It's Happening!

I have lost 10 pounds eating right and exercising, but it took me making a bet with friends to get me on track. It is $100 that I must place in a pot. We all put $100 in a pot and must reach our goal weight by January 16th. Whomever makes it shares the pot - those that do not, lose it. The bet was made after the Denver 1/2 Marathon that we all ran together and I have been counting Calories since very day after I got home.

I have about 5 pounds to go to my goal, but I have extended my goal an additional five pounds - secretly for myself.

Meals include lots of white meat including chicken, turkey and some pork. All groceries are being purchased at the local Farmer's Market. I have been buying lots of Organic and Natural foods. Eating Out has been minimal, in fact, it has been over a week since I last ate out, which may not seem like much, but is a LONG time for my family and me.

My training for my next half marathon continues. It will be the PF Changs Phoenix 1/2 Marathon. I have not ran further than the over 5k I just participated in, but the marathon is 8 weeks out from next Sunday and my official training starts on Tuesday - walking two miles, running one, and walking another two. I did go 6.3 miles on the Elliptical Trainer today as well as an addition half mile of running on the treadmill.

I ate well again today. I consumed 1200 calories and have been keeping track in MyFitnessPal. MyFitnessPal has been my life saver this time around. It helps me keep track of ,y calories very easily.

Another HUGE part of my motivation this time around is my friends all think that diet pills are the answer. I am tired of hearing the "I've tried everything and can't lose weight" speech...

Also another dear friend of mine, has considered taking these pills without trying anything at all.

I hired a personal trainer to come into my home twice a week. She is a new friend of mine. I have been coaching both of her kids in gymnastics for the last three sessions. I talked to her about the fitness pills and she agreed with me that it will in fact, mess your body up. It shuts down your metabolism completely she confirmed She is very educated in health and fitness. I told my friends, I will show you - I will lose weight by eating right and exercising, you will see.. so I am bound and determine to show them that it can be done. Most of all, I want to help them lose the weight they want to without taking these unhealthy pills.

My trainer has been amazing. She challenges me each time and thus far, I am sore each time. I am not sure I could do this without her either. She has been a major part of my eating habits, staying motivated and continuing to excersize.

I feel like everything is in the proper place right now for me to be successful.