I'm Starting a 21 Day Weight Loss Challange #21MBC~Day 1

http://www.mommybloggerweightlosschallenge 

I have said it before & I am sure that at some point I will be saying it again.  But I am SICK OF BEING SICK & TIRED.  Sure I work out & yes I have been trying to eat healthier, but obviously this hasn't been enough as I have not seen any results on the scale for a LONG time.  I have been following several blogs for the past few months & a very good friend of mine has hooked me up with both mamavation moms and now with this new challenge.  (Thank you Colleen...you can find out more about Colleen at her blog http://kennedyandzach.blogspot.com)  With that being said this program is being provided to me free of charge courtesy of Dustin Maher Fitness. Dustin has provided me and my fellow bloggers with his book , Fit Moms For Life, which has nutritional and exercise information to help us get healthy. As well as testimonials from other moms who have been where I am now & who have completed their goals (some of the moms are even from here in WI).  He also provided menus and workouts that we can follow to help enhance a better weight loss.

 My Goals...
1) Get to the gym 3-5 times a week not just to work but to work out!
2) To get in the workouts in the morning since I seem to loose ambition & steam in the afternoon
3) Get into a daily journal routine. 
4) Try to eliminate more sugars/ white flours from my families diet
5) Continue with my NO fast food for another 30 days (You know I don't even miss it anymore, I had the entire house go on a no fast food diet last month)


My Affirmations...
1) I can succeed
2) I need to take care of me so I can care for my family
  
My Stats... 
I really am not comfortable posting this information for the entire world to see.  But I am going to eat crow & share the measurements that I have taken today.  It truly makes me cringe seeing these numbers.  But I want to ask all my family & friends to respect & support me.  My hope is that perhaps there is just one individual reading this who too is embarrassed by the numbers they see on the scale & want to make a lifestyle change.  Or perhaps someone else has been in my shoes & have some great insight as to how to achieve a better end result. 

 
Measurements....
Left Arm: 14"             Right Arm: 14"
Left Thigh: 26 "          Right Thigh: 26 1/8"
Left Calf: 17 1/2"       Right Calf: 17 3/4"
Chest: 46 1/2"
Hips: 47"
Waist:40"
Abdomen: 44"
Weight: 214#s




Now you can understand why I despise these measurements.  I hate seeing those numbers & I am DETERMINED that they will be down by the end of the 21 days.   Please show support of the other bloggers who are joining me in this challenge.


Point total Day 1: 79


  

#Mamavation Week 2

 What would make you feel sexier?

 Well this question hits a BIG home run with me.  Last Friday was date night with my husband.  We try to take a night to ourselves, kid free every couple of months & I just wanted to feel sexy for the evening.  For me I wish I would have had a sexier bra for the occasion.  I know that it sounds award, but when you have a bust my size (40G) you simply can't go to Victoria Secret or even Walmart & by a bra off the shelf.  I have to order the bras online & than hope that it fits when it arrives.  Unfortunately there are very few companies who make bras cute in my size.  They are usually white or beige.  No frills or thrill, they sure don't result in anyone feeling sexy.  Since its hard to have a bra that fits decent it results in shirts & dresses not fitting well.  I honestly feel that if I would have been able to have a better fitting bra not just on Friday but every day of the week that I would feel sexier in my clothing, not matter if its a fancy dress or my sweats for a good workout.

I was looking at Eden Fantasys web site & found that they actually carry plus sized lingerie and some sexy bras. 
  BLOGGING CARNIVAL: This week’s blogging carnival is sponsored by Eden Fantasys.

#Mamavation Week 1?

Hello fellow mommies.  It has been well over a month since I took the time to blog with all of you.  Why? you ask.  Well I simply don't have a decent answer...but I do have a lot of excuses lately.  Yes, I have been sick on & off with a flu bug and yes I did just perforate my ear drum which is resulting in my losing my hearing in my right ear (were hoping that this is just temporary) But that is NOT a good reason why I couldn't take 5 minutes out of my day to check on all of you, as well as jotting down my notes so that I am held responsible for my actions. 
With that being said I am making this my new week 1.  I weighed in this morning at 213# :(  YUCK!  I had seeing those numbers, and yes I can feel the effect on my body.  I am slower, tired, cranky, hungry ALL the time because I am not eating the foods that I should.
I am giving myself a goal of dropping 10#s every 30 days.  My hope is to be down 40#s by June.  I know that I can do this.  I can achieve these goals.  This goal is not only for me, but also my family.  I want to be around for a long time.  By being healthier & stronger.  

“This post is sponsored by Mamavation – a community dedicated to obesity prevention & weight loss for women and I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway”

The question was....
What is your favorite way to relax?

 I love reading books.  So my favorite way to relax is to curl up with a glass of wine, & read a book all night long.  I can escape from the present & feel as if I am living that story.