Goal FAIL ...

It's been quite a while since I've updated this little blog o' mine. Life has been quite hectic since my last post, which was almost 9 months ago! So much has happened over the last 9 months, I'm not even sure where to begin to catch you up.

Since my last post was about my Reese's scandal, I should probably update on my weight loss progress first. As if the title wasn't a dead giveaway as to how its going, my weight loss goal for April did not happen. :( In fact I am still very much struggling with my weight and health.

Becoming healthy for me has been a constant yo- yo effect. See, I LOVE food and I want to be skinny and healthy. My weight goes up and down and my diet is far from being perfect. It has been a huge struggle and getting on track and staying there has proven to be my biggest obstacle. I'm still very much headstrong about continuing my goal to a healthier new me. I have it in me. I just need to dig deep and find that drive I had once again.

So I am still continuing on my journey to a healthy lifestyle, its just full of lots of curves, turns, dips, and empty holes. In late July, I decided to join a friend of mine into the Beachbody family as a coach. I began drinking Shakeology and saw my energy level jump! It was great. I started working out with the Les Mills Combat program and saw a few more pounds come off and even some definition. I went from 175 lbs to 171 lbs! I haven't seen myself weigh that is years. It was a good feeling.

However, I have fallen off the wagon again and haven't continued working out daily, as I should. I don't eat as well as I should either. Are you seeing a pattern? I'm feeling pretty disappointed in myself these days, especially because I KNOW I CAN do this! I have to find my will again.

Now, I'm not trying to make excuses for any of my inability to commit to this journey of mine. However, I took a new job in April at a doctors office and I LOVE it. But, almost every week, multiple times a week we have lunch brought in to us. This is so hard for me! I have zero self control and end up ordering things that are not so healthy. This has caused me to gain a few of those lost pounds back. I am currently at 178 lbs again. NOT where I want to be.

So tell me. How do you stay on track? Do you work a full-time job? What do you do for lunch? Do you prep your meals for the week? Do you get tired of eating salads all the time?

Here we are in the middle of the holiday's and I'm so feeling the consequences of not following through. Its rough. And I feel fat. But it is changing.

You just wait and see.

Reese's Pushed Me Off the Wagon

What?!?!

Believe it. It's true.

I was forcefully pushed off the stinkin' weight loss wagon! And that is NOT okay! I was doing all awesome and the weight was falling off and now...

I'm not so awesome! :(

I have been sucked in by Reese's Easter candy. I shamefully admit that I ate as many as 16 Reese's peanut butter cups in one sitting on multiple occasions. Yeah...

So, I am trying to put my recent Reese's scandal behind me and move forward with what little dignity I have left. I have a goal to reach and with this set back, I am hoping I will be able to refocus and make my goal a reality. Its definitely going to take some hard work and dedication.

Despite falling off the wagon, I have to say progress HAS been made. I wasn't seeing it, so one of my BFF's told me to take pictures of myself again. Hesitantly and scared as to what I would see, I took the pictures.

I think this before and "in progress" picture speaks for its self.

Progress

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This month has been full of ups and downs. At the beginning of the month I started my weight loss journey to  lose 28 lbs by my 28th birthday, which is in April.

I won't lie, I have struggled this month... a lot. I struggled and still struggle with finding the energy to get up and exercise as well as reminding myself to eat the healthier things and stray from those sweet cravings. There were many times when I failed and cheated, but each day is a new day, so I started over and tried to do better that day. 

As I weighed in this morning, I was scared to death! I just knew the scale would show no or little change or even a possible higher number. Eek! To my surprise the number I saw was decent! Not the Biggest Loser shocker number I was looking for, but decent considering the number of times I fell off the wagon. :)

An 8 lb weight loss this month is a win for me! Hopefully next month I can match that number if not beat it. I  with jumping on the scale every morning expecting to see a 5-10 weight loss. I know that's not realistic, but I can't help myself. Sometimes, I'm like I ate healthy all day today that's at least a three pound weight loss! But reality is, it takes patience and perseverance. Two qualities I definitely lack, but I'm working on them.

What are some of your struggles? How do you overcome them?  I have multiple texting buddies and some great friends that help keep me motivated. I log everything I eat in My Fitness Pal and have multiple friends there that help keep me motivated. Having people rally behind you on your journey is a great way to help you through your struggles.

Until next time...

Inspired by Pinterest

Hi there! I hope you all had a wonderful week and weekend. I originally planned to share with you about my first week participating in the 50 Day of Fitness Challenge, but I have been sick.

Last Saturday, while watching the Aggie game I started feeling terrible. I toughed it out all week and this weekend before deciding to go to the doctor this morning. I have an ear infection in one ear and fluid on my other along with a terrible sinus infection. I got some meds so hopefully I will be back to myself soon!

So my diet and exercise suffered last week along with my house and the thousands of chores that needed to be done. I did manage to lose 1.2 pounds last week. Which I have no clue how that happened because I ate terrible! 

While spending many hours in bed, I was able to pin a few recipes and exercises on Pinterest. Take a minute and check them out. You may find something that works for you. (Click the picture and you will be directed to that Pinterest Board.)

Healthy Recipes (And some not so healthy ones...)

Workout and healthy tips.

Inspirational quotes. I love having a positive note around to motivate me.

Have a BLESSED week! :)