8.23.2011

Accomplishing some goals...

First, how cute is my dolly before school today?


I eat her up!!!


So...

It's been 6 weeks;  A HARD 6 weeks I might add since I have started on a journey to be healthy & fit for life.  I am not complete, nor will I ever be, but I will be healthy & know where to start & end for the rest of my life.  Thank you to my nutritionist who has changed my life on eating habits & has forever gotten me off the 3 large diet cokes I was having from Sonic a day.  I can't explain to you the addiction that I have overcome, it was really pretty ridiculous to the point where now I taste diet coke & I can't drink it.  BOO!

I really think why most people "stop" is because they don't see it. I have taken pictures every week of my journey & so far it wasn't until this week comparing it to exactly 6 weeks ago that I'm like, "OK, I see it".  I totally get it.  It all makes sense.  I love the science behind it & mostly the patience that comes with it.  While I am human & still crave the bad in my life... the good feels so much better.  I just don't want to stop,  I love the change & watching my body crave more.

So today I celebrate 6 weeks of 6 days in the gym a week, & eating healthy!  It's only the beginning & I have somehow lost 14 lbs although that wasn't my goal.  My main goal was to just look different, by being fit.  My arms have completely changed & I have now lost 6% of my body fat.

My goal now is to keep up the toning & maintain.  I will post again at 12 weeks.


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24 comments:

  1. Kristen @ Hope AboundAugust 24, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    You are thinking exactly how you should be. Great job on keeping a positive outlook and not giving up. You look great!!!

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  2. Jen V.August 24, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    Wow Ashley - you look amazing!!!!

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  3. amyAugust 24, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    Awesome Ashley! You are an absolutely gorgeous mama!

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  4. KaceeAugust 24, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    way to go ashley!!! you look great!!!

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  5. CarrieAugust 24, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    You Go Girl! Looking Great! It's so wonderful to have husbands that work out with us and share life fitness goals. Fred & I just signed up for indoor cycling class at Walton Life Fitness Center (at 5:20 am! eek!).

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  6. MegAugust 24, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Congrats beauty!! Very motivating!! :)

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  7. Bear GirlAugust 24, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Hi, could u post sometime the different options of foods to choose from for the meals and snacks? That would help me a lot as I am dumb when it comes to food and a good carb vs. A bad carb, and the 6 meals...gets confusing. You are an inspiration. Xoxo, Genah

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  8. sltawtmomAugust 24, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Keep up the GREAT work! You look fabulous. Your journey has inspired me to change how my family eats and I have even taken up a Boot Camp class with some of my girlfriends 2 days a week and then I work out at home the remaining days. I have even signed up to run my first 5k in October. Wish me luck!

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  9. UnknownAugust 24, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Way to go!!!

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  10. Lauren LashleeAugust 24, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Looking good girl!!!!! Keep up the awesome work! So proud of you!!!

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  11. ElizabethAugust 24, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    You look great hun!

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  12. ChristinaAugust 24, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    You look fantastic!
    Keep up the good work, and keep us updated! You are super inspirational :)
    xo

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  13. happeningsofourhomeAugust 24, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    you look fabulous! so inspiring!!

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  14. JodiAugust 24, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Good for you! Such a great accomplishment. You must feel great to be following through and getting healthy while you do it!

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  15. KimberleyAugust 24, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    congratulations on the loss!! how exciting!! you look great!

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  16. Melissa MillerAugust 24, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Wow! Ashley you are gorgeous!

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  17. Jamie LynnAugust 24, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Ashley you look great~ I am also getting my body healthy and it feels great!Would love to know some of the dinners you make- Nice job with sticking it out at the Gym too! Always hard to do, and the diet coke thing- nice work, who needs it anyway! :) By the way, cute black shirt, would love to know where you got it from! Have a great day! Oh and your little one is so cute too! Love the zebra!
    Jamie
    lovelongtime.blogspot.com

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  18. AndreaAugust 24, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Wow! You look amazing! And BEAUTIFUL as ever!! Great job!

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  19. Bryan and StacyAugust 24, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    You look great!

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  20. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Great job Ashley! Keep up the good work!

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  21. forever sophistiqueAugust 24, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    For someone that is way off track, do you think it's best to start with a nutritionist AND a trainer? Your story is very inspiring and I feel like I could learn a lot just by hearing the process you have went through in 6 weeks.

    I'm not sure if you have a trainer but I thought you had maybe mentioned that once. If you are doing this alone (on the workout front) then that is even more inspiring. I feel like I get SO burnt out at the gym very quickly and I don't really know what's best.

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  22. Shelly PowersAugust 24, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Awesome job! I would love to know what you have been eating... bc I am a huge diet dr pepper fan and not a big water fan... I would love some tips on how to kick the ddp addiction! ;) you look great! I started aug 1st and have lost 9 pounds so this is so encouraging too!

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  23. Stephanie DoyleAugust 24, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    You look stunning!! You are doing great and are inspiring so many people. :)

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  24. corriemaeAugust 25, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    You look FANTASTIC,good for you!!
    Keep it up and thank you for sharing!

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