Day 30 of 90

Well today is the official 1/3 mark on my 90 day journey.  I have lost 6 lbs and feel excellent.  Now, I realize that 6lbs isn't some astonishing number but I am right on track of where I need to be to lose all 20lbs by April 10th.  I have 60 days to lose another 14lbs and I am not worried.  I know I can do this.  I can't believe how good I feel.  I don't feel in anyway that I am depriving myself.  I think it is because not only am I working to change my appearance but I am also changing my mentality about weight loss and how I feel about my body.  It is amazing how in just a short amount of time you can feel totally different and have a completely new and fresh out look. 

So what have I been doing?
No soda with the exception of 1 per week
Working out before work everyday
Eating breakfast
Consuming smaller portions
No alcohol during the week

What do I need to adjust?
I need to increase the intensity of my workouts
Drink more water
Cut down on alcohol to one night a weekend

I am excited for the summer and can't wait to wear a swimming suit!

Until next time

Is my Scale right??

So I did my 3 intro classes to Pilates and I could tell a difference after my last class. I already signed up for my first class on Thursday morning and I am going to do Bikrim on Tuesday morning.
So I did my weekly weigh in this afternoon and it said that I have lost a total of seven pounds. I am not sure that is correct! I think my scale is messing with me for shits and giggles. I don't feel like I weight any less or more. I think it was a mean joke he was playing on me.
-Cassie

A New activity

Yesterday we rented cross country ski's and headed to the Uinta's.  We had a blast.  I was a little freaked out on the hills.  It was nice to try something new and active.  I am excited for pilates next week.  

DANCE......

My exercise this week has been dancing.

Saturday we went to the Eagles Logs and dance to country music.  I say total was about one hour total, maybe a little more.

Monday- I danced for 37 minutes.  I made a dance mix that includes The Time (Dirty Bit) by Black Eyed Peas, Empire State of Mind  by JZ and Alicia Keys, and Hollenbeck by Gwen Stephanie. 

Thursday -Dad and I went to our Ballroom dance class and learned the Fox Trot.  That was at least 45 minutes of dance. 

This is more movement then I’ve had in a while. 

Until next time-

Tamara

Still Going-Days remaining 74

So I have 74 days to go and I am right on track.  I figure I need to lose 6-8 pounds per month and I am already down 4.5 lbs, even with my trip to Arizona.  I still have 15 days to lose the remaining weight I need to in order to stay on the right course.  I think I have finally kicked my soda habit.  I may still have it once in a while from here forward but it wont be anything like it was.  I am feeling great and staying positive. 

Talk with you soon..

South Beach with a Twist of Lemon

Friday, I made it thought the introductory phase.  Now I ‘m in Phase 2 of the diet. My weight is 148.8.  I think I will remain very strict on the carb intake. 

Bonnie told me of a process she is doing and has helped her drop in weight.  She is mixing 8 oz. of fresh squeezed lemon juice, splenda  (about 8 packets) in 64 oz. of water and drinking that through the day.  She also mixed a pinch of cayenne pepper with water (like a shot) and drinks it before each meal.  She is down to 128.  This is kind of like the Beyoncé  fast but withouth the fast and  maple syrup. 

Saturday I added this to what I'm already doing.  I'll keep you posted.

Until next time-

Tamara

New Work Out

So I signed up for Pilates and my first intro 1 class was today @ 6 am. I learned the parts of the reformer and how to use it properly. We did some basic moves and I can tell that this is going to completely reform by body! I am so excited. I had a wonderful teacher, which helps. My next intro 2 class is on Friday morning, and I cannot wait. I also did 1 hour of body pump and cleaned my entire house today. I am tired. My diet is going very well, I am eating more proteins and less carbs, and sugar. I am down 1 lb, sweet!!!
- Cassie