It's Been Awhile!

WOW! I haven't posted since November!!! I am slacking big time folks..sorry bout that! What all has happened?!
Let's see, Marc and I both turned a year older in November. December Kaysen turned 2 years old! Which is still a shocker for us. He is getting so big. Aidyn is getting really smart!
Christmas was a BLAST! I loved celebrating our first Christmas in our new home. 
NEW YEARS! Welcome 2013!! How are you going to make this year better? What are your resolutions? 
Mine are:
1. Work harder on making Myself and my family healthier. 
2. Reach my goal weight.
3. Bring Marc home from his job.
4. Spend more time with God!

In April it will be a whole year since I started my weight loss journey. I've lost 42lbs. I know that's a great number but honestly it disappoints me. I feel like I should've done a lot better, especially since it's almost a year. BUT I did take a month here and there to slack off(which I shouldn't have done!)
So this year I WILL reach my goals before 2014!! Good thing is I have a whole year lol!!!

Found out my friend Amanda is expecting another baby! YAY! 

I know this post is super random..but had to catch up lol!!!

24 Day Challenge

Nicole and I have started our 24 Day Challenge with AdvoCare! We are on day 2! I am super excited to see how this changes our lives!! After we're done I will be posting our stats and our before/after pictures. So please stay tuned to see those! I won't be weighing my self at all until day 25 lol! I want to be shocked when I see that scale! 

Marc had finished the Herbal Cleanse couple of days ago and he had lost 4.5lbs! He also lost a pant size! He is so excited and so happy about that! I am so proud of him! :) Ever since he has been eating a lot healthier and smaller portions. Can you believe that?! I was shocked at first myself! My husband-before the Cleanse- could EAT EAT EAT! LOL! But nope, he started the Cleanse and got himself on a healthier diet. Gah words can't explain how proud I am of him! :) 
Because of that it's been a lot easier to make sure I'm sticking to my healthy eating as well. It was really hard beforehand because he'd be bringing home Sonic milk shakes for him and the kids and drink them in front of me lol! But now he doesn't even want anything like that! So that really helps!! I am also glad it means our family is becoming much more healthier! 

Usually for morning I'd eat a bowl of cereal because I was too lazy to actually get up and make anything--plus I was never sure what to make! But today I got up and made us veggie omelettes! It was my first time ever to make an omelette so I was nervous but they came out great!! And they were yummy! My husband left for work on a full tummy and smiling! Made me so happy I could do that for him! I know cereal never really filled him up lol! 

Ok, that's it for now. 

I would REALLY love to see some more of my friends get on the 24 Day Challenge! It will change your lives! You don't have to get on a strict diet, you don't have to eat less, just eat healthier! That's all! And drink lots of water lol! I know ya'll can do this! Also I will be here to help along the way. You need advice, need help, even need reminders I am here!!! Heck I text Nicole daily to make sure everything's going great(she asked me too lol)! I can do that for u too! 
If you're interested just let me know!!! 

More News!!

Marc had finally decided to take the Herbal Cleanse from AdvoCare! He is on day 5 and has lost 3lbs! He hasn't even been working out either due to us being very busy lately lol! I am very proud of him! I am so glad this is working for him. I know it's important for him to clean out his body so when he starts taking different products they will work even better for him! 

My two good friends Amanda and Nicole have decided to join me in the 24 Day Challenge after we get paid this next week!!! I am SOOOOO happy and proud of them for making this decision! They will NOT regret it! It will bring them such happiness and make them feel so much better about themselves. 

I challenge YOU to take the 24 Day Challenge!!!

HOLY COW!

You see that pic up there^^^? Yep, that's my clothing! Pretty much my whole closet at that. Since I have lost 30lbs I've been wearing shirts that hang loose and no one could tell I had lost anything and pants that kept falling down! Even my workout pants would start sliding down during Zumba class! So today I decided to go through my closet and get rid of all my BIG clothes! People say NEVER keep your fat clothes cuz then you'll subconsciously think it's ok if you get fat again cuz you'll still have your clothes. Well not me! I am getting rid of them! The only fat clothing I kept were like 2 big shirts to wear around the house on my lazy days! HAHA! You always gotta have something for those lazy days! 

Now I need to figure out what to wear til I can get more clothes. LOL! I'll probably go to the thrift store because I don't want to spend lots of money on clothing that won't last long on me. Especially since I'm about to do the 24 day challenge from AdvoCare! I know I'll be losing more!! 

I'm still 48lbs away from my goal weight and I WILL make it there soon!! I need to set a goal date as well. Hmm...You guys think I can lose 48lbs before 2013 starts?! I bet I can! That's my goal! 

I WILL lose 48lbs BEFORE New Years Day!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

School Starts Soon

Yep, my baby starts 1st grade on Monday. So excited yet so sad. I can't believe he is growing up so fast! He is super excited but keeps saying he's going to miss me too much. Aww!! Melts my heart! Last year my husband was the parent that got up every morning to get him ready and drop him off at school. Even though he could still do it this year I decided since Kaysen is older and I have a membership at 24 Hour Fitness it would be great for me to do it this year! YAY! So every day I will be getting up EARLY(anyone who knows me well will tell ya I am NOT a morning person haha), getting myself and both boys dressed, feed everyone, drop Aidyn off at school then head over to the gym with Kaysen to get my daily workout done! I'm actually anxious to start this new schedule! :) I think it will be great for all of us. 

On another note, AdvoCare is really starting to pick up for us. No we haven't sold anything yet but we started speaking with one of our advisors and they have been helping us greatly! They will be helping us talk to some people(potential customers and potential distributors). We are so excited to finally really get started with this! If you're interested in becoming a distributor please let me know! We can all start making money together! I do know that the advisor that is helping us is making quite a bit! So that gives us the motivation we need! :)

Update on Weight Loss

Yep, that's me. Four months later I am down 30lbs! I did skip a month(so I guess this is 3 months later), which I regret now, but I am proud of myself! I have been eating healthy, exercising, and taking AdvoCare. I still have 48lbs to go until I hit my goal weight. Just wait, it'll totally happen! I can' wait! But I just gotta take it day by day. It's a lot of hard work. Just thought I'd post this so everyone can see. Yes it takes time to get there, don't give up!!!!!!

24 Hour Fitness

Since I have cancelled Curves, my husband and I joined 24 hour fitness here in Cedar Hill. And we love it! We have been doing cardio, weights, and classes! Today I will be joining their Zumba class! So excited!!!
The best part is they have a Kids Club so I have somewhere to take the kids while I work out. YAY! I really need a workout partner though. I don't get to go very often with Marc so I need someone to come with me!
Today I drank some Slam from AdvoCare and it has me going! I am so energized!!! Also it's YUMMY! Go buy some!

Cancelling Curves

:( UGH! My husband got a promotion, which is wonderful, but with the promotion his schedule had changed. With the new schedule and Curves hours I would've been able to go only on Saturdays. That's not worth the monthly charge to me. So, I cancelled Curves. Sadly! I really loved it there. The women were great, staff was nice, and loved the workouts! I had lost about 25 lbs there within only about 2.5 months!!! I do recommend it to anyone! If my husbands schedule happens to change again I might go back. Until then I will be working out at home, and next month I'm going to look into the 24 hour fitness. Mainly because they have day care so I could go anytime of the day, or even at night!!
I haven't been able to go to Curves for awhile now, and I've been feeling it. For awhile there I felt like I lost my drive. Which has made feel tired all the time again and irritable. I hate this feeling!!! Today I will get back on track!!!! I will be doing another workout when I lay down Kaysen for his nap. Which is in like 5 minutes lol! Wish me luck guys! I need to reach 200lbs!!!!!!

Please make sure to check out my AdvoCare site! I will be ordering more products for myself with our next check. Our products are great and helps keep me energized and motivated! I hadn't been able to buy any for the last couple of months due to us moving into our new home. I think that has to do with me losing my motivation to work out as well. So I will be buying some again soon and it will help so much! Can't wait!

Stepping Up

I am stepping up my game. Making sure I am eating completely healthy again(not just partially) and getting back to my Curves workouts! I forgot how great it feels to workout. I feel more refreshed and energized. For awhile there I was starting to feel lazy again and just so tired. Glad to be out of that rut! I went to Curves the last two nights but I plan on going to Zumba class again tonight. Hopefully my friend will want to, if not it's back to Curves. Either way I will be working out. :) I really need to buy more AdvoCare products. Just haven't had the money to lately but I we will soon. AdvoCare was helping me a lot!! 

My First Zumba Class

Yep, it was my first ever! And it was interesting!! I gotta say Zumba is really fun but its hard work! I am SO sore!! 
It's also very hard for people who have no rhythm, like me. LOL! There was booty shaking, body rolling, etc. This white girl CAN'T dance! HAHA! But in the end all that matters is you're moving and sweating. It's definitely an interesting exercise. I do plan on going back Monday. I'm really excited. 
Plus I love how it's a small fitness place. Not too many people right now since they just opened. It's called Hip Happenings in Cedar Hill. 
People, ya'll need to check it out! I'll put their website and class schedule below. The best part, they're cheap!!!! YAY! They also have kickboxing and boot camp classes. 


It's time for me to get back into shape! I've lost over 20 lbs and then stopped working out because of us moving to a house. Life just got busy for me. But that shouldn't be an excuse. So I am getting back on track! I will be going back to Curves 3 days a week and then doing a class at Hip Happenings 2 times a week. 


I still have 54 lbs to lose to reach my goal weight!!

http://www.hip-happenings-fitness-studio.com/

The House

I apologize for my absence. The move was pretty stressful considering we needed to get some things into working order before we could move in. And some things had to wait til after we were moved in. But everythings good now. We are officially moved into our new house! So exciting!!!!!!! We still have lots of cosmetic work that needs to be done but I don't think it'll take us more than a year to get everything done(thats inside AND outside). We are so excited to finally have a home of our own! 
I want to thank all the people that helped us! :) Our good friends Richard, Jenifer, my wonderful mother, and of course my awesome Aunt who gave us the opportunity!


Update:
I have lost 22 lbs since I started my weight loss! YAY!

YES!!!

Again, didn't get official weigh in..starting to think it's not going to happen! Thankfully we move later this month so hopefully the Curves I'll be going to there will do things better. But anyways, I weighed myself on the Curves scale this morning when I got there. It says since I started on March 27, I have lost 14.2lbs!!!! :) That makes me SO happy!!!! Seeing I'm losing more has just motivated me to keep going!!


About AdvoCare: I have finally tried the Slam energy drink. I love it! I have been getting things done today! I'm about to go to my site and order some MNS Max 3! 
Go to my site to get yours!!!! :)

Day 10: Herbal Cleanse by AdvoCare

I am DONE! I took the last of the pills and fiber drink this morning! I am so happy that I have achieved getting through the whole cleanse. Don't get me wrong, it's not very hard, it just takes dedication. I have lost 2.5lbs since doing the cleanse. It has also made me feel better! Healthier! I recommend it to everyone! They also give you this chart(below) so you can keep up with it and you won't forget anything. It helped a LOT! 

Monday

Well the lady at Curves that does the weigh ins wasn't there..again. :( I'm not sure when I'll be able to get my official weigh in!! I may just have to wait til the 2 month mark. Oh well. 

Marc is off work today and so what are we doing? House looking! We have got to find a place to move at the end of the month. I really hope we find one today. 

More Weight Loss

I get my official weigh in at Curves tomorrow! I am so excited and so anxious! I weighed myself this morning here at home and it says I have lost 12 lbs since I first started trying. I really hope that's what Curves scales say..maybe even less! I take a picture of myself once a month(so far I only have 2 pictures). I know I felt like I was losing weight but I didn't think I looked like I was, but when I saw my first picture compared to my second I was like..WHOA! It's not a major difference but there's definitely a difference!!! I am going to add those pictures here below..but I will say beforehand that I am very self conscious and VERY nervous about posting these pictures. They're pretty embarrassing. So please, understand that I am trying to better myself and maybe that'll keep yourself from laughing at my expense. I started exercising March 27th but didn't think to take my first photo til April 3rd. Every month I will take a new picture and have it compared to the first one so you can see my progress.