OK...so Armando is getting married today and I was not invited (shocker).  I plan on making my own cake and eating the whole thing and I dare anyone to stop me (feel free to try).  Good thing I ran ten miles in the am

The problem with "tomorrow"....

So I'm not sure *exactly* what my "deal" is, but I've heard myself saying, "Tomorrow" an awful lot. 

Tomorrow I'll get back into the running/exercise groove...
Tomorrow I'll drink more water...
Tomorrow I'll go an entire day without vodka diet coke... (that was a joke.  get it??)
Tomorrow I'll eat a healthy breakfast...
Tomorrow I'll count calories...

The problem is: when I'm telling myself these things, it seems like I'm only procrastinating the start of healthier habits.  Harmless, right?  But the truth is, I'm *wasting* countless hours/days/weeks;  getting more grounded in my habits of complacency; and making myself wait longer for the end results of good health and a smokin' hot bod that I so desparately want.  So.....I vow to stop saying "tomorrow". 

(Starting tomorrow.) 

Love y'all.

I get in the pool with my girls for the first time this summer because I finally broke down and bought a new suit (yes...I'm too fat for my other one)...Mari pokes at my fat roll and says "it looks like you have two tummies." Thanks

My newly discovered snack

Hey guys, my newly discovered snack of choice is Fage Greek Yogurt, about 1/4 cup with 1/2 TBSp of honey and maybe two animal crackers crushed = yumminess!! Only about 80 calories max. Thank you Costco sized Greek yogurt. ( I spend way to much time making posts that include Costco)

Ok people.  I must comment....Over the last few years I lost 120 lbs.  Wow I was a lard.  I have proudly (not) gained back 35 in the last year.  I can make a ton of excuses i.e. post partum depression, getting divorced, no time, etc.  But the honest truth is I didn't care what I ate.  I think I ate double what I should each day.  I kept thinking that I would start Monday.  Anyhow my point is I sooooo agree with Tasha about diet being key...but I was able to lose weight and eat up to 2000 calories a day...as long as I ran and went to the Y.  I just wanted to share this beause I LOVE LOVE LOVE to eat, so 1400 would be impossible for me.  Well I could do it but I would say a lot of swear words every day.  So if you want to eat a few hundred more....start running with Ashly and I.  :)  Just my 2 cents cause it worked for me for a few years.  I felt like I could sustain it.  Also I used the Lose it! app on my iphone.  I can't say enough good things about this app.  OK  done rambling.  Let the games begin and may the odds be ever in your favor!

COSTCO

Costco cheap and yummy food is the devil.  End of story.   :)

My Success

Hey Ladies, I have had a few of you ask me what I did to lose my weight. (At around 40 this week, wohooo!) 

Honestly all I did was to stick with a 1400 calorie diet a day, and I started off by working out around 3 times a week.  Now I try to get in about 5 days a week, BUT the honest truth is diet.  I use the Fitness Pal app on my Iphone and keep track of what I eat.  Even if I go over in my calorie allowance  I "write" it down.  It helps to get me aware of what I am putting into my body.  What do you guys have in mind to do during the competition?  Zumba?  Biking or running?  Give me some ideas!  Love to all!

Welcome Welcome!!!

Welcome my fellow losers!!  Now remember, here on our blog being a loser is being a winner.  We officially start on June 25th and we will end in 8 weeks on August 20th.   It may seem like a really long time but trust me it will fly by!!!!  Please post your thoughts and feelings on the blog and in turn we all need to help each other by responding to our fellow losers.  The people who I have found to have lost the most weight are the ones who are active on the blog.  It's for your benefit, I promise!! You have to weigh in every Monday before noon.  I recommend weighing in first thing in the morning, but no matter what just be consistent so that you will get your true weight loss (or gain) each week.  Yes I have gained before, so don't be ashamed even if you do!  Nobody will know your weight and it will be top secret.  I understand what it is like to be embarrassed of your weight but please know that there is no judgement here.  There is a link to a weight loss percentage calculator that I will be using each week so feel free to check on yourself as well as to check on me!  If your money is not sent in within the first two weeks of the contest you will be disqualified for the prize, even if you are on top!  I do this because once your money is sent in you will truly feel a part of the whole process!  Love you all, and I am so excited to go on this journey with such amazing women!