Halfway.....almost

So I'm pretty much to my halfway point and (after finding before pics) I decided to was time to take some new ones so I can look back and see how far I have come. So I'm doing one of the hardest things I can by posting some pics.

Why be so afraid right? I have come along way, but I do have to admit its a bit embarrassing to see these pics and  know that was me just 7 months ago.......CRAZY!

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Christal Before at 255lbs in Sept 2011................................Christal Halfway point at 209lbs April 2012

WOW! yeah that's pretty much all I can say. Besides I went down from a size 20/22 to a 16 now, and looking at these pics I notice how little my head used to look compared to my body........you see it now don't you? Man I looked weired!!!! Ok so be honest what do you think?

Struggle's

aaaahhhhh that horrible word we never want to say about anything, but truth is no matter how long or how much you love something eventually you will struggle with it.

Mine right now (if you can believe it) is running. I love running I really do, but lately the excuses of why I "cant" or "don't have time" to go are, coming easier and easier. I also have been slacking in my tracking, I just haven't been as on top as I should be. I'm doing good weight wise, I'm having small losses BUT I could be doing much better......and I know it!

Summer is right on top of us and I really want to be at my first big goal of being out of the 200's. As of today I'm 9.8lbs from that. I haven't been under 200lbs since before we decided to have Sky and that was 7 years ago!!!!!! On a cool NSV (non scale victory) I found a box of old cloths from that time and some of it fits me now :) and some I will be in too soon :D. I love when stuff like that happens.

OK back to struggles........how do you pull your self out of it? How do you just push threw it? How do you find the strength to remind yourself your worth all the sweat and tears that goes in to it?

Those questions are the answers, even though at times I don't believe it, or believe in myself, the dark clouds do pass, but I have to Push through, Pull myself out, and let the tears and sweat come no matter how hard or long it takes. Its not easy and it never will be but I am worth it and I need to keep proving it everyday.

So my list of goals for the week:
1) Run at least 4 days this week
2) Track EVERYTHING I put in my mouth
3) Stay with in my DP and WP
4) Say at least one positive thing to myself everyday
5) Wake up and smile first thing before I even get out of bed.

I love my little quotes I get off Pintrest and this one just seems so fitting for this week :)

Almost there!!!

I'm almost out of the 200's!!!!! I lost 2.5lbs this week and am so close too my first big goal. Right now I weigh 209 and have lost 46 lbs total :). 9lbs to go till I hit my goal and get my fist goal prize, a COACH purse!!! and at that point Ill be just over half way to my goal weight. I'm so excited, it hasn't been easy but it has been so worth it.

Also I cant wait till our next Disneyland trip in July. I have been looking at our old pics and I cant wait to see the change, I haven't been taking any pics of myself at all so summer will be fun when we hit theme parks and stuff :)


Stats
Starting weight: 255
Current weight: 209
Goal Weight:  145
Total lost: 46 pounds

Sunshine

We finally got some and it felt good to play in it.

This week the kids are on spring break. Luckily yesterday and today has been amazingly nice. We went for a nice walk in the Japanese Garden not far from us and I took the opportunity to take some great pics of the kids. I needed to get a head shot of Sky for her up coming audition (shes auditioning for a play, The Wizard of Oz). It was so much fun walking around and looking at everything, and taking tons of pics. Not to mention a hour of non stop walking was a great way to rack up some activity points.

Today was just as nice :), so I had to get my running in and I brought the kids with me. They rode their scooters wile I ran and we banged out 3 miles together. They did so good, no complaints and even had a bit of energy to play at the park when we were done. Ever since they have been really quiet and not moving much :D hehehe.

It was also really nice when I had this women come up to me and say "good job mom! I was watching you run and think its great you have the kids joining you, more kids need to be that active" I told her "Thank you, I try" and she patted me on the back and said "well keep it up, they will love you for it when they are older and healthy" This short conversation totally made my day. It feels good knowing I'm doing the right thing for me health wise, but also my kids.

Here are some of the pics I took and Sky's head shot, what cha think? aren't they CUTE!!!

The loves of my life....

Cant wait to go back with Mick and get a family shot of this. I think its so cool.

The Cherry blossoms were every where and SO PRETTY!!!!

I love pics like this :)

No sibling picture day is complete with out a ninja fight.

Or just being as goofy as can be.

Here are some I got of Sky that are my FAVES!!!

She looks so grown up :(

Skys head shot :) she is up for Plays, TV, and modeling in case anyone out there is look for a cute girly :)