Saturday

This is my new exercise I am trying today!! I have just finished week 4 of C25K and start week 5 on Tuesday! I have to tell you that my Melaleuca Access bars really do give me energy before the run. If you haven't tried them, you should. If you are interested in their products, I am a preferred customer and would love to share the info with you, just e-mail me at brewer13@mctc.edu

God Bless!

Day 147: Easter Candy

So I have spent the past two months blogging about healthy food, raw foods, jogging, but today, I am blogging about Easter Candy. I love candy and therefore refuse to deprive myself of it at this time of year. I am using portion control and watching my caloric intake, but I am posting pictures of my favorite Easter Candy. I jogged 1/2 of a 5K this morning with dad and it felt good!! I am hoping to be under 200 lbs by April 7th. That is just a short term goal I have added! We shall see . . .

Breakfast this morning: Raw Fruit Smoothie with Wheat Grass (and jelly beans)

Lunch: 1/2 Subway sandwich

Dinner: Stirfry rice and veggies

God Bless!

Day 151: No Trans Fats and Hydrogenated Oils

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Day 152: Stronger

To all my friends, who like myself, underestimate the strength of your body, reconsider. Regardless of your weight, height, age, ability, illnesses, etc, one fact holds true: YOU ARE SO MUCH STRONGER THAN YOU THINK!

As I jogged this morning, burning 329 calories, I thought to myself, I would have bet my right arm that I would have never been able to do this, especially at over 200 pounds. I am doing it, my body is so much stronger than I ever imagined it could be. It is as if I am peeling off layers of an onion and with each layer I find new strength and abilities I never dreamed this fat girl possessed. I thank God and give Him the credit for this, for He is my creator.

This new me, started 230 pounds ago at 30 second jogs that were nearly impossible. Sometimes, even today, my legs cramp, my lungs don't want to expand and I am tired to the point that as I run, I scream (audibly) "I CAN DO ALL THINGS THRU CHRIST" . . . I am not sure what the neighbors think?!? I pray before each exercise. I pray for God's touch on my body so that it may be used in service for Him. There are times when the only thing that keeps me going is my mantra, " I can run because of Him". My body is transforming ever so slowly. I am becoming spiritually awakened by this new adventure.

I want to encourage those of you who feel frustrated today . . . don't give up! Always, remember that inside of you is a very strong person waiting to be revealed in Him. I am living proof of this. Fat Girl is a runner :-)

God Bless!

Day 153

Only 153 more days to reach my goal weight. One of the reasons my blogging has been on hold was because I was locked out of my own blog. . . go figure. I will give a bulleted list of updates since the last blog.

• Current weight: 206 lbs
• joined Absolute Fitness for 1 month with my dad
• started Zumba and Step classes at Absolute Fitness
• started boxing at the gym (pink boxing gloves)
• Dad and I registered for our first 5K "Race for the Cure" on May 5th
• finishing up week 3 of c25k tomorrow then starting week 4 on Tuesday
• getting over my UR infection
• my cat had to have blood work to see why she isn't feeling well

I have been trying to stick to my raw regimen which is sometimes difficult. . . I am still juicing every week. Had my first doughnut yesterday and it was an amazing 239 calories. . . .

Hope to get back to my blog now that I am able to get signed back in . . .

God Bless!!

Day 158

Ended up going to the doctor this morning and I have an upper respiratory infection. I'm now on antibiotics three times a day. My weight is down to 204 which is around a 26 pound weight loss. In the morning, i plan to hit the gym with my dad, today I did not exercise as I felt my body needed the extra rest. I ate about 200 extra calories as well. Started my day with cherries and apples, then for lunch had left over rice and veggies, dinner was a subway sandwich with ham an turkey on honey oat and loads of veggies. I'm posting a pic of me and one of my deaf students. Can you see any difference with my size? I'm really trying to stay on track.
God bless!

Sat Day 159. Happy St Pattys Day🍀

I'm still sick. Coughed all night and I am so tired this morning. Dad and I are supposed to jog today. My mother in law was taken to the hospital last night. She was in need of new medicines and a blood transfusion. We plan to eat mexican tonight. I hope I don't go overboard but today is my cheat day. Happy St. Pattys Day🍀

Day 160

I've been sick with a cold. I haven't felt much like doing anything today so I didn't exercise. I've lost 2 more pounds. I'm down to 206. I have a total weight loss of just over 25 pounds. I'm so thankful for your support along this journey. We're supposed to jog tomorrow morning. I hope I'm up to it. God Bless

Day 162: Eyes on the Goal

Today's goal: Stop Sign

Let me explain . . . today, I went for a walk outdoors. When I reached the end of my street which is about 1/2 of a mile, I decided to challenge myself and jog the entire distance back. Nobody was with me today, so I was not going to be embarrassed if I didn't make it. I focused on the stop sign at the end of our street. It was my goal. I made it not only once, but four times!! I was so happy!! I went slow, runners would probably say that I "shuffle", but I kept on jogging!!

Here are my stats:

Distance:	3.47 mi
Time:	1:00:04
Best Pace:	10:50 min/mi
Elevation Gain:	50 ft
Calories:	387 C

Day 163

Today, Dad and I started week 3 of the c25k training. . . i really did NOT think I could do the 3 minute jog/run portion. When the clock said 2:59 and I was still jogging, I cried . . . tears in my eyes because I did it!! We made it through the full training 90 second jog 90 second walk 3 minute jog 3 minute walk (two reps of this). It wasn't as difficult as I thought, but I went very slow. Here's to burning an additional 3,500 calories this week :-) God Bless!

Here are my stats:

Distance:	2.04 mi
Time:	35:17
Best Pace:	10:40 min/mi
Elevation Gain:	25 ft
Calories:	240 C

Day 164

This is my motto for today . . . yesterday was a bad day and I woke up this morning feeling like giving up. My family member ended up having to go back to the hospital :-( I had to call 911. I was so hungry all day and all night yesterday, that at about 2:00 am, I got up and ate 3 cups of pinto beans . . . it was all I had already cooked. I didn't get much sleep and Mondays are my most difficult days at work . . . I just really need motivation and prayers. I was ready to throw in the towel this morning, but I am going to get on my elliptical instead and I will go back to eating less this morning! Prayers appreciated . . .

God Bless!!

Day 166

I honestly didn't think I could work out today. . . went to bed last night with pains in my left side / chest and felt tight as I tried to breathe . . . woke up feeling tired with some residual pains, but went ahead and worked out anyway. . . . I am feeling so much better!! Pain is gone!! Thank you, Jesus!!

I am so blessed . . . God has worked out every detail for my family member and there is no doubt that He was in control!!

I did the c25K with dad today . . . it was our last day of week2 . . . Tuesday starts week 3, and I really don't think in a million years that I can do that!! It will be too hard and I am not ready . . . we will see????

Here are my stats for today's workout:

Distance:	2.72 mi
Time:	45:02
Avg Pace:	16:32 min/mi
Elevation Gain:	37 ft
Calories:	312 C

My best pace was 10:31 min mile today . . .

Avg HR:	127 bpm
Max HR:	167 bpm

Day 167

I need to burn more fat! I have been at a stand still since Feb 29th . . . I am not happy that I can't seem to lose more weight, but I remind myself it's about being healthy NOT numbers!!

This evening, we went to dinner with some friends so I ate light thru the day. I love OCharleys, so that's where we went . . .

Today's Menu:

B- Lara Bar

L- Chobani Yogurt and banana and tangerine (raw)

D- salad, salmon, plain baked potato, broccoli casserole

I walked with my dad for 30 minutes today and burned 178 calories . . .

Please pray for my friend's daughter, she was just diagnosed with colon cancer :-(

God CAN heal her, I know He is ABLE!!

God Bless

Day 168

Day 168 - almost finished with week 2 of c25k!! It's hard for me!! My menu for today is: B-protein shake, L-kale juice and crab with black beans, D-lobster cakes and raw fruit.

We have been so busy the past few days . . . my blogs are kind of boring, I know, but I am so appreciative of your support. . . . I am posting my stats of the c25k today:

Distance:	2.62 mi
Time:	45:04
Avg Pace:	17:14 min/mi
Elevation Gain:	38 ft
Calories:	305 C

Day 169

Today was BUSY!! Woke up, had physical therapy, then went to my massage . . . had to take my cat to the vet because she had an abscessed tooth and needed surgery. (nearly 500.00 later got to take her home) . . . but she's my baby!! Taught class, checked on my family member who has been ill and is now HOME! So, this has been a crazy wild day!!

Today's menu:

B- Lara bar and raw banana

L-Veggie sub from subway

D- raw apple, chicken snack wrap and a small fry (splurge)

I was asked for a movie review . . .

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo was good, but had a lot of sexual content, so be warned . . . the same with The Girl Who Played with Fire . . . both were very interesting movies with several plots that really kept you on your toes, watching intently, but being European movies, there was more nudity than American films, so it would not be appropriate for children, etc. I am just being honest . . . Breaking Dawn was good . . . I don't like that I have to wait for part II!! I was just getting into it when it stopped. I thought Bella seemed a bit depressed to be a newly wed, and the only time she actually smiled at her own wedding was when Jacob arrived . . . a bit odd ???? I am a huge EDWARD fan . . . I think he's a doll ;-)

Well, gotta get to bed, dad and I plan to jog / run/ walk tomorrow BRIGHT and EARLY . . .

God Bless!!

Day 170: Stats

Distance:	2.51 mi
Time:	40:01
Avg Pace:	15:56 min/mi
Elevation Gain:	38 ft
Calories:	272 C

So today, Dad and I did a C25K train and the above is our stats . . . remember that we only run / jog in intervals and we are walking half of the time . . .

Learning about the new Garmin has been fun . . . my best pace was 10:54 min today . . .

My average heart rate was 130 and max was 169 bpm . . .

Pretty cool, huh??

Today, I am having cold raw oats for breakfast and veggies & chicken for lunch . . . not sure about dinner . . .

God Bless!!

Day 171 = Garmin Forerunner

My newest investment . . . a Garmin 310xt forerunner with a heart rate monitor. It was something I had been wanting to help me more accurately keep track of my heart rate/ calories burned/ and running pace - distance. This one watch does it all . . . hope to try it out tomorrow! Dad and I plan to run our c25k again in the morning.

I am very tired, as it has been a long day . . . I hope to blog more tomorrow and share my experiences with my new watch!!

Day 172

Today I spent 45 minutes on my Elliptical with incline intervals . . . I had my cold oats and raw juices: grape and apple for breakfast, for lunch, I am having chicken breast and veggies, then for dinner, not really sure. With all the stress, my husband and I have watched a couple of movies lately to "escape" as he says . . . my friend, Kelli, came over last night and watched some with us . . . so glad we have Netflix!! Here are the movies we've been watching:

• Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
• The Girl Who Played With Fire
• Breaking Dawn

Tonight, we plan to watch: The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest . . .

Blessings to you this Sunday!! Remember, no binging ;-)

Day 173: Tortoise & the Hare

Happy Saturday!! We survived another day of the C25K training . . . only one more week of week 2 then we advance to week 3!! So, as you can see in my photo above, Dad is leading the way . . . as always, the tortoise and the hare (remember who won the race) . . . ;-)

Dad's official nick name is Coach O'Hare . . .

We had a great time, and when we finished, we came in for cold raw oats with organic agave nectar, milled flax seed, soy milk, and peanut butter. . . .we drank fresh squeezed raw OJ and had some Gevalia coffee . . . the breakfast of champions ;-)

We are truly blessed! Love this time with my dad!

Lunch today will be a Lara Bar, then dinner is BBQ chicken and roasted veggies with my hubby and BFF, Kelli. After dinner it's movie time: The Girl with The Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Swallowed the Hornet's Nest, and The Girl Who Played with Fire. . . then Breaking Dawn . . . it will be an all nighter!!!

God Bless!!

Day 174

I believe it is so important what we put in our bodies!! Literally can heal or hurt our bodies. As you can see in my picture, I juiced again last night: a bunch of kale, 2 apples, 2 carrots, 4 stalks of celery, and lime juice . . . I drank it all (minus the cup I shared with dad). The taste is (awful) really growing on me . . .

Started out my day with a Lara bar (they are pretty good, but my favorite is cherry pie). Then went straight to Physical Therapy, while there, I busted some yoga moves, lifted some weights, did some cardio on the stationary bike and treadmill = 60 minute workout!

Followed that with a Muscle Milk = 230 calories of nastiness but I got 24 grams of protein. Blah!!!!!

Got to talk to my Auntie Dee on the phone today!! Love her bunches!! Made my day . . .

Had a raw orange for a snack, cold oats for lunch (my newest addiction), and planning homemade pizza bread for dinner . . .

Deaf Chat is tonight in Hurricane, so I plan to visit for about an hour . . . love to meet up with my Deafies!!!

I am in need of prayer as we transition my family member back home. This is a trying time!

God Bless!!

Day 175

Yesterday when I weighed in I was at 208.5! I am thrilled for a 3.1 pound weight loss. Dad and I did the C25K week 2 day 3 training today, we plan to do it again on Saturday! We are really enjoying this together. It is a stress relief for both of us!

Today's menu :

B- cheerios, organic milk, raw banana

L-home made pizza bread on ww bun and raw orange

D-raw veggie / fruit juice from my juicer

God Bless!