Weight Loss Challenge - Week 1 - Kenya (Me!)

What I Did: Exercise - I did Zumba a couple of times this week. I gotta admit, this was a hard week for me. I started two more classes this week also, giving me a total of 4 classes. Not to mention I work full time. Can you say tired? Whoa....

Diet - Still doing Terry Starks Clean eating plan. It's pretty much like my mom's. 5 small meals every 3 hours or so. Water, water, water....high protein, low carbs. 

How I feel: I feel pretty good, just a little bummed about my exercise. I have to schedule better this week to be able to get it all done. I also I have to figure how to fight my tiredness...I am very motivated though and ready to tackle this week full on! Mom, I see you...I'm comin' for ya! LOL 

Weight Loss Challenge - Week 1 Review - Sharon (Mom)

Week 1 Review:

What I Did: Exercise - I worked out every day except Tuesday.  I was not feeling well on Tuesday so decided to take care of myself.  I did muscle toning on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday;  Thursday, and Saturday I did cardio. 

Diet - I have opted to follow Tosca Reno’s Eating Clean way of life.  I like the plan and cannot believe how much food you get to eat.  I eat 5-6 small meals a day.  The meals essentially consist of a protein and a complex-carb.  I am drinking at least 16 ounces of water with each meal, which helps me get my water intake in, and of course, I am taking a daily supplement as well as flaxseed.

How I feel:      A little sore, but overall I feel great.  It feels good to commit to something positive that will result in a positive outcome.  I feel more confident. Because I have a mesomorphic body type, I respond well to exercise and see results quickly; I am thankful for this as it keeps me motivated.  Eating clean and drinking all that water requires many trips to the bathroom, personally I think this should count as exercise.  Just saying…

Gotta tell ya...

Seems like everyone is looking to get their sexy back these days! And that's great b/c obesity in this country is pretty ridiculous! After posting on FB that we were doing the weight loss challenge I have about 4 friends/family ask to join in! AMAZING! 

It's so much easier to stay motivated when you have other people in the same boat as you, working toward a similar goal! I am even more excited to know that our little challenge is inspiring others!!!

Together We Can! 

AND WE WILL!

I wantcha so bad it's scary....

20 pound...off my body! That's what I want so bad it's scary! And by George (whoever he is...) I will have my way! And so will my mama! 

Yep, that's my twin...err...i mean I am her twin...she's the mama.

12 weeks! 20 Pounds! It's going DOWN! (And by down I mean our dress size!)

Starting tomorrow, the games begin and the challenge will go though January.

Stay tuned to see our progress!!! 

I know it's been awhile, but I'm glad you came...

♫ It's been awhile... I know I shouldn't have kept you waiting... But I'm here now♪♪

HAHAH...ok that was my one nerd moment of this post!


Anyhoo...so here is the latest on Weight Loss 2012:

Officially down  (DRUMROLL PLEASE.....)

34 POUNDS! 



(Aww, thanks Brit!)

Soooooo Happy! My body feels totally different now, and I can't go back to the aches and pains of being heavier. 21 pounds to go to reach my goal weight! But I am determined! I can do it! I will do it!  
Its so funny how your taste for things changes...if I try to eat something "bad" it either taste horrible....



or comes back with a vengeance! 




(Brit, that's not what I meant...ewww...)
My body tells me it's not accustomed to that any more.

So what now...Well, I gotta kick up my weight training which my wonderful boyfriend has agreed to help me with. He's so sweet! And keep eating right. 

TIme to get that nice toned stomach and arms going.

I'm also looking forward to Halloween...it's the first year I won't have to get my costume options from plus size! 

EXCITING!!!! 

I will be sure to post pics of whatever I end up being! Until the...Say goodbye Brit!