So, upon taking encouragement from my trainer, Brandon, and Premier Fitness Solutions, I am going to blog about my weight loss.  My goal of blogging about my weight loss is to work to keep myself accountable.  And to just be gutsy and put it out there.  Besides el-bees, what do I have to lose?

I’ve been working out with Brandon for almost 2 years.  I think my 2 year mark will be in April.  I should really look that info up.  I am now just really starting to become serious about my weight and health.  Before, I was working with him because I knew I needed to.  And I did have fun.  There’s a small group of us that work out together with him, and now (praise God!) we get to work out 3 times a week together.  But 2011 was a mess, as you may well remember.  I was just treading water, trying to keep my head above the surface.  There was no effort on weight loss, or keeping myself healthy.  If anything, I was using food to reward myself for surviving all the trials and tribulations we went through as a family.  I know I”m not the only one who emotionally ate.  This is not new information.  I worked out and watched shows like Biggest Loser with the best of intentions.  But my heart and my head weren’t in the game.  And seriously?  That’s like 85% of the challenge.  Once you’re really focused on weight loss, it can be a little easier.

So with 2011 coming to a close, I knew I wanted to focus on ME for 2012.  Of course this isn’t supposed to come off sounding selfish.  But I truly believe that when I am the best ME I can be, I am truly the best mom and wife that I can be.  I really felt like I was just passing through life being a mediocre mom and wife.  Like I said, I was treading water.

While Emma is still having her ups and downs, things are a lot more stable with her.  We’re focusing on her behavior, and working on keeping a very regimented routine in her life.  Easier said than done, but still.  Stable.

Mason?  Well he’s just a charmer.  I love that kid.  He’s challenging at times, but what a wonderful light he is in our lives.  As long as I can continue to get daily kisses and cuddles from him, I will be a content momma!

Seriously though.  Back to me.  Brandon and I talked at length about the next steps for me.  Actually, I started this journey back in December.  Before the hoopla of the holidays.  Crazy in that I started a weight loss journey before the holidays hit.  Smart in that I started a weight loss journey before the holidays hit.  I was able to keep myself in check throughout the whole season and in the end, I actually lost 3 pounds throughout December.

Now I am working out at least 3 times a week.  That’s with Brandon.  And if I need something at the store (like a few items), I will ride my bike.  I’ve been riding my bike probably 3-4 times a week.  I’m not talking miles and miles.  But something is better than nothing, right?  And I’m being green.  And my bike is cute.  It’s a pink beach cruiser with a basket and a bell.  Who wouldn’t want to ride that?

My diet has completely shifted.  I wouldn’t say I’m “on a diet” or that I’m following a specific plan.  I am consciously cutting my carbs in the grain form.  Not a lot of bread, wheat, pasta, potatoes, etc.  I have severely cut back on the sugar intake as well.  No soda, no desserts, and so forth.  Am I perfect?  No, but I don’t strive to be perfect.  Because I like sugar.  And carbs.  And eating is social and I’m a social kind of gal.  But my mind is always on my nutrition and keeping it in check.  If I go out, I have a plan.  Last Friday we had a family dinner out.  Wanna know where?  Mexican.  MEXICAN.  Um, I love Mexican.  Hellooooo chips and salsa.  Would you believe I went the whole entire dinner without one chip.  Not. One. Chip.  And my dinner was shrimp fajitas.  I will say, though, I did have 2 tortillas with that.  But I’m okay with that.  Because I’m not perfect (see above).

Brandon and I also made another smart move by weighing me in every Monday.  That helps keep my weekend in check.  For example, brunch on Sunday with the family consisted of deli turkey meat, and greek yogurt with berries.  Word.

So on here, I will update you on Tuesdays with my weight loss from the previous day.  This past week?  I lost 5 pounds!  Here are my weight losses for January:

1/9: 3 pounds

1/16: 4 pounds

1/23: 5 pounds

I don’t expect to keep up these bigger numbers.  Honestly I’d be thrilled if I lost 2 pounds every week.  But I will take the big numbers as they come.  That’s for sure!  My goal, if you want to know, is to lose 40 pounds total.  And as of now…I’m about 25% there!

So can you help me be accountable? No falling off the wagon for me!  I can do this!

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