Going for 100...

Pushing my self on a day to day basis. Today I'm working from home because I'm ill with my reoccurring problem. But sitting here in my jammies I realized I only have one large stomach roll instead of the three I used to have...yay!!! 

I'm also able to acknowledge how hard I'm working for my goal. My mindset is all about having fun, trying something new and changing it up so it doesn't feel like it is hard. I realized my view point was different when I asked my brother, who is also my trainer, if my body was changing quickly because I was noticing a lot if changes at a fast pace. His response was, "no, you're not changing quickly!" I was shocked and kind of upset until he said, "you're getting results because you work hard! Double work-outs, 6 days a week, girl you're putting the work in and that's why you're getting results." 

This leads me to the next subject. Goal revision. It is clear I will not meet 46 lbs by 2/28 given my lack of significant weight loss in Dec, and Jan (total of 10lbs). I recommit to loosing another 20 lbs by 2/28 making it a total loss of 100 lbs. This means I'm elevating my game and focusing on the goal. 

Here's to #going4100 ! 

Life goes on...

Keep Going

I have motivational quotes, posters and sayings that keep me going. Then I have life happening...which can at times stop me. Example, I received news of my friends medical condition on Tuesday, 01/21 and what followed were old habits. Over eating, lack of activity and the numbing of emotions through food. By Friday, 1/24 I felt a higher level of stress and my body was hating my mind for indulging in old bad habits. I allowed myself to continue the trend through the weekend but by Sunday Night I declared NO MORE. 

From left to right: Xoch, Kiki and Mari. Friends since infancy. 01/26/14

My Sunday was spent at a family baptism and a park reception. The activities performed through out the day opened my eyes. I was able to climb rocks, climb the jungle gym, slide and swing without fear of the pole shaking due to my weight. I did things I haven't been able to do comfortably in years!!! The feeling was awesome and provided the reality "CHECK" I needed to get back on track. 

My Bestie since Birth. 01/26/14 

The smile on my face and the feeling in my heart provide me with a healthier escape. Exercise relieves stress and it makes me feel better. Good food makes me feel better and makes my immune system stronger. Which means in turn, I can take better care of myself and my friend which will need me more than ever in days to come. To getting it together and working through it. For my bestie Andres.

How do you do it?

People in my social circles keep on asking, "how are you loosing weight?". I can go on about the details for days but the bottom line is I do it by taking it day by day. 

There are a whirlwind of emotions, occurrences and obstacles that may cause me to stop or take a day off. But in the end, my main objective is still there...I must get healthy. I allow myself to feel what I need to feel, go through what I need to go through, and then I tell myself to keep pushing. Then I do what it takes to get me through the day because this time I'm getting to the final goal.  

I'm getting closer.

I'm 8 pounds away from my mid-point. I'm excited, motivated and focused. There are moments when my fears associated to weight come up BUT I am clear that I'm not stopping. 

I'm pushing harder than ever because this time I can visualize it. It looks great. 

Feels Good.

All of the planning, food prep and work-outs are paying off. Today I weigh 237.1 lbs. and I'm so excited. 

Here is to meeting the goal. :D 

Smile. I'm making changes.

This is me before my morning work out. I'm keeping active and reaching goals. 

Get it done.

Fitness for today.

I have shared my medical history in the past. Today was one of those days when it was all okay and it changed instantly. The difference, I pushed through the my dance class but was not satisfied with the fact that I couldn't give it 100%. 

I won't make myself wrong and will continue to work through what ever is necessary to reach my goal. 

Happy New Year! This is the one...

...the year I'm working hard to reach the goal. My challenges and trials in 2013 allowed me to see I can loose weight, eat healthy, and make good choices no matter what obstacle is in my life.

I have another 100-110 pounds to loose and I plan to reach said goal by 8/1 before my trip to Ecuador. I have set ambitious mini-goals including outings or events that will require a certain amount of strength, courage and focus. As always I give myself the space to alter the goal depending on the actual life events. 

Current Weight: 244.8

Current Size: 18

Mini Goals Timeline

2/28: 200lb #46by228 (-44.8)

3/1: ride a bike w/no fear

4/12: White River Rafting - Camping

6/13: 160lb #hotbysumma (-40)

6/14: Muddy Cheer Challenge

6/2014: Learn to Skate

7/4: Red, White and Blue half-marathon

8/1: 140lb #imatgoal (-20)

8/2: Galapagos Island Hiking Adventure

9/13: start Wonder Woman costume 

9/27: muck fest mud run 

10/04: Pin-up Photo Shoot 2014 

10/13: day off to ride my first Harley.

11/9: Santa Barbara Marathon

12/6: Spartan Race

To new ventures, good health and giving it my all.