I have a lot to "lose".....

In order for this journey to the crown of Mrs. North Carolina to be worth it, I have to be 110% open and honest with all of you and with myself.  Since I have moved to North Carolina and trying to find my way in my new life, I have gained...you guessed it, WEIGHT!  Approximately, 25 pounds!!!!  I could make excuses and blame certain recent events for my weight gain, but it is better to just nip it now and nip it for good.  

It strikes me though as funny that I am able to fit into my size 6 jeans and small/medium clothes (ok, maybe they are a tad tighter than normal); however, what I see in the mirror and on the scale should make this impossible!!  When I tell people what I really weigh, they are always shocked....hello, have you seen my thighs!!!???  

My Trainer, Al Coleman

During this blog, I will post weekly, at the top of the page, my progress and my frustrations with losing the weight and getting into tip top shape.  I won't lie, I have a lot of work to do and a lot to lose!  

First check in.....man, I feel like Bridget Jones in the opening scene of Bridget Jones's Diary:

Date:  March 11, 2011

Current Weight: 150lbs (Yep, believe it or not, a woman admitting her real weight for the world to see)

Dress Size: 6/8

Workout:  This week I have been doing cardio and lifting for 2 hours a day, 7 days a week!  I have an amazing trainer at Gold's Gym here in Southern Pines named Al Coleman.....The BOMB!

Getting Crazy at Gold's!

Weekly Triumph:  I am so proud of myself for getting to the gym every morning by 7:00am and knocking out my training.  They say, the hardest part is showing up.  I love the elliptical, I love Zumba classes and I love the bike.  I feel energized and so amazing....it feels so great to hear my husband tell me how great I am doing and that he can really see a difference.

Weekly Tribulation:   OMG, how can this be....after weeks of starting my workouts.....I have not even lost a pound!!!  I am so frustrated that before I started this blog, I was already working out and weighed 144 pounds.  I can see a difference and I know I shouldn't care what numbers say on a scale.  After Al saw my frustration, he made me really take a hard look at my diet.  I have always been that girl that could lose weight very fast.....I always did it the wrong way, but I could always lose weight.  Now, I need to take a totally different and smart approach.  

My Torture Temple!!

With my first week under my belt I am excited for my upcoming diet plan (which I am keeping you in suspense about until next week) and to continue my workouts.  Chick-fil-A, I have loved our affair, but we can no longer go on this way........

This weekend, Cecil and I will be traveling to Savannah as Bragg Rugby competes in a tournament Saturday and Sunday.  I am little nervous about leaving my routine and the gym for two days, but supporting him is the best part of my weekends!  I guess cheerleading will have to burn a lot of calories.

GO BRAGG RUGBY!