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!!!