaining, but not losing, and that rut is over as well.

I'm determined to keep working out at least 3 times a week- maybe more if I find myself bored! And truly watching what I eat.
I've started cooking more and playing with different foods and spices- and actually counting my calories. Dinner is harder to track when I make it from scratch, but I have an awesome app that keeps track of everything for me :-)


I promise to stay more up-to-date and blog more often.

I pray everyone continues success in their goals and that God keeps guiding me in the right direction for healthy choices.

Love,
Danielle

Progress...

So I felt like this week wasn't a very successful week... I decided to eat out for the first time in weeks... And I didn't make as healthy of choices as I could have for some of my other meals.. But then I realized I played 5 hard core- sweaty volleyball games on Tuesday, I did a really good workout Wednesday, and Thursday and Friday I ran around playing games with kids... And I was happy to see when I got on the scale today the number went down and I am officially at a total loss of 3 INCHES around my rib cage area and THREE inches around my waist band too!! Yippee!! It's crazy, the lbs aren't dropping as fast but to see whole INCHES disappearing ... That's pretty cool.


Just did a celebratory Jillian workout... :-)

Keep on, keeping on!!

Needing a little kick in the butt...

Alright, so the good news is I'm down a few inches on my waist line... Bad news is my motivation has slowed down quite a bit.

I'm still eating healthy and taking my vitamins... But yesterday I didn't go to softball and I didn't do any sort of exercise. It was really pathetic. I was even telling myself to wake up early and do a workout but THAT didn't happen...

I DO have volleyball tonight, if the thunderstorms stay awake, and I found my Jillian Michaels 30 day shred video the other day so I am going to MAKE myself do it.

I love it when people tell me that they are noticing a difference... I just need to kEEP it going!!!??!!!!

Needing some motivation....


Off to work I go!
Love Danielle

Feeling Good.

Why hello my blog friends. It's Sunday and I'm feeling good :-) today I finally picked up a scale to see just what my progress is. I wish I could have weighed myself last Sunday!

Yesterday was a track day- cornering class, where I spent 6 hours in the sun sweating, walking, taking photos, and drinking lots of water! It was a great day, but I'm very burned and crashed like a baby last night!

This week I'm looking forward to my first spin class on Tuesday, softball on Monday, and Yoga on Wednesday. And Jillian Michaels workout in between!

Oh, I wanted to mention that I've gotten into Vitamins. I spent about 40 minutes going through every vitamin in the store, reading the back label and researching exactly what they do for me... I know have a shelf full of vitamins including: b12, C&E, fish oil, Natural cayenne Fruit, Chromium Picolinate, Natural Acai, Fiber Advanced Gummies, and a multivitamin one a day! Its amazing how much more energy I've been having lately just from a little vitamins, exercise, and healthy eating will do!

In conclusion, I wanted to share that I'm down 7 lbs from my last weigh in at the doctors 3 weeks ago!! And I'm creditIng the last week and a half to most of it! Oh, and I wanted to share that my official goal is to lose 74 lbs. That would put me at a comfortable weight for my stature :-) and I know it's not going to happen over night- it could take over a year.. As long as that number keeps going down on the scale!

Lord, keep my motivation going! I need the strength and wisdom!


Happy Sunday!

Gotta love Green Giant!

I discovered an amazingly easy way to eat veggies on the go! Green giant created this frozen veggie medley bags that with 4 minutes in the microwave, they come out crispy, fresh tasting and delicious! I just tried the zucchini, green beans, and carrots- so delicious, enough for two at 45 calories per serving! I ended up eating the whole thing except the carrots since I'm watching carbs. :-) Those veggies alongside a turkey burger, no bun, I just grilled with salsa on the side, was perfect! I'm satisfied, full, and feel good about myself. Now I'm going to do some laundry, cleaning and get my workout on!


Yay to living healthy!!

Alright, I'm back!

Hey my blog friends! It's been a long time since I've had the courage to write. I've been watching some of my friends get smaller and smaller and this weekend was my breaking point. I've hit rock bottom. I'm sick and tired of looking like this... Not being able to wear a swimsuit comfortably, not wanting my picture taken, afraid to excerise with my skinny friends with the thought of being embarressed....

It's all behind me. It's started with working out. Last week I played 6 volleyball games, I have my regular softball league every Monday night, and I officially joined "Pedal Wild" for a month unlimited spin and yoga classes. So the plan is to get some sort of physical activity everyday, no matter what.

Today I did an Cardio Ab Jam video :-)

And my other step is huge: Lifestyle diet change. I'm saying goodbye to breads and pastas and fatty foods and all toxic for my body foods..

I really think I'm ready for this... I'm going to need a lot of support, luckily my husband is willing to go the distance with me, and I'm praying for strength, wisdom, and courage to make the right desisions.

Any advice, tips, or personal stories of success are appreciated!!