New Workout Strategy and New Hair

*New hair color*  

What cha think?  

It's growing on me.  

I feel like I need to get some self tanner for my face though

The darker hair makes me look pale.  

And a new shirt.  

Gosh I'm really horrible at taking selfies.  

You can tell I don't do it that often.

Thought I'd throw a pic of my yummy breakfast in here today.
I used left over veggies to spice up my eggs this morning.
They were delicious.
I need to mix that up to.
Plain eggs were getting BORING!
On a side note did you know asparagus makes your pee smell funny.
If you didn't know before you do know:) LOL

I found a new workout I've tried the last three days.  

I've had to modify it a bit but that's ok, it's whatever works for me right?

I got back on bodybuilding.com and decided to give their Rewired workout a whirl.  

It's more focused on burning fat and building muscle. 

The Erin Stern workout I was going to try seemed to focus more on building muscle and that's not what I need right now.  

Eventually it will be, but I want to burn some fat first. 

I might try to incorporate part of her workout into mine though because there was some stuff I really liked.

I've also increased my treadmill times this week.

As you all know, well if anyone reads this they would know that lately I have had a bad taste in my mouth for running:)

I had been doing basically 20 min on the treadmill 5-6 times a week.  

They were all mostly HITT workouts.  

This week I've been on the treadmill at least 30-40 min. per workout.

I'm going to keep that plan going and increase it to hopefully 45 min per workout when I have time.

Doing a 45 min treadmill workout plus weights makes for a long time at the gym.

I wouldn't really care but I can only put my daughter in the daycare there for two hours and I like to try to shower if I can before I leave.  

It just makes my life easier. 

So I'll have to play it by ear and see what I can work in and what I can't.

So hopefully I see some results from this new strategy for a couple weeks.  

I need to find a good ab workout to incorporate to.  

I'm not a fan of situps.  

I will lift arms and legs all day but situps, blahhh!!!! Not my fav!

Ok better get moving.
Have a good one!

~Shelby

My Motivation

Got some new shades
What do you think?  I think I like! hee hee
It was in the 70's here yesterday.
I don't think I've ever lived any where where it was 70 degrees in December.
I'm really liking livin in NC!

Last night I made homemade playdough for the first time ever.
I was a little skeptical of how it was going to turn out.
I had to make it for my son's school.
It actually turned out really good.
It's the edible kind.  Here's the recipe incase anyone interested.


Edible Play-dough

Mix in a medium size pot
2 cups Flour
1 cups Salt
4tbs cream of tarter
2 cups water
3tsp food coloring
2tbs. oil
Cook on medium heat.  Stir for about 3-5 min.  A ball will for in the middle of the pot.  Remove ball onto a floured surface and knead it till it's the consistency you want.  I had to add a little extra flour to it.  Let cool completely and store in a air tight container.


I finally got into the gym yesterday.
It was way less of a struggle then I figured it would be.
I think I'm stuck.
I feel myself just going through the motions.
I need to change it up, a routine that will really burn the calories.
I feel like I may have been focusing on building a lot of muscle which is good but I think I need to burn more fat while I'm building muscle.
I've been doing a lot of internet searching and there's just sooooo much info and so many opinions.
Maybe I need to find a trainer once that will push me in the right direction.
Until I can find something solid I'll just keep doing what I'm doin and hopefully keep dropping pounds.
I was actually going to get on the scale this morning but completely forgot.
Guess you'll just have to wait till tomorrow to see the damage from Thanksgiving.
My clothes all still fit so that's a positive.
Maybe it won't be as bad as I'm fearing it will be:) HA!

If anyone has any advice I have open ears!
I love tips but no tricks:)

I hope everyone is getting back into their routines.
Get back in that gym!
Here's my motivation for Tuesday.
Love these little monsters!

Monday drag.

Well as you can tell my Tuesday stats didn't happen.
I do have them I just didn't get them posted before I left on Tuesday.
It was a crazy rush to get to the gym, finish packing my family, and get out the door.
Then I planned on blogging from my families house but that didn't happen either.
The internet was sketchy and I was on vacation I tried to unplug for a bit.
I will get that all posted tomorrow that is if I can find it.
It was so good to be home yesterday and sleeping in my own bed after our 7.5hr trip with the little ones.
Does anyone want to come unpack for me?
I have no desire:)
Trying to back into the routine today isn't going so smoothly but will push through.

On our trip my daughter discovered ketchup.
She was just sucking it off her french fries.
Tomatoes are one of her favorite foods so we thought she might like ketchup.
We were right!

My Thanksgiving was fabulous!
It was everything I wanted it to be after being in Germany for the last 3 years.
Did you know Germany doesn't celebrate Thanksgiving.
You'd be surprised how many people doesn't realize that.
It always takes people a second after I say my husband has to work on Thanksgiving to realize Germans have no reason to celebrate:
So I ate way to much and I know I'm going to pay for it.
My self control, yeah that  pretty much went out the window.
I feel like I've ate for the last 3 days. Wowzers!
But hey ya know what it's was Thanksgiving and I'm not beating myself up over it.
Today I'm getting this booty back in the gym.

I didn't workout at all why I was gone either.  FML.
I was at the gym on Tuesday morning before we left doing a tricep pull down with my right tri and I had a sharp pain shoot up through my shoulder to my neck.  I have barely been able to move since.  I've been popping ibuprofen like candy.  I hope it feels better today.  I'm at least going to get my leg workout in and some HITT!  Wednesday I'll jump back on the scale but I'm giving myself some buffer days:)  I want to drop at least 5-7lbs before we leave for Christmas.  I'm determined and I think this little Thanksgiving break was exactly what I needed.  Whoop Whoop.

I did manage to get some black friday shopping in. Whoop Whoop!
It was actually pretty awesome and not stressful at all.
Yes, I'm talking about shopping on the busiest Thursday and Friday of the year.
I went to wal-mart on Thursday to get some dvd players for the car for the ride home.
We picked those up and two TV's and were out of wal-mart in 1/2 an hour.
Didn't even have to wait in line to pay.
Friday morning at 7 me and my hubby went shopping to get home some work clothes.
We basically got half off on everything we bought.  It was great!
Then after we got home I decided to brave a trip to target.
This was about 10am.
I parked right up front and waited in no lines and everything I still wanted was still there.
Can you say awesome cause I can!!!!!

Hope you all jump back in after the break!
Make the most out of the weeks in-between now and Christmas.
You will thank yourself for it once Christmas rolls around.

Peace,
Shelby

Holiday Home Workout

Happy Monday!
Hope y'all had a grrrrrrreat weekend!
I sure did.
We celebrated my son's birthday on Saturday.
I made him a minion cake that turned out pretty awesome.

Who knew I was such a suzy homemaker? LOL
Yesterday we did a little Christmas shopping and bought a Christmas tree!  Whoop Whoop!
We left ours in Germany because it was a piece, so I had to buy a new one this year.
We got a small, skinny little thing that will do for now and that I can use as a second tree in the future.
After the holiday season is over, I plan on buying a humongously awesome tree on sale:)

Ok now to the workout stuff.

We're heading out for Thanksgiving so I need to have a workout plan in place.  I don't want to undo all the work I've done.
There is so much info out there on different at-home workouts.

I found a resistence band in our hall closet that I plan to put to use.
Not sure where it came from or how it got there but I was really happy to find it.
It will help with the workout routine while I'm on the road yo.

So here's what I have come up with.
When I read this, it sounds crazy but I think it will be a good plan.
I wanted to test it out this weekend but for some reason I didn't get to it.
So hopefully this afternoon or tomorrow I'll get the test run in and report back.
I'm really wondering how the rest periods will be.
Push through arrrrrgh!!!!!!!

5 min warm up(5 rounds)
-30 sec. jumping
-30 sec. standing toe taps on stairs

4 rounds
-stair jumps to top both feet (skip 1 or 2 steps your preference)
-resistance band squats with shoulder press 10-15
-wide stride sprint up stairs
-20sec rest

5 stair sprints

4 rounds
-elastic band good mornings 10-15
-criss cross rows 10-15
-100 toe taps in push up position on second stair (tap 10 first step alternating, tap 10 second step alternating)
30 sec. rest

5 sprints

4 rounds
-resistance band curls 10-15
-resistance band overhead tricep extention 10-15
-40 toe taps each foot, knee twists each leg in push up position on step.
30 sec. rest

5 stair sprints skipping one step

4 rounds
-Abs (wrap resistance band around door knob, hold band with resistance at waist and arms out; then twist away from door knob) 10-15 each side
-push ups 10-15
-3 sprints
30sec. rest

4 rounds
-resistance band donkey kicks on hands and knees 10-15
-side steps 10-15
-40 toe taps each foot, knee twits each leg in push up position on step.
30 sec. rest

5 sprints

Looks awesome, but we'll see.
Remember this week is results week.
I'll get pics and measurements done for Tuesday so stay tuned.
The last 4 weeks have been amazing.
I look and feel so much better and I got a ton of compliments at my son's party.
I gave myself a much-deserved pat on the back.

Shelby

Zucchini Lasagna

I found this awesome recipe for Zucchini lasagna that I couldn't wait to share!

I was VERY VERY skeptical at first.
Who on gods green earth eats a vegtables in place of a noodle?
And makes it for the first time on their husbands birthday?

Well, I guess I'm gonna.

Luckily it turned out amazing.

My husband loved it and so did my son!  

Win Win!  

I love my pasta so if I didn't think this was worth it I wouldn't share it with y'all. 

I give this one 5 big fat stars!

Here's original recpie I started with from Brokeandbougie's website. Thanks!!!  
I didn't follow it exact,  I made some modifications to fit me but for the most part it's the same.
I stink at pics so bare with me, food pics just aren't my thing.

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground turkey 
• 8 ounces reduced fat cottage cheese 
• 2-3 medium zucchinis mandolin
• 2 cups no-sugar added tomato sauce 
• 1/2 large white onion diced 
• 3/4 cup natural low sodium chicken broth 
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese 
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
Cook turkey with chicken broth, Italian seasoning, onion and garlic till browned. 
Make sure most of the chicken broth is absorbed 
Grease a 9x13 baking dish  
Lay out the zucchini and make a solid layer in the pan. 
Top with one cup tomato sauce. 
Now make a layer with all turkey. 
Top the turkey with the cottage cheese, spreading it out as evenly as possible. 
Add rest of tomato sauce over turkey, cottage cheese mix.
Top with the rest of the zucchini making another solid layer.
Finally top with cheese.
Sprinkle with crushed red pepper and salt
Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for an hour.


Take out of oven and devour!  

Enjoy,
Shelby

Progress Pics!

Can't believe Thanksgiving is next week already.

I am overly excited for it.  

This is our first Thanksgiving in 3 years that's in America. 

I can't wait to just lounge around all day with the Fam!   

We're heading to GA for it so it will be like a mini vacation. 

And I'm getting my hair done to. I can't wait!  

It's gonna be epic.  Lol!

Since I'm heading out of town I won't have a gym to get ripped in. 

Well maybe first I'll check and see if any of the Fam has any guest passes I can use at there gym. 

Oooooh That would be nice. 

But I need to come up with a routine I can do myself at home.  

There's so many tips and tricks out there it makes my head spin just thinking about it. 

But I'll do some research and post my Turkey Vacation workout on Monday incase anyone is interested. 

Now to the good part. PICS!!!!!!

Here's my progress pics since I started this whole thing.

Definitely good changes!  

Big changes!   

I can't wait to do my final 4 week measurements and pics on Tuesday. 

I've worked so hard. 

Now just have to make that final push. 

Happy Thursday!!!!!

Peace,

Shelby

Weigh in Wednesday

Well another week down and the number on the scale finally moved again:)

Finally under 155!  Yay!!!!

I don't remember the last time I've been under 155. 

I worked hard for that number!   

First goal hit, now on to 150!  

I'm dreaming of the day I'm in the 140's.  

It used to seem impossible but not any more!

I will have to say the hardest part of this whole thing is making sure I eat healthy. 

For the most part everything has been clean the last 3 weeks. 

I've maybe had two dinners per week that are not. 

If we get home late or a weekend night we might order out and  it might not be clean. 

Or pop a pizza in the oven. 

What can I say I'm a sucker for pizza:)

But at least I eat it in moderation now.  

I have cut out almost all sugars. 

I don't crave sweets anymore or feel the need to binge eat in the afternoon while my daughter is napping. 

If I feel like I need a little extra I have a cup of tea with honey and that usual does the trick. 

I'm no expert but I really think you need to find what works for you.  

What I do isn't gonna work for everyone else. 

The pounds are coming off slow and usually that would be to my detriment but this time I'm focused, I see new muscles everyday(results), and I'm ready for a change.  

I'll post some transformation pics tomorrow to compare.  

Have a great Wednesday,

Shelby

HITT

Brrrrrrrr it's cold here today. We busted out the winter coats

I want to say Thanks to my hubby for his awesome post yesterday. 

He's such a good writer and and loves me so much!
I'm lucky to have him in my life!

Ok back to it. 

I hit the gym this weekend pretty good this weekend.
Saturday I had a cardio day and ripped out 3 1/2 miles.
I turned the virtual runner on on the treadmill and it was fun.
I ran through the Swiss alps and through the Swiss city, Bern.
It was like I was back in Europe all over again.
It made running on the treadmill go so fast and the incline went up and down as you moved through the mountains which made for a great burn.
Sunday was arm/shoulder day(one of my favs)
Yesterday was Legs.
5 rounds of squats and I feel it today.
But it's such a good feeling!

I also did a HITT workout in the evening.
Ran a mile to warm up then did each of these sets twice for 5 min each total 20 min
20 secs on 40 secs off on a 5 incline 9.5 speed
30 secs on 30 secs off  on a 2 incline 9.5 speed.
Kicked my butt.
My butt literally hurt afterwards:)
Try it and see what you think.  

I'm really trying to blast some calories so I can start seeing all these muscles I'm working hard to get:)

On a different note we had a birthday we celebrated this weekend.
My son turned 5.
I can't believe I have a year old.
We did a small celebration on his birthday and we're having a big party this weekend.

We also got family pictures taken.
This will be the first family pics where I'm not preggers or just had a baby.
I'm so excited to see how they turned out.
It was super chilly but our photographer Rosa from Rosa Ashdown Photography did a great job with them.
This week I'm busy getting ready for the party. 

I'm attempting to make a piñata.  

I'm afraid one swipe at it will bust it wide open. 

Hopefully we will get through a couple kids before that.  

And I have a cake to make.  

We're doing a minion theme. It's so cute!

Stay tuned for my weigh in tomorrow.  

I'm pretty sure the scaled moved just not sure how much.  

And less then a week till the finale results of my 4 week challenge.  Hola!!!!!!!

Peace, 

Shelby

Time to start Mixin it up!

Random-
If I think back to 10 years ago I would be in college.
It's Thursday so you know what that means.  THIRSTY THURSDAY!
That has a completely different meaning to me now that I'm older and have two kids. LOL

Anyway I've been thinking about what I can do at the gym to mix up my workouts.
This week has been a little struggle.
One I've been fighting off a bug and two I think I need to change things up before I get bored.
I've been looking at bodybuilding.com.
Best site ever for great workout info!
I've been looking at Erin Stern's 4 week trainer.
I'm gonna test the waters with it this week and then if I like it I'm gonna start the program after Thanksgiving and do it for 4 weeks before xmas.
What is the saying? Fail to plan, plan to fail?
Well I have my plan now time to execute!
I did the Shoulders yesterday and it was a pretty awesome workout.
I'm going to attempt the leg workout today.
Part of it calls for 5 sets of squats with 1 min break in between.
Sounds like a kick ass workout to me! Work the bootie, work the bootie!

Lately I've been super busy trying to plan my son's birthday party.
I'm not super mom usually we do minimal activities for these things.
But I got a wild hair and decided to make a cake and pinata myself for his party.
These really not that hard to make but when you have a one year old pulling at your legs all day it makes it difficult.
Were going for a minon theme this year, it's going to be so cute!

Hope y'all have a good day!

Weigh in Wednesday

Well not quit sure what to think of that number.  

I'll take it I guess.  

Hey, at least it hasn't gone up:)

I need to keep thinking about all my positives

Pretty much all the clothes I owned that used to not fit me, fit me!

I went down a whole notch on my belt loop.

I have visible muscles!

I hate that the number on the scale can make me doubt myself even a little.
With all the visible progress I'm making it sucks that a little digital number can have that much control over my emotions.
Arrrrrggggghhhhh!
Ok got the negative out!
Here's some pics from when I started this whole Journey till now.
I can see the difference.
I'm sure you can to.
My stomach looks a lot leaner.
These make me Happy Happy Happy!

Oct. 22

Long ways to go but I'm getting there.  Hope you all have a grrrrrreat hump day!

Peace, 

Shelby

Fall in NC is Ooooh so Beautiful!

I have to post this picture I took of my street yesterday.
Fall in NC might be the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.
The colors are so vibrant and crisp it feels unreal.
Every time your turn down a different street I'm in awe.
Wow I sound sappy.
But it's ohhh so true!

Since I did my leg workout Sunday, yesterday was supposed to be my day off.
I decided instead to jog 3 miles on the treadmill.
Then my friend shot me a text and asked if I wanted to go on a 4 mile fast walk.
I'm not a huge fan of walking fast for exercise.
It's so unnatural, I feel like I'm trying to run, but I'm not, but I want to, but I'm not, ARRRRRGH!
But hey I'll take it, having someone not under the age of 5 to talk to is awesome!
We walked the route around the lake which was beautiful and my legs were feeling it when we were done.
All in all I was glad I did it.
She also calmed me down a little bit with some of my fears I have as mom.
It's nice just to bounce my feelings off someone that has kids my kids age so I don't feel like I'm a complete crazy lady.

Here's a few pics of my kiddos today.
Dillis's new favorite spot to watch TV. LOL
And I just love this pic of Momo.  She's a stinker!

Already 2 weeks into my 4 week challenge, where has the time gone?
I love seeing the changes my body is making.  
Today back to the tough tough stuff.
Working my back and biceps.
Can't wait to feel the burn!

Actually wearing makeup

Peace,
Shelby

What is happening to me?

Leg day was yesterday
Actually it was going to be my day off but son begged for me to take him to the gym so off we went.
I decided just to do some cardio but the gym was pretty empty (SWEET!) so I decided I might as well take advantage and get some lifting in.
Here's how I felt afterwards

But I feel great now!
I love leg day.
I wish I did legs more then twice a week.
Maybe eventually I will add and extra leg day in but right now I'm in a good routine and don't want to mess anything up.
I do want to add dead lifts to my workout but for some reason I am afraid of them.
I don't feel like I know how to do them right.
I just need to ask someone at the gym for help. I'm such a sissy, arrrgh maybe this week.

I noticed a weird change in myself this weekend.
I have been excited to workout.
I can't wait till the nursery opens so I can head to the gym to drop my kids off.
What is happening to me?
I have never been excited to workout.
When all I did was run it was a constant struggle.
I had days where I really enjoyed running and couldn't wait to go but it wasn't the way I feel about lifting.
It's fun, addicting, and I feel amazing when I done.

I love having a workout high!!!!!

With running you constantly have to add more mileage to get anything out it.
I remember when 6 miles was nothing for me, but I really remember is that gut retching feeling that if I didn't run 6 or more miles I wasn't getting anything out of my workout.
It's not that way with lifting.
Throw on some more weight and BAM your not gonna be able to walk the next day.
Like I've said before I'm so glad I decided to pick up a set of weights.  Definitely one of my better decisions in life!
And better late then never!
Here's how I feel about he gym now

Hope y'all have a great week!

Peace, 

Shelby

Thank you!

I have only told a few of my friends and family about this blog. I don't know why I'm so afraid to let them in on my little secret. Well I do know why. I don't want to be judged. It's scary putting yourself out there for strangers to listen but it's even scarier for me for people I actually know to read this. I know that they should all be supportive but honestly I'm not sure if they all will be.  Some will think I'm stupid and that I look fine and most probably won't care which is fine by me. I know it's just a fear. I know my friends and family will support me. Like I said it's just scary. I've never been this honest in my life and it feels great. I don't think a lot of my friends and family know how much I have struggled with myself in the last 3 years. It's not their fault they all have their own lives and own struggles, plus I've been living in a foreign country and have seen them all not even a handful of times. My husband has always been supportive. And he hasn't been afraid to tell me to do something about myself if I'm not happy. I love him! And I know I'm the only one that can do anything about it, and that my friends can be a really hard pill to swallow!

I don't consider myself over weight but let's face it I could definitely stand to shed a few pounds. And I want everyone to know the whole point of all this is to get healthy and fit. I have two kids and a husband that I want to be healthy and happy for. I want to show my kids what it's like live healthy and hopefully it won't be a challenge for then to live like that in the future. I have a lot of fat stored in my stomach area I really need to get off.  This excess storage puts me at greater risk for diabetes, high blood pressure, and stroke. You might be laughing thinking it won't affect me now because I'm young but if I don't take care of it now my fear is it will only add to that whole middle age spread thing that's supposed to happen:) And that puts me at more risk when I get older. So why not take care of it now. Why not set myself up for a better future.

I am a stay at home mom and since my gym has a nursery this is the perfect time in my life to be the me I want to be. I have no more excuses. And to be honest excuses only end up making me feel more depressed at the end of the day. The changes I've already seen in myself in the last 4 weeks are amazing. I wish I would have picked up some weights a long time ago. I'm writing this blog for fun and if anyone wants to follow and maybe get a little inspired by it great, if not that's ok too. This is going to be a journey, my journey and I can't wait to see where it takes me. And if you want to join in the ride great!

A big thanks to all my friends and family that have read this and continue to. Your support means the world to me! Especially you B. Love you all! And don't be afraid to post comments. I'd love to hear any supportive words you have.

Peace,
Shelby

Monday

Weight loss blows!
It's a constant struggle with needle on the scale.
I wish I could snap my fingers and BAM, new me, but I know that's not gonna happen.
I feel great and my clothes fit different but these last few weeks been a struggle.
I know that losing weight is a process but I want to speed up that process.  I want to put on my pants and POOF they fall back off.
I know that the weight on the scale isn't that most important thing in my journey.
I'm more focused on getting my muscles back and being solid, not soft and skinny.
But like I've said before I was shooting for 140lbs.
At this pace I'm gonna be on this journey for a long time.
I definitely think I may need to reevaluate that goal.
Yesterday I put on my jeans then my belt and I was a whole belt loop smaller.
How awesome is that!
These are the little things that I hope will keep me motivated because the scale isn't so far.
I was talking to my husband this morning and telling him that normally I would have quit this process a long time ago.
His comment was I would have been on second diet by now.
I had to laugh because it's so true.
I've been a weight loss journey so many times that it's a little depressing to think about.
To know I've let myself go so many times after all the hard work I've done has made me realize that maybe there was another problem.
I've never been 100% secure with who I am.
I've always been emotional and let other people's opinions and thoughts matter way to much. 
These last couple weeks I've really been working on myself along with the weight and it's a challenge.
There's so much negativity out there and I've over it. 
I don't think weight loss is a fix all in my world but are some many things I deal with on a daily basis and I can't wait till worrying about my weight isn't one.
Everyday I'm feeling more confident and caring less what other people think of me.
If you don't love me for me I don't have time for you.
It is what it is!

On to week 2!!!!!!

Here's some random pics of my last 3 years in Europe.  I'm blessed!

November is Here

Lots of candy for kids and some wine and pizza for mom and dad!

Two glasses of red wine and I wake up with a headache, wholly hell.
I worked really hard during the week with this 4 week challenge and I give myself 1 cheat night.
I had yummy pizza for dinner and two glasses of wine and I woke up with a headache.  Arrrrghhh!!!
Guess my body didn't like after that,  but oh did it taste yummy! 
I drank my coffee, took some Tylonal, and then decided to have some spark.
Have I mentioned I'm in love with spark.
Greatest thing ever!
I recommend trying some if you haven't.
About 10 minutes after I drank it I felt great.
So I packed the kids up and headed to the gym.
The gym was really busy because it is raining and cold here.
Everyone must have had the same idea.
I ended up running first because the weight room was jammed packed and I ran 3mi, something I never do anymore.
By the time I was done the weight room had cleared out so I got my tricep workout in.
I felt awesome afterwards.
I was so glad I decided not to sit around and feel sorry for myself and sucked it up and hit the gym.
It made my whole day much better!
I even decided to take some before and after pics.
I've been working hard for 3 weeks and wanted to see some results and I did.

Did everyone have a fabulous halloween!
We sure did and the kids got plenty of candy to show for it!

Happy Halloween,
Shelby

Weigh in Wednesday!

Ok just a few things to say about this.

1. Damn, gaining .4 lbs SUCKS!  I've working so hard in the last two weeks that I was a little shocked by this.

2. Today I saw muscles in my arms while I was lifting that I have never seen before.  It was AWESOME!  I ended up lifting more then I planned just so I could see them:)

3. My eating habits seem to be back on the right track.  Wow, a weekend can really screw you up.  Not planning on seeing that number raise up again, only down! Here's what my meal was for the past two night.  It was delicious;) I even through some pineapple in there to sweeten it up.  Yummy!

4. I'm going to attribute some of that .4 lbs to muscle.  I'm getting stronger and I know I've lost inches because my shorts are a lot bigger.

Rocked it at the gym today.  I even met someone at the gym today.  Usually most people just keep to themselves and don't say much but today one of the regulars stopped and helped me out a little.  He corrected a few things to help my form and showed me a few new lifts.  I was so grateful.  I'm some what on this journey by myself, at least the physical side of it. And I will take any hep I can get.  I haven't really lifted weights since I played college softball.  Loooooooong time ago. So some help is needed!  After I got my lifts done (correctly:)) I burned it up on the treadmill for 25 min.  Got 5 min jog and 20 sprints in.  Feelin good!

Peace,
Shelby