Update time!!!  It has been almost four months since my last post and as you can tell by my tracker I have been good!!!  There have been some ups and downs along the way but even in the down's God has given me the strength to get back on track. It may sound crazy to some but although I am thankful for the weight loss I am even more proud that I can run on the treadmill. I have worked my way up to 3 miles!!!  I hope to run a 5 K next month.  My nerves and stamina still don't let me go very fast on there but I am going. It has felt so good to pull out those  clothes I had shoved into the back of my closet. If any one is reading I hope this is an encouragement to you to just go for it.

Where do Saturdays go?

When I got up this morning I was excited that it was Saturday.  I had big plans!!  I was going to work out, do the grocery shopping, and scrapbook!  Well, I over slept, took forever to get out the door and even longer than forever to do the shopping!  Note to self:  don't go for groceries at Wally World on the first Saturday  of the month!  Even though I know I got a lot accomplished today I still did not scrapbook.  I did work out and am feelin the burn.  I am feeling very sore.  When I was on the treadmill it felt so good.  I felt totally energized.  I almost felt like running.  I did not because I am scared to death to run on the treadmill!  So far doing good with the sodas.  I had only a half a glass last night and tonight.  I am not craving it like I usually do.  I know that the weight I have lost is mostly water weight.  I don't feel bloated like before.  I actually feel skinny.  Imagine that, I feel skinny at 190 pounds.

I am thinking about watching biggest loser tomorrow.  In the past I have watched every season, except the last one.  I had a hard time getting into it.  My husband is not into it so we will see.  

My Pink Loser Challenge

I know that much time has past and no posts.  All I can say is the best intentions and expectations are only the start of something great.  I have always had the best intentions when starting anything new, like this blog, although they don't always come to fruition.  With that said I take with me my best intentions and begin a new journey.  I am excited to join My Pink Stamper's Pink Loser Challenge.  Over the last six years I have gained to and maintained my highest weight.  Now that I am getting older I fear the side affects that being over weight often has.  My family history of heart disease and diabetes has my full attention.  This is not a brand new thing for me.  About five years ago I lost about 25 lbs,  but like most I gained back plus a little more.  I have struggled, even to the point of being angry and bitter with myself for allowing this weight to be a problem.  I have decided this time it is not about the weight or being a size 8, its about health and being there for my kids.  I know that my kids need me as long as God sees fit and unhealthy habits can stand in the way of that.  So here I am committing myself to God, my family, and you that I will begin to make the changes that will make me who I want to be.  This is more than the scale for me.  I want God to do a work in my life through this process.  I hope I can be an encouragement to anyone who is wanting to lose not just for bikini body (allow though that is an added blessing) but for health, home, and the hope of bringing glory to the God who will be helping me through the fight.

Here goes nothing!!  I am starting at 190.6 as of this morning.  My goal weight is 140 then I will reevaluate.  I will be using myfitnesspal.com and a gym membership to track my food and exercise.  According to myfitnesspal.com I should lose 1.8 pounds a week.  I hope to lose at least ten pounds a month for the next five months.  I am not looking at the finish line just at today.  I am doing everything in moderation along with making better food choices.  I am not a big sweets eater but am trying to cut out sodas, they are my down fall.  My reward will be a clothes shopping spree when I have maintained my goal weight for two months.

Here we go!!!