OMG!!! My jeans are too big…AGAIN!!!
Wow! Oh WOW!!!! I purchased a size 6 pair of Levi’s a couple of weeks ago and they fit pretty good…just long (cuz I’m a shorty) but they work when I wear them with boots and stuff. Let me tell you, I have NEVER been a size 6 before, so Oh my God - what an accomplishment! I actually fit!!! You can see my curves!!! WOW!
BUT, GUESS WHAT?!?!?! After I finished my 3-Day Cleanse the other day, those jeans were loose and I could pull them up/down withOUT having to unbutton them! So, with that…I went to go buy myself another pair in a size 4 - it fits PERFECTLY!!!! I also got some capri’s in a size 4 and it fits!!! There’s no stretch to the material either!
I’m not even at my goal yet and my body is smaller than it’s ever been when I was in High School/College.
WOW! I’m so amazed 
Posted by litllam88 on February 26th, 2011 under Uncategorized | Comment now »
Started Day 3 of my 3-Day Cleanse Today
Getting really good results from my 3-Day Cleanse! Today is the last day and I am really surprised how easy it was, still had lots of energy to work-out and then some, no cravings or side effects!
The only thing I wish I did different is… I wish I had measured myself first to see how many inches I lost, but at least I can go by my last measurement a couple of weeks ago.
I would highly highly recommend this cleanse to anyone who wants to either detox, jump start their weightloss journey or break out of a plateau. It will NOT strip your body of vital nutrients or muscle… instead, it helps you feed and replenish your body with vital nutrients and RETAIN muscle!
I lost another 3 lbs. as of this morning, for a total of 6lbs. and 2% body fat GONE. Another step closer to my goal! Yay!!!
Posted by litllam88 on February 24th, 2011 under Uncategorized | 1 Comment »Day 2 of my 3-Day Cleanse
Feeling really good. Had my cup of green tea (natural fat burner) in the morning, even though I really don’t care for tea, but it keeps me warm in a cold office at work.
I drank my shakes and it filled me up nicely and holds me over for about 3 hours. My snacks consist of a nice piece of fruit (apple, pear, banana, orange etc) So, even though I didn’t need it (wasn’t hungry) I had my fruit. I made my dinner when I got home and then I had a nice workout. No issues with energy level, so that was a plus!
I really enjoy watching the scale go down. I have a habit of weighing myself often, but my true measurement is in the morning. I’ll let you know how it goes!
Posted by litllam88 on February 23rd, 2011 under Uncategorized | Comment now »
Day 1 of my 3-Day Cleanse is complete!
We’ll see what the scale says in the morning
3-Day Cleanse - Gonna Start Today
Well, it’s about that time of the month again and I’ve been retaining water and snacking uncontrollably for the last week or so. Being up 3 or 4 pounds again, it’s time to detox and start my 3-Day Cleanse. It’s obvious that my body is “missing” some kind of nutrient and it’s “craving” for that wholesome goodness and me snacking on junk is just not satisfying that hunger, so it makes the body seek out for “more”. Doing my 3-Day Cleanse will replenish my body with vitamins and minerals and all the GOOD stuff that it’s been thirsting for, will give me a jump start back to my nutrition program and exercise regimen. I’ll let you know how it goes
A little sore…
Had a nice workout last night at the gym. I did P90X Plyometrics on Sunday night, so my legs were still a little sore, but what do you know? My trainer had me do more squats and jumps (more plyo) so of course, I’m still feeling it. I love how I can flex my leg and I can feel the muscle pulling and letting go. I was always hesitant to do plyometrics because I had injured my knee (when I first started working out) but, it’s not as bad as I thought! I can do this! I’m starting to love P90X more and more.
When I got home from the gym last night, I did another P90X workout (Shoulders and Arms) and then BBL (High & Tight) I felt really really good. I’m going to have to take more pics soon, so I can update my progression photos. This is all I have so far… http://beachbodycoach.com/sxyasnmom (go under my “profile” page) Beachbody is developing a new appliation for iPhones (and probably androids too) I did the survey and so far everything that they’ve developed so far looks mighty awesome and it’s appears to pretty darn detailed - I love it!!!. I’m going to look forward to it when it comes out….even tho I don’t have an iPhone nor an Android phone…at least not yet!
Posted by litllam88 on February 16th, 2011 under Uncategorized | 2 Comments »
Great workout last night
Had a nice workout at the gym and then headed home and did Rev Abs. I’m a little sore this morning in my back, glutes and hamstrings.
I’m excited that I finally lost the last pound or so of the 3 lb. weight gain I had last week. I am back to 137 @ 5′ 1″ tall with a current goal of 120 - so, 17 lbs. to go. After I reach that goal, I plan to lose a little more but concentrate on the body fat, so that my muscles would be more visible. When you have too much body fat, you can’t see all the hard work you’ve accomplished. My co-worker offered to photo-shop the 6-pack abs onto my pics - I laughed and said thanks, but I wanna earn it :) It means so much more when you earn and accomplish something yourself.
My upline coach @ Beachbody has the most awesome abs, arms and back… I would love to look like that one day. Even Janet Jackson’s or Britney Spears body (when they’re in shape) would be cool too 
Posted by litllam88 on February 9th, 2011 under Uncategorized | 1 Comment »
Motivation, Support and Encouragement
Boy, have I been having some issues lately.
Certain family members on my side visited me over the weekend and noticed the dramatic transformation of my weight and although supposedly happy, also threw zingers at me that I look old or that I look like my aunt (whom is a beautiful person on the inside - but is 80 years old!!!) Trust me, I do NOT look anywhere near 80! I am 44 years old and people often mistake me for being in my 30s!!
As it is, I have NEVER used any kind of lotion on my face and always tried to dry out my face (to avoid getting acne) and I guess I am paying for it now, because you can see the fine lines now. Losing the weight, there isn’t a lot of “plumpness” anymore, so it makes my lines more visible, so now I use lotions to try to minimize.
I was also looking to see if anyone wanted my old clothes (work, casual and exercise clothes) The comment from my family was “Don’t you think you should save it? Don’t you think you’ll get FAT again??” I mean, what the heck?!?! I told them “Well, I hope not!!” C’mon, it’s a lifestyle change! Even they admit that they should exercise, but they don’t! So, why put me down for being successful?!?! They are literally WAITING for me to fail….waiting for me to burn out and quit.
Anyways, some say that my family is probably jealous of my progress and in order to make them feel better, they have to make me feel bad. You know? I’ve been through this my whole life… being told that I’m ugly; good for nothing; that I’m the “Black Sheep” of the family etc. I’m sure this is the start of my low self-esteem and possibly part of the cause of my weight gain.
In the beginning of my weightloss journey, I told myself that I needed to distance myself from them…and I was right. I don’t need the negativity. I don’t need the put downs. I should never have let them in my door, but I did. Lesson learned.
Like everyone else, I need the motivation, support and encouragement and there are times when it can be very trying. I know first hand. I hope that I can be there for others who need it and not have them experience the same as I go through. We need to stick together, so that we can move forward. So we can lift each others spirit because when we do get to our goal, we’re suppose to be happy and celebrate…not hurt and crying.
Peace out.
Posted by litllam88 on February 8th, 2011 under Uncategorized | 7 Comments »Turning Around
Well, so far, I’ve lost about 1-1/2 pounds of those 3 that I had gained. I feel better. It’s a new week and I am turning back around and eating healthier again. So, here I am. Getting up off the floor and brushing myself off and starting new.
I have to admit that there IS another temptation in my house again as we were given a box of Chocolate Covered Macadamian Nuts this weekend. I know I could just bring it to work and give it away, but I haven’t yet. I think I will tho… But in the meantime, it’s still in the bag and as I pass by, I know it’s there and it’s calling my name…but, I must resist!
This was my message on Facebook the other day, I thought I’d share it:
Motivation is key
Over a year ago, I started this blog. Then I went into hiatis. Something snapped in me about June/July 2010 and I decided that I was going to join the gym, no matter what. I belonged to Bally’s, but had not gone there in years and didn’t like that it was a meat market or that I had to wait forever for a machine. I couldn’t get any friends or family members to come with me to workout. Nobody felt that they needed it…but, they’re wrong.
I don’t know about you, but I am a mother of 4 and I have always sacrificed for my family. Making sure I get home from work on time to pick them up from after-school care, making their favorite dishes, providing them with video games, books, clothes, snacks. I drove them to their friends houses, t-ball practice, swim meets, karate class, had birthday parties, etc. Moms sacrifice a lot for the family and I rarely get to go out and have fun…and even if I wanted to - with who? My friends are sacrificing moms too! Don’t get me wrong - daddys are providers too, but children depend on mom the most. Children come to mom for advice, for money, for help on homework or issues with friends, to joke with, for nurturing etc.
Anyways, I had decided to become a Beachbody Coach, which was my way of paying it forward. I’m not at my goal yet, but we really need to end this trend of obesity. So, in addition to these blogs and what I post on my FB account or even twitter, I’m always available thru beachbody and truly love the motivation that I receive there also. If you go to www.beachbodycoach.com/sxyasnmom you can sign up for an account (it’s FREE) you can go into the message boards, get more health tips, log in your workouts etc. The area to log in your workouts is called WOWY (Work Out With You) and you can enter each day for a chance to win up to $1000. They also have the million dollar game etc. Again, this is a tool to help motivate people to get their butt off the sofa and get moving.
I can be your coach and help motivate you, encourage you and cheer you on every step of the way. You don’t need to do this on your own. You’ve got Team Beachbody! You don’t need to buy anything either. We just want to see you succeed. You can see my before and after pics there too. I don’t know how to post them here.
Oh - and I cannot tell you how many friends and family members have changed their minds and have been motivated to lose weight after seeing my transformation happening in front of their eyes! YAY!!!! Go! Go! GOOO!!!!! You can do it too!!!
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