I made it to the fourth month of my journey and in some ways I can’t believe it’s been 4 months and in others I feel like I’ve been doing this thing FOREVER! I’ve been training for a 5k and have really been able to improve my cardiovascular health. This is something that was very important to me as that was one of my biggest goals when I started this journey. I wasn’t feeling well and I needed to be healthy for my children and my husband! I’m so thankful for the abilities God has given me and I’m going to try to not let them ever waste away again.

So with this post I’m sure you guys are all looking for the pictures and details. I know that’s what I’m interested in when I look up other people’s weight loss journeys, so here you go!

I now weight in at 162!! I’m still unsure of what my goal weight will end up being, but my guess is somewhere between 130-140. Here is my current picture.

I’m down to a Women’s size 10 jeans. My waist is 32 inches and my hips are 42 inches. I’m doing well training for the 5k and am considering going even further with that and train for a 10k. I’m not committed to that so we will see. I’m also continuing to study for my group fitness exam and plan to take that in mid April. Here is the college of every month. I’m losing more slowly at this point, which is okay and healthy.

I’m excited for what next month brings! Here’s hoping I pass my certification test in April!!

Take Care,

Miranda Lynn

This post has been a couple of months in the making. Something about putting it all out there in print makes it more of a reality. I’m guessing you know my next plans by the title of this post. That’s right, I’m working on getting certified on becoming a group fitness instructor! I’m excited and very nervous all at the same time.

In November I weighed my heaviest at 211 pounds. Now, only 4 months later, I’m at 164 and training to run a 5k and by this summer I hope to run my first 10k. This transition has gone so fast! That’s the first point I want to make. I think it’s important to realize that no matter where you are in your health journey it’s NEVER TOO LATE to get started to make healthier choices! I have no idea how God is going to use this new idea I have, but I know I’m using my body as a way to serve Him by getting healthier.

If all goes as plan I’ll be taking my first certification test around April 12. Then I’ll have to decide on what module I want to get certified in. I have a couple of ideas, but I’ll announce it after I have it set for sure. I’ll be honest. I continue to doubt myself daily. The thought of whether I’ll be good enough and if others will take me serious in the fitness world scare me. Me being an introvert doesn’t help, but I love the idea of getting up in class and leading others to make the same changes I did, or help them continue to improve their fitness level. Is it really possible to accomplish all of this in 6 months time? I guess we’ll find out, one step at a time! I’ll keep you updated.

Take care,

Miranda Lynn

It’s hard to believe that I’m done with another month. I’m feeling so much better and am so happy with my progress. I’m also starting to make some bigger goals for my future and what I want to accomplish, but more on that later! For now it’s time for my monthly check in!

Well, my first announcement is I JUST made it into the 160’s. So I’m officially at 169.8 pounds. Back in November when I started my weight loss journey I REALLY wanted to be in the low 170’s by my birthday on Feb. 20, so I’m very happy with my progress. I’ve hit my goals by making a plan and sticking to it. I have had very few “cheat” moments, and I’m starting to make the mind shift of this being a lifestyle change and NOT just a temporary diet. I lost 1 more inch from my hips and waist and am averaging slightly over 2 pounds a week for weight loss. I wouldn’t want it any more than that as I want to do this the right way. Here’s a comparison from the begin and now.

I’m also going to be starting the C25K program, that stands for couch to 5K. I do actually plan to sign up for a few races this summer for causes that I support. I’m excited to be getting more active again and using some of that energy to keep up with my 4 amazing kids! They have been so encouraging during this transition phase and are even enjoying the benefits of better and healthier foods for them as well!

Take Care!

Miranda Lynn

I rely on my scale A LOT to tell me how I’m doing. What I really should be looking at is how I’m feeling, how am I fueling my body, am I getting exercise fit into my day, or am I truly embracing a permanent change and not just getting to a certain number on the scale. Yet the scale seams to be the one thing that I put value in. That has to change! There are so MANY Non Scale victories that you can measure, but half the time, and if I’m honest with myself, most of the time, I fail to even recognize them.

This weekend was not one of those times. I’m down almost 40 pounds on my scale, but at this phase the weight is starting to come off a bit slower than in the beginning of my journey. I was letting the scale tell me I wasn’t doing as well as I once was, but my habits we’re actually getting better. Then, yesterday we celebrated my second daughter’s birthday. What did she want? She wanted to get together with family at the local pizza restaurant for the buffet and then go swimming at the indoor pool. 2 months ago, the thought of going to the buffet with other family members…family members who don’t struggle with food choices like I once did, and then going to the pool with the same family members would have caused me to stress out just a little. Okay, maybe a lot! Yesterday was different! It was the biggest non-scale victory to date. I even got complimented on how well I was looking, and even though I still don’t know exactly what to say when people compliment my appearance, I was thankful!

So yesterday I celebrated NOT being overly tempted be unhealthy food choices at the buffet, but instead was thankful for a fully stocked salad bar. I was thankful that I didn’t feel self conscious in my swimsuit with family and as an added bonus when we bumped into a coworker of my husbands. However, I was the most grateful that I could be fully present to help my daughter celebrate HER birthday without the added weight of how I was feeling. I could be happy with her choice of activities with out the guilt of my past bad choices. Family is my main reason for wanting to dive into a healthy lifestyle, and as I learn more and do more, my k ids will learn from me! So today, I’m celebrating ALL of my non-scale victories and will try to find more of them each day!

Take Care!

Miranda Lynn

Welcome to my first weigh in and check in post! I’m excited to be sharing with you the progress I have made over the last 2 months since deciding to join a program that gives me support and the encouragement that I need to succeed! I didn’t do a month 1 check in since I was told your results are usually visible to others around month 2. Let’s start with the before picture that I took on day 1.

That was me at over 200 pounds. Maybe as I get further away from my beginning weight I’ll give you the actual number, but for now I think you get the picture. I also want to point out that there is more to this picture than what you can see. Sure, I am overweight, but I was also noticing that my heart was racing at night, and that feeling was enough to scare me into making the changes I needed to live a more healthy and active life!

Now I’ll call this the “during” picture as I still have a ways to go, but I’m very encouraged by my results so far!

I’ll break down my progress within the 2 months. It’s common to lose more the first few weeks, but then your weight should even out to about 1-2 pounds a week.

• MONTH ONE

pounds lost- 14

• MONTH TWO

pounds lost- 11.2

I’ve also lost 3 inches from my waist and 4 inches off of my hips! The jeans I have on for the check in picture are a size 14. I also have more energy and on most day am down to only 1 cup of coffee!! That’s a huge accomplishment for someone who used to have 4-6 cups in a day. I’m also sleeping better and my heart no longer races at night.

If you think you’re ready to live a more healthy lifestyle but don’t know where to start, I’d love to talk you through what is working for me! Connect with me on Facebook or send me an e-mail in the “Contact Me” page. I look forward to working with you as we meet our health goals together!

Take Care!

Miranda Lynn