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canbe very misleading measuring there..Measure your waist at the narrowest point.
. Disgusting, but true! I'll do daily entry tonight, but I had to write about two major accomplishments (it may be stupid, but to me is great!) I got family eating salad (specially youngest). I made it with spinach, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, corn & lt. italian (just a drizzle to cover the spinach taste) and they liked it! AND get this: hubby (who's only exercise is to play soccer 
) told me he will do walking routine w/ me (3 x per week) starting next week 
. Hey, I know he's doing it beacuse it was recommended by his ortho. (he had a calf injury) but it sounds very good to me 
. ( walking buddy abandoned me after her lipo ) and it has been hard to go to the park by myself. Honestly, I hope he doesn't leave me hanging.. ) Thanks for the encouragement, It's very well apperciated. It's been 9 days since I've started journey and I can truly say It's a rollercoaster ride. Your nervous and excited to get in and once you do it starts pretty rocky, then it gets smoothly, but by the time your getting used to it...an unexpected turn shakes you up and makes you second guess yourself. What am I doing it? Am I doing it right? Is it worth it? Should I quit?... and then...it gets back on track, you look back and kinda feel proud of holding on. The hardest part so far has been the exercise. walking routine has been shorter due to weather (cold) and no longer a walking buddy. visits to the park have been boring and lonely. But I'm hanging on. To give it that umph needed, I changed playlist. I start with "Walking Away" by Craig David and followed by "I Gotta Feeling" by The Black Eye Peas, it gets me PUMPED! NEW FOOD: Farina Creamy Hot Wheat Cereal...YUMM! youngest son called mom (he does every night) and somehow Farina came up. I used to make it for him when he was 3-4 but he stopped eating it. I never ate it..I know it sounds crazy but I was very busy at the time for a proper meal (kids, cooking, full time job, went back to school, etc.) He asked his dad for a box and he bought it. I prepared it and we looooved it! It has become our "new" comfort food. I haven't tried the oatmeal...i'm scared Don't laugh, it just that it looks like bird food . But like I said: Willing to try new things and improve eating/cooking habits. Anyways, I have changed a few things so far. 1-2 cups of d. soda/day, 1 chocolate (small bar/ week) , 5-6 cups a day and added avocado, spinach, mushrooms, nuts, olive oil and more fruits, lettuce & tomatoes to meals. I think I'm doing pretty good. Exercises: added Cassie's workout, Jillians' video & NEW EXERCISE: Kim Kardashian's abs video. Honestly, I can't feel the workout in abs, but the part she works the arms & abs (WOW! I feel the burn) I rewind it 3 times & repeat that whole section. I will post measurements tonight, and every month on the 18th. I will weigh myself every two weeks. I was thinking about posting a picture of "ugly " (sounds like the series on TV ) but had reservations..I need to consult with husband. It'll just be . You see, nobody has seen naked besides husband. Well, I lie... doctor, gynecologist & oncologist, but they are all women I feel kinda embarrased 
/nervous/shy/funny & weird. But I want to see own transformation and I want to share it with you all. So, after I talk with hubby, I'll give it a little thought, OK? Will see if I get the courage. Sorry, I know...but I had to have it sooo bad. with 1 cup of water. 
) & cup of water ..I've kept pics, until I've transformed, to make sure it can be done, lol before I post pics I used to be ashamed of mine, but now I see them only as a challenge.Well ur diet looks tastier than mine for sure, though how does anyone drink pepsi for breakfast ??? Reminds me of Lynn with her diet coke addiction, when she came here Not sure if u r aware of this, but that amount of fruit, could possibly converted from the fructose ( sugar ) to fat & store itself up in ur body. I went from 6 - 8 servings of fruit a day to only 2.. after cassie mentioned abt the possible effects.Congrats on ur weight loss & keep up the great job !!. It keeps me motivated to do better and continue with journey. Bonnie: you have just solved mystery problem! Since last entry, I've been feeling a little dizzy and maybe is the watermelon. I've been eating too much of it...thanks! Anyways, I said I was going to post "old" measurements taken on 9/9/08 and here they are: 
) . NEXT CHALLENGE: to loose 2 lbs for the next weigh in in two weeks (don't want to be too thin, I like curves ), to plan meals for the entire week. That was an AHA! moment I had when I didn't know how to modify the fried chicken family was asking for last night. I had to do it (It's one of their favorites...but at least I used olive oil, herbs & garlic as spices ) If I plan ahead, I'll be able to make our favorite dishes healthier, that looks & taste similar (need to trick them ) and delicious! Also, to plan workouts. ANY SUGGESTIONS?? I don't know how many times per week should I do cardio, strenght & abs. Which abs/core exercises should i do? Remember: goal is to have a healthier & toned body and FLAT ABS!! I know is going to be extremely hard since I only have 3 more months to go. I am also aware that It won't be as flat as I want it , but I'm READY for this challenge!!! So, BRING IT ON!! okay your doing everything right thats good it depends are you up for it to lose a 1 pound a week you gotta burn 3500 so that means everyday you gotta lose about 500 calories, so i would suggest doing cardio everyday for about 20-30 minutes but what do you do cardio on??? for the abs do them about 2 times every week, the abs are like any other muscle they need there rest, try this http://exercise.about.com/od/abs/ss/abexercises.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;newmami wrote:Thank you fitoverforty & nelson712 and everyone who read and post comments on journal for your positive vibes
weight: 139lbs
Biceps: 11 inches
Waist: 34 inches
Butt: 35.8 inches
Chest: 36.9 inches
Thigh: 19.5 inches
On 9/18
Weight: 135lbs
Biceps: 12 inches
Waist: 33.5 inches
Butt: 37 (AWESOME!
Chest: 36.7 inches
Thigh: 20 inches
As you can see, I'm trying best. However, main problem (the ) hasn't changed a bit
pizza burger, french fries & d. pepsi. I know...I was thinking about the weight I lost and trust me, it made me nervous, but I enjoyed it...It was delicious!!! I only ate 10 french fries & drank just 1/2 cup soda . After we were done...another shocker! Instead of the movies, kids wanted to go to the park and play soccer (it was nice & sunny) and so we did. YES! I walked, walked and walked until feet were numb (i had high heels boots on ) I'm pretty sure I burned those calories off. We went home, shower & watched TV. Did not eat anything else...wasn't hungry UNBELIEVABLE! Is that normal? Even family was shocked. This morning, I had a simple egg white omelette (1/2 Dak ham & 1/2 cheese) w/ 100% whole wheat bread & 1/2 cup of d. pepsi & 1 cup of water. As a snack: 20 Quenepas (spanish fruit) & haven't eaten anything else For some reason, not hungry. I was wrote exercise plan. I did it based on your suggestions, workouts, videos on shape fit & you tube and also keeping in main goal...to firm up Uggly and it looks like this: !