Oooo...just a bump in the road...

Yup...this was how I felt on the day of my weekly weigh in, DISCOURAGED.  Really?  I went to the gym EVERY DAY.  I consumed a gallon of water EVERY DAY.  Yes, TOM was right around the corner, but 4 pounds gained...REALLY?  I could have taken this opportunity to  be motivate to continue, knowing that I had worked diligently that week; however, I allowed this to push me right over the edge....into emotional eating :/  Since the weigh in, I've gotten back on track.  In honesty, I don't stay off of track for very long.  Thank God :) The only problem with getting off track and getting back on is that I continue to play around with the same 5 pounds.   If I see 195 on that scale one more time...I'm breaking that scale.... :)  


I'm no genius, but I know that somethings gotta change.  I'm gonna let bumps in the road remind me that I'm moving.  I'm going to let obstacles remind me that there's a goal.  So, I've had to figure a few things out. I've decided that I am only going to allow myself to weigh in ONCE a week.  I can't allow myself to get on the scale anymore than that.  If I see a good number, I treat myself. If I see a "bad" number, I treat myself.  See where this is going?!?!?  There have been times where my relationship with the scale was better than it is now.  This may not be a permanent change, but right now, it's a MUST! So...along with that change, I have also decided to count every calorie that enters my mouth.  I have not been honest with the amount of calories that I am consuming.  I mean...what's an extra piece of _______ (fill in the blank) going to matter?  It all matters.  I confess; I have a body type that's generally more muscular and is well balanced as far as where fat is stored.  I can't tell ya how many times I've heard, "You weigh how much?  NO WAY...." I say all of that to say, I'm on this journey because I know what healthy feels like.  I know and love the benefits of being fit!


Though this blog started out as a 12 week journey, I've decided to shoot for specific dates for goals to be met.  My goals will extend past 12 weeks...The list is below...


March 10th (170's) : Marathon Day
April 21st (150's) : Birthday Weekend
June 1st (Hott Bod): Swim Suit Time...last summer before pregnancy...fingers crossed :)


Ok...there you have it.  Specifically, I would like to be 155 by my birthday!  I know that I can do this.  In fact, I will do this.  I can't wait to post progress posts for you all!  Hmmm...I think I'll start weekly progress pictures again.  Alright...there you have it :)


Happy Wednesday!

Good News...

I am happy to report, I am back on track!  Yes, that is why there's a picture of train tracks posted above.  Man...it sure does feel good.  In fact, my hubby is on track too!!! I love loving fitness and nutrition again.  It's like I lost myself for a little while.  Not sure where I went or why I went there, but I know I'm back.  I'm back to where I was before.  I now want to workout and eat well.  I want to consume water.  It's funny how tiny results can really give you the extra push.  As you may have noticed from my progress link on the right, I lost 3 pounds this past week.  Here's the thing...that weight loss only reflects 70% of what I'm really capable of . Just think of what I could do if I actually buckled down :)  Though this  post is short and sweet, it's  filled with much excitement.  Fit Corletta is right around the corner.  Stay tuned :)

Happy Tuesday!

This is the kicker...

I know the picture is blurry, but the words are clear.  This, my friends, sums it all up.  This is true for me!  As I was reading other's blogs, I came across this quote.  Why do we allow ourselves to give up if we truly hate the feeling of defeat?  Hmmm...that is the question.  It appears that I may not hate defeat as much as I should.  Anyways....wanted to update you all with my newest excitement.  No, I'm not having a baby :)  Though I've tried to get my husband on board, again, with diet and exercise, he had to decide for himself.  I won't lie; getting up EARLY in the morning, only to see him knocked out, was discouraging. Wanting to eat well, but having no support, was DISCOURAGING.  The times that I have lost weight have been when my hubby was on board.  Get this; last night he asked me how many calories were in the dinner that I cooked!  I thought, "Who the heck knows.  I've stopped counting all of that because it was like pulling teeth to get you to help."  Now, I didn't say that out loud, but I wanted to!  Anyways...his comment let's me know that he is back in the game.  He is working out with buddies, weighing himself, and watching his calorie intake.  Ya'll....I AM SO EXCITED!!  It reminds me that I am not in it alone.  By the way...he looks great! 

So...I'm continuing to take one day at a time! I will be back on Monday to post my weight and tell ya how I've done!  Keep following; this journey's only begun!

p.s. I'm feeling smaller!

All I needed :)

Oh yes!  It's time to redo a few things that I have been doing...or not doing :/  Though the scale was moving down, it wasn't moving nearly as much as it should.  Now, I've lost massive weight before.  I know how this works.  If I eat more than I burn, I gain weight.  Now...I also know that there are a ton of others things that factor into losing weight.  So...I've had to rethink a few things.  Here are the things that I am going to focus on this week, on a day to day basis:

1. Water Intake
2. Calories Consumption
3. Quiet Time Spent with Christ

These are all areas that have been suffering.  In honesty, I've looked forward to the days to come, rather relishing in the current/present day.  I'm deciding, TODAY, to consume the present day!!! I want to be mindful!!  I WILL NOT let another day go by that I stress out about my weight.  It's time for me to do what I know and get to my goal.  Now, I have been doing VERY well in the exercise department.  After all, I LOVE to exercise.  Now, it's time to focus on the food intake and the water consumption.  Wait...let's not forget the most important part of my mind transformation....consistent quiet time with Christ.  I want to be able to say that I have served Christ, daily, through every ounce of my life.  No more wasting time or energy on the things that don't matter.  Corletta...it's time to regain focus!
I believe this effort will reward me with great numbers on the scale.  New Corletta in 5.....4.....3....2....1......

GAME ON :) Happy Monday!

Marathon Training....a love/hate relationship :/

You may be wondering why there' a gigantic 15 at the top of this post.  Well...this was how many miles I ran in the RAIN :/  When I woke up, I was over running before it even started.  It was raining and my running partner was 30 minutes away.  Of course, she was all kinds of excited to run.  I, on the other hand, did not want to run.  I'm not a quitter...so....I laced up my shoes and headed out the door.  She told me that it wasn't raining where we would be running. Of course, there was a DOWNPOUR when I got there :/.  Nope...I didn't have a fancy waterproof running jacket (my partner did though :/...only slightly bitter :) ) So...we were off.  Now...I've run a marathon before.  I've trained in the rain before.  My partner, on the other hand, has not.  Though she began super pumped, she ended less than excited.  We were completely soaked with aching knees, but WE DID IT!!!  I tell ya; this run reminded me that I'm alive.  Though it was a little unnerving having to run past numerous cemeteries, I thought, "Corletta, you're not dead, so persevere. You've been given another day to worship Christ.  So...do so through this run.  Give it all you've got. "  Believe it or not, this 'have to have music when I run' girl ran 11 miles with no tunes.  I listened to the wind,rain, and cars.  It was so stinkin refreshing.  Finishing the run reminded me of just how strong my body really is.  Now, don't let all of this fool you.  I've still got lbs to lose :)  You would think that the pounds would fall off after running a gazillion miles.  Well...this just ain't true :)  


Anyways...I'll be posting weight lose on Monday!  I've done really well this week.  I still want to work harder on getting to the gym during the originally decided times.  Also, I want to be more consistent with my water drinking.  Also (as if there aren't already enough things added), I want to make sure that I'm getting enough sleep.


So...keep reading!

Yea...I've been away from this here blog for far to long...

So...you may have been wondering where I've been.  I'll tell ya.  WAY TO BUSY TO BLOG.  Now, I've really wanted to blog.  If I had, you would have read all kinds of things about me being frustrated that I'm not giving this journey my all.  I've worked hard.  The problem is  only allow myself to reach a certain point before I head back in the direction that's most comfortable.  Yup...it's always the dead end road.  Why do I continue to head down the same road that I know leads to irritation, frustration, etc?  As a therapist, I understand that it's important for me to answer this question.  I know all of the things to do and the things not to do.  It's almost as if  I want  my excess weight to fall off with little to no effort.  Again, I know that that's not going to be the way it happens.  I'm so tired of being in the same place, yet I do very little to get out of this place.  What is it that makes the dead endness (new word) of this road so enjoyable.  After all, I must be getting some sort of temporary gain from it.  Hmmm...let me think.......

I think that there might be a fear to fail.  Wait.  That doesn't make a bit of sense.  By doing nothing, I fail.  Hmmm...let me think some more...

I don't know :/ I will take some time to think about this.  I'm tired of not allowing Corletta to be the best stinkin Corletta she can be.  I want to feel great about my figure.  I want to feel great about my efforts.  While away from the blog world, I ran another half marathon.  It was tough as all get out.  I've actually thought about totally giving up the idea of running my planned March marathon.  I'm not a quitter.  I've run a half and a full before.  I've just gotta do it again.  Maybe this blog should be more about my marathon training.  Hmmm...it's worth a shot.  Anyways...this is my last go at getting to my goal.  My  goal is still 155 by April 21, that's my birthday!!  I'm all up for hott jeans for a hott 29 year old :) bahahaha...I just made myself laugh out loud! 

p.s. I've got 38 pounds to lose in 13 weeks! I can totally do that :)  Watch out world...
Happy Tuesday!

Let's start over...Day 1 it is :)

It's a NEW YEAR!!! Thank God!  I needed a good redo.  As you can see from my progress to the right, I've got to get back on track.  Ya'll, I love to exercise.  My biggest problem is nutrition.  I know everything that I need to do in order to get to my goal weight.  After all, I've done it before.  Thankfully, me and 3 of my friends have decided to meet every Wednesday to share our progress.  This, I think, is just what I've needed.  I've gotten on the scale and I've made my goals.  Of course, I have lots of other goals that I would like to meet as well.  All of my goals point to the fact that I want to feel happy and healthy as  pursue Christlikeness!!!  I'm excited to share my half and full marathon training with you all!!  As a matter of fact, I have a half marathon this weekend!  Though I am not looking forward to running in the cold, I am looking forward to running this race.  It's been awhile since I've done a half!  Competing will remind me that I am an athlete that's capable of meeting all of my goals!


Ooooo to be in a hott pair of designer jeans for my 29th birthday! This girl is not waiting until 30  to get in tip top shape!  


So...follow me as I am honest about my journey to FABULOUS! Today, I decided not only to run my 3 training miles, but also to do an hour spin class!!  That's right; this girl burned 774 calories!  2012's mantra goes a little something like this: Winners make and achieve goals; losers make excuses and achieve nothing!


So...let's be WINNERS!!!!


p.s. Instead of posting daily progress pictures, I will post weekly progress pictures!!