I really need to write my thoughts more often!

I don't know why I've been slacking on writing in this blog, but when I do write in it, it helps me stay motivated.  So let's not have such a HUGE gap next time shall we ;-)

A little update on myself....I've been consistently going to the gym for about 3 weeks now.  I joined a gym 1 month ago, but it took me about a week to stay consistent with going.  I feel SO GREAT!  I know I tried to stick to routines at home and go to my apartment gym, but I never stayed on track.  There's something about paying for something that makes you use it to the full!   Plus Skyla LOVES the little kid's club they have there.  I was so scared of how she was going to do, but she gets super excited to go, and never wants to leave.

I've noticed a huge difference in myself since staying consistent with everything.  I don't really trust my scale 100% as of lately, but I do know that I've lost 6lbs so far!  I should've measured myself in the beginning (like I always intend to)  But I have my measurements now, so I'll post those below.
I was looking at my previous blog when I posted my last measurements, and they are definitely bigger than those. Of course I was down to 195 lbs then, and I gained quite a bit back since that time, so I'm not super concerned about it.

My diet has been more controlled as well.  I just hate the idea of sabotaging my gym sessions with bad foods, so it's been easier to make better food choices.  No one is EVER perfect of course, so there were some meals where I had food that wasn't good for me.  But my portion control was there, so at least that right?   I sometimes take the Herbalife shakes still, like for breakfast, or sometimes before my workouts.  For the most part tho I don't take them as meal replacements anymore.  They were kind of a crutch, so for me personally I just need to learn what foods to eat that would help me, and just go with that!  I do still take the supplements because I believe they help me with breaking down bad food fats, hunger control, and not retaining water.  I did order a new supplement from Bodybuilding.com, it's called CLA.  I've heard really good things about it, so when I get it, I'll actually stop taking all my herbalife supplements and just take this CLA and see how it compares.  It's supposed to help with weight loss, speed things up I guess.  We shall see which one I like better!  Of course the CLA is cheaper, but if I don't like it, I will most likely stick with the herbalife ones.

Well I think this is long enough for now.  I'll post my stats below, and hopefully I'll remember to keep up in this blog again!  I've never felt so motivated and good about myself in awhile, so it's been easier to stick with this.

~Kylah~

Stats:
SW- 210lbs   (Ugh I know I can't believe I went back up to 210 from 195)
CW - 203lbs

Now it's time for measurements ugh I don't like this part .....
Arms:  R- 13 1/2"      L- 13 1/2"
Chest/Back:  44"
Bust Line:  38"
Waist: 38"
Belly:  44"
Hips:  45"
Thighs: R- 26 1/2"    L- 26 1/2"

I'll always keep track of my weight, but I'm going to be more diligent about keeping up with my measurements.  I'm trying to build muscle as well, so I know the scale won't show my true weight loss like my measurements will!  Stay tuned :-)

I just wanted to add one of my recent personal best!  When I first started at the gym, the longest I could last on the elliptical was 5 mins!  What a pansy I know, but I was THAT out of shape.  I worked my way up to 10 mins. and was happy, but still felt like I could push myself more.  The other day I made it up to 15 mins. with 2102 strides.  I was super excited then too!  Yesterday I topped myself!  22 mins, 2736 strides and burned 205 calories.  I was so happy with myself, mainly because I pushed myself harder, and I seriously could've kept going, but I had to go get Skyla from the kid's club.  So here's to pushing yourself harder each time!