I Know It Has Been A While...

I know it has been a while since I last wrote but life sometimes just gets extremely busy. The thing that I have still managed to fit into my life is working out though. The Get Fit Challenge at Xsport Fitness ends in two weeks which means that I have to kick butt for the next two weeks and make sure that I finish where I would like to finish. After complications that I have had with medications, I have managed to get back on the wagon and get over the hump. I realized for about a month I was retaining water due to a medication I was taking and that is why I was not nearing the goal that I had set for myself. All that means is that I have to kick it up a notch so that I still complete my goal.

Goal though isn't everything. I have completed many goals in my weight loss struggle, to date I am about 36 pounds less than I was when i started losing weight and I have about another 15-20 to go. I wanted to get down another 30-35 but I have realized that I will prob just be skin and bones at that point and that is not what I want. I want to look healthy and be healthy.

In reality the number on the scale doesn't mean anything. Skinny people hate their life just as much as some overweight people hate their lives. It really has nothing to do with the number, it has to deal with how you see yourself.

One thing that I realized today during my personal training session, is that it really doesn't matter how good your trainer is, it really depends on how much you want it for yourself. I have been through 4 trainers in my day and I can say that only the last two were able to get through to me. Do I think they are better trainers, well yes but I also know that my head is in the game this time when before I just wanted to skinny.

I can also tell you, that if you want a cookie go have a cookie but only have A cookie not 5 cookies or the whole box of cookies. It is all about portion control. I can promise you that my boyfriend and I eat pizza, french fries, gummy bears and even more. But we have both been able to figure out how to control our portions so we do not over eat.

From a girl who has tried every different kind of fad diet out there since she was a teenager, I can promise you that portion control and just understanding what you are eating will change your life. No you do not need to be calorie-crazed or not eat certain things but just understand what you are putting into your body. And if you are going to pig out one day, then just workout a little longer the next.

A Cheat Day ---
Either pick a day of the week to cheat and eat whatever you would like . I probably wouldn't pick a full day but maybe a cheat meal. Sunday night dinner seems perfect for a cheat meal, still understand what you are eating but have some fun with it. You want a hamburger and fries, go for it, but don't eat it all the time.

A Few Foods for Thought ---
BLTA
-- Turkey Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and Avocado (of course on some wheat bread!)
Grab some Turkey Bacon, grill it up
Grab some lettuce and chop up a tomato
Either put a piece of Avocado on the sandwich or mash it up and make it into an avocado spread. (use the avocado like you would use mayo on a normal BLT)
If you do not like Avocado, Jewel has a great mayo/mustard blend - this is a pretty good option too!

Want Something Sweet???


Skinny Cow - Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches can make any day better. If you do not like Chocolate or Peanut Butter, they have many flavors! These are a great option for when you want something cold!


These are just a few options on how to change stuff up in what you eat. :)