Oh yeah!!!!

Today was my schedule 3 mile run. I got it done really fast (26 min) then over to workout my legs. I went to the leg press and did a few reps starting at 190, then 210 then on my 3rd rep, I decided that I wanted to go all out. I bumped the weight to 270. Yes 270!!! I was able to do all 12 full leg presses and even held the last one for about 10 seconds before releasing. It felt sooo good. I have always had very strong legs and I LOVE big muscularly legs. Next time I'm going to see if I can do 300 just to see if I can do it:) I love pushing myself to limits that I wouldn't normally do or think I could even do.

:)

Last night while I was running at the gym, I saw my neighbor who I have only seen a few times. The first thing he said was "Wow, you have really thinned out"  I love hearing complements like that and it totally made my day:) I love when you get to a point were others can see the difference. You know that your hard work is paying off:) I know it can get sooooooo frustrating when you work so hard and see no weight loss, but I promise you, you have to stick with it. Sometimes you may not see weight loss for a while but inches are just as important, not to mention you are getting strong and building endurance.
I haven't heard from everyone that is in the weight loss challenge, but I know that I have lost 8% and I think I am still in first place:) I am so proud of everyone. We have all worked so hard. I have to give a shot out to my amazing hubby. He has lost 14 pounds. I love that he and I are doing this together. We support each other 100%
With the kids being sick (they are now better) we have had to take turns going to the gym. I love that my husband wants to eat and be healthy. We both feel so much better inside and out.

Be proud!!

 You should be PROUD of all the hard work you do. I have seen so many people be so negative towards others. I have seen so many negative comment on photos of women who are very fit. Comments like: She must not eat, that's gross, she must not be happy with herself etc. I see a photo of a fit guy or girl and think "Wow, that is some major dedication right there" I just don't understand all the hate?? I don't think it "bragging" to say you are proud of yourself. You worked freaking hard and should be proud. I have seen comments before where people get sick of others posting how they went to the gym for the hundredth time. For me I think that is AWESOME. Why not support people doing something healthy, something they love etc??
I don't know, maybe I am just different, but I am proud of everything I have done. I have given up a lot to be were I am today and I feel amazing. I have no idea if I have any haters and hope I don't.
Always remember to be proud. You did all this hard work. No one else but you. BE PROUD!!!!

Weigh in time

I can't believe month 1 is over. I am very PROUD to say that I've lost 12 pounds since January 1!!! I feel sooooo good. I started at 147.5 and today I am 135.5
My hubby took a few pics of me this morning. I still have A LOT of work to do on my toning, but I am happy with my results thus far:) I need to figure out how to do a pic side by side, but if you scroll down to the bottom, you will see my before pic.

 Here I am 135.5

This is me at day 1. 147.5

My little sweetie

Ugghhhh still dragging today. I've done 5 loads of laundry today. Got the driveway and sidewalks plowed got showered and some what ready. I'm not sick, just worn out and grumpy.
My sweet 6 year who is sick, white as a ghost and fevered was laying in our bed and was watching me brush my hair. He said "Mom, I think you look so pretty" Hearing that from him totally melted my heart and lifted my spirits. What sweet, sweet boys I have. Just hearing that one comment from him, totally made me change my mood and mind set. Yes, I am still so worn out, but I am choosing to be happy, have patience (which has been VERY hard this week) and to stay positive. Even though this has been one of the hardest weeks for me, I'm not going to let it tear me down. Time for this Mom to turn her frown upside down :)

I've hit a wall:

This Mama is beyond EXHAUSTED!!! My alarm clock went off  at 5:15 am to get ready for boot camp. I looked outside and saw all the snow and I was so tired. I felt like I took a sleeping pill. So I decided that I would go back to sleep and go to boot camp tonight.
I have seriously hit a HUGE wall. Tomorrow marks 1 week, that my kids first were sick. It has been a ROUGH week. I almost had a brake down this morning. Yep, this girl almost cried, but I didn't, close though.
I heard our 4 year old screaming. At first I thought I was dreaming it since I was still sleeping but no, it was him. He was laying on the couch and threw up. I got it all cleaned up and he went in our room and laid on the bed that we make for him on the floor. Within maybe 20 minutes, he threw up again all over the bed. I just wanted to cry. I just sat on the floor for a good 5 minutes just sitting there. Why or why can't my kids get sick at the same time?? It's so much harder when they get sick one by one. We can't leave the house. I have no joke probably done over 30 loads of laundry in 1 week. I have gone through a full can of Lysol in 2 days, a whole container of Clorox wipes, my hands are super dry from all the cleaning products. Yeah, it's been HELL!!!!! I am thankful for my hubby who has helped so much. I look forward to when he gets home so I can get out of the house for a little bit to workout. I feel so bad for my boys. They have been so sick. Everyone is doing better except for Jaxon, so hopefully a few more days and we should be healthy again. I PRAY my hubby and I don't get their sickness. That's all I need:/
On a happier note, tomorrow is our the last day of our first month. I'm excited to hear every one's weight loss and can't wait to see my before and after pics. Yes, I see myself everyday in the mirror, but I don't think you really see the difference until you take a picture and compare the too. I am really excited. I have worked sooooo HARD!!!

sore, sore, BUM!!!

Oh my goodness!! My bum is sooooo sore form Boot camp that I did Monday morning. OUCH. I can barley sit down or walk. But pain is good:)
I went to the gym tonight and did the Elliptical for 30 minutes and worked out my legs. I was at the gym for maybe an hour. I didn't want to go too crazy. For one, my bum hurts so freaking bad, and I have boot camp tomorrow morning AND I have a 5 mile run that I will do later tomorrow night. I also skipped out on Turbofire for tonight. I am way to sore and I went to a movie instead with my bestie:)
I am off to bed. I sure hope I can walk tomorrow. Haha:)