All about me

I usually devote most of my posts to the boys since, well they are the center of our universe LOL!!!  I thought I'd share a little bit about what I've been doing since mid January.  I met a friend on an online adoption support group I have participated in since we brought Isaac home.  This friend also happens to be a physical trainer along with her husband.  They offer programs from their website http://www.flesh2fresh.com/

They compile workout programs based on your individual needs and offer nutrition advice.  I'm almost done with my 13th week and I'm proud to say I've lost a total of 13.25 inches and have dropped just about 2 pant sizes depending on the style.  I'm very pleased and know it's the best thing for me and my family.  I've decided I want to do this for myself and I've been trying to eat clean eliminating dairy, processed foods, caffine and sweets.  The nutrition part is probably the hardest because we have a lot of food around the house that Ross can eat that I really can't eat.  It's hard but I know this is how it's going to be.  It's hard when Ross makes a pan of cookie bars and I can't even have one.  A few months ago I would have probably caved and had one but not this time.  I made him put the pan out of reach and when it's out of reach it's not worth the effort to get one so I'm safe!

Not only am I working out 5-6 days a week I'm training for a 5k.  I plan on running the whole thing which is going to be a huge accomplishment for me.  I've done a few 5k's in the past but I always walked them.  My goal is to beat my last year walk of 44 minutes.  I know I'll beat it if I run the whole thing.  I'm not a fast runner and may never be, but I am running and that's what's important.  I know running is going to help the inches continue to drop and that's why I continue.  I've had to do the treadmill this winter but now that it's warming up outside I'm going to attempt to do more runs outside if I can find someone to watch the boys.  I can't really do my runs in the  mornig because it's too dark out so I have to do it in the evening.

For those of you that aren't on my Facebook page, here's the comparison picture I posted after 10 weeks.  I've lost more since then but haven't updated the picture yet. 

Here's to a healthier lifestyle and a healthier me!