Minor Setback...
This has not been the greatest 4-5 days, which is why I haven't had a new post. I have had what I assume to be a migraine for the last 2-3 days. I was literally in bed for 2 straight days. I think I brought it on myself by stopping a medicine cold turkey that I was supposed to be weaned off. Wow, I will never try that again. I actually didn't intend to stop the medication. I just happened to run out over the weekend with no refills. That will never happen again. It's amazing how medicine can help us and hurt us all at the same time. Either way, I was literally laid up all weekend with no desire to work out or even care what I ate. I made horrible choices but I'm back to my normal self. This is a good reminder to myself to not give up.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Thursday, January 23, 2014
My favorite fitness gadget....
I really don't know what I would do without this little gadget. It has been so important in my healthy lifestyle journey. I may not make the healthiest food choices at times but I have 100% stuck to my goal of 10,000 steps AND 5 miles per day. This thing is awesome. I sync it to myfitnesspal.com account and it tracks my calories earned. It will even track my sleep. Of course, most nights I forget to activate that feature. It has been the best $100.00 I've spent in a long, long time.
I really don't know what I would do without this little gadget. It has been so important in my healthy lifestyle journey. I may not make the healthiest food choices at times but I have 100% stuck to my goal of 10,000 steps AND 5 miles per day. This thing is awesome. I sync it to myfitnesspal.com account and it tracks my calories earned. It will even track my sleep. Of course, most nights I forget to activate that feature. It has been the best $100.00 I've spent in a long, long time.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
New Favorite Snack...
Where has this been all my life...or at least the last couple years that I've been trying to eat better?
This stuff is SO good! It totally satisfies my salt craving and it only has 35 calories per cup. I am so glad that I discovered this at my local Meijer over the weekend. I will be stocking up the next time I'm there. So what are some of your favorite healthy, low calorie snacks?
Where has this been all my life...or at least the last couple years that I've been trying to eat better?
This stuff is SO good! It totally satisfies my salt craving and it only has 35 calories per cup. I am so glad that I discovered this at my local Meijer over the weekend. I will be stocking up the next time I'm there. So what are some of your favorite healthy, low calorie snacks?
Emotional Eating
This has always been a BIG problem for me. Always has. Always will be I'm sure. For instance, it was pretty nasty here yesterday in KY and driving in snow and ice has always scared me. I was stressed to the max yesterday after I made it to work just worrying about being able to get home in the afternoon and all I could think about was chips, chocolate, any junk of any kind, etc....
Although I didn't go over my calories, I did consume more junk than normal and just didn't make the best choices in what I did eat. Now, the me of a couple years ago would have thrown up her hands and been like, "ok it's Tuesday and I've eaten all this crap. Might as well just eat junk the rest of the week and start over next week." I am happy to say that the old me is gone and instead I chalked it up to a bad DAY and started over fresh this morning. This is a journey and every journey begins one day at a time. So when you have a set back or a slip-up, and believe me you will, don't beat yourself up. You're human and we fall off the wagon from time to time. Don't give up because the journey is worth it when you reach your destination.
This has always been a BIG problem for me. Always has. Always will be I'm sure. For instance, it was pretty nasty here yesterday in KY and driving in snow and ice has always scared me. I was stressed to the max yesterday after I made it to work just worrying about being able to get home in the afternoon and all I could think about was chips, chocolate, any junk of any kind, etc....
Although I didn't go over my calories, I did consume more junk than normal and just didn't make the best choices in what I did eat. Now, the me of a couple years ago would have thrown up her hands and been like, "ok it's Tuesday and I've eaten all this crap. Might as well just eat junk the rest of the week and start over next week." I am happy to say that the old me is gone and instead I chalked it up to a bad DAY and started over fresh this morning. This is a journey and every journey begins one day at a time. So when you have a set back or a slip-up, and believe me you will, don't beat yourself up. You're human and we fall off the wagon from time to time. Don't give up because the journey is worth it when you reach your destination.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Progress photo at 79 lbs. lost
Progress Photo
As I've said I still have at least 25 lbs. that I still want to lose but thought I would share a progress photo today. Wish I were more photogenic but guess we aren't all meant to be in front of the camera.
As I've said I still have at least 25 lbs. that I still want to lose but thought I would share a progress photo today. Wish I were more photogenic but guess we aren't all meant to be in front of the camera.
I still have a long way to go but I think that I have come a long way in this journey so far. Don't give up if you have a bad day. Just start over the next day and you WILL see results!
Quote of the day...
This can be applied to so many aspects of our lives especially our spiritual life. I find myself being a control freak over most things in my life and I do have a hard time letting go of the things I cannot change but when I finally do give in and give it to God there is such a sense of release of stress that I always wonder why I didn't just let it go before then. Everyday is a learning experience for me. I am still learning to be healthier. I'm always learning to be a better person and to rely on God for everything instead of trying to handle things myself. I guess since we are imperfect human beings we will always struggle but if we can just tell ourselves to relax and let go of what we cannot change then we will be happier at the end of the day. God Bless each and everyone of you who have taken the time to read this blog.
This can be applied to so many aspects of our lives especially our spiritual life. I find myself being a control freak over most things in my life and I do have a hard time letting go of the things I cannot change but when I finally do give in and give it to God there is such a sense of release of stress that I always wonder why I didn't just let it go before then. Everyday is a learning experience for me. I am still learning to be healthier. I'm always learning to be a better person and to rely on God for everything instead of trying to handle things myself. I guess since we are imperfect human beings we will always struggle but if we can just tell ourselves to relax and let go of what we cannot change then we will be happier at the end of the day. God Bless each and everyone of you who have taken the time to read this blog.
Monday, January 20, 2014
Introductions please....
Well where to begin...my name is Melissa and I have struggled with weight issues for some time now. I never really gave it a lot of thought and just went about my daily life pretending I didn't have a problem and telling myself that I didn't really NEED to lose weight. I did this for a few years until I saw myself in the photo below with my two fit sisters-in-law. I think this was actually the turning point for me. I was shocked to see myself the way I knew others saw me and to be honest I was pretty embarrassed about it so I decided then and there to make a change.
You shouldn't have to guess which one is me. I believe this photo was taken in 2011.
Although I was embarrassed by this photo it was a great motivator!
(btw) that is my little boy Addan scooting down the steps in the background.
How did I get started?
I discovered myfitnesspal which a free calorie counting website. It is very easy to use and set up sort of like Facebook where you can add friends and read posts, but it also allows you to track your calories and activity. I LOVE it! Through myfitnesspal I also discovered the one little fitness gadget that I don't ever want to be without and that is my Fitbit. It is an activity tracker that counts your calories burned, steps taken, and miles walked. I set a goal to walk 10,000 steps and 5 miles per day NO matter what. I can say with complete honesty that since I purchased my Fitbit in October 2012 that I have only missed my goal no more than 5 days which was due to sickness. It has been essential in my weight loss efforts.
I have been hard at it for a couple of years now and I have had bad days and struggled but it has been worth it.
Well that was then and this is NOW! Keep in mind I still want and NEED to lose about 25 more pounds to be where I want to be but I have lost 79 pounds so far! Here are a couple more recent pics.
December 2013 with my hubby Jason, daughter Arikka, and Addan who is now 5.
In this pic I am getting ready to run/walk my 2nd 5K with my good friend Becky a few months ago.
Like I said, I still have a ways to go but I am well on my way. Everyday I tell myself that I CAN do this even when it's difficult. I have to make a choice and I've come too far to give up now.
With this blog I hope to motivate and help anyone who might be struggling with similar issues. I will try to post healthy recipes or recipes that my family love that you can modify to make into a healthier version for yourself. I'm no expert. I'm just a working wife and mom trying to get healthier by Making My Steps Count.
Well where to begin...my name is Melissa and I have struggled with weight issues for some time now. I never really gave it a lot of thought and just went about my daily life pretending I didn't have a problem and telling myself that I didn't really NEED to lose weight. I did this for a few years until I saw myself in the photo below with my two fit sisters-in-law. I think this was actually the turning point for me. I was shocked to see myself the way I knew others saw me and to be honest I was pretty embarrassed about it so I decided then and there to make a change.
You shouldn't have to guess which one is me. I believe this photo was taken in 2011.
Although I was embarrassed by this photo it was a great motivator!
(btw) that is my little boy Addan scooting down the steps in the background.
How did I get started?
I discovered myfitnesspal which a free calorie counting website. It is very easy to use and set up sort of like Facebook where you can add friends and read posts, but it also allows you to track your calories and activity. I LOVE it! Through myfitnesspal I also discovered the one little fitness gadget that I don't ever want to be without and that is my Fitbit. It is an activity tracker that counts your calories burned, steps taken, and miles walked. I set a goal to walk 10,000 steps and 5 miles per day NO matter what. I can say with complete honesty that since I purchased my Fitbit in October 2012 that I have only missed my goal no more than 5 days which was due to sickness. It has been essential in my weight loss efforts.
I have been hard at it for a couple of years now and I have had bad days and struggled but it has been worth it.
Well that was then and this is NOW! Keep in mind I still want and NEED to lose about 25 more pounds to be where I want to be but I have lost 79 pounds so far! Here are a couple more recent pics.
December 2013 with my hubby Jason, daughter Arikka, and Addan who is now 5.
In this pic I am getting ready to run/walk my 2nd 5K with my good friend Becky a few months ago.
Like I said, I still have a ways to go but I am well on my way. Everyday I tell myself that I CAN do this even when it's difficult. I have to make a choice and I've come too far to give up now.
With this blog I hope to motivate and help anyone who might be struggling with similar issues. I will try to post healthy recipes or recipes that my family love that you can modify to make into a healthier version for yourself. I'm no expert. I'm just a working wife and mom trying to get healthier by Making My Steps Count.
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