Decisions

I am very happy to make this post, I have really enjoyed making the change to a healthier Pearson.
Lately I have been going to the gym as much as I can afford to. It is an excellent stress relief, for this busy Mom. I am finding it hard to put into words how I feel about the changes I have made, but I am very excited that I have followed through with this idea to become healthier.
Thus far I have lost 26lbs and 12.75 inches!!!! I have also decided to join this gym that puts on a book camp for 6 weeks, here is a video of some of the things I will be doing. I am very excited to go and work out and get ready for the academy, I'm gonna kick some butt!!!

The Gym

I have been pretty good about getting up at 4:50 and going to the gym. I am very happy with my results so far. I can see my rolls slowly going away. I am also enjoying doing cardio. I miss running, but can never find time to do it. I love that I can go the the gym now and just jump on the treadmill or the elliptical. I have lost about 5lbs so far.

I have been watching my intake too. I only eat 1300 calories a day. A weigh protein shake for breakfast, and protein bar for lunch and dinner. I have noticed a huge difference in my appetite since I started eating less. I love that I am getting full faster and eating less. Woo hoo, I am actually looking forward to swimsuit season if this keeps up. :)

I can't do it any more!

I have decided again that enough is enough! I hate the extra lbs I am carrying around my middle. I am limited on what clothes I can wear, and I am tired of squeezing into my jeans. I am going to get a gym membership with my tax return money. I am going with Cori Gould tomorrow at 5 am for a work out group. I am actually excited, she goes every Mon. Wed. and Fri. and 5 am is the only time that works into my schedule. Plus If I get accepted into the Park Ranger or Game Warden Academy they will kick my butt if I am not in shape coming in.

I am also deathly afraid of swimsuit season. Right now I don't want anyone to see me in a swimsuit.
I really like the fact that Cori will be there. I hate to do most things on my own and need someone I know there or I won't go! Oh and the fact that it is at 5 am might make me go to bed earlier. Wish me luck!

And no more happiness

A few weeks ago (more like months) I was talking to Shiloh's friend Kate about herbal remedies. She was telling me about how all of my sinus issues could be related to dairy. She urged me to go off of dairy and see what happens. At this point I am up for anything. I hate not being able to smell! I haven't gone off of dairy yet but I will. The logistics just don't work right now, living at my parents house, and I don't exactly have the money to eat more expensive foods right now. All this talk about going off of dairy made me think of Brian Regan the comedian. He is very funny and talks about the Dr. telling him to go off dairy. You have to check it out it's too funny. But I know how he feels. I am sure it will be worth it. (Soy Ice Cream hear I come)

Not doing so great

I am really having a hard time going to school and eating like a normal human being. I have gained back 2 1/2 lbs. Which sucks. I need to get my head back in the game. Then again when I do drink the correct amount of water every day I have to use the rest room ever hour. I bet my teachers would hate that. Also how do I carry around that much water? Any suggestions? I need all the help I can get.

I am also changing my weigh in day to Thursdays. That is my only day off throughout the week.

Clothing Size

I also record my clothing size monthly
Date Shirt size Pant Size
12/29/08 L or 9/10 10

Measurements

I measure monthly: Waist-at thinnest part, Hips- fullest part, Let- upper right thigh, Arm- upper right arm.

Date Waist Hips Leg Arm + or -
12/29/08 34" 42" 25 1/4" 13" 0

10/4/09 29" 35.5" 22.5" 11.5" - With a gran total of 12.75 inches lost!!!!!!!!!

Weigh In's

I weigh every Monday around 10:00am.
Date Weight + or -
11/30/08 174 0
12/29/08 170 -
1/5/09 169.5 -
1/12/09 169 -

So I haven't updated in a very long time......... but I have good news! Here is my new weigh in!!!

10/4/09 148 :)

Goal #1

Goal #1 is simple, drink the correct amount of water for your body a day and make sure to always have a full glass of water before dinner. The full glass before dinner helps to fill your stomach and makes you feel full sooner.

This one was a no brainier for me, I always try to drink the right amount of water per day. However I hate going to the restroom. I was one of those kids who would hold it all day because I was too busy playing outside to bother stooping to go to the restroom. I am still that way to a point. I really hate using the restroom I have better things to do than take a brake for something so unexciting.

The purpose of the goals it to make them habits. I am well on my way to this habit!

Just the beginning

I woke up one day and realized that I was at a very important fork in the road. Some may disagree about the importance of this fork but to me I had a very important decision to make. One path led me to a department store buying more clothes but in a bigger size. Just the thought of this made me want to cut up all my credit cards or freeze them in giant blocks of ice! The other path was going to be a much harder path for me. One could say it was "The one less traveled". This path was the path of life changes, of decisions I would have to make and stick too in order to avoid path number one.

For this task I needed help. I knew immediately who to turn to, My big sister Shiloh. I had seen her make life changing decisions after having her kids and come out looking like "One Hot Mama" I wasn't sure if I wanted hot mama status or just something comparable. (I love you Shi)

I called Shiloh and she started me off with weekly goals. Weigh in's once a week and Measurements once a month. Oh yes this I could handle. I got off the phone with her and had the desire to change and the ammunition to do it!