My Weight Loss Wonderland

Welcome to my Weight Loss Wonderland!  LOL, if I am trying to convince myself that if I call it something fun, it will be fun!!  Anyway, I mentioned in my last posting that my husband and I have been losing weight since last July.  He is at his goal.  I'm not even close.  My goal is to lose 75 pounds this year.  What that really means is that I would like to lose 75 pounds next week and that it will drop off quickly and be fun to do!


This is my before....



This is after the first 50 pounds. 

I took new "before pictures" on Sunday... but I am not emotionally ready to share them yet!!

Now, being a girl who has struggled with her weight all her life, I know that it is going to take time and it probably isn't going to be as much fun as eating pizza and watching movies, but I also know that I have to do it.  So, what's my plan?? 

Well there are several parts of my plan.  First, I have a fantastic app... My Fitness Pal.  It looks like this...

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/#mfpeasy_video

It has made it very easy to keep up with the number of calories that I take in each day. Because I travel so much, I am forced to eat out a lot.  This is the best tool that I have found for making good choices when I eat out.

Next, I am using products from the Cinch system with Shaklee. 


I have one of these shakes, mixed with Chocolate Almond Milk in the morning, most days.  This system is proven to help you lose weight while maintaining your muscle mass.  And... it tastes yummy!!  I also have the vanilla shake mixed with fruit.   If you want more information about the Cinch shakes, click here.

They also have great meal bars and energy teas.  I attribute a good deal of my success to the supplements that I take every day!  Shaklee is good stuff!

And my last, and newest part of my Wonderland.  For my birthday, hubby bought me 12 sessions with a personal trainer at our local gym.  I liked it, but for the last 4 or 5 months, life has gotten so busy that unless I go to the gym at 5am, I just don't have time to go.  And, let's be clear, I am NOT going at 5am.

A few days ago, hubby tells me that he watched an informercial about Tony Horton's 10 Minute Trainer.


He thought that it might be something that I would like, since each workout is only 10 minutes and I can do it from home.  He bought it for me and I got it last Friday.  I started the workouts on Sunday.  I try to do 3 of the 10  minute workouts every day.  Some days I can only get 2 of them done.  Now... here is the good news... after 4 workouts, I have already lost 1/2 inch in my waist!  DID YOU HEAR ME??? 4 workout!!!  1/2 inch!!!  Very motivating.

I try not to let the scale get me down.  It seems like when the scale doesn't move, my clothes seem to get bigger, and when my clothes don't change, the scales move. Still, being the person that I am, I step on it every day.... multiple times.

So.... that's what I am doing.  I will share some Cinch recipes from time to time and give you updates.

To my other friends, who are trying to lose weight... good luck!  If I can help or offer support, I would be happy to. 

Until next time,

Frances