Paleo

So on Monday I started the Paleo diet (it's like the caveman diet...fruits, veggies, meat, fish, seeds/nuts, water...basically what a person could hunt and gather  no dairy, bread, refined sugar (sweets, cookies, candy, etc)

Since Monday I've lost 4 1/2 pounds! It is really helping me be conscious of what I eat and is allowing me to eat better food for my body. I am doing a modified version of Paleo because I am making protein shakes with my meal plans.

 As of today I am at my lowest weight! 

That's a total of 74.8 pounds lost! 

I'm trying to get to 210 by May 7, which is my birthday!

My ultimate goal is to get to 192 which would be a grand total of 100 pounds lost!

Thank you for coming along this journey with me! 

Losing inches!

I took measurements of my body about 3ish weeks after I started my healthy lifestyle a year ago. I took those same measurements today and was so excited to see the results!

1-20-12                                                1-19-13
Belly-54"                                              Belly-47"
Chest-54"                                             Chest-47"
Left arm-13"                                         Left arm-11 1/2"
Right arm-14"                                       Right arm-12"
Right thigh-23 1/2"                                Right thigh-21"
Left calf-19"                                          Left calf-17"
Below chest-46"                                    Below chest-41
Neck-18"                                              Neck-15 1/2"
Hips-53 1/2"                                          Hips-45"

I notice these changes all throughout my body and it's such a good feeling! I have many more inches to lose but this is such a great start so far!

Advantages of losing these inches!

• I can cross my legs like a lady with ease
• My fingers are smaller! I used to wear a size 10 and now I wear a size 8
• I am more flexible and can sit in ways that I didn't use to
• Clothes fit better! 
• I feel better
• I have more energy
• The list can go on and on....

A year ago today..I joined my gym :)

It feels just like yesterday that I started working out at my gym! A year has gone by so fast! If you are wanting to change your life...Start today! If I can do it, so can you!! It is so worth it and before you know it, a year will go by and your life will be drastically changed!

I have quite a bit more to go, but I'm so excited for this journey!

I was never able to fit into Victoria's Secret Pink Brand clothes, and here I am today in a size large pant :) 

Dress I bought today at American Eagle :) 

Here's to the next year! Thank you for coming along this journey with me! 

A YEAR AGO!!!

A year ago today I started living my healthy lifestyle! This year has gone by so fast!! God has been so so good to me in allowing me to be able to endure this journey!

take a look back at day one :) http://fluffytohealthy.blogspot.com/2011/12/day-1.html

2011>2012

Dec 24, 2011 (292.2)

Dec 24, 2012 (220.6) 

A difference of 71.6 pounds!!!!!!!!!

I am far from done, but thank you for following along and coming on this journey with me. Y'all have been so encouraging and I couldn't be more blessed by all the support I get from family, friends, and strangers!! 

Operation Do Work

So I am on a mission to lose at least 10 pounds by Christmas Eve! I have gained a couple pounds because I have been slacking on the eating and working out part. Due mostly to me being sick for the last 3 weeks :( I still have a sore throat..but no excuses!! It's time to DO WORK! Here are some pics!

NEVER GIVE UP!!

Finally! Both shirt and leggings are a size large! I've ALWAYS been a 2XL in shirts and leggings at Old Navy! No more X's in front of my L's ;) 

Love this time of year!

Sorry it's been awhile! Things are going well! I have been slacking on working out a little, as most of you know, these things happen!! Being consistent is key! I have a lot of pics to share :)

Halloween!

Christmas Pics last year on left, this year on right!

top two November 2010, bottom two November 2012 

I know, I know it's been awhile!!

Lots to update y'all on!! :)

I've lost 68.4 pounds!!

I've always wanted to make a tutu and take pics..well I did and with the help of my friend Samantha, my tutu was made :) 

Katrina Ballerina :)

Also I no longer have some hindrances: 

-I went to six flags...no problems at all fitting on the rides!

-No longer do I fear I won't fit into a booth at a restaurant...table is not too close to my stomach

-A bath towel I have now fits completely around me...this happened the other day and I got so excited! 

-I cross my legs all the time now..you know the way a lady should sit?! 

-All the jeans are too big!! Dresses, shirts, and even underwear are getting too big!! :) 

Thank y'all for reading!!