Day 85: TIPS I'VE LEARNED ALONG THE WAY TO BEING HEALTHIER...IT CAN BE DONE!

Hey everyone! Hope all is well your way...things are good my way...just sore (story of my life lol). 

I have had such a variety of workouts these days.  I do interval training about 2-3 times a week with treadmill or elliptical for some cardio.  I usually get in a 1-2 mile run/power walk/skip cardio session outdoors, and train each muscle group in the weight room with weights such as back, biceps, triceps, calves, legs, abs, shoulders and what not.  I also take body pump class that is like a weight based lifting class, pilates or yoga one time a week and a boxing class.  The classes are great because they often workout your entire body.  I have been going about 6 days a week and one rest like when I was doing INSANITY.  On my rest day though if I am up to it I want to start trying to do yoga or just a leisurely walk outdoors and with the weather getting better I know that can be possible!  It is so funny how much I have changed my mind set when it comes to making healthier choices with eating and working out consistently.  I think I am at a point when I can say this is truly my new lifestyle.  Which is a great thing.  Yes I have days when I'm tired and I don't want to workout but when I get to the gym I get into it more even if I am tired.  I absolutely love boxing though.  Trying another boxing gym tomorrow and I can't wait.

Today I just wanted to write about a few things I have learned along the way that could be beneficial to you or anyone who is wondering a few things about the road to being healthier and fit....

• Be Patient (with yourself, with the changes...it is a big transition especially if you don't usually eat foods that are better for you or work out.  Can't just eat right you do have to work out and work that body, work your heart..all those things.  Eating is a huge part of it but they go hand in hand.

• Keep variety in your workout for fun and so your body doesn't get used to the exercises.  You will enter a plateau and not burn as many calories so SHOCK THAT BODY!

• Have 5 to 6 small meals a day which includes SNACKS don't skip them.  Healthy snacks though :)

• Don't go insane...treat yourself! Great advice from my bro. Now don't overindulge but a nice meal, glass of wine or small dessert won't kill ya, even just a few bites of a dessert and step away lol!

• When you know you are going out or have a celebration, try to plan ahead and work out harder that week and eat as clean as you can...even look at menu ahead and plan a decent meal (unless it is your treat meal).  Set boundaries for yourself and if you go over then you should add an extra workout or something.

• Use spices. Chili power, tumeric, sage, cumin, rosemary etc in some of your dishes.  If you do use salt, use sea salt.  I use sea salt and tastes just fine!

• Greek Yogurt is a great choice for yogurt because it is high in protein.  It is beneficial to your muscles and belly fat.  I use plain greek yogurt as sour cream and it tastes just fine.  I don't particulary like plain greek yogurt with fruit and nuts I get the flavored ones but the sugar is high so I am tring to work on that and make the full transition.  My friend told me to try adding stevia too it to help give it a little more sweetness. 

• Use a smaller plate to eat out of...it will make you feel like you are eating your old regular size portions because it fills up the plate. 

• Watch your portions! Lean protein should be about size of palm of hand, Greens/Veggies should be half of the plate, and carbs (whole grains) should be about size of a cupped hand.

• Watch your portions even with healthy food.  Just because it's healthy doesn't mean over eat it.

• Don't skip meals! In order to lose weight and be healthy you can't skip meals.  Your body holds on to fat and thinks your starving if you are not eating.  Also breakfast is very important to get your metabolism going.  That helps you burn the food you eat and lose calories.

• Eliminate processed foods.  Atleast things like white flour based product and all that.  I made my own whole wheat pita bread, not even hard either! Have complex carbs like brown rice, quinoa, whole wheat cereals and breads to name a few. Also, I like to find ways to make things I love healthier like tacos and pizza.  Recipes are on the RECIPE section of my blog or you can find it on the labels at the bottom of this page.

• Buy quality items! Good meats, grass fed beef like Bison but if not in the budget and you must have beef get leaner cuts. 

• Broth based soups are better than cream based. More calories and fats in creamier. 

• Plan ahead! It is important to plan your meals and grocery shop during the weekend so you are ready to cook during the week and have snacks prepared.  Cut carrots, broccoli and place in storage containers for easy to get snacks and what not! PLANNING leads to SUCCESS (well most of the time) and if you don't you could be asking for a slip up. 

• Find something fun to do outdoors or a sports activity with friends like walking, running, swimming, tennis or even a workout class! That is just a few ideas.

• Eating clean is a LIFESTYLE.......not a diet. 

• Once again I will repeat, BE PATIENT! It takes time.  If you fall, get back up.  Just don't go back to the bad habits you have been fixing. 

YOU CAN DO IT!


What else do you think can go on this list?????????????....please share!!!!

Day 82: Don't Get Discouraged

Hey hey hey!

Sorry I didn't post Wednesday...I thought I did.

Any who....today was an amazing day!!!! Great weather and had a delicious lunch with a friend and shopped.  I started my day off with Pilates and yesterday I went to my first Boxing class.  OMG!!!! I love boxing! It was a cardio type boxing class so we had started off with 3 rounds of jump roping and then we got to hit the bags for a good while.  We went into the boxing ring and the coach had us hit his hands and what not (my favorite part), and then ended with intervals of going extra fast punching the bag and then slow.  It was a great workout and I sweated it up.  If you haven't tried it I would highly recommend it! I have 10 classes at a place near my home so I can't wait until this week and I start boxing more!  My shoulders and arms are still kinda sore but that makes me feel good haha!

Now the topic above is don't get discouraged! I get discouraged sometimes so I have decided not to get on the scale that much.  When you gain muscle I know you weight may not change as quick or you may gain some but I think it henders my progress because I sometimes focus on numbers when I should focus on how I  feel and look!!! How my clothes fit and things like that!  So I just wanted to say to any reader who feels discouraged because the pounds are not falling off like they want or fast as you want to keep at it!  I talked to a lady at the gym and the way I am working out is good for losing my belly fat and all that.  I have a huge variety and have been working out with various things 6 days a week like strength training with weights and working certain body parts, running, interval training, yoga, pilates, body pump classes and boxing.  When you change it up it keeps your body guessing as well as keeps it fun for you because you not always doing the "same old thing".  Everyone's body is different so find out what works for you.  I really want less body fat by the end of May.  She told me to give myself a full 12 weeks.  When you are working out and eating right it takes time.  I'm not doing any special fad diet or anything so I keep telling myself I will get the results I want.  So please know that this is a process and keep at it!  Have a treat meal (or two) every know and then just don't over do it and stay on track.  Spring Break messed me up for my evening meals when I went out but I am on track again and staying focused!

YOU CAN DO IT TOO!!!!!!

Until next time, leave a comment about your favorite exercise or workout!  I need ideas to keep changing it up and sharing can help others as well!!!! Stay posted for Monday's post!  If you don't read every post, I noted that I post on Monday, Wednesday and either Saturday or Sunday!  Take care everyone!

Day 77: EXCUSES

Hey yall!

How many of you have those people (and maybe we can be those people too at times) that complain, complain, complain about their weight.....BUT steadily eat things that are not helping there situation!!! Well those excuses are only handicapping the person (or you).  If this is you, take a stand today and make the choice to be healthy and choose LIFE!

Diabetes and heart disease can be big issues of some who are overweight.  Maybe you are not to that level yet so start now and get on the right track before any of those diseases become an issue for you and if you do have diabetes or heart disease it wouldn't hurt to fix things with your eating habits in order to get the best life possible.....a healthier life!!!

A picture of me at the beginning of the year when I started this journey and as of today.  I am still a work in progress though.

Diabetes and heart issues are in my family.  This is one huge factor that has also led me on this great journey towards getting healthier.

So next time when you pull into McDonald's, pick up that bag of chips, go for that extra slice of cake, piece of fried chicken or some other type of food that is not good for you when you eat it in excess think of what you could look like or more important FEEL LIKE if you started getting a plan in action to become healthier. You can do it.  If I can do it, I know you can!  Work hard and have those things in moderation and every once in awhile but don't make it a regular thing.  You will need to change your food as well as exercise.  It is a lifestyle change not some fad diet or get skinny quick thing.  A lifestyle change means you can keep the results by living better through whole foods and regular exercise.  Start by reading the first few blogs I wrote in January and see what I did and things that I faced.  It can be done folks!!!!!!

STOP MAKING EXCUSES!!!! I had to tell myself this too....it can be done.  With kids, with busy schedules, with limited resources...It can be done.  All you need is dedication and motivation to really make a change!!!! If you need a little push, take a look at these links and find out what diseases and health risks are associated with being over weight and unhealthy diets.

TOP 20 DISEASES from being overweight

Health Risks from Being Overweight

Now hope I didn't offend anyone.  This is only to maybe give you a push towards what you already want...a healthier life and to tone or lose weight!  It can be hard at times but just get back on track if you fall off.  It has happened to me a few times during this process but I come back harder and more motivated!  Trust in yourself and just do it! :)

Here are a few things I also want to share....

My fruit bin in my fridge. Great snacks!

Have a wide variety of colors! Good for ya!

Something new I am trying!  I recently posted on abs and arms.   So  its a booklet I can take in my gym bag to
change my workouts up if I need ideas or want to do something new.

The inside of it.  Printed out exercises from the  links I posted.

HOPE THIS HELPS YOU GET SOME IDEAS IN YOUR JOURNEY! Share with me some of your strategies

Day 75: FIGHTING ARM FLAB! Get toned arms!

Google Search found on Fitness Health Magazine

Hey everyone!

Hope all is well! I am just getting done with one of the best spring breaks I have had and it was mainly because I did not go anywhere.  Very relaxing, fun and had good quality time with my family, bf and friends!  It has been really good.  I worked out 5 days last week and ate well for my breakfast and lunch but since it was a vacation I did have my share of alcoholic beverages (yep I did lol) and food that may not exactly be "whole" type foods.  I plan to work harder this week in case any set backs may have occurred with my weight but you only live once and I've worked so hard so I just enjoyed my vacay and lived it up like I was out of town!!!

Anyway, I also did a run/power walk that was great! I went 2 miles and it was actually pretty fun and I enjoyed it.  Maybe I can get to the point where I don't have to power walk at times but for the majority I ran or jogged.  I also did 50 walking lunges I plan to try and do a run today or go to the gym to start my week of right.  I do think I will have a few more salads in my meal plan this week to since I got off track last week (which was so totally worth it).  I am glad that I am strong enough to slip but not go back into old habits.  If you slip up, get back on track don't let one meal or a few bad meals be a repetitive pattern of not eating right. I am proud that I kept up my exercise routine through out the week too.

Now to the topic at hand, arm jiggle! I have been getting more definition when I flex but I want to continue to attack the jiggle around my triceps.  You may not see it all the time but it is there!!! I want to have great toned arms so I can feel extra great and show off the hard work in my bikini, tanks and summer dresses!

What is your favorite tricep/arm workout?

CARDIO

I know cardio is important factor to get excess fat off our body just like with the belly fat aka "love handles" so make sure you keep up your cardio.  Interval training is great so look that up on my BELLY FAT POST.  I wrote about it as well as linked some articles and workouts to give you more information.

FOOD

You must stick to eating healthier meals in your everyday routine.  Go for the 5 to 6 small meals a day and more carbs in the am or when you know you will be working out.  Towards the evening carbs should be minimal.  Choose whole foods and avoid processed foods.  Many of my posts especially the January ones talk about meal plans and healthier eating. Stay away from too many if any salts, refined sugars,etc.

CIRCUITS


Circuits are very effective!  It is when you choose workouts but don't take a break in between.  Almost like when I was doing insanity but this time with weights and maybe sometime the exercise you choose may not require weights.  The article I linked below that explains getting arms like First Lady Michelle Obama they go more in depth on the topic if you need more information.  They also allow you to get your heart rate up which can kind of give you a cardio spin on doing your strength training.  I am going to start incorporating more circuits in  my workouts.  I may need to start writing down a plan of action so I can do them at the gym quickly.  Take pictures or print workouts from the links and make your own circuit or basic strength training workout and place in a notebook so you can get through it in a nice flow.


WEIGHT TRAINING


Weight or Strength Training is a must as well!  How do you think you will get muscle tone without strength training.  A few I know first hand that can be good are pull ups (I am not strong enough for these yet), push ups, tricep dips (my fav's), dumb bell one arm extensions and other exercises that target that area plus the arms.  I am going to attach links to some websites I plan to use to help me find different workouts for my arms.  Change up your workouts to maybe every two weeks to keep your body guessing so you can see improvements.

Get TONED arms like First Lady Michelle Obama - Great article on all that is necessary to get better arms.  Like I said it just isn't the exercise but cardio and what you eat.  Must read!

TRICEP EXERCISES

Tricep Workouts with videos to show you - Don't be scared of the weight room part of the gym ladies!

Tricep Workouts with video

Fitness Health Get Great Arms like our First Lady

Arm Exercises for Women: Get Sleek SEXY arms - Some of these can be done at home with weights

Women's Health Arm Workouts - Im trying these today! Easy to read and understand. Try them out

Arm Workouts



WEB MD Best Arm Workouts

10 Minute Arm Workout and other exercise for shoulders and arms

• Check out the pull over! It works out arms, butt, abs, shoulder and back at the same time! My kind of exercise.  Get many things worked out with one exercise.

5 ARM EXERCISES - Easy to read and understand

It takes exercising your whole body as well as arms, eating right and cardio to get those arms you want!  You can do it! Please share this blog in order to help spread the word! Let's get healthy people! Looking good is the second perk but being healthy is a must!!!!

Until next time....plan your meals for the week so you don't get off track with your food! You can do it!

Day 72: Fiesta Fiesta: A Healthy Fat Choice

Hey yall!

Who likes guacamole!!!! Well I do and it is so good as a spread, on blue corn chips or anything you can think of....even cut avocado is great with salads and sandwiches.

Avocados are provide a healthy fat that is okay for us to eat but we have to eat it in moderation!  So here is a yummy snack for you to make!!!!!

Side Note: Gym was good today and has been all week.  I will be posting another target area and how to work it out based on what I have tried.  If you missed my last post on abs be sure to check it out!

The ingredients: Garlic, Roma Tomato, Red Onion, Cilantro, Lime, Lemon, Jalepeno pepper, habanero pepper, sea salt and ground cracked pepper and a large avocado!  And your favorite healthier alternative for tortilla chips! I like Sesame Blues

Chop your avocados and season with salt and pepper

Chop the Cilantro.  Take some off and have enough to make about  1/4 cup .  You could add more depending on your tastes.

1 t chopped jalapeno and habanero pepper.  The amount is in the picture below.

Pick above of these chopped.  It made 1/2 teaspoon but add more if you like it spicier or don't add them at all! I like some heat!!!!

1/4 cup red onion chopped

A wedge of a lemon and lime.  I added one more lime wedge!

1/2 of a roma tomato chopped

1 Clove of Garlic chopped

PUT IN ALL INGREDIENTS, SQUIRT IN LIMES/LEMON AND MUSH UP WITH A FORK!

Now remember, only take about 2 Tablespoons or so for a serving.  It can be too many fat calories if you over indulge.  Better idea....share it with someone!!!

Hope you enjoy!

Until next time, try a new healthy food and let me know about it!!!! Chow for now!

Day 70: "Beat the Bulge: Attacking BELLY FAT"

Hey yall!!!!

Today I wanted to post on something I have researching about so that I can make the best choices in exercise and meals when it comes to losing that "pooch" that we all hate!  Belly fat has names such as , "Muffin top", "Pooch", "stomach fat" and whatever else people want to call it!  It is one of the hardest areas to get rid of so I wanted to find out how I can do my best to attack it and lose it!  I have lost some of mine during all the exercise and healthier meals I've prepared these last two months but of course some is still there.  Soooooooo, that brings me to today's post.  I thought I would share what I have found on the topic but please share your experience with this issue or tips and additional information by leaving a comment at the end of this post if you would like! I would love the extra information.

DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN DO ALL THE AB EXERCISES YOU WANT BUT IF YOU HAVE A LAYER OF FAT OVER THEM IT WON'T MATTER!!!!!!


In order to lose this layer you need to do cardio!!!!  Cardio is necessary to burn fat in the body so think of some types of cardio that you could do such as running, walking, swimming, skating, biking and other types of workouts that get your heart rate up.  I really like interval training (Also know as HIIT for High Intensity Interval Training) because it doesn't take forever but gives you an effective cardio workout.  Interval training can be done on the treadmill, elliptical, stair master and even with exercises but so far I have been doing it on a treadmill at an incline.  Incline helps you tone your quads and butt at the same time!!! :) (I'm all for one exercise working out more than one area).  I you tubed interval training on treadmill and chose a workout.  I do 30 seconds at high intensity and 30 seconds at moderate intensity (enough that you can catch your breath for the next high intensity run) and repeat for about 10 to 15 minutes. You can modify your time also, It could be 1 minute high intensity, 30 seconds moderate but just research it and find what works for your level. I start this week with making my high intensity for one minute but if you can it could go up to about 3 to 4 minutes.  And don't take the easy route especially if you have done it for a week or two.  Research has said that interval training can be more effective than going at a steady pace for an hour.      It also works after you are done and is recommended to do about 2 to 3 days a week and make sure its not back to back.  Before I workout I still try to get on some cardio type exercises to warm up.  I have been on a 15 incline and walked for about 10 minutes on 3.3 pace.  Do what works for you.

Some great Abs exercises other than the basic crunch that I recommend are the Captains Chair Leg Raises, planks, and Ball crunches.  The link below shows you how to do these exercises or CLICK HERE (AB EXERCISES). Don't limit them to just these two though try more that are shown or pick up a magazine like OXYGEN that has great workouts.

VIDEO OF HIIT

WHAT YOU EAT ALSO HAS A HUGE FACTOR ON YOUR BELLY FAT!!!!!


If you love sweets and carbs you better watch out and learn to modify that.  Those are some of the top foods that help out your belly fat and keep it happy and growing!!! lol!  I am not much of a sweets person but I do love my carbs.  I love bread, pasta, potatoes, bread and more bread!!! Did you know that the bread at Texas Roadhouse has about 247 calories in one roll......WHAAAAAAAAT!!!! I remember that day I looked that up after I ate (should have checked beforehand...which is a tip you should use...plan your meal by looking online at menus if you have to go out so you don't get tempted by all the items that are not successful to your goals...good info from one of my readers).  I am glad that I like whole grain bread and pasta because I don't know what I would do without those things but I have limited my intake of these items.  And also just because it is better for you doesn't mean over indulge in them. PORTION CONTROL is key with healthy foods too. Don't be tricked by some things that say Natural, Multi-grain, seven grain, etc.  First couple ingredients in your whole grain food should say whole wheat flour!!!

Here is a list of some foods that help aid in your mission to ATTACK belly fat:

• Sweet Potatoes
• Eggs
• Nuts (almonds, walnuts,etc)
• Avocado (healthy fat just don't over eat it)
• Green Tea (helps your metabolism)
• Grapefruit
• Yogurt (Greek yogurt is best and high in protein)
• Black Beans
• Spinach
• Tomatoes
• Acai (pronounced A-sa-E) - super food in many smoothies and gives natural energy
• Quinoa
• Brown Rice (ditch the white stuff)
• Whole Rye
• Popcorn (no butter and freshly popped)
• Whole Oats/Oatmeal/Steel-cut oats
• Wild Rice
• Research and find more if you would like and please let me know.

For more fiber I add wheat germ to meals like cereal and oatmeal.  People bake with it also.

Sean T from my INSANITY videos said he eats about 2 sweet potatoes a day.  You don't have to add sugar or butter since they are already sweet also.  If you must, be sure to only do a little and maybe try honey instead of granulated sugar.


A FEW OTHER TIPS....

• Have less carbs at night.  You should have more in the morning and lower the amount with each meal.
• Spicy food can help your metabolism
• Treat yourself in moderation.  This is good for your sanity just don't go to far with it
• Stay active in your daily life. Working out should be fun but incorporate leisurely activities like walking swimming, skating, biking etc.  Do this alone or with friends and family.  The more the merrier right!  Just don't have a workout partner that is not dedicated, if they aren't you can still push each other but if they decide not to workout or go to gym YOU should still go.  Hold yourself accountable! 

So here are today's main lessons to attack your belly fat.....

Lessons
1) Cardio, Cardio, Cardio!!!!! You have to do this atleast 3-4 times a week to burn the fat.
2. Eat more foods that are better for your abs.


There are several workout plans on you tube, health websites, magazines, and other places to help you get a plan in order.  If I were you I would get a monthly calendar and plan your workouts and if you need get a notebook and glue the pictures down and take it with you to the gym until you remember them all and it becomes routine.  Also change it up and stagger the days so that you are shocking your body.  Take out an exercise and put in a new exercise to change it up!  HAVE FUN FOLKS!!!!! Here are some links to help you research on your own if you want more information.

Food that BURNS belly fat
What is INTERVAL TRAINING AND HOW DO I DO IT?
INTERVAL TRAINING
10 BEST FOODS FOR ABS
12 BEST FOODS FOR ABS
10 Top Effective AB exercises
Fitness Magazine's Ab Exercises
VIDEO: High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

DAY 67: GYM TIME!!!!

Hey Yall!!!!

I got in the gym this week! And the following pictures are about my leg day.  But before I get into all of that I have decided that I want to be consistent with my posts and I know every evening is not going to work at this moment since work has got much more busy with me being team leader and doing private art lesson.  I will be posting on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAYS!!!! I plan to have a few new recipes but since I have been  busy I have been doing the standard healthy food that is simple.  Things like chicken or fish and veggies and sometimes pair that with brown rice or a sweet potato!!!!

ANYWAY!!!! My legs are killing me still but that shows that I am doing something and putting in some work hahahaha! I am going to start my boxing classes sometime next week so I really look forward to that and heard it is a great workout as well!!!!

Here are some of the leg workouts I did in case you are getting ideas.

I did a Plie Squat with a Row.  This means I did a squat but I had a 12 lb weight in each hand and brought them towards my chest as I lowered into my squat.  That way I worked upper body and lower body.  Look it up and you should be able to find some picture on it.  I found it in the February issue of Oxygen magazine.

I started with interval training this day!  I walked on an incline to warm up for a while but then ran as hard as I could for 30 seconds and then regular pace to catch breath for 30 seconds and repeated for about 15 minutes.  I ran 2.2 miles when I did this!  I worked up a sweat as if I was on it for an hour!  My hair was GONE!!!! So look up interval training! Great way to get your cardio in and it is effective.  Only do this 2-3 times a week.

Working out my legs!

Take a look at the machines because I don't know the names of them.  I will do better and get that information next time.  I did 3 sets of 12 on all of them.  Sometimes I do a burnout which means you just do as many as you can until you just can't any more.  Last one , I hold as well just to get a little extra burn!

One of my fav's!  Inclined leg press, hope I put the right name :)

What does your workout routine consist of! Please share, I love trying new things and know it is a must to change up your workout in order to shock your body to keep the progress coming!

Until next time folks! Drink lots of water and leave a comment about your favorite exercise!

Day 63: Friends...how many of us have them!

Hey yall!!!!

My posts should be about normal now that I am back home for awhile.  Had to be out of town the last two weekends and had lots of work stuff to but for the most part kept track of my food and workouts until last weekend!!!!!

Friends! I love them so much especially my OKC crew!  The last two weekends we have had a girl's night where we cooked. Shout out to Kamaria for the bomb homemade pizza crust and great margaritas, and Spark's yummy salsa!!!! We did a few things to make some healthy choices but for the most part it may not have been the best choice but it was totally worth it and I did put in extra work with some exercises so that I could do my best to work some of it off.  I love my friends and I hope you have some in your life that are as great as mine!!!  Don't know what I would do without them. :)

Okay enough with the mushy stuff lol lets get back to business!

Today I ate a small top sirloin, eggs, and sauteed spinach for breakfast.  Had to try it, a friend (DStut) always talks about trying that so I went ahead and did it.  It was not bad at all to not have the "regular" type breakfast.

For lunch I had smoked salmon, spinach salad with slivered almonds and raspberry vinaigrette, and a V8.   Dinner is still up in the air so guess I will post about that tomorrow.

I went to the gym yesterday with the BF and he pushed me good.  It was my first day back in the gym and we did chest and tri's.  I did a burnout with tricep pulldowns (look it up if you don't know what I mean) and I can feel them today.  I liked doing them though, it was tough but I know it is effective!  I need to do some cardio today and probably legs.  I am not sure if I want to add back or abs to this workout.  Any suggestions????

Well all in all things are good.  Lost 24 lbs on INSANITY and doing right with me meals ( besides some "treat" meals...thanks friends lol but so totally worth it).  I can see it in my stomach and thighs more and have a little more shape to my arms.  I still have a ways to go so gonna buckle down especially since I am home now and not gonna be traveling too much!  I think it is funny about how this lifestyle can really change you. Yes, I indulged some with my friends but I did watch my portions and didn't try to over eat.  I consciously thought about what I was doing and eating and although didn't make all the right choices I was aware of what I was doing!!!!

So anyway started the week of right and gonna keep it that way!!!!

Any progress on your part?  How has your lifestyle change been going.  Remember if you mess up just try to get back on track and not let it be two weeks or months until you start back on track.  BE looking for tomorrow's post for a new recipe and some good links!!!!

HAPPY EATING EVERYONE!