John Week 11

Original weight: 320
Weight when he got home after surgery: 313

Last week's weight: 271
Today's weight: 270

Weight loss this week: 1

Total weight loss: 50

First 50 pounds are gone and John is looking great. He had a very stressful week at work but he still went to the gym and worked up a sweat. He is eating health food and getting active...what more could a woman want in her man? John may be my biggest supporter but I am his for sure!!!

Week 61

Original weight: 295

Weight when I got home after surgery: 283

Last week's weight: 163

Today's weight: 160

Weight loss this week: 3

Total weight loss: 135

WOO HOO! 3 pounds down and only 10 more to go to be at my first goal and baby-making weight. This week was awesome. Even though boot camp was not in session this week, we had a make-up night on Monday where I kicked my own butt. Tuesday morning I did my regular kickboxing class but I went all out and was drenched in sweat when I got home. Wednesday and Thursday I took kickboxing classes at the gym to keep my endurance up for the mud-run on Saturday. My goal was to finish the 5K mud-run in under 40 minutes. I didn't know what to expect for the race but I just didn't want to be the last to finish. As it turns out, I came in 45th place which sounds high but there were over 300 runners. Also my time was 39:19. I ran through dirt, climbed walls, crawled through mud puddles, climbed over tire tubes and leaped over foam squares. In the end, I was muddy and wet but I was not dead and I finished with both my goals met. It is amazing how far I have come from when I started this journey. John and my mom were there cheering me on and it felt good to be proud of what I did. John said I kicked ass and I love that he is my #1 supporter. My told me she was so proud of me and that she was impressed at how well I did. I am one lucky lady for sure!

John Week 10

Original weight: 320
Weight when he got home after surgery: 313

Last week's weight: 273
Today's weight: 271

Weight loss this week: 2

Total weight loss: 49

John is doing so well. He was not so happy with a 2 pound weight loss this week but I am happy enough for the both of us. He is down 49 pounds in only 10 weeks and his is looking sexier every day. This is such an exciting journey and I am glad we can take it together!

Week 60...15 Months!

Original weight: 295

Weight when I got home after surgery: 283

Last week's weight: 163

Today's weight: 163

Weight loss this week: 0

Total weight loss: 132

Monthly Measurements (inches lost since last month):
Chest: 3/4"
Arms: 0 "
Waist: 1"
Hips: 3/4"
Thighs: 3/4"
Calves: 0"

I don't just go around town in a tutu (even though I really would like to). I participated in a physical competition on Saturday in Tustin. My teammate and I wanted to show our unity and spirit by wearing tutus. We were the "Terrible Tutus". It was called the Code Pink Amazing Race. The boot camp that I go to hosted a food drive for a local food bank by organizing this competition. The entrance fee was a bag of groceries. The race was about an hour and a half. We were in teams of 2 and had to do physical challenges and answer health questions to get clues that lead us to the finish line. It was so fun and we came in 5th out of 30 teams! My mom was there cheering us on and taking pictures. She said it didn't even look like I was struggling to do the challenges which included running, obstacle courses, push-ups, etc... She was so proud of me and even pointed out how far I have come in just 1 year. It was great to have her there. She was inspired by us and plans on doing the race next year.

John Week 9

Original weight: 320
Weight when he got home after surgery: 313

Last week's weight: 277
Today's weight: 273

Weight loss this week: 4

Total weight loss: 47

Incredible! John is doing so well. He went to the gym twice this past week and is making healthy food choices. He is looking thinner and thinner everyday...I am so proud of him!

Week 59

Original weight: 295

Weight when I got home after surgery: 283

Last week's weight: 162

Today's weight: 163

Weight loss this week: gain 1

Total weight loss: 132

Usually I would be so angry about gaining a pound but I am not so mad this week. I am bummed that I gained but I think it might have something to do with the fact that Aunt Flo from the Redlands is visiting this week. Also, with last week's 3 pound loss it makes sense that my body is adjusting. Hopefully next week I will be closer to my goal and I can report a loss.

John Week 8...2 Months

Original weight: 320
Weight when he got home after surgery: 313

Last week's weight: 282
Today's weight: 277

Weight loss this week: 5

Total weight loss: 43

Monthly Measurements (inches lost since last month):
Chest: 1/2"
Arms: 0"
Waist: 2"
Hips: 1 1/2"
Thighs: 0"

Week 58

Original weight: 295

Weight when I got home after surgery: 283

Last week's weight: 165

Today's weight: 162

Weight loss this week: 3

Total weight loss: 133

This was a great week and it seems that I am back on track. This week I did extra cardio by running the Mission Viejo Lake (3 miles) twice in addition to boot camp and kickboxing. I started having 2 protein shakes during the day...1 for breakfast and 1 for lunch and then just eating a normal healthy dinner. I hope these changes continue to help me drop my last few pounds.