60 Pounds Lighter

250 days and I have reached another milestone.

60 pounds down!

In fact, I skipped right over 60 and went straight to 61 pounds.

Well, I'm sure I was 60 lbs down sometime during weigh in week...you can't really skip a pound, ya know...but I didn't even notice its passing.

When I first started, I figured my ultimate goal would be 70 lbs.  I am feeling pretty good and like where I am at.  That being said, I will still keep doing what I do.  If I reach my 70 lbs, fantastic!!  If not, I am still super-duper pleased.  I feel GREAT (minus a few minor complaints, but that is another post...)

I must thank you all for your continued support.  I wouldn't have been able to do it without you there to keep me honest and on track.

A million thanks!!

Before and Afters

I couldn't be more proud of our lovely spankstas!  In the last few months, as a group, we have lost a total of 102 pounds!!  Oh yeah, we rock!

 ROSIE KAY

Starting weight: 140

Final weight: 134.8

Total lost: 5.2 lbs

 

JOJO

Starting weight: 181

Final weight: 169.2

Total lost:  11.8 lbs

CEE BEE - 3rd place
Starting weight: 244
Final weight: 219.4

Total lost: 24.6 lbs

 CHEY BABY - 2nd place

Starting weight: 204

Final weight: 179.8

Total lost: 24.2 lbs

 SARA LOU - 1st place

Starting weight: 204

Final weight: 171.8

Total lost: 32.2 lbs

Progress

Since we are about halfway through...

And since somebody asked me about it...

And since I have a cell phone and figured, "Why not?"...

Here are some progress pictures so far:

Day 1

 Today - 25 lbs down!!

I still have a ways to go.  

Oh boy, do I know it!

But it is nice to see progress, anyhow.

Feel free to share any progress pictures you have on our Facebook page.  We'd love to see how you're doing!

Giving Up?

I typically want to keep this blog up-beat. Not only helpful, but inspiring.

But it's hard on days like today.

Days when I step on the scale and see that I've gained another pound.

I want to weep. I want to hide under the covers and never go out in public again. Never have to deal with pants that don't fit right and muffin tops and uncomfortable squeezing and shame.

Oh, the shame.

How did I let this happen?

I let my vigilance down for a seeming moment and then I started spiraling.

And I can't seem to stop.

I can't seem to really get motivated for more than a few days.

I'm tired. Really tired. The energy has gone.

Where did my motivation go?

Already the days where I felt healthier and happier seem long ago.

I want to just admit defeat. Honestly, I do. Because then at least I can say "I'm this way because I just don't try at all." And as a bit of a perfectionist, that seems better than where I'm at now where I try, fail, and get nothing.

I want to say bah humbug on the whole thing.

I don't know what to do. I just...don't know.

Picture Update

Eeps! I missed my picture update near the beginning of the month.

Oh well, now is as good of a time as any!

My hubby took these pics for me today.

In my NEW jeans!

Woot!

I had been wearing a size 18, and let me tell you, they were getting pretty baggy and rag-a-muffinish. So we went jean shopping yesterday. I was thrilled to find that I could squeeze into a size 12! I selected this size 14 instead because I thought the fit was more flattering.

Still...

I was ecstatic!!

Yay for new, smaller jeans!

Here's my progression so far:

Sara - 3 Month Update

I realized this morning that I haven't done my 3 month picture update yet.

Since my hubby was gone and I didn't want to wait, I set the camera on the table and snapped a few quick pics before my workout class.

Here I am 3 months ago.

And today, 20 lbs down!

My progression - front view

My progression - side view

I can't thank you all enough for your endless support! You help keep me going everyday!

I couldn't do it without you.

Seriously.

Thanks!

Insanity

Literally. These program is insane. After I get through the warm up, I want to pass out and puke everywhere. So basically, I have yet to get past the warm up. Maybe that should be my goal. But here are my results from my fit test, and in two weeks, I will try again!

Switchkicks 56
Powerjacks 23
Power Knees 53
PowerJumps 35
Globe Jumps 8
Suicide Jumps 14
Plank obliques 40

Ok. Only thing stopping me is a toddler who doesn't take long naps and feels the need to come sit on me while working out. IN two weeks, I will try these again and see if I've gotten any more fit.

2 Month Update

It's that time of the month again for my monthly picture update.

Starting weight: 197.8
Current weight: 183.4 (as of this morning)

That's down approximately 14 pounds in 2 months, baby!

Slow and steady wins the race.

I can practically smell that money ;)

And here's my comparison views.

Progression Front View:

Progression Side View:

Sara - 1 month review

It has been one full month since I took my before picture. This morning I decided to take another just to see if I could tell a difference.

Let's be honest. I've only lost 4 lbs. Hardly anything that I believe would be noticeable. But I'm determined to document and progress - so here it goes. I even wore the exact same style of shirt, just in a different color.

Left - before
Right- today

Hey look, I still have that just-out-of-the-shower-drowned-rat look.

I sport that a lot. It's my signature style.

But do I dare say that I am slightly more tone? You have to look very closely, but I believe I am. Or is that just wishful thinking on my part?

Naw, no way! Look at my butt. Definitely a little more perkiness there! Or wait, maybe it's just an optical illusion because my shirt is up higher.

But wait! What about that chest area? Were all 4 pounds lost strictly from there? I don't really mind that going down as long as the tummy goes with it. I'd hate to have a huge tummy and nothing else.

Sheesh! I don't know.

Oh, you can look away now. Sorry that I made you do that. I'm sure it was horrifying. You'll likely to spend months in recovery.

Either way, this is probably the longest that I have ever stuck with a steady workout routine. Thanks to your support and my terror at being made into a liar I am sticking with it. Hopefully this next month I will see more progress.