So.. today I believe we did decent when it comes to food. We did a no no and didnt have a chance to eat breakfast, but for lunch we had subway... yummers! and we each tried those whole grain pop tarts.. those are really good too! For dinner rick had a foot long from subway and I had pasta.. whole grain mind you, not the greatest, but it could have been worse. We have discovered though that we need to drink more water.. Rick can down it like its nothing, but I cannot. I can't figure it out, but I have such a hard time with it. I do fine the first like day - two days but then I just can't do it.. it makes me gag.. even flavor water.. I can't figure out what it is..but I am trying to work on it.

But as this all comes to a close I keep thinking more and more about how far we've come, but also how much further I could have gone. But I will get there long after this is all over.. I will make it. Rick has done amazing.. I am so so excited for him..

On another note.. We hope all of you achieve all your goals and dreams in life.. don't ever let anyone or anything stop you!

Well, this week Rick and I both lost 8pounds.. he lost 5 and I lost 3. So whoo hoo! I would swear moving is plenty of exercise, at least Rick and I are feeling it in our bodies. So many heavy boxes.  But its all worth it.. we are extra excited to get into our new house! 2 more weeks!

In other news.. Rick and I have formed a team with my mom and dad for the relay for life. We are trying to raise $750 by the end of June. We both have families riddled with cancer and we want to help find a cure. Ricks dad died when he was 4 because of a rare lung cancer, and my Aunt just died last year with ovarian cancer and my grandma just beat breast cancer not that long ago. If live in Springfield Illinois area and would like to join our team, please do! If you would just like to help.. please stop by my web page and make a donation. Any help would be fantastic.. even if its just $5.. Please help find a cure and stop the pain. If not for my family, then for yours or someone you know or just because you want to help. We will be walking from 6pm to 6am .. it will be a long night but so worth it all. My goal is to walk the entire time. We're dedicating all of our efforts to my grandma and my Aunt.. and Ricks dad. It will be a wonderful Truibute to all who have died.

http://main.acsevents.org/goto/foracause


Also we are going to be registering for the 3-day walk for Breast Cancer in Chicago.. we are trying to raise $2,200. So any help with that would be wonderful too! We will keep you up to date on everything with that when we know more information!

Please any help would be wonderful!


In other new.. omg the biggest loser Tuesday night was so wow.... watching all the big guys on the blue team crying.. oh man that was something.. it made Rick and I cry too.. I cannot believe how great Mark looks now though! Way to go man!! I am so inspired by that show and my mom as well.. shes been working her tail off to lose the weight and may I say she looks wonderful!

We'll off to check a few things then to bed!

There is so much coming up! We are moving in 2 weeks so we are busy busy busy packing. Then we have Easter coming up, then its Nevaehs birthday. Shes gonna be 3 already! Then we have our wedding reception and then we're doing the relay for life in June. Its all so crazy. But we are both thrilled to be moving around so much.. we both love being active.

Our weigh in is tomorrow night after Rick gets off work, so we'll see how that goes.. I'm going to keep my fingers crossed for a somewhat decent number. Rick is doing so well though! Hes already at 285  from 325. Hes done so freaking well! I am so extreamly proud of him, I can express that enough.

I have to say we are both loving our lives right now!

Well, 2 more days before we weigh in for the week. I am hoping for good numbers! I have really been trying hard this week. We'll see. But I since I've been sick all week I don't eat as much either. Rick's been working quite a bit lately so he doesn't have the time to eat all the time either. Plus with us trying to get things packed and ready to move on the 14th. Things are a little crazy. But we have been really trying hard to stick to eating healthy. We havn't been exercising like we should, but we're sticking to the good food and not over eating so thats a step in the right direction.

Off to Pack!

I've been thinking about doing the 3-day walk for Breast Cancer in August. I really want to do it. But I am afraid I won't be able to raise the money. I don't even know where I would start. I'm going to talk to Rick about  it tonight. Its something that is really important to me. My grandma has 6 siblings including herself and they've all had breast cancer- thats including her brother and my mom has a tag for it. Which makes my chances really high and my girls'. That is the main reason why I am trying to get into shape and get healthy. Becuase it will lower my risk of getting it and if I do end up with it I could fight it better. I'll get the information on it and we'll see. I am hoping I will be able to though. I need to raise $2,200 to do it. I have until August 8th when I sign in to get it all in, but I am just scared I won't be able to.

I just need to get over this fear I think.. once I find out more about what I need to do then I'll make a deffinate decision.

Well, I made my first video. Its not the greatest, but its a start. Rick will hopfully make one after work. But as I said in the video, I am finding it extra hard to find time to exercise. Rick works nights so hes not home till around 10 or on Fridays and Saturdays around 11.. and by then I am exausted. Especially when the girls get up at 5:30 in the morning and decide its time to play, much like today. I have notice a difference in them with us eating healthier though. They seem t be happier and have more energy.. joy lol. But with Neaveh starting school for the first time this fall she'll need the brain power. The eating healthy thing is going good, but I find myself wanting soda and chocolate all the time. When I get soda it is diet, but I know I need to drink a lot more water. I've been drinking a lot more than before since I got one of those brita water bottle things.. they are really handy.. but I don't drink the amount I should yet. I am really trying though.

With any luck when I weigh in Tuesday I will have dropped at least another 4 pounds.. thats my goal anyways.

 

It was so weird. I weighed myself this morning and I was 170.6 and I weighed myself a little while ago and I was 168.8. I can't figure out how I did that. I ate today, maybe its because I have been really sick with this cold crud thats been going around. But I don't know. I'm super happy don't get me wrong, but man oh man its confusing. I can't wait to get over this freaking cold though, I can exercise again. Its just too hard to right now, its hard to breathe sitting let alone moving around and stuff. But what will make it easier is when we move. We're moving next month to a bigger house and we're thrilled. I will have plenty of room to do my thing - so to say. This road has been very hard for Rick and I both, but we are making major progress! I couldn't be more proud of Rick for all the weight hes lost. I notice a big change in him, not just in his appearence but also in his confidence. He says he sees a big difference but I don't see it. Maybe when I lose a little more weight. I also have a lot of mental things to work through yet. Like my self-esteem. But I am working on it and thats the important part.

On a side note.. I was super shocked to see Paul go Tuesday! But man, he goes home for a week and pigs out. What was that about? He was even wearing his biggest loser shirt while doing it. Its crazy. But it should be interesting to see what comes next!

Making a video tomorrow to put on here! Then maybe everyone will get a better idea! mucho love!

Combined total weight loss: 36 lbs!

Well, its been a while I have to admit. Thing have been progressing tough. Rick is now down to 291 pounds and I am down to 170. I have been finding this so freaking difficult. But I am finding myself eating more fruits and vegitables. And Rick.. man oh man I can see such a difference in him. He just seems to have so much more confidence than ever before. I loved him when he was at his biggest but I worried about him. He would have sharp pains in his chest and it always scared the both of us. But since losing a lot of the weight he hasn't had one bit of problem. Which has been a huge relief on us both. As of this point he has lost 28 pounds.. as for me it has only been 6 pounds and I am not exactly sure what it is I am not doing right. I know a lot of it has to do with how late I eat and I tend to eat late so I can eat with Rick and because thats the only time I don't have the kids on me all the time, but I am going to stop this. I just really need someone to kick my butt.. sometimes I wish I had Julian here just to ride me yanno? I would love to meet her sometime and Bob too! Rick and I just really need some encouragement right now.. any would be great!