Healthy Start

Last night I made overnight oats and this morning it was ready. It was SOOO yummy. Blackberries and cocoa. Yum. It's jam packed full of protein and fiber. I took a screen shot of the instructions so I could share. I add a tsp of brown sugar and 3tb of honey. A friendly tip: warm the honey or you get one yummy glob. I made sure to warm it last night when I mixed it and it made a big difference. I also use honey vanilla light Greek yogurt too.

I'm Back!

Yep, that's right! It's been too long. I bet you all have given up on me. Figured I was a quitter. No way! I had my gallbladder taken out so back off negative Nancy.

Today was my first day back in the ring. I did day one, workout one, of Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30. It was so hard. After my surgery I lost weight. Probably due to the fact that my body hates functioning without a gallbladder and I can't eat some items at all anymore. I cannot drink water without pain. What is up with that?

That rant is being saved for a different post. Don't worry. You will get all the fun details pre-op and post-op. I will even tell you about how Miss Daisy arrived (my newest niece).

So back to the important stuff...I haven't gained back any weight after my surgery but I have lost my progress, endurance, and motivation. I had to pause quite a bit during the workout. Can you say lame?

My newest goal is to make it to the end of week one and hopefully get back to my endurance level from before my surgery. I trust my body. It knows how to do this. It just needs to wake up.

I can do this! I will do this! Why? Because my ultimate goal for weight loss isn't about me. It's about bringing another life into this world. I want to bring another baby into our family but I need to do it healthier. I was healthy with my first. I will reach my goals for baby #2. If I don't Cash will end up an only child.

The stakes are high....

Surgery

I had my gallbladder out on Monday. Due to doctors orders I am not allowed to work out until further notice. I have a post op check up in 2 weeks. Dang. That is a long time to wait to work out when I have been doing so well. I am just going to start over on the Ripped in 30 workout when I am cleared to start back up. It is going to hard but I know I can do it. I will do it. My body will hurt and I will love every second of it. With my gallbladder gone I should have more energy and be able to tolerate my diet and gain endurance easier. Wish me luck. I hope to be posting progress on here soon. xoxoxoxo ---- Cassy

My Workout Buddy

His name is Squid. He is not supportive at all. He tries to snuggle during abs and chases my shoe laces during cardio. He gets mad when I kiss his head while I do push ups yet he insists in laying under me.

Ripped in 30

Day 1 done. I feel fantastic!! It was so hard. I only stopped once. I almost pee'd my pants! Yes, I have issues since having Cash. If you haven't already started working out start now! I feel amazing!

The Bra Speaks The Truth

I usually latch my bra in the last notch. Also known as the notch that gives you most space. However, today, I used the middle notch! It's not too tight or uncomfortable. It fits just right!!!

Yep, that is change. Change to my body. Change to the way I think, eat, and feel.

WARNING! THIS MAY SHOCK YOU.....

I actually enjoy doing my workouts now. BAM! There it is!

Five more days and I will be done with my first day of The Ripped workout. I am nervous and excited. Wish me luck.

Rock Bottom

This is when I decided to change. Cash looks cute. I look huge. Not at all how I envisioned myself. Why could I not see how big I was getting? This day I changed everything. I started eating better and working out. I never want to look like this again.