The unintentional mini blog break!

I unintentionally ended up taking a mini break from blogging. I felt as though I didn't have much to write about. I haven't been working out, eating right or focusing on my journey. Why? I've had SO many family events going on and I need to restructure and refocus. Since I'm opting not to live my life obsessed with the scale anymore my attitude is changing.

I should be enjoying myself with balance. That is hard to do! My weight is no longer my primary focus, how I look and feel is! I want to live healthily and happily! This summer has been a true test of my strengths and weaknesses.

My mom, brother, nephew and baby sis were here last week for our family reunion. Oh how I'd missed them! We had such a great time and the girls were loving every single spoiled moment they got!

On Saturday I attended the 50th surprise (all white) birthday party for my cousin Nikki. Again, my family loves to party and this was no different! Here's a few pics of me before leaving the house.









This wasn't the white dress I wanted I took too long to order it but it was a $7 STEAL at Marshall's..I couldn't pass that up! I was concerned about looking preggers due to my lack of exercise but I like how the dress ended up working out. I'm not quite sure what it is with me and these one shoulder dresses!?

I'm all over the place right now! School is back in, I'm ready for my house hold to have structure again! Summer has been relaxed and lazy.

That's it for now, I've got ish to do!
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Weigh Day! Stats!

I can honestly say this month was better than last but I took an entire week of rest. My girls were in Atlanta for two weeks and the first week that they were gone I rested! Mental and physical rest!

I did not complete all of my goals but I did do better. I've had a lot going on and just trying to maintain my sanity is proving to be a test!




Weight 8/1/11, 165

Stats look like this...

Bust: 34
Waist: 29
Hips: 40.5
Thighs: (R) 22.5 (L) 22.5

Total weight lost in July: -0.4

Total inches lost: 1 inch from my thighs



August progress pic...please excuse my appearance!

I go back and forth with the issue of just maintaining where I'm at, and living happily ever after between 160-165. I'm happy with the size of my body. I'm happy with my clothes size. I'm happy with the muscle I feel.

My honey is a big guy, 6'3 and I'm going to estimate about 280 pounds. When we met I weighed 275 at 5'5. We weighed damn near the same amount! Now when I'm hugging him he makes me feel small! If I lose anymore weight I think he just might crush me! That there is for another post though :-)!

So what am I going to do?? I'm going to keep loving myself and my success at weight loss! I still want more muscle tone so that's not going to change. As far as weight loss goes I'm pretty much done! I can't even believe I'm saying this!!

Ironically, this August marks anniversary of where I was two years ago! Two years ago in August I was 275, miserable and unhappy in my skin. Last August I was still fighting to reach my goal. This year I am happily living at my goal!

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What is rest?

I’m supposed to take a “rest” from my workouts today but I feel like popping in my Zumba DVD when I get home and working it out! I skipped my Spin class last night because I am working on a secret santa gift for someone at work that I still haven’t completed and the party is tomorrow! Needless to say I need to get my gift done and Spin class will be waiting for me first thing Saturday morning! What is “rest”…I don’t think I know what that is HA?

 

 

TGIF!!!!

Finally Friday!!! Yay!!! I don’t have any major plans this weekend outside of my workouts, starting my holiday cards (I am designing them), and maybe a little shopping. My girls are spending the weekend with their father so this eqauls rest & relaxation for me!

On my menu today:

Breakfast- Spicy Mexican Scramble @ Blue Water Taco (7), Bacon 2 slices (2.5)…I always eat this breakfast on payday Friday!

Lunch- Subway 6” turkey sub w/ veggies & honey mustard (5), Granola Bar (2)

Snack- Pear (1), Almonds 12 (2)

Dinner- Baked eggplant ½ w/ chicken tomato sauce (4)

Snack- Popcorn large bag (3)

Total points allowed: 23

Total points used: 26.5

Activity points: 5

Net: +1.5

H20- 112 ounces

Tea w/ Splenda & lemon- 16 ounces (0)

Workouts:

(AM) Turbo Fire (55 EZ class)

(PM) Turbo Fire (HIIT 15 class), Turbo Fire (Stretch 10 class)

I hope everyone has a great weekend!!! I’m looking forward to lounging in my PJ’s and getting cozy on my couch! Hopefully I’ll score a cute pair of size 10 skinny jeans when I do venture outside the house! Oh yeah and my girls need new coats…where are my priorities???!!! Focused on jeans (wink)! *__*

               

Break!!

I decided to take a break from my workouts this past weekend and pampered myself with much needed, desired and deserved REST! I beat myself up a little bit because of it but now I listen to my body when it’s time to take a breather. Today when I got out of bed I felt refreshed…mission accomplished! There are so many ups and downs when it comes to weight loss. Each and every week is different for me. It took months to learn my body queues. I felt myself mentally starting to shut down so I recognized that as “take a break!” The key for me is jumping right back on top of things once I feel better. It is hard for me to sit still for long amounts for time anyway! Taking breaks are very necessary but quitting is not an option!