Getting back on track

Well thanksgiving is behind us. And you know this year I was pretty good. Made sure that I used portion control and drank plenty of water, and used my High Nutrient supplements and was even able to get in a 2 mile run/walk at the gym that morning. When I went to weigh in I was up 4 pounds. And no I did not gain that all in one day. I had been struggling over the couple of weeks leading up to the holiday. Was under a lot of stress at work and had not been able to workout as often as I wanted to. And then on top of everything ended up breaking my hand. So those 4 pounds actually were over a 2 week period.

So now I am getting back on track. I decided to get back on the Meta quick plan which is pretty strict. So that I can push past this plateau. Time to get really serious and get back on track to losing the rest of the weight that I want to lose. And now I have my game plan to make it through Christmas. My plan is that I will work out at least 3-5 days per week. Making sure to stay within the 200 minutes per week that Metabolic advises for optimum weight loss. Will also make sure that I am getting in at least 100 oz of water everyday. Will go to weigh in at least 2 days a week. As a friend said don't settle for anything less than progress. And that is what I am doing. Focussing, or should I say refocussing on my plan and working towards my goals. By the time that I finish my weight loss and finish school I will be a totally different person. One who will be able to do anything I want. Will be able to keep striving for my dreams and who will hopefully be able to  help and inspire others to change their lifestyles and live the best, healthiest life possible. If I can change my lifestyle and be able to overcome the many serious health issues that I faced anyone can do it.

You know if you had asked me last thanksgiving what I was most thankful for and what i was looking forward to in the coming year, I wouldn't have been able to tell you. Because at that point I was still dealing with so many health issues. But in this past year I have been able to reverse the effects of high blood pressure and hypertension. I have been able to reverse the effects of the multiple sclerosis to the point that I no longer have signs or symptoms of it. And now I have been able to fight the effects of obesity. And am going to break past the point where I will no longer be considered obese. And I am changing my life to the point where by going to school to be a certified fitness trainer I will be able to do something that I am truly passionate about and will be able to do what I love and that is to help and hopefully inspire others. So I have so much to be truly and deeply thankful for this year. And the blessings that God keeps giving me just make looking to the future even more exciting. Can't wait to see what the coming year holds.

I passed....

I haven't written for a few days but I have been pretty busy studying....And I just did my first 3 part quiz and I passed!!!!! YEAH! Now its on to studying the next section which is Kinesiology and Biometrics. Gonna be a big one. But you know I don't mind cause I am really enjoying my classes and it is making so much more sense how the muscles and nerves work and how what we put in our mouths really does effect the body and how the body breaks it down or not. So for me this is just proving that my decision to lose weight and change my lifestyle to a much cleaner, healthier, fit one was the best decision I could ever make.

And now with starting this part of my journey to become a certified Fitness Trainer, I want to share my passion for health and fitness with others so that I can better help them to live the best life they can. And I want to continue to inspire others through my journey because if I can overcome the many health issues and obstacles that I have anyone can.

The benefits of Exercise

Most people know that they should exercise, but sometimes they lose sight of why it's so important. The Surgeon General reports that physical activity can have several positive benefits for women:

•Reduces the risk of dying from coronary heart disease and of developing high blood pressure, colon cancer and diabetes.

•Helps maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints.

•Helps control weight, build lean muscle and reduce body fat.

•Helps control joint swelling and pain associated with arthritis.

•May enhance the effect of estrogen replacement therapy in decreasing bone loss after menopause.

•Reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression and fosters improvements in mood and feelings of well-being.

•Can help reduce blood pressure in some women with hypertension.

Life is just getting better.....

Just got back from my weigh in. And I am really happy to say that I have lost 3 pounds since my last weigh in. And that means that I have only 2 pounds left to reach 60 pounds. Never thought I was going to reach this point already. But I am almost there.

And life is just getting better and better. As I am losing weight, my health just keeps improving and I feel like I haven't felt in over 20 years. And now it just fuels my passion to keep growing and changing as a person. That is why I am so excited about going to school now to get my Personal Fitness Trainer certification. Because I want to be able to help and inspire others on a more personal level to take control of their health and live the best, most fit and healthy lifestyle that they possibly can.

I think most of us don't really think about the fact that the food that we eat really does effect our bodies in such a way as it can be a help or a hinderance. As I have began my first course I find that it really is something that makes a huge impact on whether a person can be healthy or not. As I go through this part of my health and fitness journey I will share what I am learning and then when I graduate in June. I will be able to help even more to motivate and encourage you to live the best life possible. We are all in this together!

8 Steps to a Healthy Heart | Active.com

8 Steps to a Healthy Heart Active.com

This is an awesome article that I found from the Couch to 5k program that I have been following recently. Makes you really stop and think....

Doing a little happy Dance...

I'm a Happy Girl! Just got back from my weigh in at MRC and I have lost another pound. But why I am so happy is I have now lost a total of 81 inches. That is a lot of inches baby!!! giggling.

You know when you make a committment to follow program its amazing how easily things fall into place. My focus this weekend is to get all of my water in. To get a good run in every other day. And to start getting some strength training in too. I'm also going to give Meta-Quick another go, and see how much I can lose before my next weigh in on Monday. My goal is that by this time next week I want to be at the 60 pound mark. And who knows maybe even blow past it.

I am excited because I am getting closer to my goals and I am loving my life. And I am going to be able to start school soon too. So life if pretty awesome right now. Hugs Everyone!

Having a blast...

Tonight I decided to hit the gym to blow off some steam and to kinda challenge myself again to see what I could accomplish. Well I am happy and excited to report that I was able to do a 20 minute run. I have been trying to increase my overall pace and endurance so that I could give running a try again. After having to back off on running for a few months because of a muscle injury, I have been slowly working at getting my endurance and strength back up. And I am so happy that I could do the 20 minutes.

So who knows maybe I really will be able to make my goal of being able to actually run a 5k in the next few months. More than anything its a blast to be able to keep changing things up and finding more and different ways to be a more fit and active person. So we'll see what kind of progress I can make in the coming weeks and months. It would be so cool if I can run one of the ORRC events in the coming months. I think joining the Oregon Road Runners club was a great idea because it is helping me to keep my motivation strong to keep on this new journey of a healthier, leaner, more fit lifestyle.

Going to bed now a peaceful , centered and happy lady.....giggles