The Swimsuit TEST

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Weight loss this week: 0 lbs.

Weight loss total: 32 lbs.

" Fear is what stops you... courage is what keeps you going."

 -Unknown

I'm back... Haven't blog since last week but I've been around listening but quiet. I hope everyone had a great weekend. This weekend was the weekend my family decided it was time to go swimsuit shopping. Before you know it our vacation time will be here. Kids were easy to shop for and so was my hubby. I on the other hand dreaded it. First I was slightly excited since I've lost a good 32 lbs. all together since being in this community. I've gained back a pound since last week. :( .. Back to my swimsuit shopping. I wanted to look for a one piece. Wasn't ready for a two piece yet. My abs are not were i want them to be. Though I have been working on them. I grab a size Medium. It said it was a size 8/9. I figured I would fit it. I'm a size 7/8. No sweat. I cried when I put them on. Not happy tears but upset tears. It didn't fit... I had to have my husband grab the next size up. A Large 10/11. It fit. I felt like I've gone back 2 steps. I was so upset. Though my husband kept assuring me that it was fine. I didn't feel fine. He says it's because I have big boobs.  I know I've made progress and I've gone down in sizes just shopping for swimsuit makes it depressing. Has anyone else have this problem or am the only one??

My next step is not dwelling on it too much and I'm going to keep exercising and keep doing my steps. Hopefully by the time I leave for vacation my swimsuit will be a little loose. Hope everyone has a great week!

Also don't forget to join us on  Mamavation TV Monday night 7pm PST/10pm EST with Special guest Shelia Cluff. Please continue to support our Mamavation Moms Wendy’s (@WeightsOver) and Hanan (@LilacCityMomma). They are doing FANTASTIC!!! Welcome back Kat (@casadirosati).

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Missed Steps...

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"If you are going through hell, keep going.” ― Winston Churchill

Weight loss this week : 0 lbs.

Weight loss total: 33 lbs.

This past week has been a roller coaster. On top of school, work and every day life I feel like I've missed a step some where. I feel like I've lost my footing and I can't get to seem to get back on track. I feel like everytime I take a step I keep slipping. Just like the picture of the water falling on the steps. I can't seem to get my footing back to get back on top. And it just plain PISSES ME OFF!! 

 I have been sick this past week with strep so that completely through me off my workout schedule. Still recovering from it but I feel worn out. I've just finished my last day for my english class and in a week I will be doing another psychology class. Though I love psychology I feel a little overwhelmed with everything. I feel like I can't seem to catch my breath. Always on the go. Have you ever felt that way? Always on the go and can't seem to fit anything in? I need to get back on track on my workout schedule.

I did start off today on a good note. I did work out. I did my hip hop abs dvd and it felt good to workout .

I do have some good news. We've booked our Jamaica trip! So around this time next month I will be on a beach in Jamaica with the hubby and the kiddos. Guess it's one incentive to keep on going in getting back on track. Have to get bathing suit ready. :)

I haven't gain any weight this week or loss any. I've hit a plateau again.. Not losing any weight and not gaining is irritating all at the same time. I am glad that this monday's mamavation tv is about that interesting topic. I can't wait because I need some advice on getting off this plateau and get moving.

Congratulations to the new mamvation mom's!! I couldn't be at the twitter party due to having strep but I did hear about it later. Congratulation ladies!!  Wendy @Weightisover and Hanan (@LilacCityMomma) I can't waiting to see where this journey takes both of you.

So don't forget to join us for mamavation tv.  Monday night at 7pm PST/10pm EST on Mingle Media TV.

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Family Time

"Ohana means family, family means nobody gets left behind. Or forgotten. "

~ Lilo (Lilo & Stitch)

Weight loss this week - 0 lbs.

Weight loss total - 33 lbs.

These past few weeks has been very stressful. On top of school and a new promotion I sometimes get side track and neglect my family. My "Ohana". With that in mind my DH decided on the spur of the moment (sometimes those are the best) to spend some quality family time together. We brought the kids to the zoo. Though it was chilly out we still had a good time. It was nice to be able to relax with the kids and not have a worry in the world. To my surprise the kids got along well. Brother and sisters often fight. Everyone can agree with that. LOL... Have you neglected your family recently? If you have what are you going to do to make quality time together?

This week my goal is to get 3 workouts done. I succeeded last week with working out 4 times. More walking time during the week with my kids. Love this Chicago weather. Not hot and not cold. Just right with a little bit of breeze. Now if i could just hear the ocean waves crashing it would make me feel more at home. Hope everyone has a great week!!!

Good luck to all the ladies that applied to be a mamavation mom for this campaign. I'll be rooting for all of you! You all rock in my book!!

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I've hit the ground running....

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"Nothing worthwhile is easy. Know that when you succeed in accomplishing your most challenging goals, you will experience
the greatest self-satisfaction."

~ unknown

weight loss this week: 0 lbs.

Total weight loss: 33 lbs.

Happy Monday everyone!!!  Here is my mamavation Monday post. This week is the start of another stressful week. With school as usual and my daily routine I have a promotion to add on to it for work. My promotion is a good thing don't get me wrong but the training that goes along with it has me so confused in so many ways. I hope that I will be a pro at it soon. On top of all this I feel that i am even more stressed out since I have not workout in over a week now. This past week I have slacked off big time. I don't know if it's from being too busy or just plain stressed out, but I need to get back on track. I am planning on working out 4 days this. My goals are pretty simple. 10k steps daily. workout 4 days this week and make sure i drink plenty of water.

Monday: Zumba Workout

Tuesday: rest day

Wednesday: Hip Hop Ab's workout

Thursday: Zumba Workout and 2 mile walk/run

Friday: rest day

Saturday: 2 mile walk/run

Sunday: rest day

I hope everyone has a great week this week. How has your week been? Anything new?

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I'm Only Human...

"It doesn't matter if you've failed. If you've been beaten. All that really matters is if you get back up and try again. Because winning is fun, but winning when nobody thought you would, is just awesome!" ~ Unknown

Weight loss this week  - 1 lb.

Weight loss total - 33 lbs.

HAPPY MONDAY!! I hope everyone had a great Easter. I did.. but i slipped. All i can say is I'm only human and I will get back on track. I weighed myself on Sunday and i was so excited that i lost another lb. Yea! :) So what did i do.. I slipped. It was Easter and of course when you visit families and they have all that good bad food laying around. You have to try them. One of my weaknesses is dessert. There was this awesome banana cream pie that my father-in-laws wife made and it was to die for. literally!! 

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So as we all know when you give in to that craving.. you so regret it the next day. Oh and boy do i ever. I feel like i failed in so many ways. I know I've gained some weight from eating like a PIG... though i didn't eat everything in sight. I ate more that i normally do and now I am feeling it. So now that I've fallen i will get back up and try again. Started the day off with strawberry dannon light & fit yogurt and a bowl of chocolate special k cereal. Going to do some workout tonight after work and I'm gonna get back on track.

I hope everyone has a great week this week.

 

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Overcome...

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"Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness."
– Edward Stanley

 

Weight loss this week: 3.2 lbs

Weight loss total - 32.2 lbs!!!

 

This past week i have been sick. With that being said i did manage to keep doing the 2 week challenge. Though i struggled with breathing while doing it i did manage to finish it. Yeah!! :) I've lost 3.2 lbs since being sick. Guess that 's one of the perks of being sick. I've hit my 30 lbs. weight loss goal. yah me!!! Other than that not much to report. Still getting over being sick and hoping this week is a better one. I hope everyone has a great week. 

 

 This week's mamavation post is:

 

What is one health lesson you want to teach your kids?

I want to teach my kids that exercising does not have to be a chore or a necessity in life. You do it anyone through out the day. You skip, you dance, you run around. As long as you're active that's all that matters. I want them to be able to eat what they want but with good judgement. I don't want them to be eating McDonald's everyday junk food for the matter but I want them to know it's OK to have an ice cream sundae once in a great while. Moderation and Excercising is the key.

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Allergies Suck!

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"Do what you feel in your heart is right..for you'll be criticized anyway." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

Weight loss this week: 0 lbs.

Weight loss Total: 29 lbs.

This past week has not been a great week for me. Many of you know i vented a little on facebook last week about a co-worker of mine doing a diet. Not any diet. It's call HCG diet drop. What is HCG? HCG drops are homeopathic drops that help curbing your appetite. They naturally boosts metabolism in your body that consequently burns fat.They say to take two drops daily to losing at least 21 pounds in 21 days. People begin with high calorie diet for two days before taking HCG drops and then they should maintain a low calorie diet plan for losing weight effectively. No exercising is recommended. Wow.. co-worker lost 19 lbs in 2 weeks. First thought was.. B**CH how now nice to lose all that without exercising. I was upset just a little bit. For she lost about the same weight i did without all my hard work. Then after awhile and a few encouraging words from friends I know that she'll probably gain it back after a while and I'm okay with that. I'm happy she lost it but i also know that doing it the unhealthy way is not good. So that being said I am still maintaining my 29 lbs. loss and hoping to see my scale move downward some more. I feel like i keep hitting these plateaus. On top of all that I have been battling a bad case of seasonal allergies. If anyone who has allergies know it sucks. I've taken Zyrtec and just switch to Claritin-D. I'm hoping that will work.In the meantime I will just have to look like a puffer fish.

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On a much happier note i bit the bullet and bought the Zumba for Wii. I hope i love it as much as everyone says it's great. Will report next week how i did. It's coming in the mail on Tuesday and can't wait. Now off to this week's mamavation question:

What is your #1 challenge when it comes to workouts?

My number one challenge is to stay hydrated while working out. I tend to forget to keep drinking while I'm in the middle of my workout. I just keep going and going and i don't stop till I'm done. By then I'm thirsty as hell. Anyone else have that problem?

Have a great week everyone! Happy Monday!

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