so i slacked...

So i missed a day of blogging... surprise surprise. I honestly thin i'm just going to promise one post a week because i KNOW it's something I can keep up with. haha. I'm so lazy. anyways. yesterday I had a cheat day which might be why i didn't post... and today i didn't exactly eat all healthy foods either but i swear on my grave tomorrow I am doing nothing but eating all healthy. and even on my off days, I continue to workout. Nothing will stop me from losing this weight. I do have some exiting news though! I went shopping today and I OFFICIALLY FIT INTO SIZE 14 CLOTHES! i bought a new pair of shorts and a new pair of jeans from work, and they're both 14. I was so excited!! Anyways, busy busy busy i have to fit in a workout now, so today's post will be short and sweet. Hope you all area having a good day <3
                                          Love,
                                                  Alycia xoxo

Day 2!

You thought I wouldn't keep up, didn't you? ;) Well i'm back again and feeling more refreshed than ever. I didn't eat much today food wise, but calorie-wise, i used up ALL OF MY CALORIES. that has never happened before. For breakfast, I made a sausage buiscit. Now, I know that sounds unhealthy, but mine consisted of turkey sausage, and a 100% wheat english muffin. It was delicious. I had work today so after breakfast, i did my 10 minute biggest loser workout (I'm doin the 30 day jumpstart) i showered and headed into work. I was working from 1:30-5:30 with a call in until 10, so just in case they were going to keep me, i brought a microwavable dinner. A lean cuisine chicken club panini. At 5:30 i was informed that I could go home. although I was excited to hear this I was starving, and couldn't stay to eat my food so i got subway (yum!) I ordered a 6" buffalo chicken on flatbread with provolone cheese. IT.WAS.DELICIOUS. since today was my official weigh in, i decided to have some cookies as well, giving me the whole week to work them off ;) But after this meal, i felt disgusting. I felt like i had eaten a big mac from mcdonalds, large fries and a pie. It was revolting. So because my bestfriend Sam got off work early, we went to the gym! When i got there I walked a mile on the treadmill, rotated arm and leg machines to shock the muscles, did 10 minutes of eliptical, then walked another mile on the treadmill for a cool down. All in all I'd say i had a good day today, and I can't wait for tomorrow, (I'm babysitting my cousin Dara!)
                                                      Until next time,
                                                                  Alycia xoxo

M.I.A.

Hey all! okay, sooo it's been quite a while since my last blog post and after seeing that over 100 people saw it, I was quite embarrassed with the fact that I did absolutely nothing. I didn't go on a diet, I didn't lose the weight and more importantly, I didn't log on to get the motivation I needed. BUT i am back now and more ready than ever. For the first time in my life, i have had all the motivation I need to get up and work my ass off. I have decided that diets aren't the answer because you lose the weight, then you stop the diet and gain it all back, so i've decided instead of dieting I am making a lifestyle change. Or should i say, I already have. 2 weeks ago, I put it into my head that I would lose 50 pounds. At least. I know i said this last time, but so much motivation has come my way and i've actually kept up with everything. For the past 2 weeks I have been eating healthier, I have had no soda, I had fast food ONCE (long story) and I have been counting calories and exercising. I am already down 11.6 pounds! Which leaves me at 194. 2. I know my first post had my measurements on it, so i'm gonna put my new measurements up. I'm sure it's not that big of a difference, but people are already noticing my weightloss, so i'm sure there's at least some difference! I am so excited about this, and the fact that people are already noticing, is even more motivation to keep going. If i lose another 5 pounds, I'll be in the 180s.... I haven't seen that number on the scale since junior year of highschool. Junk food already sounds gross and every time people offer me chips, or soda i'm able to say no! It's amazing feeling like i have control over my body, and I'm already so much more confident in myself. So now that i've bored you with my blabbering, (sorry i just can't contain my excitement!) here's my new measurements!
height: 5'3"
weight: 194.2 or 13.87 stone
waist: 42 1/2"
bust: 44 1/2"- the only place i'm okay with not losing any ;)
left "bicep": 13"
right "bicep": 13"
left thigh:27 1/4"
right thigh: 27 1/4"
neck: 14 1/2"
pant size: 16 (but fitting into some 14!)
shirt size: extra large
So all in all i think i've done pretty good for 2 weeks! I didn't even realize i had shrunk that much, but hey, I'm definately not complaining! I'm gonna try log my food on here every day since typing on the computer isn't hard work haha. and then once a week ill do a weigh in, and new measurements. I'm so excited to get this show on the road and Hopefully this time next week i'll be in the 180s!
                                      Until next time,
                                                      Alycia xoxo

Alrighty guys so it's been a little over a week since I have started my weight loss/getting into shape/living a healthier lifestyle has started. Over this past week I have been counting calories, I have added fruits and veggies to my meals, I haven't touched ANY soda, and I have been exercising. I am using the "myfitnesspal" app on my phone to keep track of my calories that I have eaten, and I keep track of my exercise on there. It is extremely helpful because it's on my phone, I have it with me if I'm at a party, at a friends house, or even out to eat. A week ago I measured myself in weight and inches. This week I have only measured myself in inches because quite honestly, I really don't mind if i stay the same weight even though it is a lot, I just want to lose inches, and lose dress sizes. Since last week I have officially lost 2 inches off of my stomach, and .2 inches off of my arms. No it's not a lot, but it's definately a start. I am probably only going to record my weight every 2 weeks not every week because looking at your weight a lot isn't healthy either because even if you do eat right and exercise and you don't lose that much weight, or you don't lose any at all, it can be very discouraging and can lead to downfalls. I have to say, I haven't been eating COMPLETELY healthy, i mean come on I'm human afterall. I do treat myself to either some chips, or a bar of chocolate every now and then. I am a chocoholic. Getting rid of chocolate is just a no-no for me. If you guys would like me to keep track of my food/excerise routine on here, let me know. And if you guys have any tips and tricks as to what has helped you live healthier, please also let me know! I am trying to find free websites, free exercise routines etc so i can help you guys out too. Being a broke college student doesn't exactly help me with exercising. I'd love to join a gym, just don't have the money to. Anyways, sorry this is such a long boring post without pictures, just thought i'd keep you guys updated and since it's been a while, i don't want you to think i've given up. Because i haven't, and i WON'T.
Lots of love, Alycia xoxo

The Calm before the storm.

So today I came to a huge life changing conclusion. I.NEED.TO.LOSE.WEIGHT. Not only do I want to do it to look better, but I need to, for health issues. I have tried many times to lose weight, and it worked for the first week or 2, then i'd "reward" myself with a dinner out, or some brownies, and that led me back to failure. This time, no more "treats" no more "rewards" there will be blood, sweat and tears, and there will be results. Now I thought of the best motivation that i know would make me lose weight. And that is, ladies and gentlemen, putting my current weight on the internet for everyone and anyone to see. In doing this, I will have extreme motivation to push myself towards my goal. In this blogpost, i will post my measurements, clothing sizes, and weight. And include pictures no matter how disgusting they may be. I need to be humiliated in order to kick my own ass and work hard. So here goes nothing.

Height: 5'3"
Weight: 204.6 lbs. or 14.6 stone.
waist: 46"
bust: 44 1/2"
left "bicep" : 15 &1/2"
right "bicep": 15&1/2 "
left thigh: 27&1/2"
right thigh: 28"
neck: 15&1/4
Pants size: 16
shirt size: mostly extra large.

These measurements make me physically sick. I can barely walk up my fucking stairs to my room without losing my breath. I need to change this...for GOOD. To everyone who ever called me names, made fun of me, doubted me in anything i could do, thank you, you are my other motivation. I will lose this weight, I will look sexy as fuck and you WILL all be jealous of me by the time I'm done. But more importantly, FUCK YOU. Any further questions? No? Good, Tomorrow i start tracking calories, and working out. Here is what I currently look like....

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My goal?
weight:130-140
Pant size: 6
to be able to run a mile without stopping
Feel secure about my apperance
Get more toned.
I would like the thought of junk food to make me sick.

My dream body. I hope to eventually look like in the end.

This is my first goal.  5'3" 135 lbs, size 6.