Biggest Loser Makeover Reveals

It was absolutely incredible. I can't really say anything about it because I had to sign a release, but I will say that it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. The Biggest Loser has made such and impact on my life - the contestants on that show are an inspiration to me, and proof that you truly can accomplish anything you set your mind to. I feel like such a big baby, because I cry every time I watch the show. I'm just so touched by their stories and their journeys, because it is a journey. To lose the weight, and keep it off, it takes more than just diet and exercise. You have to figure out how and why you got to where you are. Losing weight is as much about emotion as it is about fitness. I think The Biggest Loser means so much to me because I identify with the contestants. I may not be as big as them, but for my whole life I've felt like the fat friend. More times than I can count I've heard, "You could be so pretty if you just lost some weight." Nick gets really mad at me when I say that I'm fat. He tells me everyday how beautiful I am, and that he thinks my body is perfect, but its hard to change what I see when I look in the mirror. When I watch the Biggest Loser, I see myself in each of the contestants, and I feel like nothing is impossible. I feel like I can make a change and become the beautiful woman Nick sees in me.
That's why it was such a big deal when I got tickets to see the makeover reveals. I can't wait for the next season to start, and everybody should make sure they watch the makeover episode and watch for me on tv!

OMG. Seriously.

I just got some of the best news ever. Let me start at the beginning. You'll probably be able to figure out what the awesome news is halfway through the story (or you already know if you go on facebook) but I want to tell you anyway.
It all started when Sierra and I auditioned to be on The Biggest Loser. We didn't make the show :( but ever since then I've been getting emails from the Biggest Loser telling me about various things in connection with the show. Monday as I was checking my email, something caught my eye. It was an email that was titled "(Exclusive Invite) NBC's The Biggest Loser Needs You for Special Taping‏" So I open the email, and it tells me that I have the opportunity to be in the audience for the taping of The Biggest Loser season 8 makeover reveals. I almost wet myself with excitement. All I have to do to be considered for tickets is email them back with my name and how many people I'd like to bring. So I freak out, make a bunch of phone calls, and email them back. In their email, they said they would send full details to those selected to receive tickets on Tuesday (today).
So I literally check my email every 2 minutes all day long today... nothing. I go to the movies with some girls from work, and on my way back, I text Nick and ask him to check my email. He responds by texting me a picture message of the email that says "Congratulations on being accepted to attend The Biggest Loser Season 8 Makeover Special" At which point I start screaming, and scare the daylights out of the girl who was driving the car. I ran into the house and jumped on the computer and completely devoured the email and the attached document with all the details of the taping.
Saying that I'm excited would be a gross understatement. Anyone who knows me well knows that I'm obsessed with The Biggest Loser. I cry EVERY EPISODE. Every single one. Its one of those things that feels to good to be true.
So in case you missed it,
I'M GOING TO SEE THE TAPING OF THE BIGGEST LOSER SEASON 8 MAKEOVER REVEALS!!!!!!!

Pioneer Day

This was the most interesting thing that came out of our stake's Pioneer Day Celebration. It was way lame, so I entertained myself by taking pictures of myself in Nick's sunglasses.

Grab your tissues...

I don't know if any of you watch "So You Think You Can Dance," but I LOVE that show, and I felt compelled to share this particular dance with the people (if there are any) that read this blog. This is a dance choreographed by Tyce DiOrio and performed by Melissa and Ade about a woman's struggle with breast cancer and her friend trying to understand what she's going through and supporting her through it all. It is one of the most beautiful things I've seen on the show, and was incredibly touching. It really hit home for me; my grandmother had breast cancer, Nick's aunt had breast cancer, and my mom recently had a breast cancer scare. I know that as I grow older, the deadly disease will probably, unfortunate though it may be, affect my life again in one way or another. The judges, much of the audience, and I were all brought to tears, and I think this is one instance when music/dance/art can truly say more than words are able to. The dance is just so moving, and having a background in psychology, it was interesting to watch the dance move through the different stages of grieving. You can see Melissa go through shock, despair, anger, and finally acceptance.
This was something that really touched me, and I wanted to share it with all of you, in hopes that it would touch your lives too.

Good News

I weighed myself this morning, and the scale actually had good news! I'm losing weight, only a little, but enough to give me the encouragement I need to keep up what I'm doing. I have been going to the gym 3 times a week, I am sore ALL the time, I've given up soda and almost all of my favorite foods... but its working! I WILL fit into that dress.

I know I've been posting alot about weight lately, so here are some other updates:

I went to the LA gift show with my mom today to help her buy merchandise for her shop. It was mind boggling the about of stuff they have there. When Nick and I are finally able to buy a house, I will definitely make my mom take me there so I can pick out decor. I also found the place I want to buy my baby bedding when we finally have kids. I saw the most beautiful bedding there... I can't wait to have kids!

I also signed up for 4 extra classes at the local jr. college so I can make sure I graduate on time. I have a few I need to take outside of my program to make sure I get out of school in June. FINALLY!! It's been a long time coming, and its almost here. I can't wait to graduate from college!

In other news, Nick's school decided to offer the one class he really needed to stay on track to graduate. We are both so relieved, because when they announced they were cancelling all of their summer classes, we freaked out because there was one class he needed to make sure he graduates in June. The next thing we're praying for is that he gets into a senior project in the fall. If he doesn't get into a senior project in the fall, his graduation will be pushed back another year. And if his graduation is pushed back a year, then us starting a family is pushed back a year as well, and neither of us want that. We would really appreciate everyone's prayer's that he is admitted into a senior project this fall.

Thanks for everybody's love and support. We love you all.

Workout Buddy

My mom and I have become workout buddies. Its kinda fun. It pushes me to do more, because I CAN'T let the "old lady" (she's not that old) with a gimp knee do more than me! Lol. I think its going to kill me to fit into this stupid dress. Can anyone tell me why I didn't just buy my size? Why did I insist on buying a size smaller? "It'll give me great motivation to lose weight!" I thought to myself... but what if I don't loose the weight! AHHHH!! It makes me nervous to think about it.
So I'm going to keep killing myself and asking my Heavenly Father to help me (it seems silly to ask for help with that, but that's what he's there for, right? To help us with what we stand in need of?) to acheive my goal. It'll happen. I'm going to do it. At least that's what I have to keep telling myself........

NEWS FLASH!!!

Okay, not so much for you, but definitely for me. I woke up Monday morning and realized that I don't have 3 months to drop a dress size to fit into my too small bridesmaid's dress... I only have 2 MONTHS!!! Holy crap. Goodbye pasta, cookies, brownies, icecream, dinner rolls, and Hello salad and treadmills.
The bad news: I'm going to have to loose about 10-15 pounds for the dress to look good.
The good news: I can just barely get the dress on and zipped up, so it can only fit better from here.

Please think skinny thoughts for me. I'm going to need all the positive vibes I can get!

Curious

Did anyone else watch the Michael Jackson memorial? I sure did.

Did anyone else think that Janet should have performed "Together Again?" I sure did, and I've had it stuck in my head all day.