Hi, guys! Amanda and I have decided that we want to get healthy… which means holding ourselves accountable for how we live each day. We have both taken before pictures and measurements and have a plan to follow to reach our goals. Each week we will come back and put up a post with our newest numbers as well as an update on how well we followed our plan that week 🙂
If you have a fitbit and want to join us in our weekly step challenges just let us know! Continue reading “Weigh In Wednesday”
“Because life is a race, and you deserve to be comfortable!”
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Disappointment can be difficult to deal with when trying to lose weight.
I have been watching what I eat, drinking only water, and working out religiously with my hubby. I have lost several pounds in the past few weeks..which is awesome!
However, we just did my hubby’s measurements and “before” pictures (he would kill me if I posted them so those stay secret) and I decided to see how I have done so far since I started really working it this month…
Guess what?!?
My measurements have gone up!! What the heck?
My hubby keeps telling me that it’s just because I am building muscle…and I so hope that is true. If my measurements are still up at the end of the month, I may very well scream and cry while rolling around on the floor in a full on temper tantrum!
PS: If this happens I will be sure to have someone record it for your viewing pleasure!
Someone recently asked me how I got to where I am at this point in my weight loss journey.
This question led me to start thinking, “What have I done?”
No, seriously! WHAT HAVE I DONE?
I’m losing my sanity over here!! Okay, this post has nothing to do with my kids…Sanity can come back for a few minutes at least!! Continue reading “What have I done?”
I realized something yesterday while at a cookout for a friend.
Something pretty big!
Something awesomely amazing! Yes, I realize that probably isn’t grammatically correct. Hush! It expresses how I feel!
The realization, epiphany, understanding that I came to is… Continue reading “ENOUGH!”
I started my workouts again today!!
Yay me?!? Oh my gosh! 2 weeks off was a very, very bad idea!
I felt like I was going to die trying to get it done.
Okay…so I am totally going to embarrass myself in this post…I am going to share pictures of myself working out!
Continue reading “My Mini Me Mocks Me”
Just thought I would list a few of the fitness apps that I use or have used in the past and think are worth having:
I currently use the free version of all of these apps!
Couch 2 5k This is a great app for those of us who are a little (or a lot) out of shape and want to fix that slowly! It eases you into running using interval runs. The only down side I have found to this app is that it does not track your run. I use another app for that.
RunKeeper I use this app to track my indoor and outdoor runs/walks. It’s GPS tracker works really well, even out in the boonies where I live! It lets you set up goals and automatically tracks them using the workouts that you input. You can connect with friends and there is a website that is connected to the app. (Although I have yet to use the site…)
My Fitness Pal This app is awesome for helping you keep track of your food intake! I love that it has a bar code scanner feature as well as the ability to search for foods, it even has a lot of restaurants! You have to have internet access for it to work, or it seems that way. This app is connected to a website which connects you with other users to help keep you motivated. It also keeps up with your weight (if you input it) and how close you are to your weight loss goals.
Please comment and let me know if there are any apps that you like to use to assist you in your fitness goals. I am always looking for new or better things to help me get through the tough times! Thanks!
