Failure Is not an Option 6.13.13

I've started a new way of eating thanks to JJ Virgin and her book.  I have cut out 7 foods from my diet and so far have lost 10lbs.  No more gluten, sugar, artificial sweetners, eggs, soy, peanuts and dairy. Brain fog has gone and i just feel so much better. 

Trying to exercise at least 3 or 4 times a week.  I will not give up until i recognize the girl in the mirror.  She's in there somewhere :)

Craig has been very supportive.

I need to journal everyday to keep my motivation up, says JJ Virgin, so here i am blogging.....

For breakfast i'm making protein shakes that include kale, strawberries, blueberries, flaxseed, coconut milk and a chocolate protein powder..........it's really good

Lunch Today:  Turkey lettuce wraps...so good  (onion, cilantro, jalepnos, tomatoes)

Dinner:  Not sure, maybe another shake.

Since i'm in Cycle 1 of the JJ Virgin new way of eating...i need to have at least 2 shakes a day as replacement meals.....Cycle 1 only lasts for 21 days :)

I still believe that Failure is NOT an option!

I went off track but glad to say that I'm back on the band wagon of eating healthy.
I had gained back the 9lbs i had previously lost. Now, I have lost 2.2.lbs and I just pray I can keep it up. Consistency is a good word and I need to be CONSISTENT!!
I'll never give up though...one day I will get there.
And when I do I will be so happy to blog with excitement!

Whew! Today is a Great Day!

So glad that it's Monday and I'm back on schedule with my eating habits.

Now, for another 12 days of eating healthy and feeling better! We'll see how the pounds come off this next 12 day cycle. I hope I lose another 9 lbs! Tonight I'm going to start eating 1/2 grapefruit instead of drinking 8oz of NSA grapefruit juice and see how that works. I'm sure the real fruit will be better than the juice regardless if it has no sugar in it...there are still carbo's.

So here's hoping I'll have more good news to post in a few days!

Light Bulb!

So this weekend I was to go off my diet (2 days). I don't know why but that is what the instructions say on this whole diet thing i'm doing. Monday I'll get back on the diet for 12 days.
Well, I realize that i LOVE structure and i miss not having my structure. WEIRD!!

And I just feel better about myself when i'm eating right.

Today I'm feeling depressed....gotta pull myself out of it

Ok. I'm out of it...time for laundry!!!

Day 12 of eating healthy!

I am down 9 LBS! and sooooooooo excited about it. So, i eat healthy for 12 days then off for 2 then back on the health kick for 12 days then off two...i'll keep doing that until i'm where i want to be.

Let's see, where do I want to be? On a white, sandy beach and not feeling self conscience about what i look like in my bathing suit.

I would love to weigh 145...i think that's going to be my goal.

My short term goal is BELOW 200 lbs.... 17 more to go and i'll REACH MY GOAL!!!

This weekend i get to go off the diet. I'm determined not to blow it ...maybe have dessert and a cheeseburger!
I think i want a cold beer too. Just one...hrm...that sounds refreshing

A Great Start!

Day 5 of my "eating healthy" and I've lost 5 LBS!!!!
Soooooooooooo excited and so glad I finally got my head on straight :)

Getting Back To It!

Starting a new diet today. Cutting out sugars and starches.
I have self diagnosed myself as an emotional eater. Anytime I feel any kind of stress I head for the cabinets for something to eat and it's usually something sweet.
Gosh, it's just tough to have to worry about every little thing that goes into your mouth. I hate it!
Recently I had lost something like 25 lbs. but today I stepped back on the scale and was up 8 lbs. just since July 9th! Wow...followed by UUGGHHHH!!
So, today I'm eating protein with salads for lunch and incorporating grapefruit too because i hear it is suppose to help with the break down of fat...???
No coffee today either and I'm still awake! Ha Ha
Mainly, I just want to be thinner because i have noticed a big difference in how people (family and true friends excluded) treat you when you are heavier. Maybe that's just me...

I just wanted to sign in and start blogging again in hopes that would help keep me on track.
I still have that short term goal to be below 200lbs!

August 2, 2010

There is a 1/2 marathon in the Floriday Keys on 1/30/2011 (my birthday, it's a sign). I want to go for it. It will give me something to work towards.
Only mentioning it here on my secret blog....will keep you posted.
I have 25 weeks before my birthday so i certainly think it's doable....

Today i started my training workouts... It's called the 30/30. I am walking/jogging outside for 30 minutes to start with....jog for 30 seconds and walk until i recover then back to jogging for 30 seconds....so and so forth until 30 minutes is up....it will take me time but hopefully not 25 weeks to get something accomplished.

Back in the Saddle! July 27, 2010

Up this morning and working out at the gym at 4:45am! Yikes :) Thank goodness i have a workout buddy that likes to meet me at that time. Makes all the difference in the world to have a workout buddy because i sure would not have gone if i didn't know she would be there.
I have not gained any since i lost my 10lbs and now my goal for this week is to shed at least 3 lbs.
One day at a time right?

I still have my goal to getting under 200lbs really soon! Gosh, i can't wait until i achieve it!
I know it will feel sooooooooooooooo good!

Came into work today and someone brought donuts! I have not had one and I'm not going to!

Constant battle of the bulge......

Until next time!

Thought i would journal how boot camp went yesterday. It was hard but so worth it and i just feel so much better about myself knowing i'm trying to do somehting about my weight.
This time around i didn't know anyone in the class and i think that it was a little easier to handle....weird. You think i would prefer being with people i know and work with everyday but it was nice to not know anyone. I guess i'm not worried too much about what they think whereas when it's people i work with they see me everyday and can recall what i looked like doing some of those crazy things we do in boot camp. No idea but it was great working out again.

Today we had a work luncheon and ate at Fred's Hickory Inn. It was yummy and i had BBQ (no bun) and well of course i dribbled it down the front of my white blouse. Fortunately i had a denim vest on and was able to cover up without no one noticing! Thank Goodness.
So afterwards i ran to Khols to get a new white shirt (cheap) and while i was there had to go to the bathroom....so i went....upon leaving the restoom i noticed urnals and thought, "Did i use the Men's restroom"? Yes, i sure did! Ugh!!!

I am wearing my new white shirt and no one is the wiser! Ha Ha Ha

July 6, 2010

Hellooooooooooooooo again!
Today has been a great day :) I feel great and ready to start a good exercise regimen again. I went to the gym this morning for a 5:30 am workout but the class was cancelled but i'll be back today at 5:45pm for the same....boot camp!
So i guess i'll do the evening classes instead of mornings for the next 4 weeks. That's okay!

I have lost 10lbs so far and will get the ole scale going back down soon!

is Still Good

Hellloooo again!
Well, i kinda went astray for a couple days but back in the groove today. I had a couple meals that aren't on the "good" list. Yikes! I can't do that!
Today is a new day and i'm getting back on the wagon. Maybe i can make it another 71/2 days without eating anything bad again....that's how long it had been before i fell off

Have a great Sunday world!

Hellooooooooo there! Today was a great day in Rachel world. Work went swell, workout was great and a trip to Wal-mart is always good :) Ha Ha
It's been one full week now that i've started eating right and exercising and i feel great. It's weird how you can automatically feel better about yourself when you know you are making better food choices regardless if you are losing weight. My beloved cheeseburgers will have to wait a long time for me! No more cheeseburgers! Bye Bye FAT! Bye Bye FAT Rachel! I don't want to see you anymore! Ha Ha
Skinny Rachel has been hiding for MANY years and i'm determined to find her!

It was so funny tonight when i attended my Kick-boxing class because i couldn't keep up and or keep to the beat of the music but my main goal was to be there and get a workout....i didn't die and i made it thru so i'm a happy camper!

Now for a good night sleep....

Bye world - i will see you tomorrow

July 14, 2010

Happy Monday! I survived the weekend without blowing my diet! That is unheard of and i'm so glad i made it thru. Today i will be attending my first Zumba class during lunch at the gym...i'll let you know how it goes! Blogging is really helping as it keeps the thoughts fresh in my mind.

Hubby and I had a great weekend just hanging out. Both of us were pretty tired so we didn't get out much. Sunday i went to the gym....yes i went on a weekend..whooo hoooo!

I'm also dying to hear about how my friend did over the weekend in TN as she was in a bikini contest! Can you imagine? She is so brave :) I'm so proud of her and she has been my inspiration for this blog. D I'm so proud of you!!!

Gotta go to Zumba!

June 12, 2010

Love the weekends :) Whoo Hoo!
So far so good on the eating thing. Have broiled chicken in the house so that helps to stay on track.
Hubby and I are going to the movies tonight, yay!

June 11, 2010

I made it thru lunch! May seem trivial but it feels like a huge accomplishment!
I had Grilled Chicken Salad w/dressing on the side and barley used any dressing...
Funny......i didn't miss a thing did I?
I'm going to try and not weigh myself for a couple weeks. Ok. so on June 25th I hope to have some good news from the scale!!
This writing thing is really motivating. I never really knew how motivating it could be.

Rachel Just Remember Consistency!

June 11, 2010 - My First Big Temptation This Week!

Things have been going great this week but i have lunch plans for Abuelos! Yikes!
I have gone online to check out their menu so i'll know what i can order before i get there. Now, how to deal with the butt-load of delicious chips before the meal?!? I can do it....I've had chips before and know what they taste like, right? I don't NEED them........
I plan on either having the Grilled Chicken Salad or the Chicken Fajitas...
I'll let you know how i do....
Keep STRONG!!!!

June 10, 2010

So far so good on my eating healthy and exercising. Consistency is going to be key. I've got to stay consistant!
I feel strong mentally and i was actually able to run on the treadmill today during my lunch hour....my knees usually hurt but today they were good to go.
There are others in the office that are watching what they eat too so that helps...little extra support ...yay!

Keep Strong! Remember...Failure is Not an Option!

June 8, 2010 - My First Blog Ever!

Hello World! It's me Rachel and this is my blog. My goal for this blog is to keep up with my weight loss achievements. (Yes! Achievements....i like to think positive)
I am 41 years old and overweight. (over 200lbs!) I want to be healthy and full of energy. No more execuses!! No more whinning and feeling bad about myself because of my weight! It's time for a change! I'm ready for a change.

And i certainly don't want to limit this blog to just my weight loss achievements. If you know me then you know from time to time some of the stangest things happen in my life so i'll have to include those as well. Ha ha!

Have a great day!