What a year I had!

#TBT this top pic was me exactly 1 year ago, today. I was insanely proud to share that photo as I was down 82 lbs that day and was thrilled to wear that flower blouse. 

I'm even more thrilled to share my photos today down 4 more sizes, and roughly another 40 lbs. 

I wonder what I will look like this time NEXT year.

Having a GREAT year!

Last year I ran the Yam Scram with my daughter. My first race/run. Here I am exactly one year later (today) in the same sweats and shirt.

Keep moving forward. 

Change does happen. 

Imagine what you'll look like a year from now!

5/25/2014 Ten Minute Trainer - Before!

Craig is all in. We started 10 Minute Trainer (TMT) this morning. It's a 4 week program (no rest days) that we will do at least 1 - 10  minute program a day. Maybe more as we get into it. This will be my second round of TMT, and Craig's first.

I will also keep up with Turbo (modified) until I go in for this abdominal hernia surgery. I will be careful; promise!

For accountability, I am posting both of our BEFORE pics and BEFORE measurements/weight.

Craig's measurements before TMT 5/25/14
Neck 18
Chest 44
Waist 44.5 at belly button
Waist 39 at pants line below belly button
Hips 42.5
Thigh 22.5
Arm 13.5
Wrist 6.5

Weight 181

Barb measurements TMT before 5/25/14

Neck 12
Chest 34
Waist 31.5 at belly button
Hips 41
Thigh 21
Arm 12
Wrist 6.5

Weight 167

Skinny in my Skin!

Another progress pic post. I'm about 8 weeks into Turbo Fire [but now have to put it on hold for due to a new hernia I've managed to give myself], and I was curious if change was happening. I figured yes, but it's nice to see pics.

This before pic was actually taken about a month into Turbo. Wish I had a true before pic. Anyway, the after pic was today, and the two photos are just a bit over a month apart. I can totally see a difference.

Turbo Fire fires me up!

So I became curious if this excess skin of mine actually was coming back down on it's own.

Here's me in January, 2014:

And here's me today (5/21/14):

Skinny in my Skin!

So I can say that YES, things are getting tighter, but there is a LONG way to still go, and as much as I was hoping to shrink back all this skin on my own, it's looking very likely that I'll have to get a removal surgery after all.

Anyone have information on how I can obtain a GRANT to pay for it????

Encouraged!

I started Turbo fire and I'm really glad I did. I'm now down to a size 8 and just bought a size small dress to wear to a weekend BBQ. Feels really good! Thanks everyone for the support and encouragement. I know I complain a lot and say poor me too much. But you have all stood by me no matter what and I love you all for that!!! I don't say it enough but will now. Thank you all for being the most loving and supportive group of women I have the pleasure of knowing.

Size ladies medium 10 min trainer t-shirt reward from Beachbody!

Saving for a date night soon. LOVE buying size 8's!

Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

Cheesy Broccoli/Cauliflower Chicken Recipe

Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 6 hours Total: 6 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients:
2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup - shredded taco cheese blend
1 - 10.5 oz can fat free cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom)
1/2 can refilled with skim milk
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 cup frozen broccoli florettes
1 cup frozen cauliflower florettes
(optional veggies)
1 - small onion, chopped
3-4 celery ribs, chopped
1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
8 oz sliced mushrooms




Directions:
Put chicken in crock pot (okay if still frozen)
In a mixing bowl, add soup, milk, cheese, whisk together.
Pour over the chicken.
Add a bit of salt/pepper to taste.
Cook on low 5.5 hours.
Add in the veggies.
Cook on low another 30 minutes

Serve over zoodles, brown rice, or quinoa.

LEFTOVERS:
Any leftover sauce, I add cooked quinoa, and sprinkle with more shredded taco cheese blend. Put into a casserole pan and bake in oven at 350 degrees for about 20-30 min.

NUTRITION:
Makes 8 servings, 334 calories


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