If you see me running, you better call 911...

Day 3. Oh day 3.

So yesterday, I had several friends tell me that I needed to "enhance" my breakfast options with some protein because it would help to keep me full. They themselves were doing the same thing and it was quote, "delicious," and I needed to do it too because I hadn't jumped on the giraffe riddle bandwagon or added any bitstrips to my Facebook. Maybe not in those exact words...

So, I took their advice, went to Walmart, and picked up the necessary items. Thus this picture:

ALL of that replaced this:

Needless to say, I did thoroughly enjoy the protein shake and it did help to keep me full, for a while.

On to the rest of the day...

So, my fitness coach told me to write down a plan for my exercises for the week. This is new to me because I usually plan to take a nap. So instead, I sat down with the calendar and planned out the five days in the week that I would exercise and the two that I would give myself off. My exercises vary from some things that we are going to do after school together to tennis with some friends to the couch to 5k program that I'm doing by myself. And guess what day today was? Maybe this little video will give you a clue...but you've got to follow the link...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntLa-ebOihw&feature=youtu.be

(P.S. I can't get the link to hyperlink, so just copy it and paste it into your browser. I PROMISE you won't be disappointed!)

Day One - Am I Skinny Yet?

So today was the big day. No more junk food. Gotta get myself into eating right and working off the fat. How'd I do? Pretty good. It's day one for goodness's sake people! Have you no faith in me already? :)

But anyway, breakfast was a banana and some water. I know people say that you should always eat a really good breakfast, but listen, if I eat a ton for breakfast, I'm going to be more hungry. So lay off me. I'm good with my banana.

Of course today though, we have our FIRST staff provided lunch that was tailgating themed. Lord, remember, I prayed about this? Lol. I did my best to stay strong and honestly stayed within my calorie range.

Came home to a decent meal of pasta salad with fat free dressing. And then my work out consisted of getting back into the literal swing of tennis! Boy do I need the practice! But it was my kind of work out and I didn't end up taking a nap on the couch.

My only temptation today was captured in this picture...but don't worry...I resisted. :)

"When Did My Muffin Top Turn Into A 5 Layer Cake?"

Well, this has been coming for some time, but I didn't know that it would necessarily come like this. For those of you who've never seen a picture of me, I've obviously had weight issues for a long time and I battle them like Harry Potter battles "he who shall not be named" on a regular basis. Trust me, his record is way better than mine on this one. So I decided that I needed to do something different to help myself out. I'm tired of coming up short...or fat, every time, so I wanted a different approach. A way to keep myself accountable and hopefully motivated for longer than my craving for cookies and cheeseburgers can rise back up.


So here it is: I'm writing this blog about my journey through this weight loss process. I feel like Julie from the movie Julie and Julia, lol. Anyway, I can guarantee a few things for those of you that choose to read it:


1. I will probably say some things about myself at times that aren't necessarily nice. It's out of frustration and a way to vent. Hopefully I can tear those walls down about how I feel about my image.


2. I definitely can guarantee that after a little while, I'll be saying some crazy grumpy things without the normal amounts of sugar and fat in my body. Be prepared for what could come there.


3. I despise working out, but that's about to start up, so just wait until I go on a rant about that. I'll be ready to saw off my own legs in a bargain to take a nap.


My requests from you:


1. If I stop posting for a while, please know that I am also taking a graduate course, so I do have lots of homework to accomplish as well.


2. If I stop posting for a while, please know I may be in hiding because I'm eating cheeseburgers and taking long naps in the afternoon. You have my permission to donkey-punch me in the throat when you see me. Please ask first if it is because of number one or number 2. I will be honest! :)


And lastly,


3. Laugh with me, cry with me, and pray for me. I really do want to do this more than I could tell you. This is more of a mountain than I could ever explain, but I am a strong woman. I just need to stay strong with the help of others and most of all, Him!


I love you guys! Here goes everything!


With that said, here's a picture that perfectly encapsulates how I feel about this whole deal: