I have been in a little bit of a slump in the fitness area of my life. I ended 2011 with an amazing (at least its amazing to me) loss of 65 pounds. Lately I have found myself a little discouraged at being in a stall for the entire month of January. (more…)
Fitness
Health and fitness have never been a top priority in my life. However that is changing. Recently I have made a commitment to myself and my family to become a healthy better me.
The Motivation I Needed
Wednesday, February 1st, 20126 Ways to Decrease Calorie Intake
Monday, January 30th, 2012
We all know that the best way to drop unwanted pounds is to burn more calories than we consume. Over the past year I have been really looking at what I eat, when I eat, and why I eat. I have found that while I watch calorie intake that there are some easy things I can do on a daily basis in order to reduce my overall intake on a regular basis. (more…)
Food is NOT your friend
Thursday, January 26th, 2012
For years I had the habit of eating for comfort and distraction. I hate to admit that but it’s true. When life got overwhelming food took the edge off, it relieved the tension, and helped me to temporally forget my problems. For many years I thought of food as a friend that was always available and dependable. (more…)
Photoshopped Thin
Friday, January 20th, 2012
Lately I am having issues seeing myself thinner. When I look in the mirror a 24w looks the same as a 14/16. I don’t know why I am having this issue I just know that I am. Deep down in the recesses of my mind I know that I look a lot thinner than I did a few months ago. (more…)
The other side of the store
Monday, January 9th, 2012
I finally decided that I needed to make a few clothing purchases. I could not continue to wearing baggy and uncomfortable stuff to work. A lot of time in my days have been spent pulling up my pants and adjusting my shirts. I love shopping, but I hate shopping for clothes. I can never find anything that fits just right or that is flattering (in my eyes). I don’t know why designers think that over weight people want to were loud colors and designs that verge on being clown like. I don’t get it. (more…)
Working with Style
Saturday, January 7th, 2012
This is my first time linking up with working with style on Liberating Working Moms. Dressing for work has been a little difficult lately. I have been on a journey to better health and fitness, so most of my clothing is to big. I am not complaining it is a nice problem to have. I keep telling friends and family that next summer someone needs to call “What Not to Wear” on me so that I can get a new wardrobe before the next school year starts. (more…)
5 Questions about Weight Loss
Thursday, January 5th, 2012
This journey will require you to make tough sacrifices, but look at it as embracing healthy choices rather than denying self.~ Lysa Terkeurst
Last year I got serious about my health. Part of getting serious meant changing the way I think about food and changing my eating habits. I left 65 pounds back in 2011 and they can stay there forever. My plan for 2012 includes continuing on the path to a more healthy lifestyle for myself and my family. (more…)
An honest post on weight gain
Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
Its hard to continue to drop weight during the holidays. Last week I went to three holiday parties, and had an office and mail room full of tempting treats. I would love to say that I resisted temptation and it fled from me, but I can not honestly make that statement. I resisted for a little while but then I gave into my desire to taste so many homemade yummy goodies. I am disappointed to admit it but I gained some weight last week. I don’t really know why I made the decision to over indulge and eat way too many sweets and other foods that are not good for me. I am disappointed that I did not have the will power to say no or to even say I will eat but I will do so in moderation. I am especially disappointed that I did so well for the past several months only to fall flat on my face this week. (more…)
Sixty-five
Sunday, December 11th, 2011
I have officially lost 65 pounds this year. The last few pounds lost have been hard fought, but the fight is mine to win this time. Madilyn weighs 30 pounds, it is hard for me to believe that I have lost the weight equivalent to two small children. Some days I don’t feel like I look like I have lost that much weight. (more…)
It’s not easy
Monday, December 5th, 2011
I have not blogged about weight loss in a while. Don’t worry I have NOT fallen off the wagon I have just had more festive things to blog about lately. I am happy to report that I was able to maintain during Thanksgiving and since then I have lost a few additional pounds. Now if I can keep away from our frosted sugar Christmas cookies I’ll be doing good. (more…)