Pants & Eggplants!

Hello Cheeseburger Dancers, 

I'm so excited today, I'm wearing a pair of pants that haven't fit into for the last 8 months!!! They didn't fit 3 weeks ago! 

Here they are: 

Also, I thought I would share what i'm eating tonight - because i'm that excited. It's Eggplant baked first with olive oil and a little bit of spices. Then goats cheese, mushrooms, spinach and pizza sauce. 

First time i'll try these! I'll let you know how it goes! 

Dancing 4 Cheeseburgers, 

Weight Loss: 
Weeks Loss: -3.6lbs (Last weigh in Monday June 8)
Total Loss: -9.6lbs (Since May 28) 
Goal: -50lbs (By March 5, 2016)
*Only 44.4lbs to go*

Inches Loss: 
Bust: -2inches
Waist: -1inch
Hips: -2inches 
Total Inches Loss: -5inches

Bras and Cheeseburgers

Dear Dancing 4 Cheeseburger Friends,

Today is a good day! I've gone down a bra size!!! OMG only 15 days into my Health Journey and seeing results. I wont reveal the sizes as I am a lady. haha! BUT down a whole size!!! Band and Cup! That may be TMI for some people so I apologize haha!

I've spoke to a lot of people about this Journey. And am really taking all of your suggestions seriously.  I have decided to mix up my workout routine so my body doesn't get "used to" the routine I have been doing. I'm going to add a spin class to Thursday work outs and then a few weeks from now my goal is to start running. (maybe a slow jog at first!)

Next week's Workout Routine: 
Mon: Lunch Weights(Legs/Abs), Evening Zumba
Tues: Lunch Zumba
Wed: Lunch Weights(Arms/Abs) *Cheat Meal night*
Thur: Lunch Spin Class (New to the routine), Evening Zumba
Fri: Core Class(New to the routine)
Sat: Off
Sun: Off

I've also taken into consideration, of when i'm eating my cheat meal. I was eating it Friday or Saturday nights, which logically makes sense (the week end right!) Well I eat it when i'm not doing anything physical. So, i'm going to change it to Wednesday nights! That way it's right in the middle of my workout week, and i'll probably burn it off better!

My evening Zumba class ends in two more weeks. So i'm looking for another evening Zumba class in Dartmouth. If anyone knows of any great ones, please message me on facebook! I can't go without my Zumba!

Shout out to my very sweet and very pregnant friend Sue who joined me at Zumba on Monday! Thank you so much for coming! And thank you so much for not having the baby during Zumba! You're nuts and I love it!!!

Dancing 4 Cheeseburgers,

Weight Loss: 
Weeks Loss: -3.6lbs (Last weigh in Monday June 8)
Total Loss: -9.6lbs (Since May 28) 
Goal: -50lbs (By March 5, 2016)
*Only 44.4lbs to go*

Inches Loss: 
Bust: -2inches
Waist: -1inch
Hips: -2inches 
Total Inches Loss: -5inches

Never thought Monday would be my HAPPY day!

Hello Dancing 4 Cheeseburger Readers (I know your all dying to know),

It's the day I've been waiting all week for! (Never thought I would say that about a Monday)

OMG, I was so freaking close! I was yelling at the scale hahaha. I know -3.6lbs is still a wonderful thing... to lose that in a week! I'm proud of what I've done so far. -9.6lbs total loss! I'm HAPPY! 

I made a bet with my friend Ryan (Who is a personal trainer at Slim Gyms) That I would loss 4lbs by Monday his guess was -3.4lbs He was closer, so I owe him a work out! We'll Chat BUDDY! 

I thought I would add measurements to my blog, as I'm finding those are changing more drastically than my weight! In the side picture I really notice my chin!!! 

Here they are:

May 19: 45.39.49
June 4: 43.39.48
June 8: 43.38.47

Dancing my buns off 4 Cheeseburgers,

Weeks Total Loss: -3.6lbs 
Total Loss: -9.6 lbs 
Goal: -50lbs (March 5, 2016)
*Only 40.4lbs to GO*
(Next weigh in Monday June 15)

Friday Post

Hello Beautiful Cheeseburger Lovers,

Today is my cheat day meal! It sounds so stupid but I'm really worried about it. Not sure what to eat and I don't want to mess with what I did last week. I'm sure I could go for a Cheeseburger!

My work out this past week looked like this: 
Monday: Legs/Abs at Lunch - Zumba in the Evening
Tuesday: Zumba
Wednesday: Body Sculpt Class (which was Arms, Shoulders and Abs)
Thursday: Zumba
Friday: Arms/Abs
Saturday: Off
Sunday: Off


Next weeks work out:
Monday: Legs/Abs at Lunch - Zumba in the Evening
Tuesday: Zumba
Wednesday: Body Sculpt Class
Thursday: Zumba at Lunch - Zumba in the Evening
Friday: Arms/Abs
Saturday: Off
Sunday: Off

I'm vibrating for my weigh in on Monday! I can't wait to see what it says. I tried on a pair of pants this morning which didn't fit two weeks ago, and they almost fit! I'm so happy!!!

I'll post pictures with my weigh in on Monday! Talk to you then.

Dancing 4 Cheeseburgers,

Total Loss: -6lbs (Last weigh in Monday June 1)
GOAL: -50lbs (By March 5, 2016)
(Next weigh in Monday June 8)

ps: If you want to join me for Monday ZUMBA from 6-7pm (6$) at the Findlay Community Centre or Thursday ZUMBA from 7:45-8:45pm (10$) at Hello Body (you have to email them on Wednesday to let them know your coming.)  I would love the support, we can sweat it out together! 

Thank you's & New Sneakers

Dancing 4 Cheeseburgers,

My heart is exploding with gratefulness and happiness from all of the support you keep sending my way! Thank you for the encouragement, advice and love. It is more then helpful - it makes me want to do everything I possibly can to complete this Mission, Goal and LIFE! 

I wanted to shout out to a few friends for making this journey easier. 

Stefanie, sent me a message and had me in tears. Thank you for your generosity. 

Kate, you are an inspiration to me. I will be following your Journey as well! 

Tina, a zumba instructor I just met - you are what i'm aspiring to be and do! 

Carrigan, my work out buddy. I love that you kick my butt! 

Sarah & Candace for coming on Monday nights so I don't have to look foolish by myself! 

Emily, For inviting me to class & opening my world to Zumba

Short & Sweet, but THANK YOU. 

Dancing my Buns off  4 Cheeseburgers, 

Total Loss: -6lbs (last weigh in  Monday June 1)

Goal: -50lbs (by March 5, 2016) 

(Next weigh in Monday June 8) 

ps: Here are my new sneakers! (My five pound incentive present) 

Numbness & Squat Challenge

Hello Friends,

I wanted to let you know about some health happenings, that I already feel changing! (So amazing!)

I used to wake up every morning with numb feet, so terrible that I could barley walk like a "normal" human. It's been 9 days into this Health Mission and the morning numbness is almost completely gone. I can't imagine how i'm going to feel after 25, 50, 100 days into this Health Journey.

I've also noticed my skin tightening and brightening! Which is probably from all the water and legumes i'm consuming! But i'm visibly noticing a difference.

I just joined a June squat challenge on top of my work outs. So every evening at home while I do the dishes, or watch tv - I do Squats. (Here is the Challenge-Join me if you want too!)

June 1 - 30 Squats           June 10 - 50 Squats             June 19 - 70 Squats         June 28 - 90 Squats    
June 2 - 30 Squats           June 11 - 50 Squats             June 20 - 70 Squats         June 29 - 100 Squats
June 3 - 30 Squats           June 12 - 50 Squats             June 21 - 80 Squats         June 30 - 100 Squats
June 4 - 30 Squats           June 13 - 60 Squats             June 22 - 80 Squats         June 31 - 100 Squats
June 5 - 40 Squats           June 14 - 60 Squats             June 23 - 80 Squats
June 6 - 40 Squats           June 15 - 60 Squats             June 24 - 80 Squats
June 7 - 40 Squats           June 16 - 60 Squats             June 25 - 90 Squats
June 8 - 40 Squats           June 17 - 70 Squats             June 26 - 90 Squats
June 9 - 50 Squats           June 18 - 70 Squats             June 27 - 90 Squats

You don't have to do them all at once, you just need to do that many during the day! 

Thank you for reading my Blog and Coming along with me in this crazy Journey!

Dancing 4 Cheeseburgers,

Total Loss -6lbs (next weigh in Monday June 8)
Goal -50lbs (by March 5, 2016) any more is just a bonus!

ps: I've earned my Sneakers on my incentives list! (getting them this week end - i'll put up a picture!) I'll let you know Monday if I get my fitbit!

Zumba and Good Eats

Today is Today,

I have to thank my friend Sarah, for coming to ZUMBA with me Monday night! It was crazy hard and amazing at the same time! (Emily you are a great ZUMBA instructor!) So motivated to do more!! My whole body hurts but I love it! It was a true cardio dance workout. My whole being was sweaty, not just sweaty but gross haha! It was the best class I've taken so far in this Health Journey! THANK YOU Emily. (I wish it went all summer)

I'm on my own at the gym for the next two days! I'm so scared!!! I'm not sure if I can do it! BUT I'm going to try! Zumba at lunch today!

I thought I would post what i'm eating... Maybe you fitness and health nuts can help me with my diet! (I'm taking all suggestions)

So far this week:

Mondays Menu: 
Breakfast:
Smoothie (raspberry, banana, orange)
Youth Berry Tea

Snack:
Bean dip / Tostitos

Lunch:
1 cup of rice
Beef strips
Mixed Vegetables
Yellow Curry

Supper:
1 cup of rice
Chicken Breast
Asparagus

Tuesdays Menu:
Breakfast
Youth Berry Tea
Apple

Lunch
Toss Salad with Craisins, Almonds & Chicken
Balsamic Vinegar

Snack
1 small bowl of popcorn

Supper
Large Toss Salad with Japelenos, Cheese, Guacamole & Chicken
Southwest salad dressing

So far this Health Journey has been terrifying and amazing. Some smart lady told me to not change my habits but change what goes in my mouth. For example, I used to go to Starbucks every morning and get a chai latte (250 calories per drink) Now I go every morning and get a Youth Berry tea with nothing in it. (0 calories per drink) This way I'm not changing the habit of going, just changing what's going in my mouth! So far this concept has helped me tremendously!

Thank you my Dancing 4 Cheeseburgers Followers,

Total Loss: -6lbs (last weigh in Monday June 1)
GOAL: 50lbs (March 5, 2016)
*only 44lbs to go*