Almost there...

It's so exciting...I'm almost out of the 180's!!!! I can't wait to see a 7 as the second number in my weight...not that the number is all that matters but it does make a girl feel good! :) Just 3 more pounds and it's bye bye 180's!!!
A lot has been on my mind lately. I've been thinking about all that goes into becoming healthy and really taking back what's yours. The mental change that takes place is an amazing, difficult process and can at times be emotionally draining. I've been looking back at old pictures, old being a year ago, and I don't even know who that person is. I can't remember what her likes were. What she did for fun. What her dreams were or if she even knew how to dream, and dream big! Now, I look at pictures of me, the girl who I've become and I see passion, life and love in my eyes. Passion for life that I've never seen before. Yes, I do have my bad days just like anyone else who is going through changes, whether weight loss or others, but all in all the good days far out weigh the bad ones. I'm really enjoying discovering myself and learning what I can do. I need to give a shout out to all that have stuck by my side through this process. Heaven knows I've been a brat through it. Thank you Mel for always reminding me that I'm worth it and that I have goals and dreams. Thank you for being my workout buddy and for smiling even when you felt like choking me. Marth, thank you for still believing in me. I can never thank you enough for the 5 months that you kicked my butt and have made me into the person that I'm becoming each day. Thank you for loving me. And to all my friends and family, you are all amazing and I'm so grateful for you all. Good luck this week accomplishing your goals. Keep you head up. I heard today, "If you don't like who you are on the outside (or inside), CHANGE IT!!" Love it!!

The reality has set in...

I'm gonna be real friends...this is tough! Real tough! I know that weight loss isn't supposed to be EASY but it was EASIER when I only had weight loss and work to focus on. Now that I've been going to school for a few months I feel like my focus is shifting and it scares me to death! Being stressed with deadlines and assignments all I want to do is eat, and eat bad. Fighting it is so difficult and I'm having a really hard time staying focused. Thank heaven for Mel and our workouts that we do together! :) Just wanted to share a little of the real stuff. Hope all of you are working hard at your weight loss goals.

From May 2010 to February 2011 :)

I'm not going to lie...today was a difficult day in EVERY way! I'm exhausted mentally and physically. All day I found myself wanting to just give up and tell myself that that's who I am and who I've always been then Mel came over and we took my "progress" picture...I couldn't stop smiling. As I look back on the last 10 months I can't believe that I've accomplished all that I have. It's been a rollercoaster of emotions and everyday has pulled different on my heart strings but I would NEVER trade it for the world. I will NOT give up! I will NOT quit yes another thing in my life. I'm in this for the long haul. Just remember, it's when you're at your lowest you grow the most. :) I'm so grateful for all that have walked by my side and especially grateful for my wonderful friends here in St. George who help me remember who I REALLY am and remind me of the stregnth I have inside of me. Anything is possible if you believe in yourself!!!

26!

Happy Birthday to me!!! I turned 26 on the 22nd of January and loved going out with wonderful friends and celebrating. The picture below is of Martha and I at Benja's, an Indian restuarant here. What a sweetie she was to take me out. I was sad that I forgot to take my camera when Mel took me out to Fiesta Fun and Samarai 21...I wish I would have gotten pictures :( But, I just wanted to say thanks to all my wonderful friends and family members who treated me like a Queen for the day! You're all amazing!! xoxo

:)

Hello blogging world! After a long "vacation" from my blog I've FINALLY found the time, or MADE the time to update....I know, I'm terrible :( Patience! Patience everyone! I have changed a few things in my life that have been amazing! Just recently taken on a vegetarian lifestyle and it's suiting me well. It's been about 2 weeks and I feel so much lighter and almost "cleaner" for lack of a better word. :) I bought a vegetarian cookbook and have tried some yummy recipes and am loving figuring out new and creative ways to cook with tofu. It's been so great to have friends who are vegitarians and to be able to ask them questions and recipes. One of my favorite things I've made with tofu is a berry almond tofu shake that my friend Holly gave me:

1/2 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup vanilla soy milk
10-15 almonds
about a cup of frozen mixed berries
1/2 cup firm tofu
spinach leaves
1 T plain greek yogurt

It's the BEST!!!! Try it, you'll be addicted! I'm loving this new lifestyle.

You're probably all interested in my weight loss progress...well, things are moving right along. I'm finally getting back into a routine after the holidays and it feels so good to be on a schedule. All of you who know me at all know that I'm all about my todo list and my hour-by-hour schedule. It helps me to feel like I can handle work, school, working out and anything else that comes up :) I've finally broken the 185's and am loving it! I went to D.I. and bought my first pair of size 14 pants lastnight!!!!!!!!! I was literally squealing in the dressing room! What a good day it was!!!! I'm loving being challenged with school and working out and trying ot juggle life. I'm also loving living in St. George and having the red mountains to explore and find solace in on the weekends. Thanks to all of you for the support and for being there. Love you all!!