Hello My name is Tiffany and I'm a sweet-a-holic....HELP!!!!

Yes it's true, I'm struggling. So the "SWEETS" and I have a serious love/hate relationship (I love how they taste but hate what they do to my curves), I promise they are calling me, almost stalking me, lol. But on a serious note I really want to stay committed to my goal I have of being 200 lbs by the end of 2012 and we all know the sweets won't get me there. So I've turned back to writing about what I'm going through as an outlet and way to stay focused..... you know expressing is like releasing the issue, getting it out in the open. :) Unfortunately, for me at this stage venting just isn't enough. So you're girl suited up Plan B and found a mantra & placed it right where my $$$$$ are. Yes folks in my wallet I have a quote that I read on twitter, I think from @idillionaire (she has awesome inspirational quotes that speak to any circumstance) & it stops me dead in my tracks. Reminds me that I have what it takes to make it to my long term goal. I shared it with a friend of mine today is trying to quit smoking and she felt inspired as well...so I thought to myself let me share it with you my lovies....

Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.

Leave a comment below cause I'd love to hear what inspires you to keep it moving!!!

Happy Re-modeling lovies xoxo,

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Back on the saddle :)

For those of you who have been waiting and others who are just stopping by, I'm baaaaccck. With the help of my job putting together a "Biggest Loser" competition at work and my own desire to get back into high school athlete shape, I'm back and strongly feel that I'm in it till the wheels fall off. So just some stats I weighed in on Thursday, May 3rd 2012 at 291lbs and later that night took my measurements for my arms, thighs, and waist. For about 1 month now I have been following the Jamie Eason 12 week fitness plan (which has a diet plan but I'm not one for all the restrictions) and I must say I have built endurance and a bit of muscle. I can actually hold myself up when doing the Roman chair now and do a full set of 10 reps when before I was barely doing 3. Needless to say I'm uber happy about coming this far and look forward to remodeling my curves. Leave comment below cause I'd love to hear about your weight loss journey, could really use the moral support.

 Have a fab day lovies xoxo,

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End of week 1

Woohoo....so my workout week has come to an end and I'm sad to say that because of some unforeseen circumstances (the battery and alternator on my truck went out)  I was only able to make it to the gym on Monday and then again Thursday for Zumba class. I made some friends in class and even invite my friend Tiffany to come on Tuesday with me because it was so awesome. The instructors name is Stephanie but it should be BIG GIGANTIC BALL  OF ENERGY...lol...she had me having so much fun the warm-up went by so quick. I was me so engaged that I forgot I was working out  the 1st 15mins of this 60min workout. I even engaged in some motivational talks about how I was "moving for a big girl" and one lady even told me that she had never seen anyone "Move like the instructor." The fact that others were noticing my motivation to lose this weight got me to thinking of the next level of losing. At the end of week one I am going to keep a food journal using MyfitnessPal.com and added the app to my blackberry. My plan for week for week two is to start working out 5days a week and on 3 of those days to do 2hrs of cardio. I am so ready #motivated and #determined.

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Caught Slipping

I would say that I can't believe I fell off the gym express again but I'd definitely be lying. the truth is it is way harder than it was for me 5 years ago to hit the gym on a frequent bases. For one reason or another I just couldn't get myself motivated to stay focused on the goal. So sadly I have to admit that I somehow made it a daily grind to eat my way to dare I say 300 lbs. Now with my 5'10'' frame I hear all the time that " You don't look it" or " You carry your weight well." And I guess that I would have to thank the good man above for allowing the excess weight to fall in the "right" places. But nonetheless I plan to finally do something about it. I love my curves but I want the tone and definition like Serena Williams. While I don't see this happening overnight (more like a year maybe 2 years) I have convinced myself that I am committed to FINALLY taking the necessary steps to get ideal image in my head that I can responsibly achieve.SN: while prior to Monday I hadn't been to the gym in about 3 months I did have a 5 week long streak of going to the gym 3-4days a week somewhere in that mix. *smiles from ear to ear* But really I am going to do it and I decided that to make myself committed to this I would keep a daily long of my workouts and weight myself on Fridays and keep a gym bag with fresh workout clothes in my truck so that I can always be prepared to hope in the gym. Wish me luck again for the 3rd time this year.

Some Pics of me at 300 lbs.

Head out with my hubby on our Anniversary

Some Pics of me at 300 lbs.

Hanging out with My Hubby at The Vortex in ATL

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Look Better Naked DVD

Wooohooo...still catching my breathe. Today I decided to try out my new workout DVD: Look better naked that I purchased from Women's Health. I got it because you could do the workout in just 20mins ..well 30mins if you include the warm-up and cool down. I'm going to be up front, I couldn't even complete the full metabolic portion of the workout I would say I made it half way through before I had to throw in the towel. But you know what that means it's working the heck out of me. I believe that this can really make a difference in my appearance in just 6 weeks like the DVD advertises.  I suppose only time will tell but I am sure going to dedicate myself to doing this at least twice a week once for the metabolic workout and the other for the strength workout that I have yet to try but I'll let you know how that goes. The only thing that I can say for certain is I am definitely on my way to my beach body for 2011 and the trip to South Miami with the hubby is just an added bonus :0)

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My New WorkOut buddy

Typically I like to workout alone, but when my hubby said that he would get some new running shoes to go jogging with me outdoors. I was uber excited. For the past few days I have been jogging outdoors. I am one who has to have a view when running cause it keeps me going. So I decided that I would go to the park here in town and run by the lake. The first day I went it was 44 degrees outside so the first 3 minutes I almost turned around and got right back in my truck..but I remembered how badly I wanted to be healthier and kept going. So ever since then I have just been jogging for about 15 to 20 mins. And my hubby even if he can't run the whole time he encourages me to push on and he will catch up.  Eventually Ill get back to my 1hr long runs. But right now I'm just enjoying my new WorkOut buddy and appreciating the fact that he supports me and is willing to make this amazing lifestyle change with me. So I dedicate this post to my Ace...Morgan Marshall Jr

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Every heard the saying :You are what you eat?"

  Yeah, I know sounds cliche but I know as many of you probably know, you can grind it out in the gym or on the track or out on our trail, and if you don't eat right, it really can start to feel like it's all for nothing. So for me the first task that I chose to tackle on my weight loss journey is What I consume.  First, I had to do my research. Checking out several magazines and websites such as Weight Watchers, Women's Health magazine and Runnersworld.com just to name a few. All of them seem to lean towards the same nutrients that you want to find in the food you eat: protein to help repair and build lean muscle, fiber to help you stay full longer and that good old H2O to re-hydrate yourself after a fab workout. So when the hubby and I hit up Walmart last night I checked out some Greek yogurt called Yo Crunch and OMG....it was amazing ....I chose the one with strawberry at the bottom and granola at the top and it was so yummy that when I was finished I wanted another. Best of all it has an astonishing 11grams of protein. I also swapped out my normal soda and kool-aid for V8 splash and Lipton green tea packages. Then for my meats I went with lean ground turkey instead of pork and beef. Right now those are the main changes that I have made and plan to make more as I go along. Well gotta go get my workout in for the day. I brought this DVD called Look better Naked. Guess double  today and post later about my DVD workout goes :0)

My new favorite yogurt and healthy snack choice

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