Still chugging on...

I'm still here chugging along.

I have to admit that while I am not going crazy I have bad days and eat badly but I just get back on that horse and do better the next day.

The best thing I have done recently is learn to go a little more easy on myself. Each day is a chance to start again and do better. I am very thankful for that!  We all need start overs and new beginnings.

I am holding steady and not gaining and although I do want to lose a bit more like most of us do, I am alright where I am. I am a beautiful woman right now right here. I work at being and staying healthy and living a full life.

  

Updated weight loss pics..

Going to put some updated photos here for y'all..

These were taken yesterday..

And me in 2007 - early 2008 right before I began my journey

I love Weight Watcher's!! And thank you Father!!

Since these pictures I have lost about 100lbs!!

64.2LBS lost and gone forever and added health!

Still on my journey! I joined Planet Fitness..went one day last week and then got the flu which then turned into Pneumonia! I plan on starting again on Monday; going 4-5 times a week and working out for 1 hour.

Still debating if I want to become a runner or not? I just don't know if I want to run that badly?! I love walking and riding my bike...

I have also added to my daily caloric intake green smoothies. For health and to help me get back to my optimal health after having all that junk!

I am now down to 64.2lbs as a total loss! Which means I have 30.8lbs left to lose to reach my ultimate goal. But the last mini goal I set for myself is only .8oz. away! So close I can taste it!!

Here are a few of my healthy life changes..

 Almond Meal/Buckwheat Flour Gluten Free Pancakes

 Fruit and Celery Smoothie

 Varied Fruit, Almond Butter & Plain Yogurt for added protein and Spinach Smoothie

What are you adding to your day to increase your health?? 

And the reason is.....

I decided to take a few weeks off over Thanksgiving. I did fine..I went up two and then back down two lbs depending on the day and time I weighed.

So I am back on track...mostly....and have decided to start running. It has been two weeks. The first week I ran a little over a mile 3 days. The second week I did the same but I had to walk for a minute or two..I don't understand why the 2nd week was so much harder?

I laid in bed last night thinking on all of this and do I really want to run? Is it important to me? Do I have to run to accomplish a goal I have set for myself or is it something else? I am not sure these questions have been answered.

I do know that I am stuck at 60lbs lost and my body will not budge! I know my eating could always improve and maybe that would do it?

One thing I am doing is fasting from sugar; baked goods and candy etc.. I am allowing myself honey in my tea and latte's. I usually go for sugar free with those anyway. My fast begins today!

And I am still nursing two of my babies so perhaps my body is hanging onto this weight for that reason. I haven't experienced this before so I am simply looking for any answer as to why.

I come back to the real reason I lost all that I have and am trying to lose more. Why I exercise and am doing a sugar fast. And that is because I want to be healthy! I want to be healthy for myself, my love, and my children. I want to have a long life and have it being healthy and able to enjoy it.  

And daily I remind myself, " You have come a long way baby!" 60lbs isn't too shabby!! 

A few healthy lunch ideas!

Hello fellow Losers,,weight loss that is! :) I hope you are all still on the road towards a healthier you!

I wanted to share two yummy foods I have eaten in the last several weeks that are low in calories and yummy! Don't forget good for you too!

Zucchini Pizza!

This is simple! You slice the zucchini into rounds and then put pasta sauce, cheese, basil or oregano on each slice. Then place into the oven on broil for just a few minutes. Remove from the oven and enjoy!   My children loved this! Works great for a yummy lunch.

Veggie Fry
This next dish takes a little more time but is so worth it.
Chop as much onion as you want into slices along with zucchini and any other veggie you like. Place 1 T olive oil into a skillet and heat. Once the oil is hot add the onion and allow it to soften. Once the onion is cooked add the rest of your veggies. Add some spices such as basil, oregano, seasoning salt, etc or even a dash of worcestershire sauce. Cook until your veggies are tender. Place onto a plate and top with grated cheese. For less calories skip adding the cheese. It's still just as delicious!
 

Let me know if you try either of these dishes! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! Happy eating!!

Catching up & 60lbs gone and lost forever!!

It's been awhile since my last post. Time gets away from me!

I am still chugging along. Things are moving more slowly now that I don't have as much to lose. If I exercise 5-6 times a week I lose more. I am trying to get that many days of exercising in but life gets in the way some days and it doesn't happen.

I am so thankful for every lb gone. It's such a wonderful feeling!

To understand what one lb of fat is like pick up a lb. of butter or a 5lb bag of sugar. How about a 10lb bag of potatoes? Imagine carrying that around all day? It would certainly zap your energy very quickly!

I am thankful that the Father has given me the endurance to keep going even after bad weeks and days. I have been able to get back on that horse and ride on! I haven't quit even though I want to after I have a bad day or three.. I know I don't have that strength inside myself...I haven't been as strong in other areas. I know where that strength comes from...Him and Him alone!

My current weight loss is 60lbs gone and lost forever!!!!!!!!!!! What should my treat be?? Give me some ideas!!  

If a picture could speak...

My weight loss journey to date..

1 week postpartum

1 month postpartum

5 weeks postpartum

6 weeks postpartum

2 months postpartum

 3 1/2 months postpartum

4 months postpartum

4 1/2 months

5 3/4 months postpartum

 And the present...8 months postpartum..57lbs lost and gone forever!!!!

If my weight loss pictures could speak what would they say?

I hope it would be this:  You can do it!! You can!! You can get healthy! You can lose weight and be the best YOU that you can be!! You can change your life! My desire is to encourage you and to inspire you!

I am not stopping here. I am still going and still losing weight...there is a number in my future where I will maintain but I'm not there yet.

Come on!! Join me!!