January 1st, 2013.  It's been another year...and what do I have to show for my weight loss and being healthy?  Absolutely nothing!  
This year has been quite a year.  I have had a lot of ups and downs and am determined to make 2013 a great year for ME and being healthy. Earlier this year I was told by my doctor that I can no longer be a Zumba instructor.  That really upset me.  I couldn't believe it....there I was teaching class 3 times a week and am told "You cannot teach this anymore." He told me sure I could go to class once in a while but no way can I teach.  You see, I hurt my hip and he told me that as I loose weight that my hip will get better, well how do I loose weight if I can't do my favorite exercise, really?  Ugggh, It was horrible.
As the months went on, I found myself gaining more and more weight.  Yep, now here I am heavier and not down all the weight I was this time last year.  So, I start once again.

It was actually eye opening recently to me...while watching a documentary called "Hungry For Change."  As I watched it, it was very eye opening what goes on with your body with all of this crap food I am eating.  Recently in late 2011 I discovered that Diet Coke, well aspartame to be exact is causing my migraines.  I am proud to say I haven't had a Diet Coke in over a year...for those of you who know me, you know that's BIG!  I try now to drink water, sparkling water and green tea. Although, I must say in the last few months I have discovered how much I like Dr. Pepper, and that's NOT okay.  :o( Sad face.

So, in watching that documentary I realized that I am not feeding my body the nutrition it needs and craves..I am feeding it crap that is not needed.

So, I am blogging again trying this in 2013.  I really love doing this, and I need to keep it up. I vow to blog once a month, so you will see be back on this in February.  

I am starting a change, today, right now.  I am going to become a new Dayla.  A new healthy Dayla.  I have goals and dreams and I am not going to let my weight stand in the way.  After all, my weight is something I control.  I am in control of my weight, my future. Only I can do this, not anyone else. I need to stop the blame game and take care of me now.  I need to start living NOW!
Tomorrow I am starting a 3 day cleanse, going to clean my system and get it ready for all the wonderful healthy things we are going to do together, this will be a great journey.  My detox will simply consist of eating whole, un-cooked foods.  Smoothies for breakfast, salads, and juicing.  I can't wait for this journey and to feel better.  
I have heartburn every night...my stomach is always upset and I am so tired.  I constantly just want to sleep....I know that it ALL has to do with my eating habits. 

So, here's to a new me.  I can't wait to be back here blogging on February 1st, 2013 telling you about how I feel and what's been going on in my life.  Here is Haley and I recently in Hawaii...here is the start of my journey.

Stay tuned!

This first one is my 30th birthday party, it was a luau!  You get the idea, these are all of me before I started losing weight.  I want you to see the before and now...and soon the after, the transformation!

You can really see it in my face...

Here is Haley and I in August of 05.  Wasn't she so cute? Me, wasn't my face so round?  :o)

Me at Haley's one and only soccer practice (not a sports fan!)

Wow!  Look at me, I found this one and said "OH MY GOSH!" Can you believe it?  Oh, by the way that is Tren's dad, Papa dressed up as Santa...ha ha!  He is going to KILL Me for posting this!

The short hair is NOT flattering with this face....Oh my!
Alright, I think you get the idea!  Here are some as I start to loose weight...

The one above with me in blue with Haley is in August of 2009 (I think!), then the one with Haley in her dance uniform is us with Lisa our exchange student.  This was May of 2010.  Finally, the most recent pic's...Haley and in front of the gum wall in Seattle, that was taken recently in June, just a few weeks ago! Also the one in my sweatshirt is from Easter this year.  I was holding my 3 color egg!  So, there we go. Hope you enjoy the pictures!  I will now start to post monthy pics along with once month blogs to tell you all how I'm doing!  See you all July 28th for an update!

Today is the beginning!

Well, today is the beginning of my weight loss journey.  Actually, it's my first time blogging about it.  I have been on this journey for over a year now, and to date have lost about 40 pounds.
I have had a little trouble lately with losing the weight and staying healthy, so I know this blog will help and keep me accountable!  Right?  Geesh, I hope! So, here we go!

My name is Dayla, I am sure you all know me.  I am fun, silly and love to have a great time.  People will tell you they can hear me from miles away, but it's good cause you'll never loose me!  I love to sing and love to just be silly with my daughter Haley.  Who, by the way, is my biggest fan and supporter.  She is always saying "Mommy, is that healthy?"  Or, "Mom, should you eat that?"  It's super cute and at times annoying!  :o)
I am also a Zumba instructor, I teach Zumba 3 days a week and you'd think with that I'd be shedding off the pounds, Um, NO, that's a NEGATIVE!  If only I ate healthy....So, here we go....Join me in my weight loss journey.
I will post my struggles, my ups, my downs and everything else.  I will also post weekly how much I loose or gain, because that will make me accountable.
I strongly encourage my friends comments and encouragement as I need it all the time.

I want to succeed at this, I want to be healthy. I want my daughter and husband to be proud of me, not that they aren't, don't get me wrong.  I just want them to see me accomplish something GREAT.  I also want to be around for my daughter, being obese is not a life to live.
I have had a lot of friends support though my weight loss journey, and I owe a lot to my friend Leah.  Leah, you are amazing!  You are busy with your own life and still find time to email me healthy recipes and give me tips.  Thanks to you, I have my smoothie every morning.  Which has water, banana, blueberries, pineapple, flax seed oil and a Whey protein. It's just what I need to get me heading the right way in the morning!

  I am posting pictures of my weight loss journey so far, you will see the changes.  I will also post a picture every month, that way you can see the change also.

I am so excited for this, so join me in my journey as I become a new healthy ME!