Shaun T & I are Over...

So my 10 week relationship with Shaun T has come to an end. I can honestly say I am really sad about this. I feel I have bonded with him and Tania so much. I didn't think that 10 weeks ago I would actually stay committed to something like this, but I did, and I don't say this often enough but - I'm proud of myself! That being said, I probably will keep Shaun T around for the days I just want to do a little Speed 2.0!! I do want to thank my girl, Michaela for keeping me motivated, because lord knows there were days that I did not want to get up at 5:15am and work out...but we pushed through!

Now that my T25 session is over, I was looking into the other Beachbody programs that I thought I might enjoy. After a few discussion and finding another accountability partner, I am going to start TurboFire June 10th! Whoot whoot! I hope you are ready Jessica!!

This is just a short post to share my results. I will admit that they aren't exactly what I wanted 10 weeks later (ie: more pounds down would have been nice, but I know I have to work on my eating - especially weekends lol) BUT...it's better than what the results would have been if I stayed in bed every morning!

I haven't taken an after photo yet, but when I do I'll update this blog with the before and after. So... here they are:

Inches lost: 10.75"
Pounds lost: 9lbs

This is the combined Alpha and Beta numbers. I did find I lost more pounds in Beta and more inches during Alpha. However small / large these numbers are...it makes me want to strive to do more!

Happy Friday everyone...beYOUtiful!

~Melissa

Weight: 197lbs
Inches Lost: 10.75
Pounds Lost: 9
5/29/15

To My Sister, Danielle

If you asked me 20 years ago how excited I was to have a little sister I probably would have said, "not even a little" -- the years following her being born, I locked her out of my room, I threatened to flush her down the toilet when she annoyed me, pretended she didn't exist, used her as a decoy, made her cry, and lots of every mean thing big sisters do (only with 12 years in between us it was worse).

However, ask me how excited I was to have a little sister in the last 10 years, and I'd tell you "more than words". We've become more than sisters, we've become best friends. We know each others worst and best days. We've been through break ups and make ups. We've asked each other how to handle situations - whether we listen or not. We've fought, we've laughed...and we've made each other cry.  Ok, mostly me making her cry... but I can't help when she gets "hangry" (which is why I now always have a snack in my purse for her).

Tomorrow she graduates college. College...! I could not be more proud of her, especially the fact that she went on this journey with a goal, and did it! It wouldn't matter if she graduated this year or next year to me, I would still be just as proud. But...she is truly amazing. Tomorrow she will walk across the stage with honors - PSI CHI and Cum Laude. Because she's awesome.

If you don't know my sister, you are missing out. She is smart, beautiful, and caring...not only that, she is funny, adventurous, and giving. I'd say she is loud and outspoken, but we know those aren't characteristics that were passed down.

Tomorrow I will cry. Tomorrow I will cheer and scream from the crowd. Tomorrow I will remember all the times I didn't want a sister. Tomorrow I will remember all the times why I'm glad I have one. Tomorrow I will be the proudest big sister in the world.

To My Sister, Danielle:
Be proud. 
Be happy. 
Live in the moment. 
Breathe. 
YOU did it! 
I love you. 

Your proud big sister... 
Melissa 

Operation T25 Alpha to Beta

Well Alpha round is done! I'm now a week and a half into the Beta round for T25 and let me tell you...it's no joke! But on the plus side I look forward to it. Which is a huge step, because working out, eating right..blah blah blah -- has clearly never really been my thing (unless depressed, and we know how not good that is for your body).

So after Alpha I measured / weighed myself again. After 5 weeks I had lost a total of 8 inches and only 3lbs (actually had lost more and then gained, muscle? pms? who knows). I was super excited about the inches gone, but kind of bummed about the weight loss. However, talking to a few people I keep reminding myself that 1) muscle weighs more than fat and 2) inches lost are a lot more ideal when it comes to clothes fitting lol. My Beachbody coach also told me that Beta was where she saw a lot of her weight loss happen... funny thing - I've already lost almost 2lbs in one week with Beta, hmm...well maybe she was right. :)

I almost pee'd with excitement this morning when I got on the scale and it said 200.6lbs... that meant that I was only .7lbs from being BACK UNDER 200!!! Let me tell you... if by next Tuesday that happens, I will certainly be sharing. I was so discouraged when I gained all my weight back (note: 30lbs for those that haven't been in the loop), but I was even more discouraged when I went back over 200. So this girl...will be doing a happy dance soon.

The one thing I have found throughout this journey of UP and DOWN and UP and DOWN is that at the end of the day... I still love me. No, I don't have a flat stomach. No, I don't have a perky rack. Yes, I have BINGO arms. Yes, I have thick thighs. But...I love me no matter what. What I do have is a beautiful smile, a big heart, and a love for life. That is all that matters...while the scale victories are great, the self worth victory is MUCH better.

I'm still holding off on posting before and after photos... as soon as Beta is done I'll post my before, Alpha & Beta results...

Happy Tuesday!
Melissa

Weight: 200 (5/5/15)
Inches lost: 8
4 weeks to go!!