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Kerin Smith is a 32-year-old Mentor resident who is a contestant in The News-Herald's Lighten Up in 2013.

Thursday, March 28, 2013

14 pounds!

I went to the doctors today and since my last doctor appointment (January 8) I have lost 14 pounds!! I have never lost that much weight before (except after having my son). This really has brought back my motivation. I have been slacking lately. This shows that I have still lost weight when I was slacking...so think how much I could lose if I really got back at it again! I am really going to push before I go weigh in on Tuesday (I can't make the Saturday official weigh in). Time to become best friends with the elliptical :)

Sunday, March 24, 2013

got my mojo back

These past couple of Weeks have been horrible for me..but I got back into it yesterday. I had an awesome workout! I seem to forget how great I feel after I work out..lol. Only have a few more pounds to go to meet the April goal so I don't get kicked out if the program. I really want to meet it for this weigh- in. I have a two year goal..but many mini goals along the way. Not only am I doing this for myself, but I am doing it for my kids. I will ride the tea cups and the Dumbo ride with my little girl in Disney World!!!

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Not doing so well

I will be honest, I have not been doing so weel since the weigh in. I was so gung ho and all about this the first month. I was so discouraged with my results at the first weigh in that I can not get myself motivated again. I vow to make it into the second half so I will need to get my butt back moving! I have continued to eat pretty healthy and exercise at least once a week. However that is not enough!! I have still lost 2 pounds though so I am still doing something right. Just need to give my self a strong kick in the butt!
 
On a side note I went to Cabanas this week for the first time and had the chicken romano. It was absolutely delicious!! I do apologize to anyone that was there, my daughter was horrible. She is usually great but refused to sit in her highchair and became quite loud :(

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Feels great

I have never exercised really. Since this contest I find myself actually enjoying it! I did try to cheat yesterday and only do a 1/2 mile on the elliptical... But I felt guilty and got back on to finish the mile. It felt great to do it! I really am proud of myself. This contest has really motivated me..I think it is because of my weight being in the paper!!! So glad for this opportunity.