and another pair

Sorry my posting is so sporatic. I am not sure why, I have the time, just not sure what to write about. Today I am wearing yet another pair of size 16 pants! These have a button and a zipper and feel fine!! I have a bunch of clothes that I havent worn in over a year just waiting to be put on. Not my dream size, but a nice sign that what I am doing is working! My upper belly appears smaller so my shirts are fitting for comfy and none of that pulling and tugging on them all day. Two weeks ago after being a Phase 5 drop out. I started Body for Life. Basically just clean eating, 6 meals a day, Saturday is a free day, lots of cardio and weights mixed in. My hubby started it with me, let me just say what a HUGE help it is having someone else in the house on a plan with you. He probably has about 20lbs to lose. I know I will never be able to eat what I want when I want and how much I want. I have been searching for some new recipes to try each week so our dinners (and leftover lunches) are GOOD! So far all have been a hit! I just have to come to the realization that food can taste good without cheese or sour cream or fatty sauces etc. My new favorite love....something I never in a million years thought I would LOVE is onions....sauteed onions....on anything really! YUMMY! Add some bell peppers.....delish! I have been reading a lot about Paleo on Sarah's blog. (LOVE her blog) My brother in law follows Paleo. She has some amazing recipes!! These two I have tried and LOVED! This ONE and this ONE. (the chicken one I am making again tonight) Jen

size 16

Today I am wearing a pair of size 16 jeans. They are the stretch type, but I LOVE seeing a new # on my pants!!!! Jen

Gone but not forgotten

I am around. BUSY at work, month end and all. I am doing good. Eating great, the water is flowing in and out, and stepping up my workouts. I forgot how much I like to sweat. To have that sore, out of breath, clothes drenched kind of feeling. I signed up for the Wharf to Wharf race. 10K this summer. Running in the cooler weather near the ocean. Last time I ran (and walked) it, I took the entire hour and a half they give you and had to walk at least half. I slowed back as my friends ran along....making it to the finish line before me. I was 210 lbs at the time. So already ahead of the game on weight part of it. I plan to get outside running this week as I know its much different than the treadmill or elliptical workouts. I want to feel the breeze through my hair as I RUN the entire 10K and finish WITH my friends....I am sure I will cry this time too. the weather has gotten quite hot reminding me yet another reason I have keep losing. I feel the best I have felt in a long time. Feeling my clothes get looser, able to be active with my kids a bit more. We are taking a trip to AZ at the end of May, so that means 90-100 degree temps...and bathing suits. I know I wont be 150 by the time I get there, but I will be smaller and "more" comfortable to get a swim suit on. I hope to catch up on some blog reading this week as things slow down at work. Jen