Doing a Happy Dance!

Dancing 4 Cheeseburgers,

I have to say, I am very proud of my Weigh in Wednesday news! As this Journey continues, it does become more difficult to lose the pounds. I have to push myself more for example; I used to be able to walk on the treadmill for 20 minutes and get my heart rate up over 150 and have a good cardio work out. Now I have to walk for 5 minutes and run for 15 minutes to get my heart rate up over 150. Which before this Journey I never thought possible. Me running... hahaha I would have laughed in your face. 

So I have lost 2.5 lbs this week! YES I know! I could barely believe it either. What did I do different this week... hmmmm I ate a little bit of sugar (I don't normally) I did a ton of cardio! I either ran or climbed stairs all five days I work out. I also ate a little more carbs than I normally do! I ate less sodium for sure! Well I'll have to remember these wonderful tricks for next week!

Literally Dancing my Buns Off, 

Weight Loss: 
Weeks Loss: -2.5 lbs (Last weigh in Wednesday, October 28)
Total Loss: -48.5 lbs (Since May 28) 
Goal: -60 lbs (By January 7, 2016)
*Only -11.5 lbs to go*

Inches Loss: 
Bust: -9 inches
Waist: -9 inches
Hips: -12 inches 

Total Inches Loss: -30 inches

Goal: - 36 inches (By January 7, 2016)

*Only -6 inches to go

Hello Dolly

Hello My Beautiful Cheeseburger Followers,

I have to say I had a wonderful week end! Food wise too! I was sooo good! My step mother made my favorites "hello dollies". And I only had 2 after my cheat meal. There was a lot of delicious food, some good for you and some not good for you, but I just ate the "good stuff".

I sort of cheated this morning....I weighed myself!

I can't wait for Weigh in Wednesday!!! You guys are going to be so proud of me! I'm now the smallest I've been in 6 years!

Literally Dancing my Buns Off, 

Weight Loss: 
Weeks Loss: -1 lbs (Last weigh in Wednesday, October 21)
Total Loss: -46 lbs (Since May 28) 
Goal: -60 lbs (By January 7, 2016)
*Only -14 lbs to go*

Inches Loss: 
Bust: -9 inches
Waist: -8.5 inches
Hips: -12 inches 

Total Inches Loss: -29.5 inches

Goal: - 36 inches (By January 7, 2016)

*Only -5.5 inches to go

Short and Sweet

D4C,

I'm heading up to the Miramichi this week end! This is a food challenge all on it's own. I have one cheat meal that I've been hanging onto for this week end. Wish me luck! My goal this week is to have no GAIN. Cross your fingers! Miramichi is a tricky place, they love their cream sauces, pasta's, sweets and red meat! 

Big Shout out to my Bestie, ANG! She had her baby last night. A beautiful 7lbs girl! TAYLOR MAE! 

Literally Dancing my Buns Off, 

Weight Loss: 
Weeks Loss: -1 lbs (Last weigh in Wednesday, October 21)
Total Loss: -46 lbs (Since May 28) 
Goal: -60 lbs (By January 7, 2016)
*Only -14 lbs to go*

Inches Loss: 
Bust: -9 inches
Waist: -8.5 inches
Hips: -12 inches 

Total Inches Loss: -29.5 inches

Goal: - 36 inches (By January 7, 2016)

*Only -5.5 inches to go

Lost, Loss, Lose

Dancing 4 Cheeseburgers,

Weigh in Wednesday is today! I have lost ONE POUND. I'm a little happy about it, I wish it was more! I've decided to do another 5 day  raw cleanse. November 1 - November 5 I did this cleanse in September and it was amazing. I lost -5 lbs in 6 days! My goal this raw cleanse is to lose -5lbs in 5 days!  Although I'm making a few changes this time.  

Changes:

1. Keeping Caffeine in my diet (I had some horrible headaches) 

2. I'm only doing 5 days instead of 6 (honestly it was just one day too long for me!) 

3. I'm running it Sunday - Thursday 

For those of you who don't know what the raw cleanse is; here it is! You can eat as much raw food as you want but only raw. ( Raw nuts, fruits, vegetables. )  It's tricky, I wouldn't want it to be my lifestyle but it's an easy cleanse. 

*the outfit in the pictures does not do me any justice! (Sorry about the bad outfit choice)*

Literally Dancing my Buns Off, 

Weight Loss: 
Weeks Loss: -1 lbs (Last weigh in Wednesday, October 21)
Total Loss: -46 lbs (Since May 28) 
Goal: -60 lbs (By January 7, 2016)
*Only -14 lbs to go*

Inches Loss: 
Bust: -9 inches
Waist: -8.5 inches
Hips: -12 inches 

Total Inches Loss: -29.5 inches

Goal: - 36 inches (By January 7, 2016)

*Only -5.5 inches to go

Pop Sparkle

D4C,

I had a horrible horrible craving for pop. I used to crave Root Beer, like crazy! So I got a soda water with lime in it! It killed the craving! YES! WE did it!!! (It's hard getting through those cravings sometimes.)

Incentive list:

Incentive List: 

5lbs: New Sneakers

0lbs: Fun Work out top

15lbs:  LuLu Lemon Pants

20lbs: Hair done  (July 25, will post pictures) 

25lbs: Shoes (Going to buy this next week end - I'm going to get cute Birkenstock) 

30lbs: Dress (By August 17  - going on vacation) 

35lbs: All new Bras/Underwear (September 7 -Bachelorette Party) 

40lbs: Bathing Suits (By November 9 - Vacation) 

45lbs:  2 stackable rings from Pandora (Going Next week!!) 

50lbs: Trip to Mexico (By December 24 - Christmas) 

55lbs: Tattoo (Booked for January 22 - A push to get there!) 

60lbs: New Wardrobe (By February 15 - Journey completed 3 weeks early!)  

Please join me tomorrow for Weigh in Wednesday! I'll include lot's of pictures! Can't wait to share!

Literally Dancing my Buns Off, 

Weight Loss: 
Weeks Loss: -1 lbs (Last weigh in Wednesday, October 14)
Total Loss: -45 lbs (Since May 28) 
Goal: -60 lbs (By January 7, 2016)
*Only -15 lbs to go*

Inches Loss: 
Bust: -9 inches
Waist: -8.5 inches
Hips: -11 inches 

Total Inches Loss: -28.5 inches

Goal: - 35 inches (By January 7, 2016)

*Only -6.5 inches to go

Work out Schedule - JOIN ME!

Dancing 4 Cheeseburger Readers,

I had a hard week end staying on track, i'm not sure if I just needed a minute or what... So I kind of cheated, I stepped on the scales this morning, just to ease my curious mind. 

Down -1lbs! So (It's not weigh in Wednesday) but I thought I would share this great news. It made my morning a little easier and brighter. 

Work out Schedule: 

Monday: Abs/Cardio (45mins) 

Tuesday: Abs/Cardio (45mins) & Teaching Dance (2.5 hours) & 2 Squat Songs

Wednesday: Arms/Cardio (60 mins) 

Thursday: Cardio (45mins) & Zumba at Home (30mins) 

Friday:  Cardio (45mins) 

Total Hours of working out:  390 minutes = 4 100 calories burned (Approx.)

Killing it this week! Here are the Zumba exercises I'll be doing at home Thursday night, if you want to join me from yours. 

Enjoy! 

Literally Dancing my Buns Off, 

Weight Loss: 
Weeks Loss: -1 lbs (Last weigh in Wednesday, October 14)
Total Loss: -45 lbs (Since May 28) 
Goal: -60 lbs (By January 7, 2016)
*Only -15 lbs to go*

Inches Loss: 
Bust: -9 inches
Waist: -8.5 inches
Hips: -11 inches 

Total Inches Loss: -28.5 inches

Goal: - 35 inches (By January 7, 2016)

*Only -6.5 inches to go*

Sushi & Weeks Menu

D4C,

Sushi night people! Tonight, is this weeks Cheat meal! I'm eating all the sushi in the world hahaha. My husband and I are going on a sweet well needed date night. I've been dreaming about sweet potato tempura and spicy salmon rolls haha.

Menu this week:

Sunday
B: Turkey & Green Chai Tea
L: Chicken Burrito Bowl
S: Quinoa & Black Bean Salad

Monday
B: Hard Boiled Egg with Sriracha Sauce
S: Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie
L: Quinoa & Black Bean Salad
S: Boom Chicka Pop Popcorn
S: Chicken Breast & Sweet Potatoes                          

Tuesday
B: Matcha Slushy & Apple
S: Pakora & Pumpkin Spice Tea
L: Ginger Sesame Salad with Chicken Breast
S: Quinoa & Bean Salad

Wednesday
B: Matcha Slushy & Apple
S: Pakora
L: Mediterranean Chicken Wrap with Tabbouleh & Hummus
S: Chicken Breast & Sweet Potatoes

Thursday
B: Chai Tea, Apple & Banana
S: Pakora
L: Toss Salad with Yellow Curry Chicken
S: Thai Coconut Curry Soup
S: Chicken Wrap with Honey Mustard & Vegetables

Friday
B: Matcha Slushy & Apple
S: Chai Tea with Cinnamon
L: Thai Coconut Curry Soup & Pakora
S: Samosa
S: Sushi (Spicy Salmon Roll, Alaska Roll & Sweet Potato Tempura)

Happy Eating Everyone!

Literally Dancing my Buns Off, 

Weight Loss: 
Weeks Loss: -1 lbs (Last weigh in Wednesday, October 14)
Total Loss: -45 lbs (Since May 28) 
Goal: -60 lbs (By January 7, 2016)
*Only -15 lbs to go*

Inches Loss: 
Bust: -9 inches
Waist: -8.5 inches
Hips: -11 inches 

Total Inches Loss: -28.5 inches

Goal: - 35 inches (By January 7, 2016)

*Only -6.5 inches to go*

Happy

D4C,

Thought for the day: "Happiness is what you make it." (karla hodge)

Everyone keeps saying to me, "oh you must be so happy"  It's odd, Yes I am happy! But no happier than I was before. I'm healthier YES. And more active YES. But happier... I don't know. I've always been happy & grateful for what I have and who I am. Even at my heaviest I was "happy" it was sort of a different happy. But happy regardless! I just find it so interesting that people always say that! Food for thought I guess.

Literally Dancing my Buns Off, 

Weight Loss: 
Weeks Loss: -1 lbs (Last weigh in Wednesday, October 14)
Total Loss: -45 lbs (Since May 28) 
Goal: -60 lbs (By January 7, 2016)
*Only -15 lbs to go*

Inches Loss: 
Bust: -9 inches
Waist: -8.5 inches
Hips: -11 inches 

Total Inches Loss: -28.5 inches

Goal: - 35 inches (By January 7, 2016)

*Only -6.5 inches to go*

Doing it, Loving it, Shredding it.

Hello D4C,

Today is Weigh In Wednesday! YES YES YES, I lost 1lb! I know I seem too excited to have only lost 1 pound but with Turkey Dinner and a few little hiccups in the workout department, i'm beyond happy with the 1lbs this week! DOING IT! LOVING IT! SHREDDING IT! I'm on Week 21 of this fabulous life changing journey and I've lost a total of 45lb! (only 5 lbs away from the original goal) Now only 15lbs to the new goal! Can you believe that this is all happening. Hard work, perseverance and love really are the secret formula. I honestly feel if you want something badly enough and are willing to work for it, change for it and earn it, you will succeed. There is no trick to life, no loop holes that will get you somewhere faster, better or easier; but if you work hard and love hard, life will reward you. (Karma?) 

You are your Inspiration 

You are your Solution

You are your Motivation 

I have to say I might have gone a little nuts last night! I taught an hour and a half dance class then I did 2 hours of Zumba! Hard ZUMBA, the best zumba classes I've had! (Emily you should do those sequences all the time, they were amazing! I'm SERIOUS - AMAZING) 

Literally Dancing my Buns Off, 

Weight Loss: 
Weeks Loss: -1 lbs (Last weigh in Wednesday, October 14)
Total Loss: -45 lbs (Since May 28) 
Goal: -60 lbs (By January 7, 2016)
*Only -15 lbs to go*

Inches Loss: 
Bust: -9 inches
Waist: -8.5 inches
Hips: -11 inches 

Total Inches Loss: -28.5 inches

Goal: - 35 inches (By January 7, 2016)

*Only -6.5 inches to go*

Happy Thanksgiving

Hello Dancing 4 Cheeseburger Buddies,

Happy Thanksgiving! Sorry I took a little hiatus, I was busy getting ready for the big Thanksgiving Dinner at our house! It went so well. Only the second time I've ever cooked a turkey! I have to say it was a lot of work, but it was delicious. Turkey dinner was my Cheat Meal for the week, but it really wasn't even that bad!

For Turkey dinner I ate:
Turkey
Sweet Potato
Carrots
Turnip
Gravy
Dressing (lot's of Dressing)
1 Small piece of Pie

NOT TOO BAD, I don't think. Besides the Gravy, Dressing and Pie. Everything else was healthy. (everything in moderation right!) I'm dying to see how the scale reflects this.

We cooked a 24lbs Turkey!! There was so much Turkey we didn't know what to do with it all! 

I hope everyone had full turkey bellies too! 

Penelope helping me prep the dressing, by eating the bread! So sweet, look at that face! 

My weight loss goal this week is 1-1.5 lbs. I'm giving myself a little break because I had a wonderful turkey dinner with my family. We will see what tomorrow brings. I'll make sure I include a ton of pictures. Hopefully there's a loss, cross your fingers for me.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Literally Dancing my Buns Off, 

Weight Loss: 
Weeks Loss: -1.5lbs (Last weigh in Wednesday, October 7)
Total Loss: -44 lbs (Since May 28) 
Goal: -60 lbs (By January 7, 2016)
*Only -16 lbs to go*

Inches Loss: 
Bust: -9 inches
Waist: -8 inches
Hips: -11 inches 

Total Inches Loss: -28 inches

Goal: - 35 inches (By January 7, 2016)

*Only -7 inches to go*

Weigh In Wednesday

Dancing 4 Cheeseburgers,

It's Weigh In Wednesday! The day of the week I love and hate! I've lost 1.5lbs! Happy but sad. I really wanted that push for 2lb. But a loss is a loss! I'm happy with my slow and steady progress. I don't think there has been a week I haven't lost something. (I probably just jinxed myself haha)

Here is a Leopard Print Dress Update:

My Weigh in Wednesday Pictures; My first week picture & my week 20 photo: (same shirt, different pants - I can't wear the original pants anymore! [yippee] )

Literally Dancing my Buns Off, 

Weight Loss: 
Weeks Loss: -1.5lbs (Last weigh in Wednesday, October 7)
Total Loss: -44 lbs (Since May 28) 
Goal: -60 lbs (By January 7, 2016)
*Only -16 lbs to go*

Inches Loss: 
Bust: -9 inches
Waist: -8 inches
Hips: -11 inches 

Total Inches Loss: -28 inches

Goal: - 35 inches (By January 7, 2016)

*Only -7 inches to go*

Drop it like it's HOT

D4C,

I want to drop some POUNDS this week! WERK! Werk, Werk! 

Here is my werk out schedule this week: 

Monday: Lunch: Stair Climber & Treadmill  / Evening: Zumba Class +  (100 push ups) 

Tuesday: 2.5 hours teaching dance + (100 push ups & 2 squat songs) 

Wednesday: Lunch: Stair Climber, Elliptical & Treadmill /  Evening: Abs work out & 100 push ups

Thursday: OFF 

Friday: Ab work out & 100 push ups & Squat song

Saturday: OFF 

Sunday: 100 push ups, squat song & abs work out

Tomorrow is Weigh in Wednesday, I'm feeling pretty confident that I've lost maybe 2lbs? We'll see tomorrow, but I feel lighter....  I just realized, I only have 17.5 lbs till my goal! WOW - saying that feels insane! It seemed like such a large undertaking four months ago; And now I only have a few pounds to go. CHOO CHOO CHOO Come on Health Train, I can do it!!!

This is Day 6 of the 100 push up a day challenge, it's been going great (I did miss one day!) But my arms aren't even sore anymore! I'm wondering if I should make the challenge harder and do 150? What are your thoughts...

Literally Dancing my Buns Off, 

Weight Loss: 
Weeks Loss: -1lbs (Last weigh in Wednesday, September 30)
Total Loss: -42.5 lbs (Since May 28) 
Goal: -60 lbs (By January 7, 2016)
*Only -17.5 lbs to go*

Inches Loss: *I haven't bought my new measuring tape, i'll do that before the next weigh in*
Bust: -8.5 inches
Waist: -7 inches
Hips: -10 inches 

Total Inches Loss: -25.5 inches

Goal: - 31 inches (By January 7, 2016)

*Only -7 inches to go*

Wedding Fun!

Good Morning My bright eyed and bushy tailed Cheeseburger Friends,

Here are some pictures from the wedding week end!~

Okay on to the next goal: 5lbs by October 14th! (I have 10 days to get to my next goal) Let's do this!!! A super reasonable goal, although I am finding that it's getting harder and harder. I'm going to put on a real push this week! My goal is 2lbs this week. Let's make it happen!

Literally Dancing my Buns Off, 

Weight Loss: 
Weeks Loss: -1lbs (Last weigh in Wednesday, September 30)
Total Loss: -42.5 lbs (Since May 28) 
Goal: -60 lbs (By January 7, 2016)
*Only -17.5 lbs to go*

Inches Loss: *I haven't bought my new measuring tape, i'll do that before the next weigh in*
Bust: -8.5 inches
Waist: -7 inches
Hips: -10 inches 

Total Inches Loss: -25.5 inches

Goal: - 31 inches (By January 7, 2016)

*Only -7 inches to go*

Early "Friday" Post

D4C,

My Incentive list, YES I STILL DO THIS!

Incentive List: 
5lbs: New Sneakers
10lbs: Fun Work out top
15lbs:  LuLu Lemon Pants
20lbs: Hair 
25lbs: New Shoes
30lbs: SunDress
35lbs: All new Bras/Underwear
40lbs: Tattoo (December) 
45lbs: Bathing Suits (Date GOAL: October 14)
50lbs: Trip to Mexico (Date GOAL: November 11 )

55lbs: New Wardrobe (Date GOAL: December December 16) 

60lbs: Ring (Date GOAL: January 7) 

I have decided to put date goals for each weight loss incentive, to give myself a little motivation! So BIG dates, October 14, November 11, December 16 & January 7 (This is the biggest one) I'll complete my 60lbs Weight loss!!!! 60lbs in 8 months! (That's the Goal, but completely doable!) HOPEFULLY EVEN BEFORE THE GOAL DATE! 

Literally Dancing my Buns Off, 

Weight Loss: 
Weeks Loss: - 1lbs (Last weigh in Wednesday, September 30)
Total Loss: -42.5 lbs (Since May 28) 
Goal: -60 lbs (By January 7, 2016)
*Only -17.5 lbs to go*

Inches Loss: *I haven't bought my new measuring tape, i'll do that before the next weigh in*
Bust: -8.5 inches
Waist: -7 inches
Hips: -10 inches 

Total Inches Loss: -25.5 inches

Goal: - 31 inches (By January 7, 2016)

*Only -7 inches to go*

Snap out of it

Dancing 4 Cheeseburgers,

I thought I would do a little throw back today, Face Selfies! How much has my face changed! I actually have cheek bones and a chin hahaha! (sad but true)

Pictures by WEEKS: 

Top Left WEEK ONE
Top Right WEEK THREE
Bottom Left WEEK FIVE
Bottom Right WEEK EIGHT

Next Picture WEEK ELEVEN

Next Picture TODAY WEEK TWENTY

I haven't been "bad" this week, but I haven't been able to get my Sh*t together! I haven't worked out as much as I normally do, and I've been eating healthy but not as healthy as I normally do. Someone lend me some MOTIVATION!!! This is the first week since I started that I have felt "unmotivated". Possibly the weather? Maybe because my husband was away, and I was doing Mommy and Daddy duty. Or maybe because, I was just tired. What ever the reason, I need to SNAP OUT OF IT!!!  Give me a swift kick in the behind people, KARLA GET ON IT! (okay I feel better, back on the train - back to motivation city!) 

My body motivations: (Kim & Christina)  I CAN DO IT!

 

Literally Dancing my Buns Off, 

Weight Loss: 
Weeks Loss: - 1lbs (Last weigh in Wednesday, September 30)
Total Loss: -42.5 lbs (Since May 28) 
Goal: -60 lbs (By January 7, 2016)
*Only -17.5 lbs to go*

Inches Loss: *I haven't bought my new measuring tape, i'll do that before the next weigh in*
Bust: -8.5 inches
Waist: -7 inches
Hips: -10 inches 

Total Inches Loss: -25.5 inches

Goal: - 31 inches (By January 7, 2016)

*Only -7 inches to go*