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Wow, it's been like crickets on my blog lately! I apologize for not getting back to you all in a long time. :) I'll try to not do that again...


So what's been going on with me?


Well, I started my weight loss journey again. I fell off the wagon for a couple weeks but I am getting back on it and full force this time. I started on Monday (Feb. 6) and weighed in at an obscene number. I can't even talk about it. But I can talk about what I am changing! :)

I am doing Weight Watchers, but not officially. By that I mean, I downloaded an app called My Score Plus and am using it to aid my weight loss. My cousin recommended it to me and I have to say, I really like it. It's a little confusing to use at first, but it basically follows the same point system as Weight Watchers Plus... minus the fees, weekly meetings and so on. It was $3.99 and I would recommend it if you are looking for a way to frugally lose weight.


Anyway, it's been really interesting changing my eating habits. Before, I ate really bad. Now? I am basically living off salad, vegetables, yogurt, water, and so on. I'm still trying to figure out my eating routine but like I said, it's really interesting seeing how many points I was eating per meal before (the app helps you figure that all out, and you don't need the internet at all, so no excuses!). So gross.


I am on day five as of today and I do not want to give weight loss statuses until my weekly Monday weigh-ins (my choice, my bathroom scale, just me). I am still self conscious over my weight so maybe once I start seeing huge results I will share them more often then once a week. 


Until then, you will all have to weight in suspense until Monday. :)


 Have a great weekend everyone!


I am DETERMINED to meet my weight loss goal. I AM going to lose 67 pounds. I don't care when it is, whether its a week, a month, or a year from now. I am sick of living self-consciously about my body. I am going to be STRONG, HEALTHY, and IN SHAPE.

Back in it!

Good evening and happy Thursday everyone! I am happy to announce I am back in the swing of working out. You know, it never sounds that exciting to go, but afterward, how can you not feel good?! I did 30 minutes on the treadmill tonight, along with 15ish minutes lifting weights. Not a super long workout, but it felt great! I am back to watching my caloric intake (1335 a day is what I am allotted based on my personal goals with the help of loseit.com) and working out.


I'm so excited AND! I made a friend today working out. She actually graduated from George Fox five years ago and is living in our building. She's an elementary school teacher in Newberg and is actually best friends with a gal that David grew up going to church with. Such a small world!


It would be fun if we could be work out partners or something but I'm definitely not going to suggest that at this point, haha. I don't want to sound like a creep or anything. 


Anyway, I am off to go read and make some dinner now. But before I go, I'll leave you with some motivation to continue on with your new years resolutions... I am guessing I'm not the only one that wants to lose weight this year. :)

Happy New Year!

Hey bloggies.

Wow, I feel like I haven't talked to you all in a long time. I have sad news to report on my weight loss journey... I am pretty sure I gained weight. I haven't done my official weigh in for like two weeks and then I have been nervous to get on here and report that to you.

But what is the point of me blogging to you all about my weight loss? The fact is, it's a journey. I will have ups and downs. As long as I stick with it, I will reach my goal weight and stay there. Today I hopped on the treadmill for a mile or a mile and a half-ish. I was having some technical difficulties with the machines and decided to ease my way back into it all.

Tomorrow David and I are going to work out together and I cannot wait! :) With tonight being New Years Eve, tomorrow will jump start our weight loss journey for 2012 and we WILL reach our weight by this time next year. I can't wait!

What are your resolutions? What are you hoping to do or change to better yourself? :)

I hope you all had a merry Christmas and have a great New Year!

Talk to you in 2012! :)

Well, this could be interesting...

Hello friends. I hope you all are having a wonderful week leading up to CHRISTMAS! Can you even believe its already here? I'm having a hard time with the fact that it's almost January. Where has the time gone?!


I have definitely not been working out like I should be. I'll just say it and put it out there. I don't want to use it as an excuse but my sister came back in town, I had my birthday, David's folks are in town for the holidays, I am working overnights (10:30 pm to 7:00 am is B-R-U-T-A-L), and I am sick.


Lots of stuff to keep me from the gym. I am still trying to work on portion control and how many calories I am ingesting; however, I know I need to get back in the gym. I might try and go today if I can muster up some energy. The congestion from my cold last week hit me last night and I am suffering from it. So gross.


I do have some things I need to accomplish around the house like cleaning, laundry, vacuuming, and so on so that will help burn some calories. Burn them where I can, right? :)


On an unrelated note to working out, Ali came home! It was SO good and I literally thought my heart was going to explode I was so anxious to see her walk out of the airport gate and into the civilian area. So, so, exciting. Needless to say, there was a LOT of jumping and screaming.


Right before Ali came out, a solider walked through and was reunited with his family. He didn't look much older than me, and his family and girlfriend just lost it when they saw him. Which of course, made my whole family choke up. I doubt any service men or women will read my blog, but I will say it anway: Thank you so much for your service and sacrifice so we can enjoy our freedoms in America. :)


The whole thing was so touching. :)


My birthday was a blast too! It was a little weird not celebrating on my actual birthday because Ali wasn't flying in until just after 11 p.m. David did surprise me with red Toms, a 50-minute massage and a 50-minute facial. They were heavenly, although I was disappointed in my massage because the gal kept talking to me the.entire.time. Not relaxing but still enjoyable I guess.


Jumping to another topic: working overnights. I am on three of five and it is tough. My sleep is all messed up (yesterday I slept for 12 hours, today I slept for six). It's been a lot to get done at work each night but it is going smooth at least. Praise the Lord.


Overall it's been a busy time of year for the Greens. Lots going on and lots of family memories to be made.


Merry Christmas everyone! :)

DOWN 3.6 POUNDS!!!!

Today I woke up to a birthday surprise!

I have lost 3.6 pounds!!! 

:)

I can see the hard work I am putting in paying off and it's really exciting and motivating to keep going!


David has lost...


wait for it...

6.5 POUNDS!

I am so proud of us both and can't wait to see what we weigh next week!

Have a great day everyone! I am getting pampered today for my birthday. An hour long massage and an hour long facial! :) Needless to say, I have the BEST husband EVER!!

So tired

Hello friends,


My sweet husband seemed to have passed his cold on to me. I am trying to fight it but I feel like I have a fireball in my throat. 


I did manage to go to the gym today. I only did 15 minutes of intervals on the treadmill and 100 crunches. Not a huge day at ALL, but, considering I feel like poop, it's not too bad. :)


I did have one slice of pizza at work today. I resisted the urge to take more TWICE because pizza is my absolute weakness. Gosh, my mouth is watering just thinking about it. Thankfully, when I went in for a second slice my friend stopped me. It's really encouraging to have people hold you accountable. Especially on days where you have hot, fresh, greasy, pepperoni pizza sitting in front of you.

Sheesh. I'm torturing myself thinking about it now, haha!


On an unrelated note, my birthday is in 3 DAYS and my sissy pants comes home then too!


I refuse to be sick on my birthday so I'm off to rest. 


Have a great night everyone! Stay warm. It's like 10 degrees out (not really, but it feels like it for sure). :)

BodyBugg?

Good evening fellow bloggers! I hope you all have had a good start to your week! Mine has been really good so far... minus the fact that my sweet husband shared his sore throat with me. :) I'm determined to fight it off though. There is NO getting sick on your birthday and my birthday is in FOUR days!!! I am just a *bit* excited, if you can't tell. Partly because I will turn 22, but also because my sister returns from her four month trip to Germany! Whoo hoo!

I worked out today and yesterday and have been feeling really great about it all. I have seen some changes on the scale too (whoo hoo!) but don't want to report anything on here until my official Saturday weigh-in. :) We'll see if it really is as good as it seems.

I found a new website you guys should check out! It's called Loseit. I don't even remember how I found it, but it's free and it has been a great resource. You can enter in your weight and personal information and everything and it tells you (based on the info you put in) how many calories are healthy for you to eat a day based on your goals.

I said my goal is to lose two pounds a week (ambitious, I know) so it says based on my current weight and goal weight, I should attain my goal on July 18, 2012.

My original goal was to be my goal weight by June 1. Although I'm still aiming for that date, I'll take July 18th too. As long as I can reach my goal, I will be a happy camper. :)

Speaking of that, I was thinking about possibly saving money for a BodyBugg. I've heard really great things about them, but would love to hear your input on them. Any thoughts? Anything comparable that you think might be better? :) I'm open to ideas.

Anyway, I am going to go do some leg exercises while I watch Gossip Girl. Have a great night everybody!