Healthy Living Challenge

Well, folks. It's time to face the music. I need to lose a few pounds. When I say a few, I mean forty. I could get all excited about losing almost all of my baby weight so quickly, but I can't because I was trying to lose weight before I even got pregnant! I realized that I have gained almost 40 pounds since getting married three years ago!! That's horrible! I have even tried to stay pretty active by training for road races and working out regularly, but I've been blessed with low metabolism and I can't help it, it's in my genes (not jeans, but I would love to fit into a smaller size of those). All of my pre-baby clothes fit differently now. Though I still weigh the same, I still can't wear most of my stuff b/c there is a little extra fluff in the frontal/stomach area. Yes, I know it's only been three months, but I need to get serious about this now! I'm putting it out here on my blog for the public to hold me accountable.

My mom and I have been diet pros. I am a veteran of Weight Watchers, and I like it but I cannot afford it right now. So, I'm using my handy FREE iPhone app (Lose It) that helps me set goals and record my caloric intake and loss. My goal is to lose 40 pounds and after my first week on this new program, I am down 7.6 pounds! I realize it's only the first week, but I'm optimistic about meeting my goals. I am getting back in my running shape and getting prepared for a half-marathon in San Antonio in November. I'm also finishing up the 30-day Shred by Jillian Michaels and doing some weight training to tone my body.

My Lose It app says I should meet my goal by November 3. I'm hopeful I can shatter that prediction! Please keep me motivated and encouraged on this journey!

Here are my weight loss rewards along the way:

10 pounds: pedicure

20 pounds: new CD/iTunes music

30 pounds: new jeans

40 pounds: massage

I'll update on my journey each Monday. I need to take some before and after pictures.....