Just Random.....

At the advice of the infamous "Brittany" I have revamped this blog. I am very new to this whole blogger thing. So, If this seems like an amateur is writing this......it is! I was also given some advice to join blogger sites, (not sure what they are) and to follow other bloggers (not sure how to find them). Any help on how to do any of the above, would be greatly appreciated.  I've added a photo gallery and will be posting pics of my progress. There is a "tell me what you think" tab too. Post comments, blog ideas, or questions you'd like for me to answer.

I had another successful session with my trainer. He felt that I was doing soo well, that he decided to add a 3rd set of exercises to my regime. It made for a very good workout. I was sweating like a true fat girl when I was done!! I was proud of myself tho, because I did not give up and quit when it got hard.

I have one more month to go before my birthday....so, I will be grinding hard to reach the "hot mama status"!! I also have hope that I will have broken the 200 barrier by then. I'm currently at 207 lbs.  I've found 2 cute dresses I'm going to wear for my night(s) out for my birthday celebration; I just hope they won't be too big by then! That's a whole 4 weeks away!

Excited about continued progress, increase in my self confidence, and overall outlook on life. I thank God I had no complications during surgery nor afterwards.

On a side note, I got a promotion at work! Woohoo, super excited about that! Bigger and better things are ahead, I have faith and believe that!

Later dolls!!

I surprised myself!!

There's SO much going on that I had to post twice in one day!!  I was going through all the documents I have from this gastric procedure and from my nutritionist. I was going over one of the papers she gave me when I first started and they have me charted as losing 47 pounds by 3 months post surgery.  Well to my surprise, I realized that I have met more than half of that goal. (I'm down 40lbs in 2 months), and I will have met and exceeded that goal by the 3 month goal they set for me!!! I was ecstatic!!! That is amazing to me. I have been doubting myself here lately because I have been struggling SO much with food choices and WANTING to eat what I shouldn't. I had been mentally beating myself up especially about hitting that plateau and not being able to break through it. Low and behold, I am doing alot better than I thought!!!

This gave me the confidence I needed to continue in the right direction.  When I go back to the doctor in August, I hope to blow their minds with my progress!  I love setting goals and exceeding them! I'm still working toward that "hot mama" goal by my birthday and also the "onion booty" goal! It may take me a while to get that onion, but I'm going to do my best to get as close as I can!

I have a small issue with loosing weight though! My body has "broken down" my fat stores in order to aid in elimination of the fat....the thing is, now I'm giggly!! I have a HUGE issue with this!! I'm not used to having a giggly booty and giggly arms, and pretty much giggly EVERYTHING!! OMG! I mean, I'm glad that I'm dropping the weight, but the loose booty, arms, thighs is too much for me! When I was overweight, my fat stores were more solid, therefore I did not giggle every time i move. When I'm out in public and moving around, my focus in my brain is on "if my booty is shaking too much.

Just thought I'd share...don't judge me! lol

Enjoy your evening dolls!!

And the award goes to......

Terrific News....I've been selected for a blogger award!!!! I'm just a bit too excited about this!! Thanks to Brittany for the nod! She posed some questions to me and here are the answers.....

1. What do you feel your purpose is in life?

to be a caregiver and inspire others

2.What is your favorite book?

don't really have one

3. Who or what inspires you most in life?

My mother and my grand parents

4. Would your rather donate time or money?

time.

5. What are your best qualities?

my drive, determination, and personality

6. If you were an organ in the body which would you be and why?

brain. because I am an integral part of my family

7. Why do you blog?

in hopes to inspire and help others and give them a very personal look at my weight loss journey

8. What is your greatest accomplishment?

being a good wife and mother

9. Who is your role model/ hero and why?

my mother and my grandfather. My mother taught me how to be a strong woman, a great mother and an outstanding wife.

My grandfather taught me the value of hard work, being the best at whatever I do and loving my family. R.I.P Thomas!

10. If you could be anything or anyone in the world,what would it be and why?

President of the United States! I would fix this country and eliminate a lot of the foolishness going on in this US of A.

As apart of the Sunshine award I have to nominate 10 blogger for this award and I choose:
Since I don't know 10 bloggers. I choose:

http://thejovialmom.blogspot.com
http://churchat.blogspot.com/

Thank you again Brittany for the nomination!!

Quest for the "Onion"

I'm BAAACCCKKK!!! Hey dolls! I'm feeling great! I've broken the plateau!! WOOHOOO goooo me!  Not by much, but I did! I was getting worried! I'm more committed to working out and I'm on a new mission.....I want an "onion booty" and flatter abs! So, Zumba it is! I have this image of my new self and it kinda looks like this......

Yea, that's the 'onion booty" I'm talking about! She looks good in ALL of her clothing! It may be a stretch, but that's what I'm working toward!  I'm excited because now healthy living has caught on in my house. My son is doing the insanity workout!! Rock on J, cause mama can't keep up! My husband has also worked out with me alot! He'll even go on a walk through the neighborhood with me! That encourages me! At least I don't feel like I'm doing this totally alone. 

Shout out to all the new readers....I have been told by several people I know that they are keeping up with me through this blog!  I hope I can encourage you, make you laugh and let you know that even though I had the surgery, this is STILL a long, hard journey! WE can do it together! I may have a little bit more help, but the struggle is still the same. It is still just as hard to resist various foods that I have a love affair with!! (flaming hot potato chips) Those things are the devil! But they are soooo good! I still have to exercise just as hard and control my portions!

Leave some feedback, share your weight loss journey with me! I may be inspired by some of your tips and your story! 

On a side note..I bought some smaller sized clothes this weekend. They are some really cute summer dresses. Pics to come when I wear them.

Love on yourselves, it's important for healthy self esteem and a happier YOU!

Later dolls!





Food is the DEVIL!!

CRAVINGS to say the least!! Isn't that what got me in this mess in the first place?? YES, I think so!! I want some of everything!!! Will power is running on LOW right now!! Lorday! So, I gave in and had some hot chips! YES I DID, I'm human! (they were the best thing EVER)...I digress! Any who, i gave in to the voice inside my head that would not leave me alone! I thought about those chips in my sleep, every waking minute, and especially every time I went into the kitchen! OMG! It was finger licking good! I messed up but I enjoyed every chip that went into my mouth!

Then, the guilt sets in! Because I know I'm not to be eating chips. And giving in to temptation of food is why I was overweight in the first place! I can admit that this was a bad move. But sometimes you get weak, ya know! It's just like giving in to any other temptation. My consequence is that I get to hold on to a few extra pounds! So, I must commit to exercise that much harder to erase the footprints of those chips. It is a lesson learned, and I can be honest with myself and others and say it probably wont be the only time I give in to a food temptation. But, I will say that I will do my best to fight off the wilds of the FOOD DEVIL!!