60 days later

I have learned so much through this 60 day journey.  I had been “trying” to lose weight on my own for a couple of years.  I just either didn’t have the motivation or drive to do it on my own.  I tried every diet available.  I realized that once I was given this great opportunity I couldn’t squander it.  I have taken full advantage of this blessing.  I went from being completely sedentary to working out HARD 5 days a week with a trainer.  The other 2 days of the week I made sure I did some kind of activity whether it be yard work, house cleaning, walking, etc.  During the weight loss process I realized I could do it.  I recorded everything I ate into My Fitness Pal and never missed a day.  The excessive amount of exercise made me sleep much better every night and lowered my stress level considerably.  I am a more active and healthy me.  I feel that this contest has given me the jump start I needed for my new lifestyle.  I no longer want to be the sedentary person I was before.  I want to continue on this journey and continue to lose weight until my goal is reached.  I’m getting closer every day to my goal.  Thank you to Genghis Grill and Gorilla Fitness for allowing me to have this awesome opportunity.  What a ride it has been!

Sake

I love a drink and sake is no exception. The benefits include
Preventing cancer
Prevention of cirrhosis
Preventing arteriosclerosis
Preventing angina
Preventing aging
Preventing osteoporosis

Thank you TY KU for the sake!

benefits of whole grains

Whole grains benefit you in a number of ways.
Stroke risk reduced
Type 2 diabetes reduced
Heart disease risk reduced
Better weight maintenance
Reduced risk of asthma
Healthier carotid arteries
Healthier blood pressure levels

little black dress?

So I'm told that Come supports "little black dress" where they support people to get back into outfits they want to fit in again. I don't have any of my smaller size clothes so my closet is dwindling quickly. Yeah!  As I went in search of an outfit I found the cutest outfit. The shirt I would normally wear but fat chicks don't wear white pants!  And personally I don't wear many dresses unless I have to go to a wedding or cocktail party. So my chosen outfit is this precious gingham shirt and white pants. I don't think I have ever even owned a pair of white pants. Yikes!

Favorite workout songs

I mostly only do cross fit type workouts. Our playlist includes
Eminem. Lose yourself. Www.eminem.com
Ellie goulding. Burn. Www.elliegoulding.com
Pherrell. Happy.  Www.pharellwilliams.com
Robin thicke. Blurred lines  Www.robinthicke.com
American authors. Best day of my life. Www.weareamericanauthors.com
Mclemore. Thrift shop. Www.macklemore.com
Jason derulo. Talk dirty. Www.jasonderulo.com
Katy Perry. Dark horse. Www.katyperry.com
Lorde.  team. Www.lorde.co
Pitbull. Timber.  Www.pitbullmusic.com

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Rebecca's Genghis Grill Commercial

Ch ch ch changes

Crazy changes happening here!
I had let myself go. I had put my family before myself. I was stressed. I was out of shape. I had excuses. Blah blah blah.
Where am I now?  I am losing weight and feeling great!  I'm an athlete again!  I have minimal stress!  I am putting myself first after a 13 year break!  I have no excuses for not eating right or working out!  I sleep better than I ever have and no longer need medication to do so!  I have energy to do much more than before.   I'm happier than I have been in a LONG time and look forward to my future.
I want to win the money because it would be a great bonus to this journey but if I don't I know I have already won the battle with myself. I'm a happy wife, mama, daughter and friend.