Stress, it makes ya do crazy things.

Today was a pretty good ending to one of the most stressful weeks I've had in a long time. It began Monday with Randall, my husband having shoulder surgery. I've had surgery before and that's way easier than waiting for someone in surgery. The waiting was so hard. I'm a stress eater and it was hard not to eat everything around me. But I stood strong and did not give in to the vending machines of chips, cookies, and candy. I am so thankful for my mother in law coming into town to help with the recovery. I was able to keep working out this week and that saved me. It helped so much with the stress and not getting too worked up.
I was doing pretty good until today's weigh in. I was so stressed that I gained this week and all that stress caused a crazy rant as I got up to weigh. I said things like murder and hating being a girl. What was I thinking?! Anyway, I think I really scared my weigh n pray friends, so now I'll be know as the crazy rant girl. hahaha Oh well, to my surprise, I lost 1.6 lbs. For this week, I will take it. I would have taken anything but gaining.
I am so glad this week is almost over and tomorrow begins a new week. With a new week, I have new opportunities to work hard, eat well, and try not stress out too much. So here's to a new week. I hope it's a good one!!!

Community...it's not just a funny show on t.v.

So today was the 2nd weigh in, and I lost 8lbs!! 8 pounds in one week? That is crazy. I don't think I have ever lost that much in a month much less in one week. That's biggest loser style. :)

But as my title suggests it was not done without my community. I have the most amazing community helping me reach my goals. First are my best friends Jason and Vanessa Brandiger. They are both crossfit coaches and have been kickin my butt this week. Vanessa did 2 workouts with me AND is eating the paleo way with me. She is supporting me like the amazing best friend she is!!!! Thanks Brandigers!!!! You guys are the best support team EVER!!!!
Next is my husband Randall, he is also a crossfit coach and has been the best support during my workouts. So encouraging and pushing me to do a better job. He also cooked a meal for me. I love this man so much and all that he has done for me in my quest.
I can't forget my crossfit community. The coaches keep pushing me to get the most out of my workout and those in my class, they challenge me to work harder every time we work out. Thanks guys!!!
And my weigh and pray ladies gave so much encouragement this week. It's great to have this group of ladies support, even though we are competing, we stil give encouraging words to one another. This group of ladies are going to be the most successful group ever and not just during the competition, we are changing our lives for the better, forever!!
And last but least are my friends and family who have sent texts and phone calls with encouragement this week. You guys are wonderful.

As you can see, I cannot do this without a support system. I encourage you, if you want to start a weight loss program, get a friend or better yet, a team to help you. You WILL be successful.

Until next week, make good choices and stay healthy!!

Today's the day!!!

Well today was the first weigh in for the weigh and pray competition. It was wonderful. All 30 ladies bravely weighed in and had their weight announced. The best thing was that everyone said they wanted to lose the weight in a healthy way. In the past those involved in wnp, did the crazy quick weight lost diets and several are back for this season. So, the rule for this season is you must do it in a healthy way. No crazy diets!!

As for me, I was so nervous today. My hands were shaking as I got up to weigh. I'm not sure why, but I had butterflies. As I write this, I still have butterflies. I want to be successful and of course win :) but I am a little scared of failure. So, I'm going to try to use this anxiety in a positive way. I really do want to win but more than that, I just want to lose weight and get healthy. I had Randall take before pictures of me in a sports bra and shorts. Oh My goodness!!!!!!! I was shocked. I mean, I see myself naked everyday, but it is different when you see it in a picture. Let me just say, if you have a weight problem and want some motivation, take a picture of yourself. Yikes.

I guess it's off to bed. My 6am crossfit class is going to be here before I know it.

Here's to health and a new start.

small change of plans

So, this is probably not the blog you were hoping for and it's not really what I thought I would be writing either. By now I was planning on proclaiming to the world my amazing accomplishments.

Well, I have a small change of plans. As a result of my first blog I was given a offer I could not refuse. A friend of mine started a group called weigh n pray. It is a group of ladies who get together to well, weigh and pray. :) Because I have tried to do this alone in the past, I thought this would be a great group to be a part of. I need accountability.

So, I have joined the weigh and pray group. Here's where the plans have changed, we don't start meeting until January 9th and it is a competition. I want to win, so I am working out some and watching my eating but not being as strict as I will after January 9th. I am still very excited about my life change with the added benefit of an accountability group and a possible grand prize. I cannot wait!!!

On a different note, as of this week I can proudly say I have been cancer free for one year!! Yay!

and so it begins

My name is Kyla and I am a fat girl. Yep, I said it. My entire life I have had a weight problem. Nothing crazy, I've just always been a little bigger than everyone else. So, with that said, today is the day I begin my quest to get healthy, loose weight, and become the best Kyla I can be!

You might be thinking, "why are you starting today?" Thanksgiving is next week and Christmas is right around the corner. I know this is a crazy time to begin a weight loss program but this time I want it to be forever. Also, a year ago today I was being taken back for surgery at MD Anderson. Today is the day I found out I had ovarian cancer. That day changed my life forever so it seems fitting to start something positive today that will change my life forever.

Here's my plan! A while back, my best friend took me to a CrossFit class and it was the greatest and worst experience ever. The actual workout, not including warm-up was only like 15mins. It was over quickly but it was the most intense 15mins. I walked away tired and sore but continued to go. I saw some body change and felt very strong and firm but I didn't see the results I wanted. It's not CrossFit, it was me. I wasn't consistent in my workouts or my nutrition. Even after having Cancer, I tried a few times to be consistent but I didn't have my head in the game. I was not determined to really put in the time and effort and to see results you MUST put forth effort. This year I have seen many of the CrossFitters do the work and they look amazing. So I know CrossFit works and I believe in the workouts and nutrition principles.

So, starting today I am doing a CrossFit challenge. I'm going to do a CrossFit WOD (workout of the day) 3-4times a week and follow the nutrition guidelines. I will be very honest and will post my progress. Here's a link to my Crossfit gym. You can read more about crossfit and see my workouts. http://capstonecrossfit.com/

And so it begins...