Monday Management- Biggest Loser

Its Monday and since I was off today I am on a FANTASTIC mood!!! Let me say that I have been hella productive today. *thinks that I want to be a SAHM ok back to my reality* I tip my hat to you ladies because I have heard "mom" 10000000 times today and Im in no hurry to keep hearing it. JUDGE ME!!!! LOL We are moving and I have packed my lil ole apartment up in almost one day. Only thing out are essential DVDS, hygiene stuff, and that dam kitchen is taunting me, I never knew how much I stuff I had until I tried to pack it up... Here is a little sneak peak at my boxes because Im sure looking at boxes is fascinating LOL

Ok let me get to the real reason you all are here. The Biggest Loser link up... 

Well *drum roll* I AM IN ONEDERLAND!!!!!!!!! Ladies with tears in my eyes as I saw this I said "Babe I need my phone I gotta take a picture for my blog"- He is used to this by now but when he saw my face he was concerned. SOOOOO I hopped back on and we saw this:

This brings my stats to- SW 220

             CW 197

GW- Im thinking 150

Total lost -23 pounds

Total lost in challenge- 14 pounds!!!!!!!

While this is very exciting I see no change in my body when I look in the mirror. Recently my fiance told me that my self proclaimed "sexy big girl pants" were too big and I though SMH these fit.... ummm Lets see how wrong I was...

 

Yep I have both my arms in my pants

 

Being silly

I posted these pictures on Instagram but looking at them now.... Speechless. Ok I'm no idiot I recognize that 20 plus pounds is a lot but honestly when I look in the mirror I see the old Toya with the 20 plus pounds. I only see the work that needs to be done. So its important to revel in the progress or it will get discouraging. Always remember that one pound loss per week will eventually add up. Who would have thought I would be down 14 pounds since Jan 1, 2013? Not me. But I am.... What works FOR ME: WATER WATER WATER and I am no water fan but when I guzzle it to the point that I think I will float away the scale gods smile on me. Low carb, I have PCOS and my body craves potatoes like it is heroin but I know that it will only allow the scale to go UP no matter what time of day. I use meal replacement shakes. I know there is often controversy behind this and the amount of calories and needing more calories but this is what works for me. Also WORKING OUT. I DO NOT have the body type that can simply eat right and there will be a lost I have tried that. Been to the weight watchers meetings paid the money and counted the points. While I do think they are on to something with the points I just have to exercise to see results. I have to move my ass!!!!.... And because he is my best friend, my support, my shoulder to cry on, my love, my babys new daddy LOL, my ROCK I thought Id leave you with this silly picture!!!

 

 



We were on our way to church my mom said hey let me get a picture and this is what she got... not planned I promise! LOL

Monday Management!!!!!

Hello out there!!!! Another Monday has managed to sneak up on me. I won this week though. I caught up on notes at work, did my homework, and even went to the gym!!!! Also I stayed under my points for the day so I'm feeling good feeling great!!!!

2.09 miles on the bike in 12 minutes

2.06 miles in 30 minutes on the treadmill

I know that may be slow to some but for me it is a huge accomplishment!!!! I did a very modified version of the C25K

Me today still needing to fix my hair
pants- New York and Company
top- Old Navy
Sweater- JC Pennys
shoes- Catos

Ok now to recap my weekend.... the best friend is in town on business and what a better way for my child to see her God father and actually have a chance at remembering him! LOL... The bestie also met the boo so that's a fantastic thing as well!!!!

Family night Friday!!!!

Shoe game for family night Friday

For family night Friday mini me, the boo and I went to my spot Chillis. I know some frown up at the place you cant be the price and when I'm with them its always a great time!

Saturday was soccer time and guess what???? SHE SCOOOOOORED!!!!!!! WOOT WOOT!!!!! Yes I screamed and cheered like I had lost my mind lol!

The sharks!!!!

 I'm not sure if i blogged this already but the boo got me a tablet!!!!! yaaaaay I love him and I love it!

Same picture as instagram... @urfavcelebrity

Washed my hair just cant seem to flat iron it....

Of course we both have homework!

Ooooh the research articles

Well that's it... how was Monday for you?

Monday Management

Well Well well it is Monday again!!!!! Ok things have been very hectic here but as usual I will stick with the high points….

I have been eating a lot better and have managed to lose 4 pounds!!!! 

fish and veggies only have to count points for the fish!!!

My new addiction and worth all 5 points LOL

One more pound and I get a gold star in weight watchers LOL. I will admit I once thought I’m not going to pay anyone to tell me what to do but something about spending my money has definitely motivated me. I have lost 4 pounds in 2 weeks and only worked out one time. My work outs have been struggling but its cool I plan to start 2 a days in the morning…. (lucky for me I have no pic to post of me sweating like a pig)..

My daughter was in a pageant. 

Interview outfit

Onstage introduction

My father escorted her!!!

As a pageant girl myself in the past I was very excited although it is clear soccer is her thing and it is not meant for her do to the smile walk wave talk thing LOL. She scored very well but did not make the court.

Evening Gown

For talent she did a monologue about the soldiers and the war

My job has been a very sore subject for me but things are really starting to look up. The bugs are dying so at least they sprayed! LOL

My hair is a hot mess. Looks like another sew in is in the works for me. Monday was not my bitch but it was definitely manageable today. I closed a bunch of cases, updated tx plans, and helped my clients gain some insight LOL…. Until next time!!!..

Oh yeah Stay tuned for weigh in Fridays I will be logging my weekly weight loss via the weight watchers meetings…

What a Week!!!!!

WOW what a week I had! Monday may have been my bitch but I cannot say the same for the rest of the week. Let me hit the high points!!!...

Mini Me

My baby killed it at soccer practice this week. She was “dribbling and shooting” (IKR they use basketball terms too) all over the place I was very excited. Hopefully she will bring some of that to the game!!!! She also rocked her spelling test so Mommy is very proud.

The J-O-B

I was called to testify is a DCS hearing and ended up feeling as if I were on trial and please believe my child is not deprived!!!! I expected it to be a little brutal but geeesh. It was my first time in a court room since I worked in CPS. I guess I was a little rusty to say the least. Also there was the usual “how does that make you feel” “you are an addict now let’s deal with that” convos that happen but that is nothing new… The major thing is my coworker found brown recluse spiders. Apparently they bite you and you get a huge hole in your skin (that is gross on so many levels). What makes it worse is he was told (according to him) that the building is infected with them and the higher ups will not pay to have the place sprayed. Talk about a hazard. It’s cool because if I survive a bite a pay raise will be the least of their concerns LOL...

There are 3 of them and no those are NOT granddaddy long legs... I searched them on google and compared  them. they are brown recluse

Diet/Exercise

Well I worked out 3 days this week doing the C25K plan for 2 days and a step class 1 day. That is 2 days under my original goal but 1 day more than I usually manage (seeking progress and not perfection). I also joined *drum roll please* Weight Watchers!!!! 

Start up kit that comes with some very helpful information.

One of the things stressed the most (which anyone that has ever dieted knows) is to track everything you eat. The lady even said "You snack it you track it, If it goes in your smacker write it in your tracker). I'm not sure what method of tracking I will use just yet. I am going to try some apps, and of course the old pen and paper but the kit came with these...

They also give you weekly mini magazines that include tips for weight loss, and nice recipes.

I imagine myself singing loudly and off key “If you want it you got it you gotta believe” like J. Hud’s commercial. I am not a talented vocalist, I just play one in the shower. So thus far I am on my way to success in all areas. I saw my true starting weight and almost cried but there is no one blame but me and no one can change it but me. SO here we go.  Wish me luck