Week 1 done!

So week 1 flew, and we are already into week 2 - sorry! But week one went well - it felt good to get back into the groove of things... once you've done this for awhile, your body craves it! It just feels natural. I was even good and just did a free meal at panda express, and had a small bowl of ice cream... it all paid off, because I was down 3.5 lbs, and 1/2"-1" most places! I even weighed in after my free day. And besides my final weigh in from challenge one, it was my lowest I've weighed in - 184.8! I've been trying this challenge gluten-free... but considering gluten is in soooo many things, I can't truly say its gluten free, but I have been able to stay away from breads/wheat, and I actually feel a lot better for it - no bloating, or that heavy feeling... I do miss my eggs and toast, but I have been doing fruit instead, which is just as good. And as a major motivator, we just booked a trip to Maui in September, and I bought a new swimsuit, in a size to small, but really cute! Can't wait!!!!!!!!!! Over all, doing good, and glad to be back!

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner....

So at the beginning of this whole BFL kick, I challenged anyone that wanted to join me, and put up $100 for a "winner." I had 6 people accept the challenge, but only 2 finished... And of the two, one lost 19 lbs, the other lost 25lbs. While both did great, I can only choose one... The winner was Justin (he lost the 25, and I know, my little bro - he's the last person I want to give it to!) But he embraced this challenge, and gave it his all and had awesome results, as you can see in our pics below, and on my FB. So, good job Justin! And keep up the good job for those of you that are joining us round two!

Measurements & Goals...

So pics were yesterday, measurements today. After my two week break, I went up a little bit on the scale, but I also ate a lot yesterday for Easter. So I officialy weighed in this morning at 188, but through the 2 week break, maintained a 2-3 lb fluctuation which is completely normal. My body fat with a BIA measured 27.8%, chest - 39, shoulders - 45, bicep - 13.75, waist - 34, abdomen - 40, hips - 44.25, thigh - 26.5, calve - 15.5. So pretty close to what I left off at.

Here are my goals for the 2nd challenge...

Goals:
1 - Get into single digit clothing - currently a comfy 14, tight 12 (have never been below a size 12!)
2 - Get to 175 - the smallest I have ever been that I can remember (currently 188)
3 - focus weight loss around stomach hips and thighs (cant spot reduce, but I have this dimlpe in my right thigh that has got to go!
4 - 1 x a week cardio outside
5- try Gluten-Free nutrition
6 - incoorporate yoga
7 - increase strength - break 200 on squats!

So there ya go! Good luck everyone!

BRING ON ROUND 2!!!!

Starts tomorrow! Here's our before pics, will blog 1x a week with measurements, and pics every 4. Wish us luck, and feel free to join!!!