Thursday, January 24, 2013

I'm sexy and I know it

Starting operation sexy with my sister and friend Cherish.

$100 in the pot.

Winner will get the pot if they lose 5% or more of their weight and measurements and maintain it into the holidays.

Monthly checkin on the 1st.

Challenge ends on 01/01/2014

Starting stats:
Weight is 166 lb
Arms 13in
Chest 37in
Waist 33in
Hips 37in
Leg 21in

Goals:
Lose 5% or more weight loss
8.3 lbs so 157.7 or more
Fit into size 9 or less
Tone arms


Friday, January 11, 2013

Great Aloha Run

So last year I started to pick up running. I used RunKeeper app on my iPhone to log some of my walks, runs, hikes. I was running and doing the Julian Micheal's workout pretty consistently until I moved into my townhouse. The running and working out pretty much stop.

I spent most of my days fixing up my house. I also went back to school for my master which took up a lot of my time. I thought I was going to do bad, but I did good. I got an A for my first class. School and work took a lot out of me. I dropped my hours at work finally. My boss finally allowed it thanks to my coworkers all dropping and we were able to get my other coworker a permanent job. Anyways for myself it's different not to have the extra $800 but it teaches me to save money and be more resourceful. With school, even though I did good, I decided to take a break. The timing of school was not right especially since I have a mortgage to take care of.

So with life happening exercise became not a priority. For the past 4 months of living in my townhouse adjusting to my new life it was a challenge. I have been trying to cook, eat healthy and just maintain a household on my own. My boyfriend lives with me and helps me out, but I can't always depend on him because of his job situation...

Couple weeks ago I decided to get back into running again. Running help jumps start my weight loss better than me going to the gym. To keep me motivated I signed up for a charity run called Great Aloha Run. I always wanted to do it but never had a chance to do it. Trust me I was nervous to sign up and thought of backing out of it because it is a 8 miles run from Aloha Tower to Aloha Stadium. I suck it up and signed up and started running again. I'm happy I signed up.

I have 4 more weeks till my run. I know I can do it. Before I stopped running I was able to run 4 miles but it was more of a walk jog and run for a short time. Just the past 2 week I have been able to jog straight 1-3 miles without stopping. The last 2 runs I was able to run for 5 miles . I am really proud of myself. I know it 4 weeks I will be able to run 8 miles!!!

Thursday, January 3, 2013

2012 goodbye, hello 2013

So much has happen in 2012. The biggest highlights:

1. Paid off a lot of my credit card debt and loans
2. Bought my first home
3. Witness the birth of my niece
4. Started Grad school
5. Went part time at work

The last couple months was have been hectic learning to be a more independent woman, living away from my parents and trying to live a more healthy life. I am still adjusting to the changes. I am happy to be a homeowner with my own space and things to call my own!!! I am happy and satisfied that I have come this far and accomplish so much!!! 2011 was my recovery year and I feel like 2012 was definitely a better year for me.

My goals/resolution for 2013:

1. Pay off more credit card debt
2. Save more money
3. Travel Texas
4. Meet my cousins children in Vegas
5. Keep running and eating healthy