Max Phase Day 2

Lovn getting on the scale right now! I am down 8 lbs from my initial weigh in! And that is weighin myself at night...(which I typically dont do cuz ur always the heaviest at night).
Love love love the berry shakes, they are so amazing n yes I really was lickin the blender. I have found that I'm not hungry...snackin on celery when I need it. Easter is tmrw and there will b massive amounts of food n desserts (thats what happens when you are dating a man with the last name Yoder...big family, all amazing cooks!!
But i'm ready for the challenge of portioj control and willpower! Jonathan said he can see me losing weight so that def gives me motivation. Just bring on the nice weather!!

Happy Easter!

If you punch me in the abs, I might die

The abs have been getting quite the workout, and as terrible as they are sore, I am happy!
Are you that guy that says, "oh I am so sore!, I've been working out" as you flex your miniscule muscles? My boyfriend always makes fun of me when I say I'm so sore...as in I'm trying to let people know I work out and to be jealous that I'm trying desperately to slim down for summertime.
Am I going to be able to squeeze myself back into some of those old short I have boxed up and waiting for me? Some of those incredibly amazing designer jeans that I have? Or that little black dress that I'd love to wear to Vegas for our next Expedia trip? Oh the wardrobe I have and can't fit into any longer..sigh...
I think today is like Day 9 maybe? I'm down 6 pounds and have been for a few days....
I think maybe since I've been working out so much, that I'm gaining some muscle and will continue to drop the lbs in the next few days. But either way, I can tell that i'm slimming down, my face, my arms have a bit of definition....it's all good!

Berries and peach freeze in my fiber drinks and I love the mandarin and mango strawberry SPARK. Good stuff!
This weekend is Easter and it's gonna be somethin serious staying away from the Cadbury Eggs and Dove chocolates....oh my!!
Here's a throwback from like 2009...a few pounds lighter. You won't catch me wearing just a skinny tank top now...But wow, I love that yellow and tan skin!!

Back to the real world

Smashed hopes...frustrated feelings..tight chest. I Try to move into the positive side, but it only lasts a few days, if that. How can two people exist on two different plans yet similar paths? Is there ever really the possibility for forgiveness and respect to be gained after it is lost?
I want to be seen as a kind, loving, thoughtful person. I want to be happy and have nothing but sunshine and love and lollipops.
I am feeling better having lost a few pounds and wish that it would also help me lose a few other things too. Where is that master reset button when you really need it? Can I do a cold boot and start fresh? Say positive things, be kind and nurturing, no more drama. Its all Im made up of though it seems...
Maybe this amazing fiber drink will flush all my evil out.

Another willpower victory!

I stopped at the store yesterday and my most favorite cookies in the entire universe were on sale. Oh my word it was an inner battle! But I made it through....with a cart full of Starbucks coffee for my Jonathan. I dont really like coffee so I got a good thing goin there.
I also did my cardio bootcamp class last night. There was a new instructor, apparently it was her first class teaching since she had a baby. I classified her as "certified ass kicker". The class was awesome, but wow. Poor girl kept sayin how out of shape she was, yet the whole class kinda wanted to yell at her for that.
Another day is beginning and Im looking forward to blending my morning drink w strawberries...delightful! The weekend is also supposed to be amazing...I can see myself trimmin up!

I love Wednesdays

Why do I love Wednesdays? Well not only is it hump day, ita also Farmers Market Day! I have all my favorite stands, my reusable shopping bags and my willpower....
Wjy do I need willpower you ask? Well not only are there amazing fruits and veggies at the market. .there is also an inundation of sweet things that I adore like pb whoopie pies, sugared soft pretzels and more bread and other finely baked goods. Shew! But i made it out safely with all my shopping bags and in celebration, I ate a handful of almonds:/
I grilled a bag of chicken so I am set for a few days and the weather is actually gonna be quite pleasant this weekend....equals more motivation to get that boating body in shape!! I will not be the fat, beached whale making waves on the water!
Lookin forward to fruity fiber drink tmrw!

Water, please

My first big test and I passed. Went out with my boyfriend and while he drank rum specials and dark n Stormy's, I just drank water. Agua. Three glasses of refeshingly glorious water. Im proud of myself. "No cheating!" - Michael Bear
Goin to bed and looking forward to Day 2!
I really want a piece of Hershey Bar...just sayin..

My first day stats

At the initial weigh in, 198 big girl bones. Shew!
Ive stayed incredibly consistent in that range for at least 3years, and haven't broken the 200+ mark...but if I can get down to my fighting weight of 170, I'll be the happiest person around. Plus, I have this entire wardrobe of clothes that I've been saving for a few years now. I keep telling myself that I'll be back in them someday!
Selfies of the squishy, curvy bod have been taken, but will not be shared at this point.. most likely because I ate a half a loaf of raisin bread yesterday and I'm not very proud of that.....but if you've ever had Jennie Lee raisin bread, you know why I did.

So, the 24 day challenge begins. I had gotten the SPARK with the flavors, strawberry mango and the mandarin orange, which are both absolutely delightful. The fiber drink is quite interesting, but my 24 day challenge partner-in-better-health-program, Dawn, suggested blending it with ice and fruit, etc. Also, needs to be drank out of a glamorous goblet with a fancy straw. I personally prefer my Tervis Tumblers as I don't do very well with long-stemmed fancy glasses....But maybe since there won't be alcohol in them, the clumsy factor will decrease tremendously.

It's slightly overcast today, but won't be rainy, so I see some running in my near future as my activity for the day.
What makes the 24 day challenge appeal to me? Great layout with the program, giving you daily check-boxes to keep you accountable and on track. Detailed step-by-step instructions and great on-line support. I liked the 24 Day Challenge/10 day cleanse facebook support page too. Good stuff!

Boating bikini bod here we come!