Weight Management Ambassador Program

I have recently volunteered to take part in the newly-formed Weight Management Ambassador Program at Alegent Health, and in true Teri-fashion, I am nervous to the point of uncontrollable vomiting!

The anxiety is coming from my deep-rooted insecurities that I am still working to improve. When I stand up in front of a group of people I still feel like they are staring at me for all the wrong reasons. Get over it, right! And that is exactly what I intend to do. I am no guru when it comes to public speaking, but if nothing else participating in this program will help. Grant, my health educator, made a good point when I expressed my anxiety. He said that the people I will be talking to won't be concerned about how well I am speaking, they will be concerned about finding out how I was successful in the program. I intend to do my best and hopefully my story can help someone who is struggling, or has questions, or is unsure about their ability to reach their weight loss goals.

Anyway, wish me luck!

PHASE two....oh chicken...how I've missed you!!!

Well my friends....the day has FINALLY come! I am officially in phase two of the HMR Weight Management Program!!! Last week I attended my last class in phase one, which was bitter sweet for me. I had a great weight loss, and surpassed my 80 lbs lossed goal, but it was hard to say goodbye to all the people who have been with me for the past 8 months.

With the entrance to phase two, comes the re-introduction of "real food." This week my assignment was to sample a measured portion of lean protein. I chose 6 oz of grilled chicken. I know this is super dorky, but I had to document my first bite!

My first phase two meal was a salad comprised of spinach leaves, cucumbers, avocados, GRILLED CAYENNE CHICKEN, with a little fat free ranch dressing and buffalo sauce. Approximately 550 calories, and yes, it was all I have been dreaming of and more! haha!

you need to see where you were to understand how far you've come...

Here are just a few pics of me at my heaviest...it's hard for me to look at but also very helpful. The sad thing is that I thought I looked pretty good in all these pics! haha! Anyway, enjoy a walk down fatty-memory lane!

Oct. 2009

June 2009

July 2008

Sept 2007

April 2007

New Years: 2007

Dec. 2006

Who is this person????

For as long as I can remember I have had a very negative opinion of summer. To put it mildly, I hated it! I could never wear shorts because my legs looked like tree trunks...I never wore dresses because, well, I'm just not that awesome. And the thought of wearing a swimming suit anywhere with the possibility of human contact gave me the shits!

Well here we are...June 9th and well into the summer weather and guess what? I F*CKING love it!!! Without the overwhelming insecurities that used to hold me back I am now enjoying the above freezing temperatures! I run outside all the time (what???), play catch with Jay in the back yard, walk frequently at the zoo, and even sport my swimming suit for some sun bathing from time to time.

I also made some recent clothing purchases for our upcoming honeymoon in Jamaica....all things I would have never considering wearing last year at this time. Here are some actions shots for your ass...haha! You will quickly notice that I have one pose...that's pretty much it!

Happy Summer!

P.S. Sorry for the greasy hair in this one...post work out shot!