Spring Break Crafts

I feel like I didn't do much this spring break, which is exactly what I wanted. I did get some crafting in. 

I made this Easter centerpiece in ... 5 minutes. :) It's nothing major but adds a spring touch to our table. 

These shoes started out pink. Then, after a rainy day at car duty my jeans bled onto them and they were pink and blue. I tried dying them pink again but you could still see the blue. So, I went with my next option, purple! I love the way they turned out. 

I have been wanting to make one of these since I saw it on Pinterest. Brad thinks it is silly and said he will never write on it. But, I like it! 

My newest toy was a sewing machine. Nothing fancy. But, one I can teach myself how to sew on. I have a lot of friends having babies this year. After conversations with my friends with kids, they say that cloth diapers make the best burp cloths. But, they are so ugly. So I spruced them up with some ribbon. I figured this would be a good starter project. I bought fabric to make some pillows for my classroom, coasters and placemats. Hopefully those turn out. 

Spring Break started with a Friday night crop night. I went with my co-teacher. I made these cards for people who donate to my Relay for Life fundraiser. So, donate to my cause and I will send you a card! If you have already donated, I am hoping to get these out this week. :)

I have been dying to make one of these since I saw it on Pinterest. Brad and I thought it would be cool to mask off a heart. Too bad it is not centered. I still think it looks cool. It's not perfect but it's made by us. Brad helped because I got ADD and couldn't keep the heat gun in one place long enough. 

Measurements Update

It's been a month since I last measured myself. I like to use measurements to see where I have lost the most inches. Apparently, it is my chest (at least this month). Ha! Here is an update:

Upper arms: -2.5 inches
Chest: -7.4 inches
Waist: -13.5 inches
Hips: -11 inches
Thigh: -3.5 inches

I am happy I am finally losing inches in my arms and thighs. They were pretty stagnant for a while there. I'll update with a weigh in tomorrow. Plus, I did a lot of crafting this week to show you!

Don't forget, donate to Relay for Life!! I am trying to raise $1,000. I know I can do it with all of my interweb friends. Donate Here!!

So it's been a while...

I just realized as I was writing a very wordy status update on Facebook, that I haven't written an update in a while. I am on Spring Break and loving every minute of doing things on my own schedule. The challenge is keeping to an eating schedule. I made a new recipe tonight.... cauliflower crust pizza. It was WAY better than I thought it was going to be. I definitely missed the pepperoni's but it was still good.

Here are our current totals and other udpates:

Brad: Total loss of 87 pounds!! I think this is the smallest I have seen Brad.

Kristen: I will give you more info on myself. Brad doesn't feel the need to try on clothes every month to see if he has gone down a size.

Total loss of 76 pounds. I have 72 pounds left to go. Meaning, I have passed the half way point!! I am 11 pounds away from ONDERLAND! If I buy pants from Old Navy then I am in a size 14. I haven't seen a size 14 since I was.... well, 14! For once I can buy clothes wherever I want to. I don't have to worry about a store having my size or shopping at only the "big girl" stores. I have been working out 3 times a week. I have more energy. I feel better! Plus, I LOVE hearing that people can see a difference in only a week. :)

Well.... there is my update. I will try to do measurements this week for even more progress and hopefully I can get some updated non-mirror pictures!

Weight loss update

Brad and I have lost a whole person. Not just a person... an adult! We have lost 155 pounds together!!! I am at 72.2 pounds and Brad is at 83 pounds. We feel better. We look great, at least I think so. Life is good! I will attempt to take some pictures of Brad soon so you can see how great he looks.

Relay for Life

Purple is my favorite color. It is also the color that represents my favorite charity: The American Cancer Society. This year my goal is to raise $1,000 for Relay for Life. Currently, I have raised $270. I know this goal is attainable, especially through all of the people that follow this book, my friends and family, and facebook friends.

Why do I relay? I relay for the many members of my family that have battled cancer. I would list them all but I am afraid I may miss some. Both of my grandmother's beat cancer. My grandpa passed from leukemia. My dear friend Amie beat cancer this year! All of the success stories are possible with your donations to Relay for Life. Help me reach my goal. Help ACS save lives. The money goes directly to cancer research. I couldn't think of a better way to kick cancer's butt!

If you are interested in donating, click here! I really appreciate your support.

Small update

I will write a better update later but I wanted to show you the 67 pound difference. The top picture is at Stuff the bus in August. Before Medifast. The second picture was taken a few weeks ago and 5 pounds ago before the Love Run. People have been telling me they could see a huge difference but I still saw the fat girl in the mirror. These two pictures really helped me to see the difference! I look better. I feel better. I couldn't be more thankful for Medifast, Take Shape for Life, and the support of our friends and family. I haven't been at this weight since high school! Life is good and I have so much to be thankful for.

My first 3K

First, I must apologize for the cheesy mirror picture. Brad was sleeping at the time. :) 

Today I participated in the Junior League Love Run, although I didn't run... I walked. Regardless, I walked 2 miles in 30 minutes. I couldn't have done that 60 pounds ago! Plus, this is the first picture where I can really see my weight loss in my face. People keep telling me they can tell I've lost weight, especially in my face but I haven't seen it... until today! 

I'm so glad Michelle, Eli, Thessa, and Noah joined me for the walk. It was fun and we didn't finish last! In fact, we were somewhere in the middle. Did I mention it was freezing!!! I could have used 5 more layers but I didn't want to get too hot. So by the end of the walk my hands, legs, feet and ears were numb!

I haven't been great at exercising since starting Medifast. This has motivated me to jump on and start working out. In fact, I would really like to start training for a 5K. I have the couch to 5K app... I just need to do it!