So, I can't believe it has been a year since I last blogged! So much has happened! My babies are growing up,  and last summer I did a five day backpack trip with my new baby! That was probably the highlight of the year! 

More recently my sister and I joined a weight loss competition similar to "Biggest Loser" and to our complete surprise and enjoyment, we lost a combined total of 93 pounds in 12 weeks!

We also won $500 to share

and Heather (my sister) won the 6-week weigh in for $100 as well...I came in third! 

 We still have a long way to go, so we have started up our own competitions in our own towns! We hope to continue our trend and look great for summer. I have a confession: I have purchased a swimsuit in a size 8 and I am dying to fit into it!

My secret: There is no secret!
1200 calories
lots of green smoothies
lots of salads (no croutons)
lots of fruits and veggies
and exercise more than I eat!
...about an hour a day of cardio
If I wanted a sugary treat, I kept it within my calorie goals
...a few times I wrote that I ate only 2 T of pie or 1/2 cup of ice-cream because that is all I could afford to eat within my calorie limits

More to come...You can follow my weight loss journey here!

Sol"s first birthday

Finally a kid that made a mess! 

And enjoyed himself too!

Too bad I was dieting...

very fun!