Ultimate Loser

I have been on this quest to get back to a normal size for the past five months and like all "diets" I've had my ups and downs. I joined this amazing gym that offers great group classes that have ultimately kicked my butt. If it wasn't for my friend Deana, I'm sure I wouldn't be as motivated. She is my gym buddy and we have committed to run a half marathon in July with my best friend Eva as a going away present. Who runs for a going away present? I guess I am...gulp
Here is a picture of me this past Thanksgiving...
It's scary because I never thought I would get this big. Please don't mind the beautiful face, it was during a family outing and there were some unhappy campers.

In January Deana and I decided to try out Boot Camp at the gym. We were told, even if we didn't change our eating habits we would see results. PERFECT! I don't have to change what I eat and I'll still lose weight. Here's a brief overview of what boot camp is like. Have you seen The Biggest Loser? Yep, we have our very own Bob and Jillian but it's really Stacey and Tammy. We meet twice a week to take part in a variety of "push-you-to-almost-dying" workouts for one month at a time. Thus far I have been impressed with how much this class has helped me on my journey. By the end of February I had lost over 11 inches total and 10 pounds. Boy was I convinced that this was the class for me. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the class in March causing me to lose motivation. I kept telling myself that I need this, I can't do this on my own!

I have now decided to take the next step...I've enrolled in the Ultimate Loser program at my gym. It's a 10 week session that provides bi-weekly meetings with a trainer along with tips, tools and tricks to personal success with weight loss. We weighed in on Tuesday and I'm happy to report I've lost 15 pounds so far. That's just on my own and it's not very much because I haven't been eating correctly. My goal this week is to lose three pounds by next Tuesday. I'm trying really hard and I just want to be successful!

I'm so grateful to all my friends and family who have supported me thus far and I can't wait to keep you all posted on the progress I'm making!

Wish me luck!