I have spent much of my adult life battling my weight. Though I love fresh fruits, I got sucked into the trap of convenience (which is a lie by the way, what's easier than an apple?? ) along with emotional eating. For the longest time I did not value myself enough to make the changes necessary to be healthy. I allowed the thoughts that those who were healthy, fit and/or
losing weight were somehow better than me control my actions.
Over the last couple years, I have begun to educate myself on foods and chemicals. My desire to learn, in all honesty was because of my sense of responsibility for Nathan. I have gradually cut most processed foods out of our diets. We eat mainly whole, fresh foods. Dairy is used sparingly and if it has chemicals it has no place in our mouths. Still though, I found myself eating either too much or the wrong things. Yes, even eating healthy ingredients can be bad. In the last 18 months, I have decided that I needed to do more. I need to watch just what I eat, how much and most importantly start moving my rear!
As I have been transparent about things, I have had people pull me aside and thank me for sharing. They have asked me to continue to share my journey because it helps them on theirs. Isn't that what this is all about? Helping each other along the way? I hope no one ever thinks that I post what I do (pictures, workouts, food) for my own vanity. It's to show that if I can do it, anyone can. Seriously. I have a bad knee, a lazy body and serious self image issues. I battle depression and talk more trash to myself than should be okay. But. BUT. All that can overcome. It can. Decide that you would rather be healthy than self medicated with food and tv.
Over the last couple years, I have begun to educate myself on foods and chemicals. My desire to learn, in all honesty was because of my sense of responsibility for Nathan. I have gradually cut most processed foods out of our diets. We eat mainly whole, fresh foods. Dairy is used sparingly and if it has chemicals it has no place in our mouths. Still though, I found myself eating either too much or the wrong things. Yes, even eating healthy ingredients can be bad. In the last 18 months, I have decided that I needed to do more. I need to watch just what I eat, how much and most importantly start moving my rear!
As I have been transparent about things, I have had people pull me aside and thank me for sharing. They have asked me to continue to share my journey because it helps them on theirs. Isn't that what this is all about? Helping each other along the way? I hope no one ever thinks that I post what I do (pictures, workouts, food) for my own vanity. It's to show that if I can do it, anyone can. Seriously. I have a bad knee, a lazy body and serious self image issues. I battle depression and talk more trash to myself than should be okay. But. BUT. All that can overcome. It can. Decide that you would rather be healthy than self medicated with food and tv.
I started a concerted effort to lose weight in February 2012. As of now, I have lost 18 pounds, 40 total since my heaviest in 2007.
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