Weekly Weigh-In

As I said earlier, it was a busy week. Not only did I have work, but I also had my own schooling. As I suspected, I didn't make it into the ASL Class, but that's okay... I'll practice at home via YouTube. I didn't really get a chance to work-out, but I did force myself to park as far as possible. Every step counts. Hehehe. Any who, after a long and grueling week the results are in:

Starting Weight: 176.8 Current Weight: 174.6 Loss/Gain: -2.2 Honestly, I have no idea how I was able to pull it off... I really thought that for sure I'd gained... I guess eating better totally makes a difference. =) BTW, today ended up being a pretty cool day so the sis and I took the niece on a nice hike up to Griffith Park. While on the hike, I realized I totally missed hiking.... I'm glad it's finally cooling down a bit.... I missed fall :) Goal for next week: 172.6

50 POUNDS GONE!!!!!

I am so happy. I knew I could do it, but I never thought I'd make it here so quickly. In 8 months I've lost over 50lbs! It's so surreal to me. However, I am very, very, very happy. I love knowing that I'm doing this on my own...the old school way...healthier choices, exercise, and family/friends support. I can already see myself at 130, which is smaller than I've EVER been since Jr. High. Eeeeeeeek!

BTW, I'm thinking of ordering me one of these LoseIt! Shirts to commemorate my 50lb loss.... whatcha'll think?

Circle X-Ranch-The Grotto

We hadn't gone on a decent hike in a couple months. With work being well, WORK... it's been very hard. However, we got in the car and took a nice little hike today. We drove past the Ventura county line and headed up to Circle X Ranch-The Grotto. Let me tell you... normally, I would say it was an easy hike, but it wasn't. The sun stared me down and beat me like its little bitch. Literally! I was dying. However, I did it. I really enjoyed the boulder hopping and once we got to the Grotto I really wanted to get in the water, but of course I saw a water snake and that thought quickly went out the window. LOL. All in all, it was a perfect little hike day :)

Eaton Canyon

Went hiking today. It was seriously such a great day for it too! Took my hubby and the pups. We went to Eaton Canyon in Pasadena and made it all the way to the waterfall. It was soooo pretty. I loved crossing the rivers and just sharing this day with my poopsies. I did however, feel bad for Leo on our way back because he was seriously tired. He kept trying to lay down and chill, but Manuel and I kept on hiking. I am so proud of them. I need to take them out more so that they get used to it though...

Precious taking a break. My poor baby was tired!

The hike ended up being about 5 miles to and from the waterfall. It was crowded... a little too crowded for my liking actually... but I can't blame 'em it was lovely out.

Manuel at the waterfall

Manuel wore the shorts that I bought him yesterday. He loved his army camo shorts. I really needed to spend this time with him as I really don't want this marriage to fail. I adore him. I married him for a reason right? Yes. He's an awesome and loving man. I'm really quite lucky. I just need to forget about the past and focus on my marriage. He deserves it. I deserve it.

Leo and I at Eaton Canyon

On other news, I'm ecstatic. I love seeing how much my body has transformed. I'm really quite close to getting back to my "old" me. As of this morning I weigh 192. I think I've lost a good 40lbs since last year! eeeek!!!! I feel great! I feel like there is nothing I can't do. Ahhhh. . .I can breathe :) It's funny because as I began gaining weight I somehow stopped taking pictures. I became the person behind the camera. I'm just glad this is changing for me :) Soooo, after looking at these pix I decided that I'm probably 1/2 ways done with my weightloss. Maybe even 3/4. I mean 80# is A LOT! I mean seriously, I'm happy now. I can't imagine how I'll feel down the road :) EXCITING!

I made it to the waterfall! Yay! Too bad it was packed!

Well, I'm ready for the week ahead :) Please Lord, make this a drama free week! I got a million things to do, but I'm willing to work hard :) Then, it's SPRING BREAK! Woot! Woot! Catalina Island here we come!!!! Yay!