Still Alive

 WHOA HELLO THERE! I know its been a LONG time since you have heard from me but I am still here! I didn't reach my goal, but I'm not letting that stop me. I actually have let a lot of things get in my way since November when we started packing to move from Ohio to Las Vegas! I have finally recommitted to my health and am starting the Ultimate Reset on 5/24/13! If you would like to join me just send me a quick message and we can do this together! This will really help me get back in the game! I just wanted to check in and let you know I will be posting weekly again. By the way it was around 100 today but that's ok because it's "dry heat" HA HA! You Can also follow me on Fb, Twitter, and Instagram----> Fitstarcasi

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sales

If you have been waiting for the right time and price to get in shape NOW is the time! Here is a listing of the Beachbody Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales!Don't forget your SHAKEOLOGY the healthiest meal of the DAY!!!   You can order here----> www.beachbodycoach.com/DCPARRISH

ROUGH

With my move coming up I have once again let life get in the way of my life changes. It is frustrating and has worn me down honestly! I am packing, sorting, and trying to care for my little ones! I am getting back on track slowly after 2 weeks of totally awful eating habits and almost 2 weeks without my Shakeology. Can't wait to get it back. Dec. isn't looking good for reaching my goal but I am closer than I was on day one!! Just wanted to check in!

SUMMER IS COMING

Time to get serious! Summer is coming in 6 short months and I have been slacking. Not because I don't care or not want to meet my goals but because I have let the stress of moving across the states get to me! I am so excited for this journey yet seriously stressing out! I am still working out but my eating has left a lot to be desired. I am going to host another challenge group the end of this month to not only help us get ready for summer but for those AWESOME New Years Eve parties coming up in 7 short weeks!!! Want to help keep me accountable? 

Why so Serious?

I know I started this blog as an outlet and to help keep me accountable to my weight loss journey but it took something a little more than that to actually get me going and keep me there! So here is the real reason I have been successful! So you may be wondering about what I’m doing and why you keep seeing all these health posts. Well Long story short I started blogging in June about my reality of trying to lose weight and the countless failed attempts. Sometime in August I started seeing similar posts like the ones I have been sharing and decided to step outside my comfort zone and ask what they were about! Annie added me to my first challenge group the beginning of September. I decided closer to the end of September I wanted to INSPIRE others and keep myself accountable to my own goals as well! I started my journey weighing 237 lbs and had a rather large middle that I wanted to get rid of. Since starting on September 3 I am down 14lbs and 27 inches! Not only am I seeing the changes in my body and clothes I’m feeling them as well. Earlier this year after giving birth to Elinor my third child I just thought that the fatigue and irritability were due to just having a baby and a Down syndrome diagnosis on top of it. Well when things were not starting to resolve on their own and the appointments had settled down I decided to see my doctor. I was having strange rashes even if something barely touched me. Napping was out of control! I was sleeping 3-5 hours at a time during the afternoon and not giving my children the attention they needed. Honestly I couldn’t because I was so exhausted I couldn’t even keep my eyes open. The doctor ended up ordering blood work and my ANA panel came back positive. I was so scared could it be Fibromyalgia or Lupus? Well my prayers were answered after going to Ohio State Rheumatology and everything came back clear! The bad news was my doctor told me plain and simple you’re fat and need to lose weight. That hurt to hear it said from someone I didn’t even know and for it to just be so blunt. I knew I was fat so why did this hurt so much. That is when I decided to take back my life health and all! So I want to share with everyone what I’m doing and help you reach your goals no matter how small or BIG they are! I will be starting another accountability group the end of November to kick off the holiday season and get our New Year’s Resolutions started early. If you want to ask questions or join send me a pm and we can do this together! Here are pictures starting Day 1,15,30,45, & 60

Check In

WOW finally noticing the change in my jeans! Monday night we had bowling league and my jeans were starting to fall down my butt! I also get to buy those new undergarments too! Measurements were today and I have lost another 2.5 inches and 3 more pounds. I am currently down 14 pounds and 27 inches! I have never been so excited for the changes in my life. Another thing I did which made know it was real was when I decided to get up off my couch and see how many pushups I could do. I did 10 but that is a long way from where I came when I couldn't even do 1! It is still hard from time to time when I want to fall off the wagon but honestly the way I am feeling is so much more than I have ever felt and way better than crappy food. I don't eat perfect and really there is a lot of room for improvement but unlike before I don't feel starved or like I am missing out on anything. I enjoyed Halloween candy just like everyone else but in a smaller quantity.  Life is good and seeing my body change is even better!!! 

photo borrowed from tumblr

Grandma's House

 So it came time for me to spend time out of town where I knew eating healthy was going to be a challenge. Well not to my surprise there was nothing healthy to be found! I ate a little too much fun sized candy LOL! I did however make sure I pushed play! I couldn't workout with the DVD player since grandma's naughty kitty chewed through power cord but was able to use the laptop! I want to make sure my family knows I am serous about taking my health back! I won't say it was easy either as I felt bloated and tired from the bad food I was eating! I did get a small break at kids Halloween party we went too where there were plenty of fresh veggies for me to snack on!  I know I am going to have to keep my eating habits in line for the next few months with the stress of moving a family of 5 across the country though! I learned this past week my husband got a job in Vegas so we will be moving sometime in January from Ohio to Nevada! O my goodness let the craziness begin! Stress eating is a big thing for me so what better time to put it in check than now! On another note I am SO EXCITED that Shakeology is going to start doing the vegan chocolate and topical combo packs starting on Halloween!  I want to have both and now I can without having to have them one a month!!! I hope today I can inspire you to take control and remember you worth it!