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Untitled by reashamoriba at Garmin Connect - Details My lasted toy.  This has been keeping me busy with fitness and tracking :) Bye Lovlies

So I haven't posted in awhile and I am on scale strike.  But still losing.  Posting a updated picture of my weight loss. I will post some updates in February and post more pictures.

Starting weight          359.4 Week 12 ck-in           321.7 Week 13 ck-in           320.7 Total loss in 14 days:     1.0 Clothes size                  24 1st goal: Clothes size  22 Weight          299 (est. date end of December) Nothing special still tracking along.  I did the 5k on 12/31 and it was brutal.  I finished last with 57.43 time and it was ALL gravel and two uphills.  But I finished and my running partner my son Rocky :)

Starting weight          359.4 Week 10 ck-in           327.8 Week 12 ck-in           321.7 Total loss in 14 days:     6.1 Clothes size                  24 1st goal: Clothes size  22 Weight          299 (est. date end of December) Sorry for the delay, the holidays have been hectic.  But I want to update on my progress and my goal for 60 pounds till end of year.  It doesn't look like I am going to met my goal.  But I will try to get as much off by new year.   Happy New years!

Starting weight           359.4 Week 9 ck-in             329.6 Week 10 ck-in           327.8 Total loss in 7 days:     1.8 Clothes size                  24 1st goal: Clothes size  22 Weight          299 (est. date end of December) Had a great birthday week.  Pigged out for the weekend and on my Birthday.  Got on the scale Monday 12/5 and weighted 335 and then by Thursday was 322 then Saturday 327 then Sunday 327.8 but I would rather say 322 is the number.  My body has been varying in weight for past month or so.  But I am happy with a loss.  I am going to post the highest weight so this week hoping it is just a lot of water weight that is holding at 327.8.

Starting weight           359.4 Week 8 ck-in             332.0 Week 9 ck-in             329.6 Total loss in 7 days:     2.4 Clothes size                  24 1st goal: Clothes size  22 Weight          299 (est. date end of December) Short and sweet!!! I lost weight, nothing really to update.  Still the same meal plan and just more water.

Week 7 ck-in             334.1 Week 8 ck-in             332.0 Total loss in 7 days:     2.1 Clothes size                  24 1st goal: Clothes size  22 Weight          299 (est. date end of December) I have completed my first 5K I am so excited.  This was a life changing event for me.  I cried, I overcame emotional and physical challenges.  I had many challenges this week because of Thanksgiving and I still lost weight this week.  I am still far from my goal to weight under 299 by New Years but I going to work my hardest to do so.  I have decided to do another 5K in February and one in March with my friends in NY.   I have concord the fear of the, "I can't!", "I feel defeated!", "People are staring."!!!!  I had so many emotions running through my head.   Well I found a great machine that I need...

Week 6 ck-in             335.3 Week 7 ck-in             334.1 Total loss in 7 days:     1.2 Clothes size                  24 1st goal: Clothes size  22 Weight          299 (est. date end of December) I changed my weigh-in date to Sunday because Wednesday mornings are very hectic for me and the kids.  Sunday's are more leisure and less rushed.  I have been reading various peoples blogs on how to lose weight and how they did it.  I am so inspired and motivated then ever.  Also big news I will be picking up my bib for the the 5k Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving.  I am super excited. Well until next weigh-in, Cheerio peoples!!!!!

Week 5 ck-in             338.6 Week 6 ck-in             335.3 Total loss in 7 days:     3.3 Clothes size                  24 1st goal: Clothes size  22 Weight          299 (est. date end of December) What do I say???? I was getting a little frustrated at my weight and then I received a reprieve.  I started doing the elliptical and treadmill intervals.  I am just focusing on cardio.  When I get to 299 I will focus on the weight training.  I am well on my way to 299 it seems like a large leap of a faith but I will accur. Till next post my friends! Cherrios

Week 4 ck-in             339.9 Week 5 ck-in             338.6 Total loss in 7 days:     1.3 Clothes size                  26 1st goal: Clothes size  22 Weight          299 (est. date end of December) Just trucking along and working hard to get my weight in control.  I still have a goals and trying to stick to them!  I change my eating habits drastically and I do not purchase processed food for me or the kids.  I work out 6 days a week and loving it.   My clothes still feel a little snug but my favorite pants are sagging and I need to sew them back to life lol.  I get a lot of people who are negative forces but they are just miserable in their own life and can't stand someone is doing something with their life. Well until next post my friends, Cherrio

Participate in a 5k before 2012 Turkey Trot 2011 11/24/11 Weight under 300 by 2012 Jog/Run 3.15 miles non-stop Do 50 burpee's play one full set of tennis Weight under 250 by May 2012 Jog/Run 10k by end of 2012 Learn to sew get a tattoo  Hike the great wall of china do 10 small hikes before the great wall of china swim 10 laps in a pool I guess I will add as time goes on but I need to accomplish a lot.  I have been trapped by my size to0 long and it is time to release the inner "FIT" me.   

Week 3 ck-in             346.6 Week 4 ck-in             339.9 Total loss in 7 days:     6.7 Clothes size                  26 1st goal: Clothes size  22 Weight          299 (est. date end of December) I am so happy to have a big number this week I was a little worried about my weight loss.  I continued with the calorie counting and now I exercise in the morning at lunch and at night.  In total I do about 2 hours of exercise.  I will take a picture at the end of the month for in changes in my body.  I have found a love for curry spices and maintain a steady love for the dishes it produce.  LOL I have been jogging and I LOVE IT!!!!! I want to increase my distance and speed so it will take some time.  I had a gorgeous view when I was jogging this morning. Bridge along my jog with th...

Week 2 ck-in             348.1 Week 3 ck-in             346.6 Total loss in 7 days:     1.5 Clothes size                  28 1st goal: Clothes size  22 Weight          299 (est. date end of December) I didn't do well this week but I am satisfied with a loss.  I was watching the scale everyday and at one point lost 15 pounds but the final results were different so this time I am going to try only once a week.  Also I have increased my workout efforts I'm doing 20 minutes yoga in the morning and 15 minutes walk at lunch and then 1 hour at night.  I have changed fitness app's on my phone and now I use Endomondo Sports Tracker.  I am limited on my workouts because I have 3 small kids but I make due.   In addition, I have been having problems with getting regular bowel movements which would help with weight...

Week 1 ck-in             353.2 Week 2 ck-in             348.1 Total loss in 7 days:     5.1 Clothes size        28 1st goal: Clothes size  22 Weight          299 (est. date end of December) Well Well Well!!! I made it to my second week about to be three.  I have learned that this is a slow process and in order to keep the weight off I need to take it slow.  My food bill has increased due to healthy food choices and their is no coupon for apples LOL. I am still exercising 7 days a week and walking every lunch break and eat 1200 calories a day.  I have not notice any changes in my body but I do feel different.  I did not take any pictures I think I am going to wait till end of the month weigh-in.

The scale was so kind to me today.  Drum roll please................................................................... Starting weight     359.4 Week 1 ck-in      353.2 Total loss in 7 days:  6.2 Clothes size        28 1st goal Clothes size  22 Weight          299 My first goal is to loss 60 pounds by my birthday which is December 5th.  I will complete this and this will bring me to 299 hopefully.  Keep your fingers cross :-D I have tried many diets from Jenny Craig, weight watchers, etc.  What I found that works for me is keeping my calories under 1300 per day and eat 6 small meals and not eat past 8 pm.  Also I have started walking on my lunch break and exercising 1 hour at night.  Plus I am taking my multivitamin dietary supplement everyday.  Drinking at least 24 oz. of water a day (really hard since I like coffee and soda LOL).  I am going...

I sitting looking at the Biggest Loser Series and I said to myself this could be me losing that much weight.  I am so ready to shed the fat girl body.  I have started walking on my lunch break and after work.  I also changed my food from junk to healthy.  But healthy is not CHEAP!!! I weighted myself on October 5th and it was....................... 359 .  I will weight my self on Wednesday mornings.  This is going to be a battle.  My first goal is to get under 300 by my birthday which is December 5, let the games begin. I am going to try and eat less and exercise 6 days a week and we see how this goes. LOL Picture me at work on 10/5/2011 Weighted in 359 Me trying to look grown and sexy LOL

Well I have done it, let me list what I have received this month so far from doing surveys online and product review: 1.  $50 check Vindale Research (requesting 2nd one at end of month) 2.  $3 check Pinecone Research 3.  $20 gas card from  Ipsos i-Say for product review 4.  $5 Paypal payment from MindField Now I agree I was a little hesitant to do this online because I thought they were a scam,  but when I received the gas card, then the $3 check I was like yeah me.   And it is only  September 21st!!!!  Plus now Airtran has a online survey and you get points for answering  survey questions, but only invite only.   So happy about this one , it was the largest payout it took me 2 1/2 weeks to make :) I do believe and I am all about making money!  If you not doing online surveys and you  always crying about money, then you ain't broke enough yet!!! Also collecting can is another way to mak...

Walmart here I come!!!! Walmart has finally open layaway for the holiday season.  For a single mother of 3 it rings bells to my ears.  My kids have been asking for toys and electronics that are out of my monetary reach LOL Kmart offer layaway but they are wayyyyy more expensive then target and Walmart.  Did Walmart ever think of the business they were losing by taking layaway away.  NOW I am able to make big purchases for the kids and get tons of toys that they have been wishing for all year. What do you think layaway/no layaway?