Sometimes in life when we try to become "HEALTHIER" we measure it by what our outsides look like, when really it starts within......

Moving Strong

What a great few weeks! So last week we were handed out these bingo cards. Each square needed to be filled out (so black out). You had to go to one of the classes that is offered at the legacy center and then the teacher initials that square. The trick is that you don't get to pick what classes you go to, I mean there is different teachers and times but the style is the same. Turbo Kick, cycling, pump, muscle mix, yoga etc.  There are 20 squares.....my goal was to finish it in 7 days! So I could be the winner at this, WOW!!! That was a ROUGH goal (at the time I didn't realize I couldn't do that because of the time the classes are offered). I did 4 days of 3 classes a day-I was exhausted!!! The bad thing was I didn't lose ANY WEIGHT!!! Not 1 pound. So my amazing trainer Tiffany, advised that I took Saturday and Sunday off from my normal workout routine. I have learned two things from this.......Sleep is needed to have a successful weight loss and that classes are fun. I have enjoyed some of the classes before, but this bingo card has pushed me to do new classes. Cycling is a great work out, but my tush is always sore!! They should make plus size seats. Ha ha ha, but I feel GREAT after it!!
The scale has been good to me....I am not going to lie BUT i am not saying any numbers until I weigh in. The most important thing is how great I feel!! Eating healthier, and working out has given me a whole new life! I am able to keep up with my kids. We are enjoying new recipes, doing activities together that I would never do before, and I am more focused on them.  I have alot more to say but the duties of Motherhood is calling me!!!!
Until next time- Liz

PS pictures to come SOON!

Warning......

WARNING TO ALL MY READERS!!!  I am in the middle of a pity party! So this morning was our monthly weigh in.  I was so excited!! I have been working SO hard, going to the gym often, doing different types of work outs, eating healthy foods, low calories, vitamin taking daily EVERYTHING! And yet when I stood on that scale this morning it was not very nice. Yes I did lose weight, NINE pounds to be exact. This brings me to a total loss of 36 pounds. But yet let me explain that I gained 3 pounds since Monday!!!! So as I stepped off the scale, and walked upstairs to work out I pondered the things I have done this past month to try to say what more I could have done.....nothing came to my mind. I turned on my favorite music in hopes it would change my outlook but it only made things worse.....as I was warming up on the track tears filled my eyes! I was SO upset!!! I tried to pull things together but it didn't happen! So I left, Yes I didn't finish my workout in fact I really didn't even sweat. I came home and crawled back in to bed, crying myself asleep. I gave myself a time limit to have a pity party. At 10am it will end! Instead of turning to junk food I found many inspiring quotes that made me laugh and think 9pounds.....I am doing OK-
The 1st is a quote from the movie Heavy Weights   “Kids, at age 12, I weighed 319 pounds. I had bad skin, low self-esteem, and no self-respect. Now, I eat success for breakfast, with skim milk.” -Tony Perkis  I need to be a little MORE positive! I can't beat myself up!!! 36 pounds in 4 months is not bad. I am not only losing weight I am trying to change my life to become healthier. 
The second one is a picture of ONE pound of FAT........

I Had to stop and think about this......I have lost 36 of those! That's AMAZING! I am doing hard things, and I will see my reward! I have NOT quite, or given up! I just needed a few hours to feel bad for myself. (Maybe some extra sleep) I am even MORE determine to work HARDER!!!!

Thanks to my Amazing Team for supporting me, My incredible trainer Tiffany for pushing me, My Dad and his words of encouragement, and my Hubby and family for loving me for who I am!

Until next time......