Evolve Re-Grand Opening

I wanted to invite everyone who lives near Champaign-Urbana to Evolve's Re-Grand Opening. We will be having our first Heavy to Healthy meeting at 11am and would like to see you guys out there. Also if you bring a friend who joins you get a month free, try out a new class. It will be a great time and hope to see you all there:)

Password

So I have created a password you all can use so you can post on the blog. If you have any recipes, workout tips, advice pretty much anything feel free to.
username: kiwi114_100@hotmail.com
password: clubevolve

Kickin' It With The Boys.........

Howdy all, so today was my second ultimate intesity class and I was the only girl. I tried to keep up with the boys and did good the first two time but by the third time they domniated me. But hey I did and Good work guys. The gym is open til noon tomorrow and although it is my day off and day to sleep in I believe I will get in there and walk. Excited for Sunday which is our first meeting on Heavy to Healthy. Hope everyone has a great day:)

Feelin AWESOME!!!

Hey guys so I went to my Ultimate Intensity workout class and let me tell you miss Emily kicked my butt. I must say though as I am sitting here at work I feel amazing. The class is amazing and everyone is so friendly. I had a fear of a class with being my first time would people stare at me and think I'm whinning or complaining but everyone is so focused on what they are doing for the 1minute they don't notice. Now I wasnt whinning or complaning just had to take a few breaks but am ready for the class on Thursday. I encourage everyone to try a class you will feel GREAT:) Have a good day

DRUM ROLL PLEASE............

I finally made it to the gym tonight. I walked for 45 minutes and got 2 miles in. YAY!!!! Ready for tomorrow morning and an awesome workout with Emily:))))))

Getting back on track

Howdy all. So I must admit since becoming sick a week ago I have slacked but never fear I am planning on getting right back on track. I am going to a workout class monday at 630am, Oh my goodness thats early but I can do it and will be ready for my work day. Heavy to Healthy as offically taken off at Evolve and am looking for people to join. It is a 3 month program and will end sometime in the spring. Then we will start up a new one in the summer. So come on guys and have some fun while losing weight. Have a great day:)

Sickly:((((((

Hello all sorry I havent posted in a few days but I have been fighting this nasty flu. It stinks but I know I'm losing weight just not in the right way. Hoping to get back on track Monday:))))

Blake and I Parents????

Hi all. So Blake and I are going to parents......to a cute lil puppy that is. His name is Ranger Danger Gilbert-Widmer. We are very excited and can't wait to get him next Friday:)))))

Workout Buddies

To all my followers..... I am needing workout buddies. I mean look no one next to me in my pics. Come on guys Evolve is the best gym and don't have to worry about big buff people starring at you. Having someone or a group to workout with makes it more fun. I mean look you can watch your favorite show while you workout just bring your own headphones. So come in and mention the Heavy to Healthy weight loss program. Enjoy the snow*******SN: Another good reason to come to the gym can't workout in the snow:)))))

Day at the Gym!!!

Hi guys. So I made it to the gym on Friday. It felt so amazing to be on the treadmil again. I didn't have much time so I walked for an hour and got to 2.89mi. I noticed a difference from last year when I first got on the treadmil to yesterday. Last year I was walking at a rate of 2.5 and my heart rate was 150, yesterday it took walking at 2.8 for my heart rate to hit 150. That was nice to see. I had the nice front desk guy take pics of me.

GYM!!!!!!!!

Hey guys. So today I am planning on going to the gym for my first workout. I am super excited and can't wait to see more results. I will let you all know how it goes. Have a great day:))))))))

Long Time no Blog!!!!

Hey everyone. Sorry havent posted in a few days been super busy. Started back at work and with the holidays just got caught up. Hope all of you had an amazing turkey day. I did good didnt over eat and still enjoyed good food. I do feel down since I havent walked since last Monday but I will get back on track. Well better go for now but look for more most. Have a Great Day:)))))))))))))

THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!

Hi all. Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. We were going to do the turkey trot at Crystal Lake Park in Urbana today but since it is such a lovely day (NOT)! Looking forward to eating this dinner at 3pm. Going to just use portion control and enjoy this day. I deserve it lol. I am a lil upset because Tuesday I was suppose to find out about the family Blake and I adopted but still have not heard anything and can't get ahold of anyone. I was hoping to shop for them tomorrow but can't now plus don't have money anyways. Well again Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy the time with your families:))))))))

Christmas

Good evening. I wanted to share with all of you what I did today. I was at work and needed to call the Salvation Army in regards to my after school progam ringing the bell. As I was scrolling down the list of winter volunteering I saw adopting a family. I thought hmm what is this, so I read the insert and thought it would be awesome if Blake and I did this. We were already going to ring the bell and this is another opportunity to help. I spoke with the director and I chose a family of 4 and will get the rest of the info on Tuesday. We are going to deliver personally so we will get to meet the family. Blake and I talked about how when we were younger our families made sure we had a great christmas. We want to be able to help others have the same joys during the holidays as we did. I am asking that if you can help out rather you ring the bell or adopt a family please do and remember the feelings you had as a kid.

Champaign Salvation Army number: (217) 373-7832
Good Night

Challenge!!!!!

Good Morning all my faithful followers. As some of you know I have this thing about weighing myself everyday or all the time. I like to wait 6weeks before I get on the scale. I'm not sure if some of you are "scale happy" but my challenge to you is to try not weighing yourself for 6 weeks. Trust me when you do get on the scale you will be shocked. Well I am off to do school work have a good day. Let me know who is up for the challenge.

Evolve

Howdy all. So My blog is now posted on evolve's facebook. Check it out, Evolve Fitness Club Group. Had a great day. Awesome workout and Blake made an amazing dinner. Night All:)

Under Armor

So in those pics, I am wearing Blake's Black under armor. Let me tell you that stuff is amazing and now that I can finally fit into it I will be buying some. Just a lil FYI:) 

Finally got to 4miles

Hey everyone well I finally got to 4 miles today and Blake joined me. It was cold and we were layered but we did it. We even ran 5 different times wooohooooooo:))) Here are some pics after our 4mile walk. Have a good day!

My Workout Playlist

I wanted to share with all of you what I listen to when I workout....

Addicted - Saving Abel
Aint't Going Down Til the Sun Goes Down- Garth Brooks
All I Want To Do- Sugarland
Big Green Tractor- Kenny Chesney
Bob That Head- Rascal Flatts
The Climb- Hannah Montana
Crank That(Soulja Boy)
Do the Ricky Bobby- Dallas Swag
Eight Second Ride- Jake Owen
Get Low- Kings of Crunk lil jon and the east side boys
I aint in Checotah Anymore- Carrie Underwood
Independant- Webbie Ft. lil booseie Lil Phat
My Kinda Party- Jason Aldean
OMG- Usher
Push It- Salt&Pepper
Diva- Beyonce

Tonights Meeting

So tonights meeting for the weight loss challenge went good. We weighed in and got our measurements. I didn't look at the scale as I don't look until every 6 weeks. It is very motivating considering you have to pay $1 for every lb. gained. So tomorrow I will be walking whether its cold or not. Well going to bed. Night all:)

Sunny Day

Although it is cold it is sunny out. I am at school just got done with lunch (leftover subway from Blakes birthday dinner) waiting to go to work. I am super excited about tonight, blake, myself, and his family are going to a weight loss challenge put on by a local town. They will weigh us and take our measurements and there is a cash price for the winner. So we are all excited to see what this is about. Well I will post after the meeting. Have a good day all:))))))

6week pics

Evolve Fitness Center/Champaign, IL

I am working with Evolve on starting a weight loss program and super excited. I will be the ambassador for the gym and the goal is to have a commercial from heavy to healthy. I want to help others who are out there like me and let them know you can do it with exercise and diet. I am not a model who is photo shopped or airbrushed, I am real. If I know I helped at least one person while on this journey, then I know this will have been a SUCCESS!!! Look for more information to come and if you are in the Champaign, IL area you can visit Evolve Fitness Center at:

508 North Neil St.

Champaign, IL, 61820

 

http://www.clubevolve.com

Also on Facebook: evolve Fitness Club

-10lbs

I must say it is amazing the difference I feel with 10lbs gone. I am a college student and can now walk around the school without being winded, take the stairs instead of the elevator, sleep better and just feel better. I can't wait to see what the future holds.

Blake's Birthday Breakfast

Today is my boyfriends 24th birthday. So I go up this morning and made HG (Hungry Girl) Gooey Cinnamon Rolls, Egg Beaters, and Turkey bacon. This was an AMAZING breakfast and would like to give all of you the recipe for the cinnamon rolls.

gooey cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing

Ingredients
For Dough
1 pkg Pillsbury Reduced Fat Crescent Rolls refrigerated dough
16 sprays I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Spray

For Filling
1/4 cup dark brown sugar (not packed) I used splenda brown sugar
1/4 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweeener (granulated)
1/2 tablespoon light whiped butter or light buttery spread, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt

For Icing
1/4 cup Cool Whip Free, thaw
3 Tablespoons fat-free cream cheese, room temperature
1 Tablespoons Splenda

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
To make filling, combine all ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring well to make sure the butter gets mixed in evenly, set aside.

To make icing, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix until smooth and blended. Place in the fridge to chill and set.

Prepare a dry surface by sprinkling it with a small amount of flour to prevent sticking. Remove dough from package and knead into a ball.

Using a rolling pin dusted lightly with flour, very firmly roll out dough into a thin sheet about 8 inches by 12 inches. Spray the dough's sureface evenly with butter.

Spread filling out evenly over the dough, leaving aa 1/2inch border around the edges.

Starting with a long side of the dough, roll it up tightly, forming a log. Once dough is completely rolled up, pinch the long seam to seal.

Turn the log over so that the seam is facing down. Using a very sharp knife, cut log into 8 even pieces, being careful not to squish the dough.

Spary a baking pan with nonstick spary and arrange pieces of dough in the pan with swirl sides facing up. Use your hands to firmly press down on the tops of the pieces. Pinch the side seams to seal, if necessary.

Cover pan with foil. Bake in oven for 8 minutes.

Remove foil and return pan to oven. Bake for and additional 5 minutes, or until cinnamon rolls have risen and are slightly browned on top.

Evenly distribute icing over cinnamon rolls and then enjoy!

Makes 8 servings

This came from Hungry Girl 200 under 200 book by Lisa Lillien

6 week weigh-in

My weigh-in went very well yesterday.

SW: 323lb
CW: 313lb
GW: 150lb
I have a ways to go with 170lbs to lose but I can do it!
Wait make that 160lbs WOOOHOOOOO!!!!!!

10lbs in 6 weeks and I couldn't be happier:)))))))

Welcome

I would like to welcome all of you to my blog. This is not just my blog but a place for us to share ideas, recipes, and support. I encourage all of you to comment, send in recipes, ideas and any questions you need help with. It is my sincerest hope that we all work together to do this, and one year from now we can look back and say, "I did it!" Again, welcome and here is to changing our lives.