February Update and a workout challenge

Hey friends, it's been a while again, and with all the holiday activities, I'm sure no one has been checking my little old blog every day for an update. ;)

I'm happy to report that I survived all the holidays without regaining any weight and I'm pretty stoked about that. I recently also enjoyed a NSV (non-scale victory) by wearing some pants that haven't fit in about 2 years, as seen above. Woot!
I'm taking part in this squat challenge again this month.
 http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/30-Day-Squat-Challenge-30806625
I'm also working through some 30-20-10s as recommended by a friend, and have also added a quick 5 minute ab routine for the month. I've been struggling a bit with not going to PFit with Dan and Patrick out of town (leaving no one to watch Derek) but I think I can manage this month with some creativity.
Last thing: portion control remains an issue. Dang it. Was hoping to have mastered that by now. But I'm learning that I should NOT watch TV while I eat, because I want to stuff my mouth the whole time the show is on. But realizing the problem is a good step toward fixing it, so I know...no more eating in front of Netflix. I shall miss you, Gilmore Girls. But I miss my smaller waistline and energy more.
Best of luck to you this month in your health goals!
 ~K~

Weekend Weigh In: Sept 27, 2015

...Or next month. *le sigh* Why is checking in every week or every OTHER week so difficult?
I can honestly say that September has completely kicked my behind, some in good ways, and other not so much.
I totally dropped the ball on any kind of fitness challenge as I scurried about visiting Dan in Iowa, starting school with P and DT, trying to figure out what in the Sam Hill D is doing with his life, my Mom moving back to IL :( and a host of other small changes that all culminated in Kristy not working out, not eating well and not losing any weight.
In totally honesty though, I think I can just say that I just wasn't feeling it this month and so I wasn't as diligent as I should be, which lead to me not been checking in here because I don't want to admit that I'm falling down on the "job" of losing weight. I like to win. I like to meet my own challenges. I like to be right. (oh dear, this is turning into a counseling session. LOL) And in that same vein, I don't like to admit defeat, especially when it comes at my own hands.
However, if I'm the one messing up, then I am the one that can fix it. Woohoo! SO, I am challenging myself to get my 3x weekly workouts DONE in October, no matter the challenges, the obstacles, or the lack of desire. I can do this!
For inspiration this month, I will be re-attempting the Uptown Funk Ab workout in addition to my cardio workouts. I'm also starting a book on my Kindle about workouts/devotions for women of faith called Perfect Fit. It can be found here. Sounds good to me!
And for updated stats and photos:
Starting Weight: 160
Current Weight: 159
Pounds Lost: 1
Certainly not impressive, but if you factor in an 8 day vacation, and then 2 weeks of what some would label depression (during which I normally eat like it's going out of style because I"m an emotional eater {working on that} I'm going to call this a small win. I haven't gained it all back, and I'm aware of what I'm eating, so that's all good.

Pounds lost? Only 1, but between vacation, depression and not working out, I'm still calling that a win. 

August Fitness Challenge: Uptown Funk Ab Routine

Now that we are finished with the 200 Squat challenge, I thought I would pick the next challenge myself and see if anyone wants to join me. It's AB month, people. I know. I KNOW! But, my abs are as close as you can get to dead and still be breathing, so I need to work on them. I really like the Uptown Funk Ab Routine on YouTube, but right now I can only get about 35 seconds into it before I am gasping for air and praying for a stroke to finish me off. So, I'm taking the month of August to see if I can get through the whole thing without a break. Who is with me?

***** CHALLENGE ACCEPTED*****

Here's the link:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2EGLIyDkXE

July 2015 Fitness Challenge: 200 Squats

Apparently, I get bored easily and like to cut myself slack/grace far too often in the workout areas of my life, so in addition to my regular 3x a week cardio sessions, I decided to accept a challenge from some friends to be able to do 200 squats by the end of July. We start tomorrow.

*****Challenge Accepted*****

Here's a link to the workout, http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/30-Day-Squat-Challenge-30806625 and it has a printable so you can keep up with it whether you are home or out and about.
I'm looking forward to it. A higher, tighter, smaller booty is in my near future. Woot!