Week 3...

I am doing well. I am about to go crazy with our weather. The wind has been constant at 30 and 40 miles an hour. Therefore the walking has fallen by the wayside. I think I will have to start doing something different. I am thinking Billy Blanks Bootcamp. That is a workout video. I did get one walk in this week. But that is not acceptable. I am also taking a supplement called Core Supplements.

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Week 2...

Hello all! Great news!!!!! I lost 5 pounds in the last 2 weeks! I am now at 230lbs. Some of you may be saying well thats only 5 pounds. However I refuse to think negative....when you really think about it 5 lbs is a great start! I must admit....sadly I haven't walked any this week. :( It has been so horrid here weather wise that I didn't venture out. Hoping to make amends for it though next week. I have also changed the meal replacement shake that I am doing. I am a type O blood and type O's are supposed to have more protein than anyone else. I changed to Young Living's Pure Protein meal replacement shakes. I absolutely love them! I do not feel hungry and they last me a long time during the day. For example; I can drink an 8 oz shake at 8 am and I don't start to feel hungry until 1:30 in the afternoon. Amazing! I urge you to try these shakes!!!!! As always you can find out more and order at; www.youngliving.org/jccronk

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1 week update...

I am doing well! Only a few days did I not get in my gallon of water. Also my tinnies lost their sole so I didn't get to walk every day. However on Wednesday I got a brand new pair and am putting them to good use! I will post them here if I remember to take a picture.
NingXia Red is also one of the products I am using. It is not overly sweet like so many of the other juices. Also this juice is safe for children and pregnant or nursing women! It great at helping me maintain my energy through out the day. You can learn more about it at: www.youngliving.org/jccronkNingXia Red® is a naturally delicious, nutrient-infused wolfberry drink that will energize, fortify, and replenish your body. Rich in wide-spectrum antioxidant activity, NingXia Red has the highest levels of naturally occurring, age-defying S-ORAC activity to help support immune function, cardiovascular health, and nourish the eyes. NingXia Red also contains lemon and orange essential oils rich in the powerful antioxidant d-limonene to promote healthy liver function. Ningxia wolfberry, the primary ingredient in NingXia Red, has been cherished for centuries for its health, energy, and longevity benefits. Whole Ningxia wolfberries and other nutrient-dense fruit juices, like blueberry and pomegranate, make NingXia Red the perfect choice for optimizing wellness and stepping up to a whole new level of health.
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I AM WAGING WAR!....

Hello out there! I woke up this morning ready to go to war! Some of you may be wondering what I am talking about...let me give you a little background. I am a 23 year old female who is by medical standards obese. No that does not make me happy or proud to admit that. I do contribute some of my weight gain to the birth of my 2 children. After each baby I failed to lose the "baby weight." Now I have 2 very active children to chase after and I can't keep up. I am so tired of huffing and puffing up the stairs in our house. I am also tired of my heart racing and being out of breath just because I ran to answer the phone. So after a sleepless night of worrying about my future I am ready to take a stand. THIS IS WAR!!!
I title this blog Battle Of the Bulge because that is what I am battling and I plan to WIN! This is the one place I am going to be open and honest. I want everyone else to be the same. Here we are united warriors fighting the same fight. So here is my disclosure; I will not tolerate negativity here, losing weight is hard enough without anyone else dumping all over my and others goals. Please feel free to comment and tell me your story. I want to hear it all, you may stay anonymous, but please tell me about you! If you would like to also post your efforts here, I will add you as an author.
I think it is only fair to let you know that I have just joined a Company I am very proud to be a part of. The name of the company is Young Living. I am very excited to be a part of this. I am going to use all their products in my battle. I feel like they are my armor and my weapons. With each post I will include one of the products I am using. You can always find the products that I talk about at; www.youngliving.org/jccronk
So now here is my promise to you; I will walk some everyday. I will drink at least a gallon of water a day. Last but not least I will drink at least one meal replacement shake a day. Some days I will aim for 2 shakes. I will eat mostly organic food. I hope to start seeing progress soon. I hope I can be an encouragement to you. I promise to post at least weekly with biweekly weigh in.
Now about me: I am 23 years old. I am female with a height of 5'6" (yes, those cute kids shrunk me an inch) My BMI (Body Mass Index) is a 37.9 You can calculate your BMI at: http://www.halls.md/body-mass-index/bmi.htm My weight is 235 lbs. FAT be on NOTICE THIS IS WAR!

This is the meal replacement shake I am using. The taste is great! It mixes easily and goes down smooth. I do have one bit of advice. Blend it with some ice! It makes it scrumptious!

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