So, I stepped on the scale this morning, and I had surpassed my UGW by half a pound….words can’t even describe how good it feels!!!!

So, here are my stats now:

HW: 168
LW: 152
GW: 145
GW2: 138
UGW: 135


Last weigh in: 136.5
This weigh in: 134.5 (-2lbs from previous weigh in)
Total weight lost: 33 lbs

BEST EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENT EVER!!!!!!!! :D :D :D I can’t believe I’m under 135, and wearing a size 5/6 right now, it absolutely blows my mind! I have come sooooo far from the 168 pound, size 11/13 girl that I used to be - and with every pound I lost, I found another little bit of confidence in myself and who I am. I’m proud to say today that  I love my body, every last curvy inch of it, and I am extremely proud of all that I’ve accomplished. And I just want to tell everyone right now that even if you’re struggling, even if you’ve hit a plateau and things aren’t seeming to change at all…it does pay off in the end, it is so worth all of the tears, sweat, and effort that you put into it, and it IS possible! Keep up all of your hard work, and keep your beautiful heads held high - I want to read posts like this from every single one of my lovely followers one day, and I have faith in you guys!

My last posted weigh in, I had officially reached my GW2 which was very exciting! Here’s this weeks weigh in:

HW: 168
LW: 152
GW: 145
GW2: 138
UGW: 135

LastWeek: 138
CW: 136.5 (-1.5 lbs from last week)
Total weight lost: 31.5 pounds

I can’t believe I lost a pound and a half this week, especially since I started my period, and my weight is usually a little higher when I’m on it. I’m happy about it though, and I did have some great workouts earlier this week. I’m not sure how much working out I’ll be able to squeeze in this next week since I’m giong to be studying a lot and taking finals, and I’m working a lot of hours at work. Thank goodness this craziness only lasts for one week!! AND I am sooooo excited that I’m only 1.5 pounds away from my UGW!!! There is a possibility that my next weigh in, I could be 135 pounds!!! AGHHHHH!!! :D :D :D

I’m sexy and I know it!

about all the progress I’ve made. I’m truly starting to be able to see all of the noticeable changes in my body:

• My legs and arms are a lot smaller than they used to be.
• My abs are starting to become more defined and noticeable.
• My tummy chub and love handles are WAY smaller than they used to be.
• My butt is firmer and more toned and perky.
• My face has slimmed down a lot.

I genuinely feel good about myself, and I’m so proud of all the progress I’ve made. It’s hard to believe I’m so close to my UGW, I’m going to be freaking out the day I reach it! It may take a little while though because I’ve switched gears with my workouts and started focusing more on toning up than weight loss since I’ve lost the majority of the weight that I plan on losing. Now it’s just the finalizing process of really making my body as fit, toned, and sexy as I know it has the potential to be! :)

Feeling good! :)

I would be too!

healthy-andfit:

CROSS KNEE STRIKE

The twisting motion of this abs exercise is a great way to functionally strengthen your core, since we’re constantly twisting and turning our upper body during daily activities. Performing this move on one leg is also a great way to develop balance and coordination. It’s a great ‘warm up’ for this circuit.

How to do it: Start standing with your knees slightly bent, arms bent into your body, and your hands in fists by your chin (this is called “on guard” position). Shift your weight onto your right leg, leaving just the toes of your left foot on the floor. Brace your abs and lift your left knee up towards your right shoulder while you turn your right shoulder into your knee. Lower left toes back to the floor, keeping your balance on the right leg. Repeat 20 times with the left leg and 20 times with the right.

Bonus tip: Focus on your breath to deepen the contraction of your abs: exhale as lift your knee and imagine you’re pressing the air out of your lungs with your abs. Inhale as you lower your leg back down.

Kicked butt at the gym today, what a great way to start my day off! Burned over 300 calories, and got in a good ab workout. I was ravenously hungry when I came home, so I made myself a delicious low-sodium ham and fat free cheese sandwich on toasted whole wheat bread with tomato and spinach. It was delicious! Can’t wait to take a hot shower, then grabbing coffee with an old friend later before work….and then….studying…. :( Lol.

Most of you who read my other post already know that I’ve hit my GW2 which I’m very excited about, but I feel like there’s more that I still need to fill you guys in on.

The last two times that I’ve gone to the gym, I had amazing workouts, and today’s was even better than the first one! I started off with 20 minutes on the treadmill alternating running and walking and did 1.6 miles and burned 145 calories. Then I did my arms: bicep curls, bench presses, etc. After I finished that, I moved on to the elliptical for 10 minutes at level 5 and burned another 100 calories. I followed this by doing my legs, lots of squats and lunges! I did 10 minutes on the bike putting in just over 2.5 miles and 55 calories, and did my abs a LOT today! I finished it all up with some stretching and light walking on the treadmill for 5 minutes to cool down. It was awesome! :)

Also, lovely little bonus fact: I needed a pair of jeans to wear the other night when my friends and I were going out, and my roommate offered to let me borrow a pair of hers which I didn’t think would fit me, but they did….I wore a size 5 jeans!!!! Aghh, I was so excited! :D

Now it’s the week before finals, and I’ve decided that the best way for me to still be able to squeeze the gym in between work and studying is for me to make notecards and take them with me to review. Yes, it means I’ll have to do lower intensity cardio, but I’ll just double my time and keep on going! Good luck to everyone else taking finals this week!!