Before and During pics- Slow and steady

Yes, it has been awhile, and it is getting tough, but I'm still working hard. As promised, I have some before and during (I refuse to say after because I am nowhere near done!) pics! But first:


Total weight loss goal: 62 pounds
Weight loss this week: 2 pounds
Weight loss so far: 22 pounds
Weight loss to go: 40 pounds


Now for the pictures! I should have taken an official "before" pic, but I think I was just too ashamed of how I looked to even do it! So, I had to dig on facebook for a photo that would show how I looked before losing weight. This before pic was taken in August of last year, but it definitely shows where I was at the beginning of all of this.                  

It's hard to see changes in just day to day stuff, but I can look at these two pictures and see some changes! How encouraging! Keep praying!

For His glory,

K                                                                               

Long overdue weigh day!

Okay folks! It's been around 2-3 weeks since I last officially weighed in. I didn't expect to really lose anything over spring break, so this weight loss is kind of an accumulation over around three weeks:

Total weight loss goal: 62 pounds
Weight loss over the past 3 weeks: 3 pounds
Weight loss so far: 20 pounds
Weight loss to go: 42 pounds

If you didn't notice, I've officially lost 20 pounds! I can really tell a difference now and I am so excited! Amy and I took a break on the workouts this week to try to get over the California to Arkansas jet lag, but we'll be picking it back up next week! I'm sorry our blogs are few and far between lately. I think our deal is that we don't really want to bore you with daily updates. We'd rather get you results!

I'm kinda mad at myself for not taking a "before" pic, but I'm sure I can find a suitable one. I'll try to put up some pics soon! Love all of you!

For His glory,
K

Spring BREAK

Well, I have NOT fallen off the wagon. Spring break was a time full of fun and enjoying time with my mom in California. Amy and I did not count every weightwatchers point that week, but we definitely did not lose everything we've worked for! I haven't weighed in the past couple of weeks, but I plan on picking it back up this Sunday. The encouraging thing is that my weight loss outlook is so much better than it has been other times I've tried to lose weight. I understand that getting healthy is not a quick thing. It's a process and it takes discipline. However, when you have a tough week, beating yourself up only discourages you. Instead, you have to go "Yeah, I didn't do so well, but I am going to do better next week!" It sounds lame, but it really does help me!

More updates coming soon. Spring break just kinda got me out of the habit of blogging. I'll be back in action now! :-)

For His glory,
K

Plateaus

Yikes! I've been a little blog inactive lately. I'm terrible at blogging period. But I apologize for not staying on top of keeping everyone informed.
Last week I did not really lose any weight. The weekend kinda brought me down. It's okay though! I haven't fallen off the wagon. It's just making me work that much harder this week! I can already tell that this week is going better than last week! Just know that just because I hit a plateau one week doesn't mean I have given up. So don't give up on me either!
Lately, my stumbling block has been eating. Quantity not so much anymore, but quality gets me. I have a terrible sweet tooth! Please be praying. Encouragement is so appreciated!

For His glory,
K

beef. its what's for dinner.

Hey guys! Sorry it's been so long since I've posted last! Life gets too crazy!

I want to share with you a couple of recipes! It's actually what Kate and I had for dinner tonight!

Cheeseburger & Fry casserole

Here's what you need:

1 lb lean ground beef

1 onion [if it's a large onion, only use half]

1 can reduced fat cream of mushroom

1 can cheddar cheese soup

frozen french fries [we chose seasoned]

[these aren't all the ingredients...I started cooking before I took pictures]

Directions:

Brown the ground beef and add onions. 

[if you you need to drain, drain after everything is cooked]

Add cans of mushroom & cheddar soup.

Stir together.

Spread out the beef/mushroom/cheddar mixture into a pan

Add frozen french fries on top

Use french fry directions on how long to bake and at what temperature

Finished product!!

If you are doing Weight Watchers, it makes 6 servings and each serving is 7 points.

Now onto dessert....

Kate has mentioned that we like to make the "coke" cakes. Here's our favorite one so far:

Red Velvet

Here's what you need:

1 box of red velvet cake mix

12 oz of Diet Dr. Pepper

1 tub of lite cool whip

Mix together the cake mix and DDP

Bake with the directions on the box for what temp and how long

Let the cake cool and spread the cool whip on top.

This cake is SO SO SO good!!!

Hope you all enjoy the recipes!

P.S. I've lost one more pound! Making it 11 lbs total! AND I've been getting comments that people can tell I've been losing weight. That is so dang encouraging you just don't even know!!! Keep up the prayers, folks! These work outs and my will power aren't getting any better!!

Peace & love,

A

Another weigh day!

Another week has gone by and pounds have been lost! Here's the update:

Total weight loss goal: 62 pounds
Weight loss this week: 3 pounds
Weight loss so far: 17 pounds
Weight loss to go: 45 pounds

I cannot begin to tell you how exciting it is to see the pounds come off every week! Keep up the prayers-getting those workouts has been a struggle lately!

For his glory,
K

Food, food, food, food...

Good grief. Have these past few weeks flown by for anyone else? I feel like we just started this whole thing, and we are really making some progress! So exciting! Good news: I've lost another 2 pounds! I have had people start making some comments about looking a little skinnier, which is such an encouragement. It's hard to notice myself because it's such a gradual change. Some pants are fitting a little looser though! Yay! Here's a stats update:

Total weight loss goal: 62 pounds
Weight loss this week: 2 pounds
Weight loss total: 14 pounds
Weight loss to go: 48 pounds


I watched a McDonald's commercial the other day and felt a small twinge of craving. Those quarter pounders with cheese and some salty fries are just fabulous. However, I'm finding out that there really are good tasting, healthy foods out there. I have found new loves in sushi, turkey or grilled chicken wraps, and grilled or steamed seafood (Red Lobster's steamed crab legs anyone?!?). I have also discovered healthy snacks that help my salty tooth and my sweet tooth. I am LOVING sea salted roasted almonds! Life changing... Pimento stuffed green olives are another favorite. As for my sweet tooth, Amy and I are discovering more and more weightwatchers cakes:
-Chocolate cake mix and a can of Diet Coke
-Lemon cake mix and a can of Diet Mountain Dew
-Red velvet cake mix with a can of Diet Dr. Pepper (my favorite!)
Just mix then together and bake! You can also frost them with a container of fat free whipped cream. We're loving exploring all of the options!

Praise the Lord for progress!
For His glory, Kate