Just an Update

Been busy busy! I for sure have stopped working out which isn't good but my food is being tracked and staying under a certain amount each day.
Starting tomorrow I'm kicking it back up and doing some Turbo Jam everyday again.... here's hoping with both I can lose even more weight!

I'm working everyday now with no days off so I am tired but I want to lose this weight so bad that I will push myself to the limits!
It's all about not giving up right?
I have been using SparkPeople to help with tracking and staying motivated when I'm not updating!
If anyone is a member add me as a friend my username is: SerenaETaylor

Anyway till I find more time guess that's my small update!!!

Random Update

I have been missing in action.
I have had a lot of work but mostly laziness has kept me from my weight loss goals. But you know what they say, "Fall of the horse just get up and back on!'
So here I am, and with a positive attitude. I have been doing better then before with what I put in my mouth. When I walk into a foot court I don't go to certain places since I now they are more likely to have more calories.
Today I tracked what I was eating on SparkPeople. I also may head home from my boyfriends after dinner and workout before bed!
Over all I'm staying positive! Changing a life style isn't an over night change, I need to change gradually for a permanent change.

Been keeping busy with new jobs and catching up with friends! But haven't forgotten about my weight loss goals.
It's time I get serious about what I'm putting in my body. Workouts have been doing better and better with keep it up, but food is alot harder for me.

Cause I'd Rather Feel Sore Tomorrow Then Sorry

Sitting in my room on a Saturday night when there is a huge party going on at a friends... Why might you ask?
Well it's a bit of a long story but to sum it up, there is someone invited that doesn't like me therefore I am unable to go.
As I sit here kind of upset about the whole thing I thought, "Hey, how nice would it be if I was thin and   could walk by this person feeling proud. Or even see that friend who got sucked into the high school drama could see how little I needed that invite due to being happy with myself."
I know it sounds bitter and I know it's immature, but at this moment it's on my mind... and the fact is, when I feel down and upset, the idea of of me walking by those people feeling beautiful, thin and confident is what will keep me going.
So I have two choices...

1. I could sit here dreaming about being thin and showing off to them.
or
2. I can get up off my butt and doing a workout despite it being 10:15PM and make that dream a reality!

I realize working out can suck, especially when tired and frankly a little upset, but that doesn't mean I give up, sit back and daydream. It means I suck it up, and pick a workout DVD and find my feet!

This blog is here for me to rant and rage but I will get to my dream, I just need to keep going and not give up. And to be honest if it wasn't for this post tonight I probably would be sitting in my bed watching an episode of Pretty Little Liars instead of setting up for a Turbo Sculpt workout DVD.
I'll see how it goes... might even write a short story tonight about what it would feel like to lose the weight!

Cause Being Fit Means The World To Me!

Yesterday was one of those days where I just didn't want to work out. My body was tired and my head hurt, I over all just wanted to sit back and relax and watch pretty little liars.
However, I knew if I let one day go by where I didn't work out and I had six hours before work just wasted watching TV I would regret it BIG time.
So instead of doing my usual turbo jam I put on my running shoes, through on some gym clothes and headed out the door to my local gym, hopped on a treadmill and sped walked for an hour.
I just listened to my music and daydreamed about the possibilities if I were thin. By the end of it I was sweating as if I had done my turbo jam.
I know the secret now... you just can't stop! If you waste one day where lazynes wins then it will become two days, then a week then a month, and I can't afford to waste any more time with this extra weight. It's time for it to go!

So since I have the workouts secret taking care of I think it's time I focus on what I'm eating. I usually try just eating more veggies and less processed foods, but I'm thinking I may need to take a step back and see how many caloires I am putting into my on average.
So tongiht I'm going to attempt to keep track of my food by taking photos before I eat it, then finding out the calories that night.

Today I'm a busy girl. I'm headed to work for 10:30, finishing at 5, then trying to fit in time with some friends, but making it home in time to fit in a 30 min turbo jam.
So I better get myself ready now, but wanted to make a fast update before leaving.

My Story

My Story

I can't remember a time where I wasn't fat. I have seen pictures when I was four and I remember being surprised at how I looked thin just like any four year old. It was as if I thought I was born fat.

I know I could spend a whole blog blame others for what I am, but my relationship with food is nothing but my own fault. It could have been my parents fault for not teaching me how to eat healthier, or perhaps being the middle child of five caused a need for emotional attachment to food. But in the end, it is what it is and it is my choices that lead me to be 23 and still over weight in this body I don't want to be in.

Grade school I was made fun of my whole life for being fat. My older brothers were monsters insulting me every chance they got making sure I knew I was over weight.
High school to me was a place filled with kids with hormones raging through their bodies and everyone just wanted to put the next person that walked by down. So there I sat awkwardly at the back of each class room, trying my best to go unnoticed. I had many call me names and laugh and point, and at that point I was about 40lbs over weight.

After high school I slowly realized the world isn't has bad as being in that building filled with teenagers. I got a job went to college and lost 20lbs weighing in at 180 pounds. I wanted to keep going but I lost my way a bit and after a breakup ending up turning back to my old friend, Food. I ate and ate and didn't work out and then gained back the 20lbs plus some.
My heaviest was 220lbs... I currently am at 218... I want to reach 140 and I want to prove to myself I can fight the emotional eating issues I have and just lose weight and feel better about myself!

Be Happy Lossing 'Only' One Pound!

Finally have a layout I'm happy with!
Looks like the 214 might have been a fluke, No worries however, weight is still coming off! I'm currently at 217lbs so I'm down 3lbs.
I was a little disapointed so I decided to go online and see exactly what 3lbs might look like. Instead I found this photo!

So for those of you at home working your ass off, and eating all the right things, don't get flustered when you only lose 1 pound! Apparently, 1 pound is a whole handful of nasty fat!

Some may say "That's impossible" however if you think about it, this 1lb comes from diffrent parts of your body so it really is possible!

Anyway I'm in for a wonderful day of Turbo Jam, and possible walking some dogs! So till next time!

Just Workout! Tips & Tricks

Update
I have been doing amazing! I weighed in today at 214.5LBS.. Not bad for a weeks work!
Still watching what I eat and working out everyday has helped a lot!

People say they don't have time to workout. I have used that excuse hundreds of times.
"I work everyday, I have no time to workout!"
"There isn't enough hours in a day to workout."
"I have a kids and they take up all my time."

Trust me, I get it, there really isn't many hours in a day and we spend more time at work then home.... however, there is ALWAYS time to workout!
Maybe everyone doesn't have time to spend an hour at the gym but doing some at home routines for even 30 min makes a huge difference!

I have two jobs and a social life, and my issue was always, "I'm either at work or spending time with friends. There is no time to workout."
Well, if you want results you have to find time, or make time... and thats just what I did. If I work a day shift, I work out at night, if I would a night shift I workout before work! If I have plans with my friends, I make sure to fit in a 20-30min workout before I leave the house. If I keep making excuses for myself I'll never reach 140, so I had to change something.
The change was so simple! Just workout.

I also feel as if working out on a regular basis helps keep you eating better. When I didn't workout and was waiting around for weight-loss to happen, I would eat whatever I want since I couldn't feel that guilty since I hadn't put much effort into it. Yet the days I do work out I focus more on what I put in my mouth so I don't screw up my efforts for my workout that day.
Just something I noticed!

So get up off your bum and JUST WORKOUT. You will be thankful you did! Don't miss a day, don't let yourself slip! Just keep fighting!

I said Yes!!! To my workout!

Tonight was a lazy day. It was raining, I got my nails done along with my hair, I went shopping with my mom... then I got home and was like.. URGH, I DONT WANNA WORK OUT!
What did I do? I forced myself to! I did a few different work outs for about 15 min instead of my 30 min however I still did it!
I'm proud of myself!

Purse I got From Winners

Toes!

Just Do It! Weightloss Isn't Magic!

The view from our deck.

Back from the cottage! I had a wonderful past few days up there, despite I may have eating somethings I shouldn't have. I am, however, going to be right back at it doing, Turbo Jam tonight.

I did have fun doing some rowing in a row boat around the lake however there was some beer being drank and some big meals being eaten.

One too many beers at this point! Stole my dad's hat!

Can't wait till next year! 

I was thinking that lately I have changed. I actually want to workout, and want to watch what I eat...
I also want to feel good about myself, and become strong, most of all I want people to notice!
But we can't just sit around and want something... I thought I understood this until I got up and put the effort in and worked out at 7AM. Something clicked inside, and I realized I was sitting around waiting for something to happen. I was sitting around pushing back the day I would start out of pure laziness. Here I am, I know it's only day 4 of 1000 days or more to lose this weight, but I for the frist time feel amazing... And good about the choices I am making!
So if you were like me and just sitting back pushing back days to start your diet, or start a workout schedule, take my advice and just do it! We can make tons of excuses not to workout or eat right, but I have never regretting doing it like when you choice not to.
I guess that's it for now! Tonight! Start weight photos I promise!!!

Turbo Jam

I did it! I stayed strong today and woke up at 7am as planned did turbo jam for 30 min, and ate a healthy breakfast, packed a yummy lunch, and didn't drink anything but water!
I have to say the pictures in the phone is helping me keep motivated! I tend to change them everyday so it's something new to look at!

Tomorrow, I'm headed home around 3 to work out and then pack for the cottage. I'm thinking of bringing my workout gears so I can go jogging for a bit around the woods! I maybe play some volley ball, or even take the row boat out rowing around the lake. Anything to keep the body moving!
Can't wait!

Small Update!

Small little update about today! It went well better then most days!
Eat healthier, said no to more food urges! I even did my lunges, crunches, side crunches, and push ups for the day!

Tomorrow I'm waking up early to do a short Turbo Jam workout! It's going to be a bright start tomorrow at 7 am so I can get that workout in and a shower before I head to work for a 9 and a half hour shift.

I want to keep this up and keep working hard to my goal!
Here's hoping for the best!

Why You Wanna Lose That Weight & How!

I have trouble sometimes... I think I don't exactly know why I want to lose weight and thats whats keeping me from really putting in the effort.

I made out a list so I can go to it to remember! I want to try and print this out or keep it on my phone so I can remember... Every time I have a moment of weakness I may post a fast short blog reminding me of this!


Why Do I Want to Lose 80lbs

• To have someone say "Wow you look amazing you lost so much weight!"
• To feel the eyes of guys on me.
• To be the lowest weight in my adult life
• To attract attention

Rules

• Eat less or no Gluten
• Insist you fit in three 30 minute workouts every week
• Lunges, Pushups and Crunches must be done every night before bed

Ways to Stay Motivated

• Use new upbeat music to workout. A study has shown that women who listen to music as they workout are more likely to stick to it. 
• Set my phone lock screen as skinny girls
• Set an alarm every night so I can remember to do my lunges, pushups and crunches. 
• Keep updating on this blog!

What Did You Eat Today?

Finally the end of my day...  I did pretty good today! I thought I would just add up my calories today and see how I did...

Breakfast
Grilled Cheese Bacon
265 Calories

Morning Snack.
Banana Muffin
150 Calories

Lunch
Chicken Salad
120 Calories

Afternoon Snack
Popcorn
400 Calories

Dinner
Booster Juice
400 Calories

Total Calories for the Day: 1335 Calories

I was going to do my workout tonight however I ended up moving around my room and having to do a whole lot of laundry... I hope to wake up early tomorrow and be able to do at least one workout video for 30 min!

Plans Of A Better Day

After todays shift at work I will be having loads of fun doing laundry all night! On top of that I think I will whip out the Turbo Jam and do a 30 min workout in between my loads. It's time I start my official work outs, less talk more action!

This Tuesday I'll be heading up to my cottage for a night, I think I will take the row boat out for a workout, and bring some workout stuff for a jog around the area. If I was normal I would swim in the lake however, the fish are too freaky and I just rather not swim if they are there!

I have been doing better on saying no to certain foods however not 2$ worthy for my health tips jar yet.
Today I had banana bread muffin for breakfast, Grilled cheese and grapes for lunch and dinner I'll be backing something to eat at work. If I can stick to making a salad I should be ready to put 2$ into my jar and after my work out another 1$!

As for my career life, things have not been going as well as I hope... I'm waiting to hear back from lancome makeup counter at a local department store, in hopes I got the part time position. The full-time girl is under the impressing I got the job and they should be calling me any day, but let me tell you the wait is terrible! I just want the call to come and the person on the other line to say, "Congratulations you got the job and you will be starting next week!"
Oh well, hopefully I hear from them soon!

Other then that, I guess that's it for now. I may update tonight since I really want to get my before photo's up to keep me motivated for the after ones!!

Getting To The Goal

I want to remember the moments that I feel low because of my weight. It's these moments that will push me forward and keep me strong...
I wish I could be the hot girl guys want to talk to. I want to be that beautiful woman that gets head turns. If I can keep going and keep fighting... and REALLY put the work into this... I can and WILL get there... so whats stopping me?
Nothing but myself... No longer can I let this happen... I need to fight harder and work hard and become the person I want to be, not settle to the person I have become...

Tomorrow will be my first day of eating right. If I can complete this I will give myself $2 for my Health Tips Jar.
Tomorrow I will also workout for a least a half hour. Doing this will give me $1 for my Health Tip Jar.

I am stronger then I think.
I am Smarter then I think.
I CAN be that hot girl.
I WILL be that hot girl.

Watch out. The first $100 I save I'm going to be spending it on any makeup I want. I will stop at nothing to get there.