Its update day!!

Okay so update: Ive lost 35 pounds to date and i did lost 3 more inches for a total of 23 inches!! Yah!! Okay now for the hard part! I have got to get motivated again! I am having a really hard time getting motivated to do my morning and evenings work outs! Luckily up until last night my food intake has not been to horrid. Tho yesterday i was having a bad day so what did i do: Eat! Grrr I am pushing to lost 15 pounds by fall break!! Gotta hurry:) but i know it can be done! I have only 3 more pounds to lose and then i will be wedding weight!!

Until next time:
Always remember you are in control of how much food you eat, unless someone points a gun at your head!

Ive got high hopes!!

Okay, so i finally got my computer back!! Yah!! It has been gone all week:( I know its not techincally check in day, but i wanted to do an update anyways, ive lost 3 more pounds!!:) Horray, only 15 more pounds to go then i will have lost 50 lbs. Oh my geez thats crazy! My hope is to hit that mark by fall break in october! We will see! I continue to cook and continue to eat, just not near as much as normal and i don't eat at all like the way i use to. I am finally starting to be able to run more and more! One of my huge goals is to run in the okc memorial run next may. Anyone wanta join me? If not i expect ya to be there!!
Well until next time:
"We live by faith, not my sight"
2 corinthians 5:7

Baking and still losing!

So who would of thought that me losing weight would make me want to start baking!! All the times before it has been a matter of don't eat this, don 't keep that in your house, etc. But, since this time is different than the time before and I am not dieting, but simply changing my life I can still bake!! In fact I have found a new love for it, me and my husband spend out evenings together after the kids are in bed baking!! We have made homemade chicken noodles, fudge, bread, rolls, and even cherry cheese cake!! The fun part of this is finding the small little things that a person can change to make these recipes even healthier and a person not even be able to tell that they are eating something not to shabby for themself.

Cody and I as well as a friend have decided to take the special k diet! Only we put our own twist on things! We started this week and we are supposed to lose up to 7 lbs. and a pant size in 2 weeks, so i will be keeping you updated on that! You may be confused and saying "but, cara, you said you weren't going to do a diet? Well i'm not i simply take the "diets" that our around us and take the good from them and fit them into our lifestyle!! I'm changing my family one pound at a time!!

Hey guys just a quick update!

So, I was a little worried to get on the scale or put that tape measure thing around my waist, but i did it! To my surprise i lost a pound and 4 more inches for a total of 20 inches!! Which has given me the boost that i needed to get back on track!! Look out yogurt here I come!! So I am back on track which means, you guys get to hear more from me again!!
Hopefully tonight I will be smart as I go out for a night on the town with the girls!!
YAH!!

I'm Back!!

So after a very long week, I am finally back!! This past week was filled with a reunion and vacation! I had no change in my weight or in my inches, but I am okay with that because that means that I have not gained weight as well!!
So the plan now... Get back to walking my butt off!!! I am very excited about getting back into that routine, honestly i have missed it! Tho sleep is great, a healthy body is even better:)
Also, huge tip for anyone wanting to eat healthier: get you a george forman!!!!

Until next time guys,
Remind yourself you are beautiful!

I have Faith!

So first an update on where I stand: I have lost 31 pounds and 16 inches!!

I feel great. I can feel a change. I still struggle day to day, but when you think about it, i have lived this lifestyle for 25 years and I am changing it now for the rest of my life and its only been 6 months, 3 weeks since i really started! It's going to take alittle bit.

Just when I begin to think it's impossible for me to change or lose the weight I am reminded of Luke 18:27 "the things which are impossible with men ARE possible with God" (my emphasis on are) God is the master designer of everything including each one of our bodies. Rather its sickness, weight, sorrow, God is in control and He is the healer. He is the potter and we are the clay, we are His perfect creation. Yes, I get mad and upset that things have happened to me in life to bring me to where I am, but in the same sense if you ask anyone around me and those of you reading will know: It's what has created me to be who I am, inside and out! Tho I am changing my outside appearance I am not changing my heart!! Atleast now maybe some of you can give me a full hug and wrap your arms around me:)

The the road is long we dont always get to understand it all but I am asking God help us trust you anyways!! I have faith!

There's always gonna be another mountain!

Man guys, I slipped! I can admit it but I am going to keep trying!! I know this is always going to be an uphill battle and there are going to be time that I lose, but the important thing is that i learn from what i do!! I have to keep going!! I did have a couple great moments this past week!!
1) i skipped on that piece of chocolate cake
2)i had egg whites for the first time (thanks friend)
3) I ordered a diet coke with lime instead of a rootbeer with lime

It's these small changes that are going to get me to my goals. I will continue to add to these changes.

"It aint about how fast i get there, it's about whats waiting on the other side"

Tho, its true I keep hearing that small little voice in my head telling me I will never making it!! But, let me tell you something little man on my should..... I WILL MAKE IT!!

If you want to listen to the song that has inspired me go to www.youtube.com and search the climb by miley cyrus. For those of you who don't like her, please ignore who she is and just listen to the words, or better yet just look up the lyrics!!
Until next time:
I will walk my butt of no matter how many mountains i have to climb!!