Shorty Got Low, Low, Low...

As in, my weight is getting lower. This morning it was the lowest yet since this weight loss 'journey'. 24.8 pounds lower.

Did I mention I bought a smaller pair of jeans?

Yup. I did.

(Ok, they may be a bit snug. But I still fit into them!)

Just more motivation to make them fit even better, right?

Another One Bites the Dust

Well, another pound bites the dust, anyway. Clap on the back.

I even said no to the bagels at work today. (We hardly get bagels, and they were from Einsteins. So be proud, because they are some of the most delicious bagels around!) I'm more aware of what I eat, and I'm trying to stop when I'm full. Like this morning for breakfast.

I still can't hit the ceiling when I jump. I tried last night. A lot. Megan was able to (it must have been her super sneakers...or she's just talented). Probably the latter.

Tonight is the rodeo. I'm pretty excited, I love it. Especially the bulls and bucking broncs! I bought tickets closer to the shutes (I like that part better than the roping, etc). Good thing I've got my cowgirl boots!

Oh life...You are definitely a roller coaster ride. Que sera, sera.

Yeehaaaw

Today I am at the lowest weight that I've been in 3 years. (I got to my lowest a little over 3 years ago when I practically lived on crackers and applesauce the two weeks leading up to Big Band Night - I needed to fit into my dress! Obviously I gained it right back...)

It's a whole new round of 10s. (I mean, I'm hardly in there, but I'll take it!)

So, from my highest weight, I've lost 21.6 pounds. :) I'm staying positive, and it's totally motivating to see the scale have a lower number. Sometimes I rationalize and say to myself that BECAUSE I've lost weight, I can eat bad (because I'm doing so 'good'). But this time it's motivating me to eat right MORE often and exercise even MORE.

Can't wait for the next round of 10s.

When I reach my goal weight, and I look smokin' hot, I will tell you my start weight and my final weight. I'll even post before and after pictures. Because it won't matter to me by then. I'll be healthy!

When I'm Smaller...

When I reach my goal and when I have smaller calves, a pair of these will be my reward:

A pair of Frye boots. That fit nicely around my calves. With jeans tucked in.

(If that will still be in fashion by then, anyway...)

Day 26

30 Day Shred

Day 26 - Check

By the time I got home from Ashlee's (I was watching The Bachelorette, where Ali made some dumb decisions, by the way), it was getting too dark outside to go for a walk/run. Sooo, we did Jillian. Megan did great - her first time, and on level 3, too!! Way to go!!
I should take before and after pictures of my workout.
Before: my face still looks normal, my hair is tied nicely back in a perfect ponytail, and my shirt is dry and unwrinkled.
After: my face is bright red and sweaty, my hair is a mess and there are fly-aways galore, and my shirt is wrinkled and damp.

You get the picture.
4 more days. :)

Ok, Jillian...

I only have 5 more days left of the 30 day shred, why am I being such a slacker all of a sudden?!? Seriously. Time to shape up. Haha....

Good news: Megan and I jogged/walked 4.5 miles on Saturday. It was right by Utah Lake and it was beautiful! We went 1.5 miles in the morning before I left for work, and another 3 in the evening. We also noth got some new workout pants, which totally motivates me. I feel better and just want to work out more when I have cool workout clothes. Weird? Whatev. It helps me. I feel like a pro or something.

My goal is run a 5k in September. 3.2 miles. Not bad. BUT I'm definitely not a runner. I can walk it, easy. But run? Eh, another story. But I want to run the WHOLE 3.2 miles. No stopping, no walking. I AM going to run the whole thing.

Oh, What Do You Do in the Summertime?

I never was a big fan of the summertime...it's just too hot. I love the spring, winter, and especially the fall, but the summer? It's ok. Why did I move to the desert?

BUT, when I REALLY think about summer, I think of all of the activities going on, and I get so excited!!

For instance:
- going to the zoo
- Thanksgiving Point activities and flower gardens
- going to the Scera Shell for all of the outdoor musicals(this summer: Funny Girl, Willy Wonka, Annie Get Your Gun, and Hairspray!) And lots of outdoor movies, too!
- driving the Nebo Loop/Alpine Loop
- going to rodeos and fairs (can't wait!)
- going swimming
- having BBQs
- laying out and tanning
- yard work (who would have thought?)
- visiting home in September
- going to museums
- going to San Francisco/San Diego (don't know which one yet. I think San Diego this summer, and San Francisco this fall...to see Wicked! And ride a trolley. And see the Full House house. And visit fisherman's wharf. And go to Ghirardelli square. Haha, can you tell I really want to go there?)
- exploring Antelope Island
- visiting my friend Holly in Roosevelt
- going to the library more, and reading some great books outside
- hanging out with my cute niece and nephew (I do that anyway, but whatevs)
- 4th of July activities. Provo is just buzzing that time of the year!
- discover Provo more; they have tours going on this summer of some of the old, historic homes. I'd love to see what they look like inside! Also, tons of parks and other activities, etc.
- work (ok, not so fun. But a girl needs money to do most of this fun stuff!)

So, in other words, I'm just going to enjoy life and have a wonderful summer!

Day 25

30 Day Shred

Day 25 - Check

So, there's this little joke that runs in my family. One of my sisters can't jump. Family members convince her to jump and try to touch the ceiling, and then she finally gives in and tries (knowing we'll all laugh at her, because she can't). It is funny, and I laugh too. Except...I can't jump either. So I just don't jump in front of people. Anyway, the point is, every time I jump with Jillian Michaels (which we do a lot, like the rockstar kick I talked about yesterday), I'm going to try to hit the ceiling with my hand. I tried today. Fail. So I'll try again tomorrow. In 5 days, I hope to be able to slap the ceiling. Or at least just hit it with my fingers...

Only 5 more workouts!!

Day 24

30 Day Shred

Day 24 - Check

Tonight I worked out in my house (like always). So hot. It was 78 degrees inside! It may be time to turn on the swamp cooler soon. Although I kind of like sweating all of those toxins out of my body...

In Level 3, there is a move called the Rockstar Jump. Which basically means you jump in the air and your kick your feet behind you. In the beginning, I hated them. I hate jumping (warning: If you hate jumping, you're in for a not-so-good surprise when you start Jillian's workouts). But tonight, I actually LOVED them. I was looking forward to them the second time around. I don't know what it is, but I felt light as a feather! I won't lie, I like to watch myself in the mirror when I do the jumps. I want to see how high I can get!

Anyway, only 6 more workouts left, then it's time to move on. I'm kind of nervous, I've liked Jillian. And I know I'm nervous to move on to harder and longer workouts. Especially the longer part...ha. I'm so lazy, I know I can do so much more!! But I'm getting there!!

Day 23

30 Day Shred

Day 23 - Check

Tonight wasn't too bad! Abs are still killer, though. But I was able to do all of the cardio and weights, etc.

Yesterday I weighed my lowest. I didn't weigh myself today. So we'll see if I'm still holding strong tomorrow!

Rabbits!!

It's June 1st. So we say Rabbits!

This is an English tradition that my family always does. I don't know what it means or why we do it, but on the first of every month, whoever says the word "rabbits" first, wins. So this morning I woke up at 3:30 and sent out a big text. :) And then called mom and dad at 8:30 their time. I think I won this round...