I'm Bad ( and Good) At Maintaining Things

What can I say? I'm horrible at "maintaining" a blog when life gets busy.

To catch everyone up on things, I'm definitely a pro at "maintaining" my weight. For the past month, I've basically stayed the same. No gains. No losses.

I will say that I can definitely tell a difference in my weight...especially in photos. It's a lovely feeling (even if I'm the only one that can notice it)!



(March 2011 with K. Bradley at my favorite store)



(July 2011 with Ava Kristen Morton wearing something from my favorite store and about 12 pounds lighter)

This is a nice thing to say about myself, but I've got to become more disciplined in my journey to a thinner me.

So how am I going to do this? I think I'll make a list.

1. Eat my Jenny Craig meals more.

2. Order grilled chicken salads or meats and veggies when I eat out.

3. Exercise (with my new Walk It Off DVD).

4. Drink more water.

5. Remind myself that I'll feel much better when I lose this weight.


Soon To Be Thin,

Court

Your Daily Affirmation

As of 6.14.11, I am at 11.6 pounds. It's a slow process, but it's working!

Maybe the hot weather will help burn calories...or maybe I should just shop more.

I'll give everyone a more detailed update soon, but for now watch this and smile!



I think we could all use some of her positivity!

Soon To Be Thin,

Court

Why not?

An update one night before I weigh again...

Last week I lost two more pounds, bringing my grand total to 11.2 lbs.

I can definitely tell a difference, especially with my clothes. I keep fighting the urge to shop for new jeans & work pants. Maybe I should enjoy the bagginess for a bit, right?

To sum up my adventure so far: I ADORE JENNY CRAIG.

Seriously, if you are interested in becoming a healthier YOU, contact Jenny now (1-800-597-5366) or visit their website to learn more.

Of course, I'm always ready to share my story and advice with you. I know I'm not famous, skinny, or a Jenny representative, but I might be able to help!

Soon To Be Thin,

Court

p.s. This blog post was not paid for by Jenny Craig...haha! This is proof that I truly adore this program and the counselors at JC who encourage me, especially Ms. Brenda!

One Is The Loneliest Number

...unless it's another pound gone.

So, I'm a little behind on posting, but I thought a brief update was in order. I lost 1.2 lbs this week (they say the weight loss slows down after the first few weeks, so I'm perfectly content with any weight lost).

As of 5.5.11, I've lost 9.4 lbs and 9.2 inches.

Hopefully, this week I'll reach the 10 pound mark.

Soon To Be Thin,

Court

Five Pounds Closer To Thin

It's been a few days since my last post. Weekends tend to be super busy for me, especially when I go to Corinth.

Speaking of weekends, how hard is it to stay on track with a diet from Friday through Sunday? For me, it's immensely difficult. Thankfully, I have a supportive (somewhat hard-core) sister that bluntly tells me, "Courtney, don't you even think about it," or "Courtney, that spicy ranch dip tastes horrible." She has lost a lot of weight in the past and is absolutely gorgeous and healthy--making her my role model/mentor for weight loss.

To put it short and sweet, I made it through the weekend without cheating on food and my first week of Jenny Craiging proved to be successful!

How do I know?

Well, I went to my weekly weigh-in today and the scales said I lost...are you ready?

5.2 pounds!

I'm thrilled and even more motivated to continue with the program. Thanks Jenny Craig for providing me with an effective way to get thin!

Soon To Be Thin,

Court

Today's The Day

The last meal. Sounds very final, doesn't it?

I had mine tonight because tomorrow morning, I am beginning an adventure to a new me. This has been long overdue & attempted many times before, but often without fail or relapse. This time, however, I am doing this for me (not for a boy or a shopping trip). My health & happiness are most important and I'm taking the steps to improve that.

It is important to share why weight loss has been so hard for me. It's not because I turn to food for comfort or because I'm not accepted by my peers. I've led the atypical fat-girl life. Acceptance. Clothes. Happiness. Relationships (although those have been very few and far between). Needless to say, I've never felt that my appearance has kept me from living a fulfilling life.

However, losing weight (50 pounds to be exact) is going to make my life even more fulfilling. Funny that I choose to use the word FULFILLING, isn't it? Most of the time, diets do not fulfill you...growling stomachs, boring salads and too much exercise. This diet, however, is going to be different.

I joined Jenny Craig today and I have the most delicious-looking food in the kitchen. My meals are cheaper than the typical restaurant meal and they don't take very long to prepare. The best part is that I can change foods that I might not like and I get to incorporate restaurant foods in the mix.

Thank you for joining me in my adventure to become thin & healthy. I hope you find encouragement and happiness in this blog.

Soon To Be Thin,

Court