Todays workout

I did my walk today. only one mile with the video and 30 mins. of dancing. I got a really good sweat. I finished up with some resistance band routines for 20 mins.

It's been a little hard but I've got my motivation back and am looking forward to losing more weight and looking great. Some are asking me am I losing weight so I guess its working even though I can't see it.

I wish I hadn't thrown out my old clothes . I would have something to measure myself by. Oh well.

Wish me well
:) Sassy

My babies

Gettin it together...again

Well... Things have been pretty rough these last few weeks. My little one got pretty sick bit things have gotten better now. We had to go to the ER Which saw something in her x-ray and was talking surgery. Ugghh.... I saw her doctor today and he said everything is OK. I feel so much lighter now. The thought of her having to have surgery was really weighing heavy on me.

I can resume my workout now without any distractions. I know it will be a little hard on me. I was just about the get into a rhythm. Oh yeah I just ate too fresh baked brownies and man were they good. LOL!!

Wish me well ladies

:) Sassy

Thanks Ladies

I want to say thanks to reflections and Sweetness.
Its nice to know you guys are with me in all this. So much is going on with my family these days Its hard to keep things together.
I suffer from depression and at certain times I have it harder than normal to keep myself from being overly sad.
Right now my baby is sick. She has a condition called Methylmalonic Acidemia (MMA) and it can be pretty stressful. She only has a cold right now but if I can't keep her hydrated and her fever down it may cause her to have a metabolic episode of acidosis and another hospital visit.
So staying focused on my own needs is kinda losing out to what my family needs.
I promise though I won't forget about myself this time like I have in the past. Exercising has helped my feel better and when I read your encouraging comments I know I can continue on.
My husband has always been supportive of me and my two younger daughters exercise with me sometimes. My oldest a High School senior is a little bit into her own world but who wasn't at 17.
Thanks ladies for the support and encouragement I really appreciate it.
: )
Sassy

Todays workout

Today I did cardio dance. Walked 1 mile and did 20 min. of strength training.

I'm sore all over but a good long soak in Epsom's salt will put me right.
I'm starting to lose motivation. I know what I want and why I want it but I'm starting to fall off of the self motivation train. I'm getting tired!!!!
Help keep me going please!!!

wish me well :)
Sassy

Todays Workout

Today I worked out on Exercisetv.tv
It is a great place to go online to get 20 min. workouts for whatever you want to target Abs,butt,thighs or full body. today I did a 20 min. cardio dance which was so much fun and I really got a good sweat out of it. I also did an 11min. toning band routine that was a bit challenging for me( sore knees) but equally satisfying.

My eating habits still leave much to be desired. I just can't eat when I'm not hungry which is early morning and into the afternoon. I know i have to keep trying so as to reprogram my body and to boost my metabolism but Sheesh!!

Oh well still taking it one step at a time. Sexy and healthy body I will have you! You will be mine dangit!! Lol.

wish me well
Sassy :)

Today's workout

Today I did something different.
I went to exercisetv.tv and i did a workout called cardio dance.
It was so much fun and I got a really good workout.

Eating right has become a real problem. I'm doing my best though.
Wish me well
:) Sassy

Workout update

Well ladies I have lost 3lbs and an inch off my waist!!!! Woo hoo(Doing my happy dance)
I really didn't think I'd see any weight loss since I haven't lost any before. I believe It is because I didn't give up on my workout. When it got to hard I pushed through it. I had to talk suga,honey ice tea to myself to keep me going. I'm feeling really good! I'm hurtin some too. It's all worth it though.
Lets keep it movin ladies
wish me well :)
Sassy

Her nappiness

Glitter Graphics

Getting ready for the Walk challenge

Tomorrow starts the ivillage.com Walk challenge. I'm really looking forward to getting started and walking my butt off.(literally) I had to rethink that tae bo thing, Sheesh!! The man was trying to kill me!! If I ever do Tae Bo again it will have to be the beginner DVDs.
I am having computer issues so if you do not hear from me in a while, know that I haven't given up! I will continue to strive for better health, and look and feel better about myself.
Hopefully this fool thing lets me log on and I can post my updates during my walk challenge.
If not, I will try get back to you as soon as I can.

Keep up the good work Ladies!

Wish me well!! :-)
Sassy

Back in the saddle!

Hello world!

The weekend proved to a difficult one. I did absolutely nothing pertaining to working out.
I was so tired,I really didn't feel like being bothered. I tried to talk myself into getting up and doing something but one look myself still in my pj's @ 11:00am. Head looking like Gumby.
I dragged my sorry tail back to bed!
My neighbor gave me a couple of Prevention walk DVDs. I popped on in this afternoon and did a 30 min workout. The whole time I was thinking Lawd, I should have never skipped my workout.
Lesson learned and appreciated. I'm going to continue to use these tapes until October. I signed up for The walk Challenge on ivillage.com I am going to do something I never thought I 'd do. I'm going to Tae Bo!

I tried it years ago and couldn't get through the warm up!
The whole time thinking to myself How in the heck does he expect me to be able to do that!
I had the wrong mental attitude back then. I am much more determined to get the body I want now.
I really think I can do it this time.
Wish me well :-)
Sassy

Free day

I didn't workout today. I decided to give myself a break. my legs hurt so bad this morning, i just layed there finallyI tooksome Pain killer to get some relief.
Tomorrow I plan to walk the entire Walk fit VHS( 3 miles) That should put me back on track.
I didn't weigh myself today. I was too chicken. I will do it tomorrow for sure.

I've Got Owies!!!

MY WHOLE ENTIRE BODY HURTS!!!! I got up this morning making so much noise,Snap Crackle an Pop had nothing on me!
I wondered seriously if I were going to be able to do my workout. Today is strength training day and that's the reason I'm hurting.

Wanting the body of my dreams( I actually dreamed about it last night! LOL)I sucked it up and went 4 it.
I only walked 1 mile this morning and will walk the second before bed.(Need help getting to sleep)
I ate oatmeal for breakfast and had a light lunch.
Now I'm going for a long hot soak!!!

"Keepin it movin"
Sassy

My inspiration

I found a picture of Ki toy ( my future body) Johnson

She is my height(an inch taller) and has the body I once possessed before giving birth 4 times and engaged in a sedimentary lifestyle.

I do believe I can get to this body again If I try hard and workout and eat right.

My oldest daughter (17) gave me a weird look when I told her I wanted my body to look like Ki toy's. Like because I'm 34 and HER mother I'm not supposed to have a sexy body! The nerve of her!

Where does she think she got the body she has. The Same place I got mine.She got it from her Mama.

Funny though, when I had a sexy body I wore big T-Shirts and keep myself covered.

I don't want to be walking around half naked. I live a modest lifestyle that reflects my Christian values. I just want to be able to go into a store and pic out what I like that's tasteful and be able to fit into it. Having a body like Ki toy's will only boost my self image.

And my husband will like it too.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Workout

Today I did my 2 mile walk I felt so good I tried to dance around a little.(I really need to learn how) No strength training today

I stretched 4 15 Min's.

Sassy

I have come to realize, I'm just not a morning person. I've tried to get up early and stay up after my family leaves for work and school, I just can't do it. I think I have too much to do at night to get enough sleep. I dunno :)
A...ny Ho When I did get up , I ate a cup of soup and warmed up to do my 2 mile walk. I did that and a strength training program I found on Realage.com that is very do-able, somewhat. its a 20 minute workout, today I did it twice so I got 40 mins.

I feel real good and energized. If i keep my caloric intake to a minimum(1800cpd) and continue to exercise regularly hopefully I'll see some pounds or inches lost.
I think I may need a supplement. I've heard some use a fat burner, which kind? Does it really help? Tell me, Tell me!!!
:) sassy

2 mile walk

I just finished my 2 mile walk and I have to say I really feel good. For the first time since I started I finished the whole 2 miles without stopping!( woo hoo!! Go me! )
I got up with my husband and kids this morning, fixed breakfast (oatmeal) and actually ate it!
I started my water and am well on my way to finishing it too.

Not to sound cocky,but I think I got this walking thang down. What I really need is a Low cost, preferably no cost workout for my arms(Saddle bags) and my tummy.
any suggestions would helpful.
wish me well :-)
sassy

OK dinners over and well....(feeling somewhat ashamed) I ate more than I planned to.
See what had happened was.... my mom grilled some pork chops you know and sent some over you know and uh Kinda ate two. But They where really thin ones the two of them combined probably weighed less then 4 oz. Maybe, Kinda ,sort of.
Tonight I am going to walk a little harder and a lot longer so that they won't stick to me.

On a plus side I am one glass away from my 64 oz of water and its only 6:09pm.
I know and understand that in order for me to succeed in my efforts to lose weight I have to take it seriously. I do, but I am trying not to make it something too stressful so that I stick with it and not give up.

I'm trying to blog everyday to get use to it.(short attention span) I tend to start a blog, post once and never return! LOL

Wish me well :-)
Sassy

Getting going

Hello world!

Sunday dinner, Sunday dinner!

Today will be a challenge for me to keep my portions in check. I'm cookin cabbage,shells and cheese, Hamburger steaks, and mashed potatoes. Let's not forget sweet cornbread and Kool-aid.

my plan is have half a hamburger patty, a serving spoonful of shells and cheese, no mashed potatoes a lot of cabbage and a sliver of cornbread and no kool-aid. I'm doing well drinking my water so that will continue.

I have the hardest time not going back for seconds on things I like. And I resolve not to nibble while I'm cooking.

wish me well :-)

Micah gave me courage to post my before pics after seeing hers. I guess seeing them every time I post will help me remember why I'm doing all this. I don't want this body anymore.

Day one

Getting up early on the weekend is a bit difficult. Which is why I find it hard to eat breakfast.
Well... I'm up now had one pancake( a mini victory) and a few pieces of bacon.
yesterday I tried to drink 64 oz of water and I actually did it! Of course I peed like a race horse all night but I was glad that I accomplished a goal I set. one small step,but a step non the least.

Going to do my 2 mile walk now!
Wish me well :-)

Aint i cute

The Ugly Truth

Today I have decided to start my journey to getting the body I want ,instead of just complaining about the one I have.
Inspired by one of my "Nappy" sistas, I have decided to get off my big fat butt and start putting in the work needed to look and feel better.
I must first of all be honest with myself on a few things, tell myself the Ugly truth.
Which is; When it comes to eating healthy; I suck!
I suck at portion control,I snack too late at night, and my exercise routine is non-existent.
That being said I am not going to fool myself into believing this is not going to be hard,because it will! If I want to look at myself and see the beauty that is me and be comfortable with myself and feel sexy and sensual the way I use too before I gained the weight.

I was going to start in October because I will have a treadmill by then.I have decided that September 15 is just as good as October 1 so... I will start tomorrow.

wish me well ;-)