Spring Break...

So...as you can see..once again it's been a lil while since I last posted. *smiles* Sorry about that...I am being a bad blogger. Well anyways..part of the reason why it has taken me so long is because last week was my spring break from school...I had already planned a trip during this week before this project began, so I decided I would keep my plans and still go out of town for it. I felt I just needed to get away for a lil while from all the stress of work, and school, etc. I had the BEST time with some great friends...THe Cartmills...I went to Alabama and stayed with this great family! They are like my own family and one of them is my best friend and has been my partner through this whole journey. She has encouraged me and supported me way more than I thought anyone could...and I am so thankful for her! I firmly believe that God gave her to me to help push me on this journey to do things I never thought I could do, to accomplish things I didn't think I could ever do all the while being the bestest friend anyone could ask for. So...I want to encourage you to find someone who is going to encourage you on your journey to lose weight and get healthy. It is very important to have a support system and have someone that will hold you accountable! Many times I thought I could give up...when it seemed that what I was doing was pointless...my friend (her name is Michelle...in case you were wondering :) ) was there to remind me that it was worth it and it wasn't pointless and I was doing this for a reason...and that was number one, to have a body that glorifies God and number two to have a body that is healthy!! So...take this journey with someone who will be with you all they way!! Maybe it's your wife or husband or mom or sister...or in my case..maybe it's your best friend! No matter what...always know...YOU CAN DO IT!!!

So this week was by no means a break from workouts or eating right. We tried to do a good workout every day...whether it was walking several miles or doing a cardio dvd or sometimes we went to a gym and worked out for a while! We also ate good...staying healthy while enjoying some personal favorite like strawberries... :) So...I am living proof that it is possible to go on vacation and still stay the course. Just STAY STRONG!!!! :)

There was one very encouraging thing that happened while I was gone...one day during the week me and one of the girls in the family ( Hannah :) ), went shopping!! This was the first time I have really gone shopping since losing the weight I've lost so far. She helped me find some new shirts..which were much needed, because all my other shirts were getting to big. It was so nice to be able to shop at the "normal" stores...like Forever 21 and American Eagle! I have never been able to fit into any of their clothes...until now!! :) I was able to get shirts that were a size large! The first time I have worn that size in a very long time! I got several shirts and can't wait to wear them all! :) Just one more thing that makes me see that it is paying off and it is so worth it!! No matter how hard it may be!

So anyways...as far as my workouts here...i've been doing some of the fitness classes at night! They are a great addition to my regular workout and although they are tough and sometimes I don't feel like going to them because I'm just so tired or I would rather do stuff on my own...i do them! They have a little bit of everything in them and they will burn those calories and work those muscles! I encourage you to come out and do them with me! Trevita and Jennifer are great instructors and they really want you to get the best out of the hours they work with you!! If you dont already come to some classes...you definitely should check them out!! :)

Well...I guess this is long enough...I worked on the about me section last week but am not sure if it saved it or not...blogger was having issues that day. :) I'll check and try and get it on there within a few days if it's not!!

We are working on getting a video up soon so be looking for that!!

I guess that's all for now...

LoVe,
Dani

Making the Impossible Possible...

That is what I am setting out to do. They are so many things that I have always feared doing..simply because I was afraid I wouldn't be able to do them. I felt the were impossible to do. I am learning and seeing that these things are not impossible...because for one thing...with God..ALL things are possible. He has given me strength I never knew I had and He has given me the grace to get thru each day...even when I felt like I was going to pass out. Since starting this new journey with my trainer and working out I have accomplished some things I never thought I could do!

One thing I have always said was that I don't run...not because I didn't want to, although I think that was part of the issue, but because I didn't think I could. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to. Prior to starting this journey I had only run for less than a minute at a time. Well...as you read in the last post...I started running a lil at the end of last week. But yesterday...I RAN A WHOLE MILE WITHOUT STOPPING!!! It was a HUGE accomplishment for me! I never thought I could run a half a mile...let alone a mile. I am going to run again tomorrow and hope to keep going further and further. It's these milestones and accomplishments that make it all worth it!! I was so proud of myself and was so Thankful for this opportunity. God is so good and I am just overwhelmed with the grace He has shown me and I know He will continue to show me! It's amazing...HE is amazing!!

The other accomplishment is for a few months...prior to starting this new phase I have been stuck in the 230's. It was something that was bothering me. At times I thought it was nearly impossible for me to get into the 220's. However...I now weigh 228!!!! It was so encouraging to see that number under 230...this is not easy at all...really tough at times..but it's proving to be all worth the sacrifice!!

One more thing that was encouraging this week was on Saturday I decided to go get some new jeans cause I only had one pair that fit me without falling down. I am happy to say that I went down another size and am now wearing a size 14 jeans!! I haven't been in this size in so long and it feels great! I am so happy and can't wait to be even smaller. I have this super cute black dress that is a size 12 and I can't wait to be able to wear it. I will be sure to post a pic of myself in it when I wear it for the first time.

I am now two weeks into to and going on my third...sometime next week I will be weighing in again and doing my measurements...so stay tuned for the results after a month!!

Thank ya'll for supporting me!!

~Dani