Taking some time

Hi yall! I'm sorry it's been so long. We went on vacation last week and I really didn't have much to say about my weight loss.

And yesterday something happened that rocked me to the core. I'm having trouble focusing on anything and I know that my body goes crazy when I am stressed. I still plan to lose it. I still plan to blog about my weight loss journey but I've got to get something straightened out. I'm not going to talk about it here....but please pray for Michael, the boys, and me.

I will be back soon ready to talk about weight loss.

My Week

Sorry for the lack of posts this week. I don't have a decent excuse.

Monday, I was grouchy grumpy. I blame lack of food. I was needing to go to the grocery and didn't have much that I could eat in the house. What I did have, Joseph stole....apples, smoothies, etc.

Tuesday, I felt back to myself. I ran 3 miles with the stroller that evening. Now, that is a workout. I am much slower when I run with it, but I feel like I work so much harder.

Wednesday was more of the same. I did a speedy 2 miles on the treadmill that night.

Yesterday, I was RAVENOUS! I could not eat enough. It's one of those times when it's good not to have much in the house that is unhealthy. I have found that when I'm actively trying to watch what I'm eating, I had better not have anything tempting at all in the house. And I can be pretty creative. I finally fixed myself a big bowl of oatmeal last night. While I try not to limit carbs in the evenings, it really hit the spot. I went for an easy 3 mile run with the dogs last night. I really enjoyed it.

This morning, I stepped on the scale and had lost 2.2 lbs. WOO HOO! It always feels good to see progress.

Well, I've got a book from the library that is overdue that I need to finish, so I'm gonna sign off for today. Hope everyone has had a great week!

Let's Not Count That One (Day 3)

Yesterday was a super fun day....but it was a fail as far as the diet plan was concerned. We always go out for lunch after church and it is almost always mexican. That's what Joseph always picks. He loves some rice and beans.

I tried to be good...I got the Pollo Pablano which is basically grilled chicken and peppers. I had planned to be very in tune with only eating until I was just full. Then Michael made a comment about me eating all that super processed food and it angered me. So I probably ate a bit much in my anger. I know...it's really a silly thing to get mad about but don't mess with a woman who's taking in massive amounts of fiber and little to no sugar...am I right?

Then we went to Indianapolis to meet up with some friends at the zoo. And while I did pack a few healthy snacks, I didn't pack my vitamins or anything. And when we went out for supper, I ended up having a steak sandwich and fries. Fail.

That's ok...today is a new day. A day 3 do over as well. It's also the first week of my half marathon training. Today is a stretching day. I have my first half marathon in 12 weeks!! So excited!

Day 1

Sorry for not posting last night like I said I would. One thing led to another: grocery shopping, cooking supper, putting kids to bed...next thing I knew it was well after 10 and I was exhausted. Plus, I had left my notes with my weight and measurements in James' room and he was sleeping. I would rather walk through fire than risk waking him.

Anyway, I felt pretty good on my first day of detox. I will admit I almost lost it when I was at the grocery, but I held it together. REALLY wanted a cupcake....

I typically feel ok the first day though...it's the 3rd or 4th day that gets you. The cravings really go crazy.

I will get into my plan more in the next post. I simply wanted to check in and post my initial stats and pics.

Weight: 227.7 lbs
Body Fat: 36.2%
BMI: 32.9

Measurements:
Bicep: 15"
Chest: 44"
Waist: 39.5"
Hip: 47"
Thigh: 27.5"
Calf: 17.25"

My goal weight is 175 lbs. I haven't weighed that in a long time. The lightest I have ever been (since I was 18) is 163 lbs my senior year of college. And saying that I got there in a less than healthy way would be an understatement.

Here are my before pictures:

My sweet boy

I'm Losing It!!

I'm creating this page as an off shoot of my main blog "The Non-Sceincy Animal Scientist." I wanted somewhere to blog about my weight loss journey that was separate in case some of my readers who keep up with my blog for family updates and such dont care to read about supplements, weigh ins, etc.

But if you care about such things, stay tuned. I'm starting a 24 day jump start challenge that is my own version of a popular weight loss company's detox and cleanse program. I'm not going to name names since I don't know if that could get me in trouble or not...should anyone read this blog.

I'm promise to keep it real here....I will be telling my ACTUAL weight and measurements as well as being honest about how I feel during this journey. It will be a long one. I've got at least 50 pounds to lose. I may even go further than that.

I will be posting a "before" picture tonight once my husband gets home and can take one. I will also post my beginning stats at that time. Tomorrow, I will post a synopsis of my plan.

So, if this sounds interesting to you, please stay tuned!!