10 month update

So it has been 10 months since I've started working out. I've lost 145lbs. I've kept up with my work outs. Doing about 5-6 a week. I got to run outside a couple weeks ago and I loved it! I wish we had better weather so that I could run outside more often, it's just not the same running inside on a track. Looking forward to spring!!

Anyways, I am feeling strong and healthy and am so happy that I changed my life:)

Happy 10 months!! 

Christmas picture 2013

The kids Chriatmas picture:)

Katie's new look

I cut Katie's hair this morning. She looks so adorable!!!!

Look at me!

Couldn't do this last year!!!

Kyle took these pictures for me. 

A new month

So October has been tough with 2 birthday parties and Halloween plus with family visiting. I don't think I went overboard but I definitely ate worse than I had since I started this journey. I had worked out my usual amount and thankfully still lost 5 lbs but not as much as I'm used to losing. 

So today was day 1 of better and healthier eating. I didn't work out today because I had worked out the past 8 days and my back needed a rest. 

I'm not saying I won't have a couple days of treats but I will be working harder than I had this past month! 

8 months today

So today marked 8 months since I started this journey, 8 months of hardwork, 8 months of dedication and 8 months of support from my family and friends and my friends on Facebook. Not only have they all supported me and encouraged me by saying how great I look and how I am an inspiration to them but by taking the time do say those things. I've been overweight since I was probably 8 years old. I'm 35. My body has taken so much abuse by not being used and treated properly. Yet, it hasn't given up on me...I'm able to run almost 10 Kms, lift weights, do a real push up, etc. I'm so thankful that I started when I did. That 35 is still young enough to change and have your body be able to help you change. 

8 months ago today my life changed and I'm not going back! I'm so much happier now and healthier. I'm setting a great example to my kids that you can achieve things that you never thought you could. That it's never too late. 

This is from a week and a half ago

I'm down 131.2lbs, I'm generally wearing a size large and I feel great! 

So happy 8 months to me and my new body and attitude! 

A friend posted this and it's so true. I didn't realize it but she's so right!

"Holy crap Jill.  You lost a whole person!!  At the same time, you found a new one."

Thank you Sue for this:)

I ran what??!?

Last Tuesday I ran 9.4kms!!! I ran it with my friend Carmen and really enjoyed myself! It's been a long time since I ran with someone and I forgot how great it is to have that person with you and how you keep each other going. Tonight we ran 9.32 Kms. I'm so happy and proud of myself and my body. I can't believe how far I've come in such a short time!! 

Our first run! 

Our 2nd run. Our pace for our last km was 5:22!!! Insane for me. Gotta love a hill at the end.  It is just enough of a slope to get you going but not too fast:)

So my goal for end of next summer was to run 10kms at a pace of 6:30/km. I think I will be hitting that goal in the spring...fingers crossed!!

Some new firsts!

Yesterday I had to exchange a pair of pants that my aunt bought for me a month ago because...they were too big! While I was there I also tried on a super cute jacket and a top in a size LARGE!! Wow! That felt amazing!! I have no idea the last time I wore a size 13 pant or a size large top! 

I also am finally overweight and not obese anymore! Might seem like a weird thing to be proud of but it means a lot to me. I've had a weight problem since I was at least 8 years old. I'm finally taking control of my life and am making healthier choices. I've always tried to make sure my kids ate healthy. I don't want them to have the issues that I have dealt with for so long. I don't want food to be an issue or even that much of a thought process. I want them to just naturally eat healthy and have the occasional treat when they want it, to not even have to think about working out because it just comes to them because they are always active. Seeing me work out and work hard at getting healthy and making good choices will hopefully teach them how live life in a healthy and fun way. 

I'm so happy that I was finally ready to change my life and that I am able to exercise. Working out has made such a HUGE difference in my journey. I wouldn't be where I am today if I didn't get out there and sweat as much as I do. 

One-derland!!

I did it!! I hit "one-derland".  My reward

Is this...

Family Photos 2013

I was on Facebook a few days before Auntie Cindy came for a visit in August and happened to see this photographer offering pictures for a great price. Pictures had to be taken that coming weekend. Timing couldn't be more perfect!! So Auntie got to be in some of our pictures and we did some just as a family. Really love the pictures and so happy to have gotten them done throughout my journey. Hope you enjoy them!

My first 5km Race!!!!

On Sunday I completed my first 5km race. It was great! Chris and the kids were there to cheer me on at the end and hearing Katie chant so loudly, Go Mommy Go, was beyond words...AMAZING!!!

I also got a cupcake and a mini manicure afterwards:)

My official time was 32:00 mins!!!

I finished 70th overall and placed 27/49 in my age category:) 

So far that is my fastest time yet! 

Right after the race

Mmmm...yummy cupcake. And yes I did share...some of it;p

I look forward to doing more races and making my time quicker:)

My goal for next year is to run a 10km race and have my pace at 6:30/km or less:)

Look at how far I have come already in a little over 7 months. I went from not doing much to running 5km in 32 mins and being able to do real push ups, mountain climbers, weight lifting:). I've dropped almost 125lbs too! 

Look at my work out buddy!

Katie is such a strong little girl. She has an amazing core strength and strong legs! 

So Proud

I'm so proud of myself and my commitment to a healthier lifestyle! The kids have been in camp since tues for 3 hours a day and I've been making the most of it. I have been working out super hard and often. Yesterday I did 4 great workouts! Burned 1400 calories:). As of today I am the same weight I was when I was 15 and started the Beverly Hills diet. Even though I'm down so much weight I'm not done. I have so many other goals. I can't wait to be able to do a pull up! 

Olivia Rose Ripley

Olivia Rose Ripley

August 2- August 3, 2012. 

I can't believe it has been a year already. Still missing you as much today as I did a year ago. Sweet sleeping baby. So many hugs and kisses for you Sweet Livy. 

We celebrate you and how you have changed our lives. 

Celebrating all things pink and girly

Dianna, Dedhra and I got roses for Olivia and Cindy, her Oma, got butterflies

Your Oma and Auntie Dedhra

Your Mommy

Your cake that your Mommy made you. 

Still at it

Just wanted to update on my progress. I'm down 111lbs:). Stronger than I've ever been before. I'm able to do some exercises without modifications:). I've signed us up to the local rec center and now we can go swimming whenever we want and Chris and I can go to the gym now:). I've started strength training now that I've hit the 100 lbs mark. One of my other goals is to be able to do pull ups. Gotta bulk up my arms to do that! LOL

Still doing my running training program. They are def getting tougher but that's good b/c I like a challenge. Sometimes they are tough though. Haha. 

This is me after two sessions at the gym...wonder how I will look after a month or two...super excited to see!! I do the machines 3 times a week and more when the kids are in the day camp. 

Big News!!

I'm down 100 pounds!!!!! Wow!! Plus I've increased my speed during my runs also!!! Yay!!!

So many changes

So July 2nd marked my 5th month of my lifestyle change:) I was down 92lbs and can run a 5km no problem! So happy with the positive changes I've made in my life:)

Almost done run clinic

I'm almost done my 6 week run clinic. Just one class left:( On Wednesday night we do our fun run. It will be timed. I'm guessing I will do the 5 km run in under 45 minutes. Hope so anyways!! LOL

My gift for 80 lbs down

Hit the 80 lbs down mark!! Rewarded myself with a nice new watch:)

It cost $160 brand new but I only paid $7.50:) Yay for gift cards

 

75 mark

Last Tuesday I hit the 75 lb mark!! Yay!!! Now I'm not so obsessed with the amount of weight I've lost. I'm concentrating on other aspects of my new lifestyle. I'm working out so hard lately and am very proud of how far I have come. I'm fitting into sizes I haven't seen in so many years:) 

Looking forward to what summer has in store for me:):)

I've started running and really like it. I've now done 2 5km plus runs in 3 days!! 

Update

I've been kicking up my work outs these past 2 weeks. Started doing hill jogs in the early mornings...like getting up at 5:10am!!! Who am I???? From Monday to this morning I have worked out 8 times!! My weight loss is still going great. I'm down 68 pounds. My next big goal is 75...I'm so close!  I'm feeling more energetic. I have also noticed the the amount of calories I burn according to my Lose It app has decreased. That's a good and bad thing. Good cuz that means I'm getting smaller but kinda sucks that I won't be burning as much. 

Who am I???

This morning I voluntarily got up at 5:10am and jogged up a hill with the Day One Girls! Who am I??? My life has changed do much in less than 3 months! I'm down a total of 58lbs, my eating habits have changed and so has my mindset! It is true though...I'm not as much fun as I used to be. I don't drink, eat or stay up late. Haha. I'm ok with these changes because I have fun working out and seeing the numbers on the scale go lower and lower:)

Having fun

I've been enjoying the continued weight loss. I'm now down 57lbs. Still working out with Liz and I really do enjoy her classes. Just today I was playing with Katie and I could jog longer than I could last year.
Chris and I celebrated our 8th anniversary. I tried on my wedding dress and not only did it fit but it was actually a little loose! Yay!
I started selling Taislim and am having fun with that. Got 4 customers in 1 week so that was a nice surprise:)

I DID IT!!!!

I did it!! I hit the 50 pounds lost mark!!! Yay!! Happy dance!!
This is a pic of me before in Dec 2012 and a pic of me today. I started this journey on February 2, 2013 and this was taken April 16, 2013.
I called my dr's office to see what I weighed when I started with her in 2007. I thought I weighed about the same now as I did then but nope...I weigh less now:) 18 pounds less!

More Changes

I did a proper plank yesterday and today I did a plank toe reach or more affectionately known as "Jill's Epic Plank" Thanks Liz for the great name;)
I'm really starting to be able to do more with my body.
Also, I'm so close to my goal of 50 lbs. I'm down 47.8lbs...so close!!
This week has been the least amount of weight I've lost. I am beyond frustrated but haven't ever thought of giving up. That's not even on my radar. This is my new life and I'm happy with it. I just am super excited to hit that goal.
I will also be selling Taislim. I am excited about this new journey also.

A new picture

This is me 46 lbs lighter:)

Look at me!

This was taken yesterday while we worked out outside at the park.

Frustrating!

So last week I lost 6 lbs!! Yay me! This week I haven't even lost a full pound yet:(. It has been 4 days. I've worked out as usual and have eaten about the same also. I can see why people get so frustrated with plateaus. It is very FRUSTRATING! But I am trying to not let it get me down too much. I have been measuring my waist as usual and no movement there either. Ugh!!
Hope to report next week that the weight loss is better!

So Close

I am down 46 lbs and am so close to my goal of 50, I can taste it!! I said from the beginning that once I lost 50 lbs I would announce of fb that I am losing weight. Why 50lbs and not 40 or whatever number? I wanted to lose a really good amount and instead of people saying, " Did you lose weight?" I want to hear "WOW!! You lost weight!" Yes, I am that vain;)
I had April 28 as my goal date but I think I'm going to make it earlier. Going to HIIT tonight. That's a brutal class, love it but it is brutal!! LOL

New weight

As of today I am down 43 lbs. I love seeing the new lower numbers on the scale. I've worked hard for those numbers and I am enjoying them:)

2 month update

On April 2nd it has been 2 months since I started my new lifestyle change.
I have lost a total of 41 lbs. I look smaller and more people are noticing that I'm losing weight. That makes me feel great:)
I am enjoying the work outs and even tried a different class at good life and found it to easy. Never thought I would say that;)
I am looking forward to the changes that my body is making as well as the changes that I am making in my head. This is a going to be a long journey and honestly, probably something I will have to work at for the rest of my life but I'm ok with it. 2013 is a year I will never forget. I decided to change my health which is amazing but on the down side my Baba died. I don't have any more living grandparents. They all meant so much to me and I truly appreciate everything that they taught me and the fun times that we had together. They are all watching me and my family from heaven and I know they are proud of me.

Saying Goodbye

My Baba passed away peacefully this early afternoon. She was 92 years, 1 month & 1 day old.
Bye bye my sweet Baba.
I love you for always and forever.

Yum!

I treated myself to Subway today. It was soooooo good. I haven't eaten out anywhere in probably 2 months. It was a real treat. I like that I look at certain food that way...as a treat. I think my relationship with food is definitely healthier now. We seem to have an understanding. Hahaha

38 lbs and counting!

I've lost 38 lbs so far:)
Very exciting!! Got to buy some new workout clothes.

A first in over a month

I am actually having popcorn today! Haven't had any kind of junk food since Feb 2...really looking forward to it!

30 lbs later...

I've lost 30 lbs!! Yay!!! Fitting into some clothes that I haven't worn in about 3 years:) Happy Dance!!

Down 29.4 lbs

So I'm down almost 30 lbs!
Today I have worked put for 6 days in a row! On top of my workout session today(which the kids cheered me on) I went swimming with Kyle and walked to get Katie. Burned about 781 calories:):)
Tonight is taco salad. CAN'T WAIT!!!

Finally!

Hit a weird stall on my weight loss this weekend. I had lost like 4 lbs last week and then actually went up 2 lbs on the weekend. I hadn't eaten anything extra or unhealthy. I had worked out 5 days last week and am thinking that I actually gained muscle which is great! I have lost inches on my waist so I know I hadn't gotten any bigger. I weighed myself this morning and am down so it's all better now;) It's so frustrating though to not see the number go down. But I am not losing steam...worked tonight. So far 5 days in a row. Should be going to work out tomorrow also.
Tonight was exactly 4 weeks since my first workout class. I can do so much more and that makes me happy. I am hoping to start Liz's running clinic in may.
I am going to try a couple classes and see if its something I can do:)

My New Sneakers

I love my new sneakers!!
The white ones are my everyday shoes with amazing arch support. Expensive but worth it!
The other ones are my indoor exercise shoes. I call them Rainbow Brite!! I absolutely LOVE them!
Can't wait to wear them:):):)

The kids are my cheerleaders

The kids are my cheerleaders while working out. So cute and sweet:) I decided to show them how to do crunches...Kyle could barely do it! LOL
Katie was pretty good, not shocking since she has a 6 pack! She did mention that they were hard:)