New Year...new ME!!!

As the Christmas Season begins to wind down a bit, I start to look forward to the upcoming New Year. In the last couple of weeks my diet has suffered as most do during this, the happiest time of the year. I am monitoring it and am pleased to say that I have only gained 3 pounds.2012 for me was a year of maintaining. I had lost the majority of the weight and decided a break was in order. I maintained from March to September. It was nice to learn that I could LIVE and still not gain the weight back. When I joined G-Fit in September I amazed myself! The fact that I get up at 4am is in itself a MIRACLE! The way my body responded was awesome! Having time for me is important but also keeping the weight off the exercise is necessary. I also amazed myself when I competed in the Mrs Oklahoma Pageant. Stepping outside the box and exposing my self in such a way that made me not only feel vulnerable but insecure. It was one of the best moments of my life and I would not change it for the world. Life lessons come in all kinds of packages :)

When I started the journey in 2010 I had no idea what the road would hold for me. I was only certain of ONE thing, I NEVER WANTED TO GAIN THE WEIGHT BACK!! No matter what that meant or took. So here I am on the starting line of 2013 and I don't make resolutions as those get broken. I am moving up the ladder of my journey. Changing the diet again and stepping up the exercise plan. I WILL HIT MY GOAL this year!!! It i time. Plastic surgery is on the agenda as well. :)

"Every journey of a THOUSAND steps, still begins with ONE step!!" I have taken this journey ONE step at a time. It is by far a MARATHON not a SPRINT

WOW 2 years and still going......

Yesterday was the 2 year anniversary of my lifestyle change :) I am sure that there were some doubters that I would be this successful. This is why I did not tell anyone until after the weight loss became noticeable. There is just something to be said about "Making up your mind!!"  The most asked questions I get are ALWAYS "How did you lose it" "What diet did you do"

People really do NOT like hearing when I say "Good old fashion eating right and exercise!!" Everyone wants the quick fix. However I am living proof that the quick fix does not work!!! You can LIVE in the real world and still maintain a healthy lifestyle. 

With the Holidays in full force right now you will encounter parties, alcohol, fudge, ect. It is POSSIBLE to partake in some of the festivities and lose weight. "SHUT the front door!!" Seriously though, if you eat RIGHT 80% of the time then 20% of the time you CAN sample some of the Holiday treats. Now this does not mean an indulgence daily, there are healthy treats that will keep your waist from expanding. If you go to 3 parties this month then 1-2 glasses of wine, Red preferably, a taste of fudge or sweet treat, a slice of pie is really not going to knock you off track. The key is what you do the rest of the time. Have a game plan. Increase your cardio a little. Be a little more diligent in your regular meals. Add more veggies. While at a party there is almost always a veggie tray. Load up on the fresh veggies and bypass the dips. If you get full on veggies then you are less likely to eat the bad stuff. Keep in mind that once you quit eating bad then when you do indulge it has an impact on your system. 

I do have some recipes that will make you think that you are cheating when you are not. I will be posting them soon. I also LOVE to cook this time of the year. I usually bake every weekend and Dennis LOVES that. I did tell him that I will make a few of his favorites but I am also making things healthier!! 

Enjoy the Holidays, don't over think it. If you gain a few pounds don't fret about it. Get back on track and you will lose it!! Remember the reason we celebrate. Its the most wonderful tine of the year!!! 

Merry Christmas and Happy New YOU in the new year!!!