I’m re-committing. And I missed this little space on the internet

Tagged by running-up-hill :) Rules: 1. Always post the rules. 2. Answer the questions the person who tagged you asked, and then write 11 new ones. 3. Tag 11 people then link them in the post. 4. Tell them you tagged them. 1) What do you enjoy most about the nutrition guidelines you’ve chosen? I like the fact that I don't restrict myself too much. If I workout/eat healthy 5x out of the week I give myself a "treat" during the weekend. 
 2) Go-to outfit? Black skinny pants, blazer, white tee and pointed toe heel/flat/sandal (depending on occasion). 
3) What do you cook/make the best? I'm probably the most UN-DOMESTICATED person you'll ever meet (ask my husband). So with that being said, I make a might mean bowl of cereal. 
4) What is something about you that usually surprises people? That I used to be 50lbs overweight 
5) Least favorite book you’ve read? The Old Man and the Sea by Earnest Hemingway 
6) A goal you’ve accomplished? Losing 50+ lbs between 2010-2011 & being the first person in my family to obtain a bachelors degree. 
7) Favorite reality TV show? BIG BANG THEORY! 
8) Best New Year’s Eve? I haven't had one...yet 
9) What are you most passionate about? Maintaining financial freedom 
10) What did you want to be when you grew up when you were little? A teacher 
11) Something you’re saving up for or want to save up for? I'm currently saving up for my first home My questions: 1) Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 2) Chocolate or Vanilla? 3) What is your least favorite form of exercise? 4) If you were allowed one meal to eat the rest of your life, what would it be? 5) What is one place you'd like to visit you've never been? 6) Do you believe in love at first sight? 7) Who's one person you can tell every secret too without fear of judgement or betrayal? Why? 8) Summer or Winter? 9) What is your biggest fear? 10) Would you ever have plastic surgery? 11) Do you have good penmanship? I tag: lovehealthlift morgbrit live-fit-now runningandperseverance wholefoodsandgin rachaelfightsback yearwon icmuse angelasactivelife strengthgained rachaelfightsback Thanks so much for tagging me! It was too much fun! Can't wait to see the responses!!

I'm down 10lbs! Yes!!!!

Amazed and dumb founded every time I mix PB2 with water

I can't believe it's so good

Just a mini update on my progress

I’ve been working out consecutively 4x week (walk/jog, Zumba, weights) and I feel really good.

A few weeks ago a friend of mine let me use his weight watchers online app to track my food. The overall concept is really good. It basically makes you think about what you’re putting into your mouth & if it’s worth it. For example, a piece of bread may be 4pts vs. a piece of meat for 2pts. Since I only have 23pts to use each day I almost always choose food that’s lower points so I can eat more. It’s also really good at making me see what portions of food I should be having. I kinda love it.

I haven’t weighed myself in a while but I can definitely see changes in the way my clothes fit, so that’s enough for me.

Glad I’m sticking with it this time.

Chipotle has nailed it with portion control. Kids taco meal for dinner

I'm. Fat. Again.

On the wagon, off the wagon

Same old same old. One day I’m on a heath kick & the next I’m eating Doritos & Oreos like it’s my job. Where’s 2012 Erika? I miss her.

I went to Zumba this morning.

I’m currently unemployed because I quit a job I despised but i refuse to sit on the couch & eat my day away so I’m trying to stay active.

I just want to be happy with my weight. Happy in my clothes. Happy when I see myself in pictures.

Saturday was my husbands 30th birthday and I threw him a party. Food was eaten. Drink were drank. Pictures were taken and I did not like the way I looked in any of them. I’m not used to seeing myself with this much weight anymore. I don’t like it.

To losing 40lbs…again

My birthday was last Saturday and my husband thought it was a good idea to put whipped cream in my face

The entire office ordered Popeyes and they pressured me so hard to get some, but refrained. I feel so boss

I'm back in 1st grade

I got my hands on some of that PB2 you all rave about so much. Pretty tasty! I mixed it in with my oatmeal this morning. YUM!!!

5/8/14: 191.4 We'll call this the "Before" picture.

Honesty Hour

This is probably the hardest post I think I’ve ever written on my page but when I made this Tumblr I promised myself I’d be 100% honest 100% of the time, so here goes.

I’ve gained a lot of weight. Like…a lot. And I haven’t had a handle on my food or working out in probably a solid year. I would workout here and there and eat “healthy” sometime but the majority of my time has just been spent being a “newlywed” (even though we’re coming up on year 2). Oy.

From my lowest weight of 145lbs I’ve gained back 46.6 lbs. Almost 50lbs.

But once again, something snapped like it did the first time I lost 50+ lbs and now I’m back to eating right & having a workout routine. I feel great!

Just for an extra nudge I signed myself up to be Zumba instructor. The class is this Saturday and I’m scared out of my mind, but I needed to do something that would motivate and challenge me. I know I can do it, I just have to apply myself.

So, once again guys, I’M STARTING OVER. And hopefully, this time the change will stick!

Juice Cleanse: Day 8

Still going strong! Super hungry right now so I'm going to have a salad from Moes Southwest Grill with chicken. 

Already feeling subtle changes in my body, no physical yet but yay for progress.

Focusing on not obsessing over lbs lost verses how my clothes fit and all around how I feel.

I know I'll get back there 

Hospital food ain’t all that bad

*Note: I’m not in the hospital. I was visiting a friend and got hungry