Nicole's Shape Up Showdown

Half-way Mark

Yesterday was our checkup with the doctor. I am down 28.5 pounds and 2 more inches in my waist. I am feeling great. I know i have a long road ahead of me but i will reach my goal. An old classmate of mine sent me an encouraging email yesterday. She told me to focus on smaller goals to reach my big goal. Celebrate each "victory". Thanks, Sandy. I am so excited with the results i have achieved thus far. Everyone is noticing and it makes me feel good. My dad even complemented me and he doesn't hand out compliments often.

Last night Paige had me and Michelle workout together. I was not really sure how that would work out. BUt i am so glad i did. Michelle is a great workout partner. We did band workouts, it was an awesome workout and i feel great. Paige is an awesome trainer.

Stefanie, my co-worker, told me that i needed new scrubs, my pants were too baggy. I guess i will be shopping this weekend. THanks to all that have been encouraging and supportive. THanks to Doug, Megan and Laura, i love you guys so much and i am so grateful to have you in my life.

 

Seeing Results

I am finally seeing results for myself. I am feeling great. Paige has me doing circuit training. Its hard but worth it. My thighs are killing me this week, she worked me hard. I am down about 28 pounds not and i decided that when i reached the 25 pound weight loss mark i was going to let my patients and coworkers pick my hair color and dye. Well they picked black hair and purple highlights...what was i thinking LOL. I workout in front of the mirror sometimes and this morning while doing squats, i saw myself thinner for the first time. i really looked and myself and thought, "OMG, is that really me" I know i have a long way to go, but i am more than half way to my goal with the program so i am very happy with that. My fiance Doug, hugged me the other day and said "Wow, i can wrap my hands all the way around you and clasp them" He wasn't being mean, it made me feel really great. I love him and he and my girls are my biggest support system and my cheer section.

We had a group meeting tonite and we all talked about motivation. It was great to see the fellow participants. they are all doing so great and look amazing...

 well i am exhausted, good nite all and thanks for all of your support and motivation.....

Seeing Results

I am finally seeing results for myself. I am feeling great. Paige has me doing circuit training. Its hard but worth it. My thighs are killing me this week, she worked me hard. I am down about 28 pounds not and i decided that when i reached the 25 pound weight loss mark i was going to let my patients and coworkers pick my hair color and dye. Well they picked black hair and purple highlights...what was i thinking LOL. I workout in front of the mirror sometimes and this morning while doing squats, i saw myself thinner for the first time. i really looked and myself and thought, "OMG, is that really me" I know i have a long way to go, but i am more than half way to my goal with the program so i am very happy with that. My fiance Doug, hugged me the other day and said "Wow, i can wrap my hands all the way around you and clasp them" He wasn't being mean, it made me feel really great. I love him and he and my girls are my biggest support system and my cheer section.

We had a group meeting tonite and we all talked about motivation. It was great to see the fellow participants. they are all doing so great and look amazing...

 well i am exhausted, good nite all and thanks for all of your support and motivation.....

Seeing Results

I am finally seeing results for myself. I am feeling great. Paige has me doing circuit training. Its hard but worth it. My thighs are killing me this week, she worked me hard. I am down about 28 pounds not and i decided that when i reached the 25 pound weight loss mark i was going to let my patients and coworkers pick my hair color and dye. Well they picked black hair and purple highlights...what was i thinking LOL. I workout in front of the mirror sometimes and this morning while doing squats, i saw myself thinner for the first time. i really looked and myself and thought, "OMG, is that really me" I know i have a long way to go, but i am more than half way to my goal with the program so i am very happy with that. My fiance Doug, hugged me the other day and said "Wow, i can wrap my hands all the way around you and clasp them" He wasn't being mean, it made me feel really great. I love him and he and my girls are my biggest support system and my cheer section.

We had a group meeting tonite and we all talked about motivation. It was great to see the fellow participants. they are all doing so great and look amazing...

 well i am exhausted, good nite all and thanks for all of your support and motivation.....

Measurements

Last night was Zumba. I am loving this workout. Its alot of fun, but i leave dripping in sweat everytime. I feel so great afterwards, well tired but great.

Paige took some measurements last night also. I lost 4 inches in my hips, about 2 more in my waist and a few more inches in other places. THat just made my day. I am feeling great. She keeps pushing me and the more she pushes the better i feel. I may tell her that i dont like her at the time but we have a love/hate relationship, but in the end I love her. She is awesome. We are doing fat burning work outs and its very intense and im sore in the morning but i just keep remembering what the end result will be.

Well i am off to bed, i have another intense workout tomorrow nite.....

 

Broken Plateau

I have broken that nasty plateau I have been on. The end of last week I was having trouble with fluid and my weight was going up and down by about 2 pounds Then I stayed at one weight for a few days until I weighed myself yesterday at work and I was down to 288. I was shocked. The plateau was over. I was so excited I told everybody. As most of you know, I work at the St. Jude Affiliate Clinic here in Baton Rouge, so I decided since the children are rooting me on with my journey, i would let them decide what color i should color and highlight my hair when i reach the 25 pound weight loss mark. Its been fun letting them decide, they are a great group of children with a WILD imagination. I have been hearing, "Ms. Nikki, i think you should have black hair with pink highlights" so i guess i am in trouble when that 25 pound mark is reached. But its all worth it.

Last night's workout was a little difficult but i felt great. Paige is really pushing me to limits i did not know i had. I am doing things i could not do before. I am loving this weight loss and i cannot weight to be able to by normal clothes and not plus size. I am halfway to my 50 pound goal, after i reach that one, which is my first goal, i will have several more to go.

 

Keep it up fellow participants.....

Back on track

Last night was a great Zumba workout. Stefanie, a friend from work, came and took the class with me. It was awesome. I can feel me clothes "falling off" of me. That is such a great feeling! I use to think eating healthy was expensive and while some healthy foods can be you can always find great deals and it's all about portion control.

Will post again later

great workout

Last week was a great workout. I had some medical issues on thursday that i had to take care of but i am back and doing 100%.

Tonites workout was great. It was more weight lifting. I was able to last a little longer on the elliptical which is always a big accomplishment for me. I "love" that machine. I am feeling great with the weight i have lost. i know its just a little bit but i am able to do more things with my girls. That is very important to me.

Tomorrow is ZUMBA@!!!!! if you havent tried it, i strongly suggest you do. Its an amazing cardio work out and before you know it, you are done. You will be dripping in sweat, but you will feel great.

 

well i will blog again later, going to go get some rest, Paige wore me out today....thanks for all the awesome workouts you put together.

WASN'T FEELING IT TONITE

WELL, I HAVE TO ADMIT, I HAD A GREAT DAY TODAY UNTIL IT CAME TIME TO GET READY TO GO WORK OUT. THEN I JUST "WASN'T FEELING IT". I MADE THE BIG MISTAKE OF TELLING PAIGE, MY TRAINER. ALL SHE COULD DO WAS GIVE ME HER BIG SMILE AND I KNEW I WAS IN TROUBLE. IT WAS A "GOOD" TROUBLE. SHE WORKED ME HARD AND BY THE TIME SHE WAS THRU WITH ME I WAS FEELING IT. SHE HAD A GREAT WORKOUT PLANNED AND I WAS ABLE TO DO SOME OF THE THINGS THAT I COULDNT DO 2 WEEKS AGO. WE DID A CARDIO/WEIGHT CIRCUIT TRAINING ROUTINE. I WAS ABLE TO DO THE ELLIPTICAL FOR 2-3 MINUTES AT A TIME, I COULDNT DO IT FOR 1 MINUTE ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO. SO I WAS VERY EXCITED ABOUT THAT. I CAN FEEL MY CLOTHES GETTING LOOSE ON ME. TODAY I TIED MY SCRUB PANTS AS TIGHT AS I COULD, AND THEY WERE STILL LOOSE. I AM GOING TO GET MEASURED ON THURSDAY, I WILL LET YOU GUYS KNOW HOW MANY INCHES I HAVE LOST. MY WEIGHT LOSS GOAL IS 288 BY THE END OF THE WEEK, I WILL UPDATE ON FRIDAY TO LET YOU ALL KNOW WHERE I AM AT.

 

THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT AND THANKS PAIGE FOR PUTTING UP WITH ME....

Motivation

Yesterday we had a doctor appointment for the shape up showdown. I was suprised that I lost about 5 pounds in the last 3 weeks. From day one till now i have lost a total of 19.6 pounds. I was so happy to see that number. I am getting closer to my goal. I have to keep going and stay on track. This is the best lifestyle change i could have made. My trainer, Paige, is going to take my measurements next week so i will know how many inches i have lost. I have to thank my trainer for putting up with me, i know i can be difficult but she pushes me and encourages me when im working out.

My diet is going better. The changes were easier than i thought it would be. Whenever i bring in lunch or talk about a new recipe i tried, my coworkers are asking for the recipes and the fellow participants. Its great to be working as a team to help motivate and encourage each other.

Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!