Long time no see!!!

Soooo, it's been quite awhile since I last updated! I have had SOOOO much going on with a new job, kids, and relationship stress! Ugh! I swear it's enough to drive a person to eat! BUT NOT ME!!!

YAY!!!! I'm getting closer to my goal each and everyday!

A new year...a continued start...

So it is now 2011 and I have lots of things going on in my mind... Resolutions, plans, people, work.....it's just scattered all over the place! My over all resolution is to continue this weight loss journey as far as I can take it. I want to be a whole new person by this time next year....I also want to quit smoking..its nasty and of course, bad for you.

I am happier that I decided to lose weight BEFORE the new year because it gives me a huge head start on what I want to achieve. Now, instead of looking at nearly 150 lbs to lose in 2011, I only have 95 (ish) to go! That's under 100!!!! I CAN and WILL do this for me....

Let's hear it for the new year!!!

Rachel

Over the Moon!

Soo000o0o0o it's been a little bit since I last updated...figured it was time!
Since the last time I wrote not ONLY have I broke into the 200's, but I also fit into my first pair of goal jeans!!!!! When I first bought them I couldn't even get them up over my thighs much less my tummy and NOW they fit!!!!! How's that for motivation? I do wish it would come off quicker, but I'm slowly seeing the change. I want to make 2011 the year for a new me! yay!

On a side note...I hate men.. I mean really... not only are they confusing, but I hate being treated like crap just because they are having a bad day.....ugh...one day when i'm hot and sexy i'll show them! :)

Rachel

Cha-cha-cha-changes!

So I know that keeping mentally strong during weight loss is hard, but I have noticed that as the time goes by it becomes easier. I don't feel as horrible when I go eat with someone and they are stuffing their faces while I am munching on rabbit food. It doesn't affect me like it used to... (least for the time being.) Before, I would either resent them, or I would binge (then purge) but it is now just becoming natural to choose the healthier option! I mean sure, there are times that I want to eat a huge helping of cheese enchiladas, but I can limit myself now...that is a huge accomplishment because, as we all know, 'dieting' is a way of life... its about a life style change! 'Eat to live, not live to eat.'

I am officially 4 lbs away from meeting my first huge goal of 50 lbs by the end of the year! 4LBS!!!! I can totally do this! I have like 2 and 1/2 weeks left of this month, so I just gotta keep on trucking! I haven't been in the 200 range in a few years now, so it will be nice to have that motivation.... 50 lbs in 3 months is a lot, and it probably won't go that fast again, but hey, who knows?

I did awesome on Thanksgiving with the food, so lets hope for a repeat at Christmas y'all!

Rachel Janelle

Updated Pictures!

So since it's been a little while, I thought I would post some progress pics!!!

The picture on the left is when I started Oct. 2nd 2010. The one on the right was today! Exactly (ish) 2 months and 43 lbs later!!

So since I am finally starting to feel and SEE a difference, I figured it was time to go ahead and re-set my goals a little bit.... The last time I made my 'goal' list I was wrong about my weight...soooooo here goes...

**December Goal- To finally break into the 200's. I am sooo close...

**January Goal- I have an event in the middle of the month so I would really love to look and feel amazing for it. I just want to look good and lose another 15 lbs or so.

**February Goal- Since this is my birthday month, I would really like to be around 275. Even thought 275 is still big, I will look a lot better just from seeing my current picture. Working out really does it!

***ULTIMATE GOAL!***

I would love to be around 200 lbs by this summer. I'm thinking later summer sounds more acheiveable, but the earlier the better. I want to buy a new swimsuit and float the river comfortably. I also want to take some kind of mini trip by myself for my birthday if possible, and I just wanna feel great about it. I want to be able to buy any clothes I want right off the rack instead of having to buy special sizes.. I want to feel AMAZING on stage like I used to. I wanna rock it out!

Within Reach....

So I am now less than 10 lbs away from meeting my first huge goal of getting below 300 lbs. 10 LBS!!!! My goal for November was to be under 300, but that was before I knew my ACTUAL weight...Now it's my December goal and totally doable..Can't believe I'm actually doing it! It may be taking a lot longer than my pre-baby dieting, but damn it, I can do it! 10 lbs.....

So yeah! Lots of exciting events coming within the next few months..I wanna look and feel my best.. Lets hope for the best!

Rachel

Here we go yet AGAIN!

I'm super depressed. Might be getting a divorce....kids...schedules....work...fat...holidays..it's just unbearable at times! I managed to only gain like a pound on Thanksgiving, but that's still a pound I shouldn't have gained....I honest to God barely ate anything! I stayed away from the breads and desserts like they were the plague! I'm just so close to finally being under 300 that I am getting frustrated with myself..

GET IT TOGETHER RACHEL!!!! YOU'RE ALMOST THERE!!!!!!!