This is it!!!!!

This is it, I'm tired of making excuses to MYSELF! I have got to get it together! I know I am limited because of my RA but I can do this! I will be committed and there is nothing that will stop me! Stop it already Patty, you are holding YOURSELF back - nobody else! Mark my words - - - I will meet my goal!

Stuck :o/

Ok so things haven't been moving as fast as I would like but I won't give up! I am not a fan of cold weather at all UGH! I haven't been able to run as much as I would like because of the cold :o( I really don't like running on the treadmill (I get really bored) but this may be my only solution. I enjoy running outside. I guess I will have to get a gym membership boooooo! {pic coming soon.....computer is tripping today!}

New Year = New Me!

OK so I have been slacking on my posts but this new year will be different ;o)
I have so many goals for this year and I will try really hard to achieve them. My #1 is my weight....of course smh. I have struggled for many years with this but I feel this year will be different. I will be more commited and work even harder to be successfull. I was down to 148 in August....but have gained 9lbs :o( I will be weighing in every 2 weeks to help track my progress. Here is my Jan.1 weight pic......UGH! I also plan to run my very 1st 1/2 Marathon on March 2nd so this will be very helpful! Wish me luck :o))

Ready to Shine!

OK..... so....... I fell off my workout wagon :o( things in life have just been crazy crazy and I just couldn't keep up. I know it's the holiday season but I am going to get things moving again. I have to do this! So here I go again......this time I can't blame anyone but myself - I GOT THIS!

To Do List:

• Jog/Run at least 2 miles when I get home (if it's not too dark) or Zumba Video
• Eat a healthy dinner

Just Another Manic Monday....

Monday....AGAIN blahhh lol! I had a fabulous weekend in San Antonio visiting my sister, bro in law, and new baby niece Aless :o)) oh how I love her to pieces! We celebrated Father's Day on Saturday with a nice BBQ. I did really good eating...even though I was surrounded with yummy food lol. It was a great weekend and I can't wait to go back!

I worked out with Cynthia & Caitrin this morning at 5:30AM -- It was a great workout!

Weight this AM 154.0lbs :o)
I'm so happy! I'm going to continue to give it my all....like I said before: I will not let my life revolve around my disease, it will revolve around mine!

Weight.....blahhhhhhh!

Ok so I have struggled with my weight for a very long time, 8 years, after giving birth to my beautiful daughter. Now more than ever I am determined to get where I want to be.....140lbs <--- this is my goal weight! This means a weight loss of 15.6lbs. I have set a goal for myself to reach this by my birthday (October 16th). This is a major birthday to me....I will be 30! Even with my RA I know and I am determined to reach my goal. I have a love affair with food but I have to gain control ASAP! It's so hard but I have made up my mind! I have great family and friends that I know will help and support me on this journey.

I have been working out at least 3 days a week in the morning --- 5:30AM! --- and try and run at least 3 miles after work. My friends Cynthia & Caitrin have been great in supporting me! Cynthia is a personal trainer so she kicks our butt with these workouts :o)) I know I can do this and know I WILL!

Current Weight: 155.2

**My ideal weight, determined by height, 5'5'' is 127lbs-141lbs**

I will post before pics this week....maybe this will help with motivation ;o)

Words do hurt.....

Why do people believe that words don't hurt...."sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me" <--- so not true! I know many people that lack that one little step, think of things before you say them. Do they really lack this or do they just not care? It's even worse when you make the person feel so belittled and worthless. I may not make lots of money but I do with what I have. My things may not seem expensive in your eyes but they cost me my hard earned money. What do they get out of making and seeing people hurt, satisfaction? I just don't understand. Don't say things and then try to take them back or make them seem like a good intention....you said it and there is nothing you can do or say to make it better. I pray for these people to wake up one day and THINK! Or better than that be grateful and love life and not put people down. I'll be praying hard for you.....God Bless!