Enough with the negativities :) more cute summer closes

Some other summer tops I picked up for our trip to CA

I think this one is truly cute!!

This one has rhinestons and a tie at the bottom

Today is one of those days "HELP"

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Would you buy this app if you knew you would have to pay money every time you miss working out at the gym?

What motivates you to work out?
What scares you about getting healthy?
What would you be willing to change in order to be healthy and thin?

I watched my husband leave to workout every day and never joined him. I just felt like it was too late for me to change my habits with my age and body size, I felt like it would take too long.

One day I came to realize how unfaire I was being to my self and body.

I am so lucky to be married to such a kind and loving man who never gave me a hard time about my weight gain, I will say he is enjoying the changes though.

Sometimes I feel frustrated when the weight doesn't change @ times. I don't always loose weight but I think its because it takes time for our bodies to adjust to change and when we finally get in sink with the new life stile we soon start to shed the pounds. I  have not lost more then a pound since the last time I posted my weight loss :( I still am eating healthy and working out. I even pushed my self harder this past week.

30 minutes on bike

32 minutes on the stepper
and 1 mile on speed walking
I've only eaten  out once this week
I just had 1/2 beef taco with a few bites of rice and 1 glass of soda
every day I only drink water and eat healthy
I work out really hard but for some reason I feel a little down today

My husband told me to take a break from working out today because of some cramps I've  had in my leg
He says I am over doing it.  Why am I not seeing any more improvement on the weight loss?

Sorry this is one of those down days
I will not give up!!!!
I have come to far!!!
If I gave up now I would be right back were I started!!!

I feel it is important to blog truthfully instead of just stating the positive I need to mention the down days too.

Enjoy every moment with those you love

This is not going to be blog about my weight loss today, I want to share about a very special friend of mine. Last December she lost her mother to Cancer. I've known her and her mom for close to 15 years and have to say what an amazing family they are and were. Candace showed so much love and support to her daughter Kelly. With all the dreams Kelly has worked so hard for, Candace has been by her side through all the travels and meeting with individuals who can help Kelly with her dreams in music.

I have never seen such a devoted mom who loved cared and showed so much support. Kelly mentioned her mom would read books on any subject to help her rase her daughter the best she could. Candace was and artist in so many ways with nature and with painting. She found beauty in all she created!

Last December we lost our dear friend Candace to Cancer. I remember what a brave young lady Kelly was and how she put together a beautiful service for her loving moms memory. So many friends and family came from all over to remember our dear Candace, We all wore bright colors and told many funny and happy stories of our memories of Candace then we all wrote a note and placed them on Blue and White Balloons we released them all.

Today my dear friend Kelly is now dealing with her fathers illness of Cancer. He will soon be leaving this life as well. My heart breaks for my dear friend and pray she will be able to feel so much love in her heart and know how much we all love and care for her.

If you have a moment please say a prayer for my dear friend Kelly and her father who, at this moment do not have much time life together. Hug your loves ones and tell them how much you care about them, we never know how short this life is going to be.

Some of her outdoor art

When I first met them both at my wedding

Candace & Kelly
at Christmas a few years ago

Some of Candace's paintings

I love this photo! They looks so Happy!!!!

Pushed myself harder today

After a really long workout this morning with my handsome husband, I went to the store with my son James, realizing through my workout we will most likely have a barbecue this afternoon. I decided I can eat healthy at the same time. I picked up some salmon, baked it and ate that instead of hotdogs :)

You can always find a substitute instead of eating what every one else is eating. It can still be enjoyable too...

I stepped up my workout today and pushed myself harder this week. I truly feel allot of pain but I am ok with that.

I did 30 minutes today!!!!

still did my usual 20 minutes on the stepper
only because at this point Jim was ready to leave

broke in some new shoes made my speed walking
a little painful but worth every step!!!

Starting to shrink

Before I started working out

After I've been working out
Its not the best picture, I just completed working out
I still have a long way to go but I do see some change
and that makes me want to work harder :)

I thought it was time to do a side by side
view of how much weight I have lost

Some days can be a challenge

My husband still like to buy fating snacks and soda.
I know that if I eat just one or drink just one I will find my self back down a lonely road.

So while these drinks are in the fridge, with cookies and chips on the counter. I enjoy a nice tall glass
of ice cold water and some sugar free hard candy's.

We went to see Men in black 3 tonight and of course there is dinner and a movie with lots of popcorn and fating foods. So I decided to have a nice cold salad while my husband and son munched down on popcorn.

So after the movie, I was already full so we went to In n Out to pick up some food for my family.
I was thrilled knowing I did not feel like eating any more food since I chose to have a salad instead.

Summer Clothing! Do I say more!!!

Since I have gained so much weight in the past few years, I have not enjoyed shopping for clothing

I truly have not like buying summer clothes.

Today I decided to step out of my shell and buy some summer clothing.

We are going to CA in week from today and I do need to wear something that works for the season.

So I found some cute outfits I thought might be fun to wear, now I never choose a tank top for fear of the way my arms look and have never like to show any skin.

I would usually were so much clothing some might think I did not know it was summer.

Or my clothing would be so baggie I would look even heavier.

I do think it is time to enjoy my curves and feel proud of the changes I am making.

I do not have really good taste but I hope you will enjoy the choices I have made.....