Thursday, January 17, 2013





wooo hoo!!!!

Ran my numbers on Myfitnesspal 
Net Calories Consumed* / Day1,200 Calories / Day
Carbs / Day165 g
Fat / Day40 g
Protein / Day45 g
FITNESS GOALSTARGET
Calories Burned / Week2,200 Calories / Week
Workouts / Weekends6 workouts
Minutes / Workout60 minutes
Your projected weight loss is: 1.6 lbs/week
You should lose 8.2 lbs. by February 21


Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Proud of myself!!


Today is a great day!! I'm feeling great, down 4.4 pounds since starting project 10!! I'm really focused and trying my best to be successful!!!
I got 3 hours of exercise in with classes & my clients!! Just a great great day!!











Another great food day My NUTRITION RANGES
1270-1620 Calories
143-220 Carbs
28-63 Fat
25-35 Fiber
500-1800 Sodium

Today I'm at 
1,591 Calories
194 Carbs
42 Fat
123 Protein
1,436 Sodium
48 Fiber

I track on my fitness pal and every day it tells me how I did.. Today it said : If every day were like today, You'd weigh 151.1 lbs in 5 weeks-- NOW, That would be AMAZING, 5 weeks from now is Feb 12, that would have been my grandpa's birthday, I would love nothing more than to be at my lowest weight (currently my lowest was 158)
When I first started my journey I would exercise every day in front of his picture, and "talk" to him and tell him how I am going to make him proud, I'm going to take my life back and get healthy, That would be an amazing goal to attain by that day! Gonna push myself and work hard. I'd be thrilled to be in the 150's period by then. I know my body loses slower so I'm not gonna stress if I'm not that low, but in the 150's would be a great "gift"

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Woo hoo!! Great day!

I did 45 minutes on the elliptical and 50 minutes of hard core cardio with my client. Food I'm on track, with my calories and ranges minus my sodium. tiny bit high but not terrible Totals 1,557 Calories
209 carbs
31fat 123protein 
2,036 sodium
44 fibers

Sunday, January 13, 2013

1.13 a good day...

I've decided as a motivation I'm going to take a picture of the scale every day at the same to keep me on track and motivated so that I continue to work towards my goals!

>I'm at Totals 1,598 Calories 215 Carbs 87Protein 35 Fiber

Saturday, January 12, 2013

1.12 back on track

I've had a rough couple days , with a bit higher calories, I've done a lot of exercise but really ate a lot. So today I'm recommitted, doing this with my husband and daughter. We took our measurements, and went walking at the park.
It's 9:54 and the food monster is trying to show it's ugly head, so I got up from the table where I was playing dice, and got a piece of extra sugar free gum and decided to blog about my day instead of eating. The feeling will pass or I will just go to bed. I've had my calories for the day, and I'm not going over again..
I'm at Totals 1,651 calories 213 carbs 36 fat 126 protein 1,309 sodium 49 fiber

I'm committed to staying on track! 

Tomorrow I'm going to start a 21 day fast of no sweets & no junk (like snicker bars or candy) and no "bedtime" snacks. I want to break this habit of the night time binging and think committing to 21 days will work since it takes that many days to create a habit. 

Friday, January 11, 2013

Yep,I'm slowly re-learning

Today was a decent day. I was VERY aware of what I ate, and logged everything, was a bit higher in calories than I wanted to be but but nothing too terrible. I was over by 400 calories. I think a part of it is that my body has worked so hard I'm just eating more since I'm burning more. Still working to stay in my ranges though

95 minutes of exercise, my body is tired though, I've exercised every single day of the year! I need a break but refuse to slack!!!

Here's to another good day!

Thursday, January 10, 2013

1/10 YESSSSS!!! Feeling GREAT!

My calories and food were SPOT ON!! YAY YAY YAY

Totals
1,651 Calories
272 Carbs
28 Fat
87 Protein
1,410 Sodium
37 Fiber

125 minutes of beast mode exercise!!

Feeling good, feeling determined, feeling so ready to rock this and make it happen!!!

I got this!!!!

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Day 9 of January

Killed it for exercise, foodwise was decent, still room for improvement.

Exercise 180 minutes 1445 calories burned!!
Food was around 2000 calories...

Gotta get my head on straight.. all this exercise isn't going to make a bit of difference if I don't fix the nutrients! I'm teaching a live class this week on dealing with emotional eating! Hoping that the class will get me going in the right direction again.

I can do this! Why is this so freaking hard... FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS!!

Bring back the girl on a mission, bring back that fire and determination!!!!!!


Tuesday, January 8, 2013

1/8 UGHHHHH

Day 8 was not great! I overate, by a LOT, did a lot of exercise but not enough to counter my food choices. I don't know what it was, stress from the Dr visit, kids, or a combo but not good.

 Gonna make 1.9 better.

So many calories I didn't even track....Exercise was great 110 minutes

Monday, January 7, 2013

1/7 Great exercise -crappy food

Had a great day for exercise, I totally killed it with 150 minutes of elliptical, walking, aerobics etc but did terrible with my food.

My ranges were WAY OVER. Still struggling with night time binging..

Totals
2,160 Calories 
272 Carbs
68 Fat
129 protein
2,020 sodium
45 Fiber

Tomorrow's a new day! I can do this!!!!!!

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Another Great day

RANGES DO NO GO OVER! 
1270-1620 Calories 
143-220 Carbs 
28-63 Fat 
25-35 Fiber 
500-1800 Sodium 

Today was a great day, make healthy choice and went for a 53 minute walk/run with the kids! 

Totals Calories 1,617 Carbs 214 Fat 41 Protein 107 Sodium 1,436 Fiber 36 

My 2013 Dream Board




Challenge Myself
Live Healthy-24/7
My best shape ever
I can reach my fitness resolutions
Be a good personal trainer/coach
Be me- only fitter
BE BRAVE
Get moving
Drop 2 sizes
Get Bikini Ready
Biking, Running & Skating more
Lose 25lbs
Be successful with Body by Vi Challenge & Business

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Fantastic Day 1/5


Made GREAT choices today and am 100% in all my ranges!!!

  1,570 Calories  165  Carbs  53 Fat 124  Protein    1,464 Sodium      43 Fiber

Also, I did 40 mins on Elliptical and 60 minutes running/jogging at the park

Very proud of myself!!!

My tracker says :If every day were like today...   You'd weigh 154.3 lbs in 5 weeks " I would very much love to see that number in 5 weeks! I'm going to push really hard to make every day just as great as today!!

New Year New Me Project 10

I just joined the  NEW Body by Vi project 10 challenge and I'm totally going to be accountable and share my journey with you here. I'm down from 174 to 171.8 today. Time to refocus and be committed to me!!! I got this!!! 2013 is my year to finish my journey that I started 1/1/10








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Wow Yesterday (1-4) was a Train wreck

I don't know what the heck happened. I've got to learn to deal with this night time eating better.

 I had great choices for Breakfast, and then again for lunch, even did a 90- min intense workout was completely on track through dinner and then went crazy and I had a snicker bar, popcorn, 4 whoopie pies that my kids made, Rice crackers, and totally jacked my calories up higher than the entire day's worth of food. Based on my calculations  I some how ate around 3000 calories .... UGHH


 Today is a new day and I vow to refocus and stay on track!!

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Catching up


I'm proud of myself I worked out on Christmas Eve, my a friend at the gym and we did 90 minutes. I ate decent for Christmas, not 100% on track but decent.

No Exercise the 25th, then got back to it the 26, 27th, Flew out to see my friend on the 28, so I got lots of walking in at the airport.

While I was visiting her I logged a bunch of miles /steps since we did a LOT of walking & shopping! Even got a couple of great cardio workouts in as well!!!

Ate in my range every single day I was gone (28-2nd) minus one day. I'm proud of myself for that as well. Tracked EVERYTHING

Started January off on a great note, I'm tracking, and drinking my water, and I've exercised every day as well.

Today I went to the park and walked 3.5 miles and then later went  roller skating with my kids for 80 minutes , Feeling good and ready to rock my new year.

Being accountable I'm posting my weight/ inches as a starting point for the New Year
168 today
Waist 30
Hips 38
Chest 33
Calf 15

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

New Year, New Start

Well, I'm totally being honest & Accountable. I Fell off the wagon a little bit, gained roughly 11 (-14 depending on day) pounds back of my 120 gone, however, I'm committed and ready to make this 2013 my final year. I'm committed and on track and I will reach my goals. Failure has not and never will be an option!! Restarting my journey at 174, on fire and ready to rock.. I CAN AND WILL DO THIS!

Friday, December 21, 2012

Day 1 Plateau Busting

I had a good day yesterday, I ate healthy for breakfast, went to the gym and exercised and made good choices for the day! I tracked EVERYTHING that I ate, even at bedtime when I started wanting to munch and binge, I tracked it all, I have got to get a control on my nighttime eating, it's just not good.

I do great all day and then by 9pm I'm just desperate for food, any food, doesn't matter I just start grabbing... Today I will work harder on that. Ended the day with 1988 calories 243 Carbs 70 Fat 104 protein 2,084 Sodium and 52 Fiber. 10 water 123 minutes of exercise as well.

 Here's to another day on track I WILL DO THIS!

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Ready to Bust through my plateau

I've been in a plateau for a long time, I did great with my weight loss journey, losing 118 pounds then I just kinda stopped and then I've just basically coasting and been "STUCK" the entire 2012 year. I've been up and down the same 15 pounds from 158 to 174, and then down to 163, and then back up, and then down and it's totally driving me crazy. I'm tired of that and it's time to fix it. 
I'm determined to finish my journey and get this extra weight off once and for all. Next year at this time, I want to be in maintenance mode not still 35 pounds from my goal 

I am really committed to doing this and ready to stop all the crazy eating and work hard. 

I have applied for a job as a bootcamp instructor and I'm going to need to be working hard on my goals or it will be hard for me to encourage others to do it if I'm slacking, NO MORE EXCUSES!! FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!! 

Monday, December 10, 2012

I just joined Moon Joggers

I'm so excited, a friend on mine  posted about Moon Joggers, its two sisters forming a group to walk the distance from earth to the moon in one year as a team Moon Joggers I'd love to encourage you to join it!! They Start January 1st!!

The best part is that it's not about speed or how many cardio hours you burn, it's just about getting up and getting moving either as an individual or a family or even a team!! I love the idea of it and wanted to share this with as many people as I can.. I hope you'll join me!

Go check out their site MOON JOGGERS 


I pledge to reach 1,000 miles by either walking, running, jogging, elliptical in 2013

HUGS!
Krystie

Friday, November 30, 2012

My Website

I've been working on my website, adding photos, adding videos about the TV show I'm going to be on and information about my training/coaching & I even have a couple holiday specials going on that  I would love for you to check it out!!



Krystie

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Rocking the Body By Vi Challenge again!





Back in my Size 8's again!!! YAY!

I'm on day 33 of my challenge and I can already see the difference.. I'm down 11 pounds and 7.5 inches!!! WOO HOO!!

I can help you get there too!!

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Thursday, November 22, 2012

Amazing Thanksgiving with GREAT Choices!

I teach Live Classes for Weight loss & last week the topic was "Thanksgiving Survival" (Join us http://coachkrystie.com) I asked everyone to make a PLAN,something that they could stick to for their Thanksgiving meal, whatever they came up with to stick with. I made a plan that I was NOT going to Gobble till I wobbled, I vowed that I would make the best decisions possible. Fast Forward to today,

I woke up this morning,  made coffee and ate a bowl of oatmeal with Visalus and Banana extract in it, taught the Live class and then got dress and went to the park and ran (& walked) a 10K!! At first I was only going to do a 5k, then I was like eh why not!! I'm proud of myself, I averaged less than 12 mins per mile each mile for all 6.20 miles!

Yay So proud of myself! I'd like to get my time down a bit , I was tired and sluggish for the first half of the run, think it was from the killer work out the night before at the gym for cardio class.


















Came home finished making dinner and BAM! I rocked it, the average american consumes 4500 calories & 229 grams of Fat on Thanksgiving for their big meal.. I on the other hand had had 330 calories, 25 carbs, 12 fat, 34 protein, 227 Sodium,  & 8 Fiber! And that included a Weight Watchers Ice Cream bar!
My Thanksgiving Dinner
Turkey
Steamed Broccoli
Baked Sweet Potato
Spinach Salad with Tomatoes
Weight Watchers Ice cream bar for dessert!!!!

WOOO HOOOO So so so proud of myself!!
  


Monday, November 19, 2012

Some new photos

Just wanted to add some new photos on my journey.



Monday, October 15, 2012

10 Positive Things about me

Last week in my Online Live Class I asked everyone to write down 10 positive things about themselves. So I wanted to share mine as well.


  1. I am Caring
  2. I am compassionate
  3. I am a Great Friend
  4. I am a great listener
  5. I have a big heart
  6. I have a great smile
  7. I love my eyes
  8. I have a fun sense of humor
  9. I am an optimist & opportunist
  10. I am a Leader
I'm loving my new meetings! People are really getting a lot from them, they are learning there is healing happening and I'm just so glad that I decided to keep the meetings going after Sparkpeople cancelled theirs.

If you'd like to join the live meetings it's only $12.98 a month for unlimited classes.
Contact me through my website Coach Krystie's Website




Sunday, October 14, 2012

Been a long time

Wow I just realized I haven't blogged in forever! I have been writing in my journal just not transferring it to my blog!! I'm going to do better from now on with that.


I went on a cruise, we had an amazing time!! We went to Cocoa Beach & The Bahama's! It was awesome! Got a little off with my eating but I've bounced back nicely from all the yummy food! LOL


Now I'm on track and doing great!! Ready to finish 2012 ROCKING!!!

Would love for you to check out my new website COACH KRYSTIE

Monday, July 2, 2012

Over 1/2 the size I used to be



It's been 3 years since I've seen my mother, this is what I looked like the last time she was here. And this is the new me she'll see when she gets here on the 10th — 3XL Shirts to Small & 24's to 8's Pants





Sunday, January 15, 2012

Making my dreams a reality!!!

I'm so excited I have to share!!

Yesterday I drove up to Duluth (near Atlanta) for my class to become a personal trainer, wow what a very very long day, we were given a lot of information to learn in a very short amount of time.

He told us that if we didn't pass the test he would text us last night to let us know to come back today, well I never got a text so I'm "assuming" I passed and that I am now a CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER!! WOO HOOO!!!

I should get the actual certificate in the mail in 2-3 weeks! I am so happy, I cannot believe that I am finally making all of my dreams a reality! I've been wanting this for about 6 months and I finally made it happen!! The feeling is AMAZING!!!!

I am on top of the world, and I woke up with the attitude that "Krystie, your'e a personal trainer now, you need to live your life accordingly and lead by example".. I feel extremely motivated and on fire again!! woo hooo Phenomenal to feel this way again!~

Saturday, January 14, 2012

3 Month Goals

Yesterday while I was teaching a Live! Mind Class for Sparkpeople livemind.com/sparkpeople
-live-support-orientation.
aspx?rc=lmr18722 we visualized our goals, and I had them focus on what they wanted to accomplish in 3 months, I told them to be realistic, to set some goals that are attainable and then to blog about what their goals are and how they are going to accomplish those short term goals.

I wanted to post my 3 month goals as well.

My goal is to loose 10 pounds in 3 months, its getting harder for me to lose weight, so 3 pounds a month is a very attainable goal I believe.

-The steps I'm going to take will be TRACK EVERYTHING, Eat properly 95% of the time and drink 12 glasses of water or more daily. In addition to my food choices I will get at least 500 mins of exercise each week in before April 13th when my 3 month goal is finished.

My 2nd goal is to be able to run for 45 minutes straight to keep practicing for a 10k.

-The steps I'm going to take are to run either outside or on treadmill at least 3 times a week, and gradually add in more minutes each time I run. I can run for 30 mins non stop, so I need to start there, and add in 5 mins at a time until I get to the 45 min mark.

My 3rd goal is to Run the 5k in April (run for the bun) in 30 mins or less. (see above for steps).

Here's to a great 3 months! I encourage you to set some short term goals and blog about them as well!!

YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Monday, January 9, 2012

Sparkpeople 28 Day Boot Camp DVD Review

I am so excited to get to write a review for the new Sparkpeople's Coach Nicole's 28 Day Boot Camp DVD, I tried it out today for the first time and WOW let me tell you, What a workout! I would consider myself an advanced exerciser and yet still found this DVD challenging! I clicked do all, which is 84 mins total on the DVD, but you have the option to select what workout you want to do as well, so you don't have to do them all! (That makes it nice for days when you're in a rush and only have a few mins time!) 

There are 4 workouts plus warm up & cool down, and each one varies and gives you a great workout! I will review each workout 

Lets start with the Warm up, right away Coach Nicole gets you moving with some marching and easy to follow steps, she gives you great instruction and lets you know what's coming up next so you're not surprised. The warm up lasts 6 mins and I honestly felt like the workout had already started, it most defiantly gets the heart pumping! 
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Next I did the Cardio Burst, (12 mins)and I actually had a hard time with this one. She starts you off right away with Grapevines and Maba moves, for me, I'm not very coordinated so I had a hard time following along and got a bit frustrated, but kept trying and didn't quit. I was a bit disappointed that there wasn't as much instruction on what to do, it's assumed you know how to do a grapevine, mamba etc.. The pace is very fast and for myself I had a hard time. Half way through this section, we move on to boxing, and I REALLY loved that until she added the hopping in with the punches, again I'm not super coordinated so it left me messing up quite a bit and not being able to follow exactly, but for those who have the coordination you should have no problem following along. I'll give it another whirl tomorrow and see how I do, like everything in life maybe it just will take a bit of practice to get used to and catch on, but for me, this portion of the dvd was my least favorite. 

Next is the Cardio Sculpt potion of the DVD, (12 mins) emoticonI LOVED THIS PORTION VERY MUCH!!! emoticon 
You start of with some light foot motions that take it into a "skater move", very nice, easy to follow and the instructions and steps came back with this one, so it never left me going "HUH??" (like the previous dvd), add in some squats, jumps lunges and some dumbbells as well and you get a massive workout in just 12 minutes!! I used 10 pound weights and didn't have any problem keeping up but would suggest using lighter weights if you're just starting out 


The next is the Tone & Burn section, (20 mins) She starts you off with your dumbbells, and doing squats, with arms, ( advice-- use lighter weights if you're not used to lifting up really high) Then we move to some rowing with the dumbbell while pivoting, then she moves onto a cardio burst with a box step, I had trouble with it as she speed up (again my lack of coordination I'm sure), She does encourage you to work at your own level so I just kept moving in a square instead of hopping. Then it moved onto bicep curls with knee raises and I really liked that, I could really feel my core working as I tried to balance. Again I would say this potion would be for more advanced, but can EASILY be modified for beginners or those with health issues . You keep your weights in hand the whole time and do a variety of things like squats, lunges kicks etc , An amazing workout!~ You finish up doing some exercises on the mat with your weights! I was pouring sweat by the time we finished! Felt so great! 


Next The Total Body Challenge (30 mins) You start off with basic squats (and you do a lot to get started) then add the dumbbells as you squat, followed by some swinging of the dumbbells (like you would a kettle bell) This is a great section, I loved it but you do, do a LOT of squatting so be prepared for that However it's an amazing amazing workout and you feel so awesome when your finished Then we move onto some arm movements and then down to the mat for more arm work with the dumbbells and some crunches and some core work. Loved this section, she gave great directions and everything was easy to follow! Two thumbs up for this portion of the dvd! 


Finally was cool down (4:30 mins) Just basically marching and moving to bring your heart slowly down. If you're familiar with Coach Nicole's DVDs she does the same similar cool downs, which I love, she keeps you moving, and brings your heart down properly instead of just an abrupt stop like some other dvd's do. 

Overall I loved this DVD very much and look forward to doing it again. It has a timer on each section, so you know how much time is left, which motivates me to keep going!! I highly recommend this to everyone! The Dvd comes with a few recipes from the Sparkpeople cookbook as well as a bonus feature section that has Seated Abs Exercises, 3 tricks to burn more fat, About Sparkpeople, About Coach Nicole, and more!! 

You can get your copy of the DVD at Target (and get a $3.00 off coupon by going www.sparkpeople.com/28da
ybootcamp 
Plus you get 250 Sparkpoints for buying the DVD from Target! 


Please note! I received this DVD for FREE from Sparkpeople and did not receive any form of payment for my review! emoticon 

Sunday, January 1, 2012

My 2012 Goals

I do not make resolutions, I make goals!! I encourage you to write down your 2012 goals, print them out, keep them with you, put on the fridge, the pantry the cupboards everywhere! When you're goals are in front of you you're less likely to lose site of them and keep working to reach them
<1. To track my food & water consistently and stay in my healthy ranges 95% of the time

2. To be as aggressive as I was in 2010 about getting this weight off. My spark didn't die but it sure isn't as bright, and it's time to change that. 

3. To reach my goal weight of 135. 

4. Exercise 20,500 mins for the year 

5. Run a 10k 

6. Walk -Run -Bike 250 miles or more! 

7. Get my personal trainer certificate (Jan 14th!!) (it's happening but I'm still listing it!) 

8. To Blog more often 

9. To take my trip to Puerto Rico for my 100 pound reward that I promised myself 

10. 2011 was my year of firsts, --2012 will be my year of growth, healing and fresh starts!! 

Friday, December 30, 2011

Krystie's Weight Loss Story

A few people have asked for my story , so here it is in a nutshell!


  
Before my journey began , I was so large that I couldn't bend over to tie my own shoes, I'd have to have help or I'd just wear flip flops in the winter. 
I could barely walk to the mailbox. Running or even jogging was out of the question. 
I was having a lot of pain in my knees when I walked (or climbed stairs ). I also had a LOT of pain in my back around my kidneys when I slept because of the weight, so I would toss and turn all night in pain. 


Then on Christmas 2009 when I was uploading my photos of Christmas morning, I saw a photo of what I thought was my mother, and had to take a couple double takes, it couldn't be my mother, she is 2000 miles away, WHO IS THAT? 
OH MY GOODNESS, That's ME!! 
I got so upset because I hadn't seen myself in photos to really know what I had let myself get to. 


Then and there I vowed, I would fix this and get healthy. So like most people, I started my journey on January 1st and have been doing great ever since. Sure I've had ups and downs, but I never quit, I just kept going and stuck with it!! 
Usually I'd give up within 6 weeks of starting but this time I knew it was for good!


Jan 18th, 2010 I found this amazing, free site called Sparkpeople.com and I signed up. Sparkpeople has ignited so many flames in my life, I now am more active than I've ever been!! I love being outdoors, riding bicycle, playing at the park with my family & my new passion, I have learned to love running!! I enjoy taking mixed martial arts classes & boxing classes as well! Anything Exercise related is now fun for me!! 


I began my weight loss journey on 1.1.10. Currently I have lost 115 pounds and 67.5 inches overall. I currently have about 30 pounds until I reach my goal weight 
and I'll continue until I reach my final goal, regardless of how long it takes!! 


 
 
 
 
 


I am now a Motivator & Supporter, Weight Loss Coach & I get my Personal Trainer certificate on Jan 14th 2012. I enjoy helping others and being able to share my journey, with hopes of igniting a spark in them as well. I am proof that Sparkpeople works and you can reach your dreams & goals if you just stick with it!!! 


Krystie 
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Sunday, December 25, 2011

I fit in the chair!! Woo hoo (then & Now)

Two Christmas' ago I had this photo taken of myself  
which later that afternoon became my "AH HA MOMENT" on omg who is that woman? Thats my mother? No it can't be she's in North Dakota, that day I vowed that I'd change my ways and get healthy and I have!!!! 


Two years later, 115 pounds and 67.5 inches over all I'm completely THRILLED at my progress and success 




Not only can I fit in the chair, but my kids can sit in the chair with me! 
 
 


 
Just had to share my success with everyone!!! 


Follow me on Facebook for motivation and support on your journeyfacebook.com/CoachKrystie 

Friday, December 23, 2011

Rough couple Weeks

All this week I've been teaching the Live Meetings that talk about blogging to get out the frustrations and help with stress so after having a conversation with my friend Marc in the meeting I decided to post a blog to share with ya'll whats going on. I have a hard time opening up, and admitting when I've struggled, so I want to get better at it so here I am blogging 


My last blog was 12/9 from there till 12/19 I had a really hard couple weeks, Everything from the divorce to the guy I was seeing who ended up being married (when he said he wasn't), and breaking that off, to work, to finances, to everything, and I made really really bad choices fell off my plan and reverted back to old self 


FINALLY I got my head above water and started fighting back, and have been making GREAT choices all week, I had a small set back that I was able to push thru and I'm back to loosing weight again so I'm happy about that 


I'm NEVER quitting and NEVER giving up, it was a small set back on my journey and now I'm rocking it and gonna finish the year strong!!!! I'm still up 2.5 lbs but I'm confident I'll have those gone next week!! 


3 weeks 6 days till my 34th birthday 


How are you all doing on your journey for the birthday challenge? 

Monday, November 28, 2011

Live Meetings! They're Great

Live Meetings! Have you tried it out yet? If no, what are you waiting for? They give you a free week trial! If yes, I'd love to hear what you think of them. New Topics each week with various times each day to fit your schedule best!livemind.com/sparkpeople-live-support-orientation.aspx?rc=lmr18722 


Go check it out!!! 

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Visualize your Goals

We do this each time in the Live! Meetings that Sparkpeople offerslivemind.com/sparkpeople
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aspx?rc=lmr18722 
and it really is a powerful tool! (You should come join me in class sometime the classes are amazing) 



Visualizing yourself achieving your goals can be VERY powerful; in fact, many of the world’s best Olympic athletes use this technique to help prepare themselves for competition! 


Take time to see yourself in the future. 
I want you to imagine what your goals are and what you want to look like. Imagine your health better, getting to play with your kids or grand-kids, Imagine doing things you've not been able to do! 


I want you to silently visualize some of the goals and aspirations that your vision collages represent. 


Visualize yourself reaching these goals. See what your body will look like. 
Imagine what you will feel like. Picture yourself reaching all your goals. 


YOU CAN DO THIS! 


What will your life be like?  
How will you feel? 
Are you ready to work hard to make this happen? 
It won’t be easy, but it will be totally worth it, in more ways than you can even imagine right now! 


You WILL overcome obstacles. 
You WILL reach your dreams! 
You WILL be proud of yourself! 
YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL!! 

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Unbelievable I'm in an 8 from a 24 woo hoo

When I started my journey I was in a 24, I really could have had a 26 but I refused to buy that size so I just dealt with it, anyway  
fast forward 22 months to Yesterday .... I went to Walmart with the kids, and while they we're looking at toys I had the idea, hey I'm gonna go try on some 8's and see if they fit me. So I went and got a couple pair and went to the fitting room, UNBELIEVABLE!! They slid right up, I stood there for probably 5 mins just starting in amazement that I have come this far!!!! WOW WOW WOW 
 Defiantly a great accomplishment in my journey!! It's so weird not being plus sized anymore!! I'm just so proud of myself and all that I have accomplished!! WOW 


 


Also too my measurements today -- 
275 starting Weight - 162.3 Today 112.7 pounds gone 




Waist- starting 41 now 28 (13 inches gone) 
Hips -starting 56in-- Now - 37 (19 inches gone) 
Thigh- starting 32 Now - 21 (9 inches gone) 
Calf -Starting 19- 14 (5 inches gone) 
Bicep- Starting 18 in now 11 ( 6 inches gone) 
Chest starting 42 now 32 (10 inches gone) 
Neck starting 14.5 -- Now 12 (2.5 inches gone) 
Forearm starting 12 -- now 9 (3 inches gone) 
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67.5 inches overall now gone forever!! 


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Krystie 
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Woo Hoo no Longer Obese

WOW! What a non scale victory this is!!!! I'm just on top of the world moving into this category! 
I have now lowered my BMI from Extremely Obese to the "Overweight" category.. 


When I first started my journey my BMI was 50.3 and today my BMI is 30!! 
What an awesome feeling!! (For those wondering I am 5 1 1/2 tall) 


WOO HOO!! All thanks to Sparkpeople for giving me the tools I needed to be successful, I've been able to change my life and my health so that I can live longer and be healthier!!! AMAZING!!!!!! 


275 to164 so far!! WOO HOO