Long time no post...

So it has been a while since I did a blog update but I don't think anyone really noticed either. Haha. Not sure if anyone reads this anymore. 

Christmas 2013 was awesome! Kids really had a wonderful time and my parents were here for a visit so it just made the holidays better. The kids actually started sleeping in! Yay!! It was hard for all of us to get back into the school routine. Katie went back to school with no issues other than having a hard time getting up but poor Kyle was not happy about leaving his Mommy. He's my boy and that's all I'm going to say:). 

I did little work outs while my parents were here but I drank and ate more than I usually do. Ended up gaining a few pounds but 4 days after they left I was down to my low weight again. I got back Into the swing of the gym but I'm not as strict with my food anymore. I have a lot of muscles now and even though I'm not done losing weight yet I also want to enjoy life. 

So the big news for us is that we are planning a SURPRISE trip to Disneyland for the kids next month!!! We are so excited and I'm having a hard time not telling the kids. But I can't wait to record their reactions when we tell them at the airport! It's going to be awesome!!! 

I went for a 5k run today. Best pace yet! 6:13/km!!!!

I guess that is it for now. 

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:)