SHOCKED....is an understatement!!!

Hi dolls!!

I have been consumed with LIFE here lately...but I am alive and doing well!! I have a few things to catch you up on.

I'm weighing in at a whopping 190lbs now! Down a whole 62lbs!!! I've continued to exercise and eat healthy and learning to enjoy my new lifestyle! I'm in between clothes sizes right now. A 14 is a bit snug and a 16 is too big. I have fallen in love with bargain shopping for clothes too!! It's the best thing ever!!

Self esteem and confidence is way up. It's AMAZING to feel good about how I look and to be comfortable in my own skin!

I nominated a co worker for a health and wellness award for her accomplishments toward a healthier lifestyle. We had a ceremony for her and several others to recieve their awards today and I went in support of her. To my SURPRISE...there was an award for ME!! A wonderful person and someone I consider a FRIEND secretly nominated me for the health and wellness award. She wrote a very touching statement on how I have inspired her to lead a healthier life. Then I find out that several other co workers were in on the surprise too!

I want to give a sincere THANK YOU to her for considering me an inspiration to her and others. I feel like if I've been given a second chance at healthy...then I'm obligated to help others! She doesn't realize that she is a part of the reason I continue to work hard at this journey! I don't want to let anyone else down...including myself!

I have included a pic of the award I recieved and a few recent photos of me!

Make everyday count! Thanks for following the journey. Later dolls...love ya!

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Post P90x...

I did it and survived!! I could barely get outta bed this morning...but that let me know that I did it RIGHT!! I will continue with the program to see what kind of reaults I end up with.

Neat lil health fact...
~Sex burns about 360 calories per hour.~ GO forth and BURN!!

Below ia a recipe for the dinner I made tonite:
skinless chicken drumsticks (8)
3 c whole wheat noodles
2 whole onions chopped
1 1/2 c chopped celery
1 1/2 c fat free chicken broth
1 1/2 c fat free cream of mushroom
2 tbsp lemon pepper
2 tbsp garlic powder
2 tbsp parsley
2 tbsp basil

combine all items (except for noodles) into crock pot and cook on high for 4hrs. Turn crock pot to low and add noodles and let cook for 1hr. noodles will thicken the broth. Serve and enjoy!!

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P90x....

I did my FIRST workout for P90x today.....and I actually ENJOYED IT!! Is there something wrong with me?!? YES!! It's called DETERMINATION!! I WILL have a BANG'N body and be HEALTHY!! I started with the cardio X first, took a break and going to do the AB ripper next...pray for me!!

As far as clothes sizes go
..I'm in between sizes 14-16. Meaning the 14 is a bit snug (like I should not be seen outside my house in them just yet). The size 16 is too big! What's a girl to do?!? Keep pushing is what I'm gonna do!!!

Here's a funny lil health tip to think about today:
~Curvy hips indicate smart women who will deliver intelligent children.~

Have a happy, healthy day dolls!!

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35...and holding

I celebrated my 35th birthday on 9/1. I am always excited about my birthday; so much so, that I celebrate all month long!! (dont judge me). It was especially great because I got to be with my brother!! I love him to pieces!! We have a VERY close relationship. He and I have been through soo much together and there is a NO JUDGEMENT ZONE between us!! I also got to see my nieces and nephew...i <3 those babies with all my heart!

The biggest reason to celebrate is because for this birthday I AM HEALTHIER, HAPPIER, and feeling FINE!!

My babies will be back in school tomorrow....YESSSS!! I can relax and have my house back!

Nighty Night dolls!!

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