I wish I could say I'd lost weight and or inches, but neither is true at the moment. My clothes are still trying to fall off, so that's a good sign right? The past two weeks I've backslid into the world of processed foods because they're more convenient and less expensive. Bad Bad Bad Melissa. So what am I going to do different this time? I was sick as a dog last night but still managed a few minutes on the recumbent bike so that's a start. Get back on my routine of veggies and little to no meats and m...
That's not a typo! Welcome to the first day of the new year and the first step toward a new you! My name, if you didn't already know, is Melissa. I'm 41. I'm 5 ft 8, and I'm weighing in at 203.6 lbs. My target weight by August 8 2011 is 140 lbs. It's a long long way to go but considering where I started (269) it isn't impossible. Btw: I'm your coach in this friendlylittle competition that starts today. This year I'm adding cardio into my fitness routine. Last year I amped up the weight loss by adding P...
Thought I'd toss a challenge out there to you along with a prize, yep, I said a prize! It's about to be a new year. Your goal is a new you. Here's my challenge.First: No Resolutions. You set yourself up to fail when you make a resolution so I don't make any. 1) Make a blog. Blogspot offers a free blog as do several other sites like WordPress. I like Blogger so that's what I use. 2) Tell me your blog's name and web address so I can link to you thereby follow you =) 3) Place a current picture of yourse...
My buttno longer hangs over the edge of my seat. If I have a muffin top at all, it's barelynoticeable. I pulled my size 15pants off without unbuttoning or unzipping them. SizeXL is entirely too big,Lg is almost too big too. We won't even talk about those 2x shirts that look like omar the tent maker gone amuck in my closet....My wedding band is getting too big for my finger. My shoes are getting too big for me, now, if only my belly would go away too... I had the most amazing workout ever 2 days ago.I ac...
Starting Weight June 2009 269 lbs Current Weight December 2010 201.9 lbs Since I seem to have lost my measuring tape again, I'll just post pics instead so you can be the judge. My son Caleb and I have been playing with my new camerea. Haven't quite figured out he setting so hang with us while we play. sorry guys, no indecent pics to follow =) This pic just went all kinds of wrong. If we just had the settings down Hubby liked this pic best Starting t...
WOW! Tastes Just Like Peanut Butter. That's the name of the product. It's made from organic toasted soy beans and touted as a Peanut Butter replacement. My husband doesn't like it, but he'll eat it. Caleb says it's too sweet. Grant doesnt' care. If it's food, he'll eat it, though he did say "Yay! mom bought real Peanut butter today!" because I did buy real Peanut butter today. I think the product is okay. It has a different texture and slightly different taste. No long lasting after taste like 'real' pea...
I gingerly stepped on the scales this morning fully expecting to have gained weight since I ate as much of Grant's edible Science project as he did. For such a skinny thing he sure can EAT! Shock and amazement and no error reading 201.8! I broke the 204 strangle hold by cheating my ass off three days ago! So I was a good girl all day today. I only drank water.I had mandarin oranges and yogurt for breakfast. I had tuna and California Avocado for lunch. I took all of my supplements. But my husband walked...
In talking with one of my friends tonight about her 'yucky tummy' I became a bit inspired. We often become 'yucky tummified' when we eat things we shouldn't, we all know that. 1) Taking too large a bite. The faster you eat, the more air you swallow. The bigger the bite, the less room in your mouth the less you chew. You want to chew one two three four and swallow. Your stomach needs more than huge chunks of food in it. It needs the saliva produced in your mouth to help react with the acids in your sto...
Mostly YUCK! I've been seeing and reading all about this delicious drink that's all the rage amongst the stars, and from what I've tasted of the 'miracle drink' all I have to say is no wonder they lost weight. What am I talking about, you ask? Cocowater. It has an almost sterile tast to it if you want to call that 'taste'. It's almost vomit inducing it's so very bland. I even tried the berry juice added flavors...still utterly disgusting. I tried it cold. I tried it warm and it was still ICK! I used i...
Why AMAZON.COM of course! Get yours soon for a pre-holiday workout! The first thing you'll notice is that I'm not a name brand/label loyalty person. I use what appeals to me most without much regard to who the manufacturer is. I like this ball. It's light weight and perfect for beginners. When you become more adept then spend the big buck for a better ball. In the meantime this ball is pretty tough. It holds my big butt just fine! Pilates mat (which IS different from a yoga mat) This is on my wish ...
