My Progress So Far

A little perspective

You know when you think you are doing bad, or weight loss is slow, or like me bouncing back and forth with the same pounds. Stop take a moment and look back. I was reflecting on my past this morning when I was preparing for my sons party tomorrow. Now I will eat cake (well the frosting lol, I used to eat both even though I do not really like the cake sad I know) But I am planning to get a nice workout to make up for that, and planning my points around it. Before I never would do that, would have eaten everything becuase what the heck I was blowing it anyway right. I never measured before, never opted for more veggies, rarely bought fresh fruits and veggies. Ate a ton of potatoes, would sit down and eat past the full point. Always had two pieces of garlic bread, and even when I thought I was eating healthy I ate twice the amount I should. I easily ate 2 whole bags of gummy worms and never thought twice of it. I would eat a whole bag of chips etc. But I never really thought I had an issue because in my mind, since I did not eat a lot of high fatty foods I was good right? Wow it is no wonder I was 300 pounds at one point. But now even when I feel out of control it is nothing like before, and I am aware, and I step back and revamp myself. So remember no on is perfect we all have bad days, weeks heck even a month. But you know what? You are not who you were before! You have come a long way, and are taking a huge step. I know I will struggle with food my whole life, but it will no longer control me. I have taken my life back! and you can too! One minute, and one step at a time. The most successful people at weight loss are those who deal with the mental and physical. We will all get there and stay there! I know it!

Fighter

Thursday I was on the treadmill running (if anyone knows me I do my best thinking on the treadmill) and I was thinking about my weight loss journey. Lately it seems that the road has taken several unexpected turns. At times it is down right frusstrating and discouraging. To work so hard at times and not see the scale move in the right direction can make a person go insane!

Well I decided there are only a dew things under my control. What I put in my body, my exercise, and my attiutude are all under my control. I have two choices let the adrenal problems hindering my weight loss destroy me or make me stronger. I of course have the right to be upset and frustrated, but at some point I have to decide how I will react. I decided that I will not let the scale be the end all be all of my life. My clothes are getting looser and looser, even if the scale is going back and forth. My clothes never once got tighter. I can see and feel bones and see a person in the mirror who looks different. These are important strides in my journey.

I also notice how I have become more fit. I can run at 6.0 without feeling like I will pass out, I can run sprints, I can run for thirty minutes straight and I can keep up with the people in the gym, that I used to dream of being like. People see me as an athelete which is funny to me becuase I was a couch potato not too long ago. And I love how a hard workout makes me feel after, like I have accomplshed something. I always wanted to be fit, it is a dream for me.

I am also finally making better food choices, and those choice feel like a way of life not a diet. I plan all my meals ahead of time and make sure I get plenty of variety. I noticed why I have been successful this time, is becuase I rarely make the same dinner in a two week span other than burgers. This keeps it exciting. I also learned to make foods I love healthier. The vegetable area is now my best friend. I see them as great compliments to dinner, and the more color the better!

So all these things are reasons other than the scale to show I am succeeding, maybe not in the most obvious way, but in heealthy ways!

So when I am either in spin class or on the treadmill or arc trainer, I like to play my favorite workout song, "Fighter" by Christina Aguilera. It always gets me to push to the next level. I apply those words to my weight loss journey and tell the scale this:
"'Cause it
Makes me that much stronger.
Makes me work a little bit harder.
Makes me that much wiser.
So thanks for making me a fighter...
I am a fighter
(I'm a fighter)
I ain't gonna stop
(I ain't gonna stop)
There is no turning back
I've had enough"

Yep I am a fighter and I will not give up my weight loss journey. I will get fit, and I will get to goal one day! I am a fighter.

My Favorite Pasta Dish!

Tonight made homemade pesto with spinach and cheese ravioli, Sauteed portabella mushrooms with garlic and topped the ravioli with it. Then topped it with fresh mint, thyme, oregano and basil from my garden. Then took a light English muffin added a teaspoon of pesto, some cherry tomatoes and a little mozzarella and toasted in the oven. Nice vegetarian dinner better than Olive Garden and way less calories!