Last Monday I had a doctor appointment with my doctor, apparently my meds are doing ok, but he had to up one of my hormone therapy meds. And he was happy that I lost weight, but since my risk for a heart attack is so high he has me on something to help my body drop the weight quickly. So far I have lost 5 more pounds last week with just working at work. (That in itself is considered a 12 hour cardiac workout itself.) It suppressed my appetite, I had no idea how much I actually ate in one sit down. No wonder I had a hard time losing weight. I eat a mere fraction now, and if I over eat I am sick to my stomach. I have to choose what I eat wisely and eat healthy foods that do me good. I make sure I get the protein, and the veggies and fruit I need. My desire for junk food is all but gone, I drink a ton of water and if I get a soda I can't finish it. I have to be picky and choosey about what I put in now and I am enjoying it. My energy is through the roof, so I totally burn a whole lot more than I take in. If I keep this rate up, I will be at my goal weight of 140 lbs by my birthday next year. I finally feel like I am making progress, and when I add my hardcore workouts in it will go faster. 

My clothes do not fit me anymore, they hang on me. But my other clothes are still too small. I'm inbetween, how do you shop for clothes when you will just blow by that size? But I will definatley have to invest in a smaller size in scrubs. The ones I have are literally falling off of my body. I am so loving this!!

It's been a while, I have now lost 20 pounds. Not much since I last posted, but it's a lot considering I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Now on the proper meds and taking vitamins, I am feeling a lot better. I have been trying to eat right, kind of hard when the easiest thing to do is grab fast food and run. My doctor has discissed a diet with me and wants me to stick to it. My weight is throwing my body's balance off and my cholesterol is high. He says this diet will pull the weight off of me as I excercise. PLUS, I want to barrel race competitively. It's very difficult, I will have to nix out bad carbs, stay at only 20 grams of carbs a day and eat high protein. I tried it and I am so addicted to all the crap that I couldn't do it. I was lethargic, sick and had headaches. I know it's withdrawls but working a twleve hour shift at a hospital and deal with that was a lot to me. But I really want this excess fat gone. I'll just have to suck it up and make myself do it. Or face the wrath of my doctor. In fact my doctor appointment is next Monday. I'd better get going on this, cowgirl up!

Well yesterday was my first day of Turbo Fire. I am starting the Prep schedule which eases you into the main schedule with all the HIIT workouts. It did kick my butt, but after about an hour or two of recovering I had this sudden burst of energy and had to do something, so my kitchen was spotless, the fam had dinner on time and dinner dishes were done. My husband was pleasantly surprised and had a happy tune last night. I had a good night of sleep. I am a bit stressed though as my work (Mountain View Hospital) has been calling me off a lot lately due to a low census. My paychecks are very skimpy and it worries me. I know, I am PRN (as needed) so I'm the first to get called off, but that doesn't make it any easier. I just hope this added stress doesn't curb my weight loss. :(

My stats as of yesterday - I will be measuring and weighing myself monthly.

Chest - 45.5

R. Arm - 14.0

L. Arm - 15.0

Waist - 42.0

Hips - 52.0

R. Thigh - 28.5

L. Thigh - 28.5

Total Inches - 225.5

Weight - 247.5

Ok, it's been a while. I changed jobs and am now employed at one of the local hospitals. These 12 hour shifts test me endurance, but since I just ordered the Turbo Fire today I am hoping I can summon the energy. I know that when I lose more, I will gain that long lost energy. And finding out that I can't tolerate gluten will be trying as I lose weight. I also had a nurse think that it sounds like my gall bladder is giving me my problems, but even if it was I refuse to go into surgery over weight. I plan waiting until then and when my insurance kicks in before I go through any tests. But I can't wait until my Turbo Fire set gets here! I loved Turbo Jam and lost weight with those, but I want to amp things up.

I have started my weight loss trek two weeks ago and now am 6 pounds lighter. This next week I plan on amping things up a bit by starting the South Beach Diet and getting back to my Turbo Jam workouts. I will soon be purchasing the new Turbo Fire. The creator of The Turbo work outs Chalene Johnson has inspired me through the music she uses and the way she talks you back into the workout on the dvd's. I don't want to stop at a mere 6 pounds, it's going to keep going until I feel I am finished. Now off to the grocery store to get the foods I need.

Introduction to me.

This is my journey to become a healthier, happier me. Not only for me but for my children, husband and yes my horse. I barrel race but am not able to be competitive with all this weight I have on me, I know my poor mare would absolutely LOVE it if I lost my excess baggage.

Ok about me..

I am what some would call a tall girl. I am 5'9 and usually average weight is around 135 - 145 lbs.

I really never had a hard time with my weight, if I gained some weight all I had to do was amp up my workouts, never really had to diet at all. I was pretty high energy and was very active and enjoyed horseback riding every chance I got. If I could I would have lived on a horse.

I had my son 11 years ago and during that pregnancy I gained 80 lbs. But had no problem losing all of it with in 6 months. And sustained my weight until I became pregnant with my daughter who is now 4 years old. I gained a whopping 100 lbs with her and didn't lose it. I am still carrying it around on me 4 years later and I am very tired of it. I am having problems with my joints and I know my immune system is compromised because of this excess weight. Plus the fact that heart disease and diabetes runs in my family I am very scared.

I work as a CNA so I am not completely non active, but could be more active but I get so tired very easily. I know I would enjoy life and become as active as I used to be, so I have decided to eat more healthier. I would eat out because of work and to get out of cooking meals so I wouldn't really have to clean up..lazy I know. I am very ashamed of it, but all of this is going to change. NOW!

I will be posting my meals and activities daily, but weighing myself weekly.

My starting stats - 11/20/2010

Weight - 250 lbs

Size of pants - 22

How I feel - Craptastic, I have come down with a virus so no activities. Slept quite a bit but ate very healthy.