It's about 8:58am here on the East Coast and I just finished a great workout. And when I say great I mean I feel great! Working out gives me so much energy and life. It seriously, sets the tone for my day.
I just wanted to share with you more of my journey in my Lose 75 Pounds Challenge. I am only down 3 pounds currently. I had lost 5, but it seems the other two found me again. Not to worry though, it happens. In my case I had screwed up my diet and had been slacking in my workouts. No that I am getting back into the groove of things, I've made some more changes. To my workout routine as well as my diet.
Yesterday we went shopping and I made conscious decisions to pick up things that would be healthy and beneficial for me. I picked up 3 times more fruit than I usually get, not only for my self, but I have a big family. Apples, oranges, plums, bananas, strawberries. I also got more fresh green veggies like spinach, collard greens and lettuce. Since part of my diet is reducing my carb intake, I bypassed the white bread and got whole grain instead. For breakfast I also picked up a couple bags of bagel thins. They are half the calories of a regular sized bagel and just as tasty! I also paid attention to getting things that were protein focused. I got dark chocolate snack bars, breakfast smoothies and some milk mix.
Losing weight or trying to live a more healthy lifestyle is hard! At least in the beginning. You literally have to change your whole life and way of thinking. But this 180 degree turn is soo worth it. The weight loss is just a bonus. having a clean bill of health. No heart disease, diabetes, etc is the best reward for myself. And my family. I'm no good to anyone sick.
And one of the reasons changing up your diet is hard, is because you have to really think about your meals and plan them so you know you're getting the most out of them, and watching your calorie intake. After going shopping, this morning I made a bagel thin with reduced fat cream cheese, 2 fried eggs cooked in coconut oil. (Click HERE to see all the wonderful benefits of coconut oil.) And a cup of green tea. (Green tea helps in the oxidation of fat, but check out these bonus benefits HERE!)
For lunch I am making a 15 bean soup! I will make another post with the recipe.
Ladies, today is a great day to decide you want to live a healthier lifestyle. Small changes work. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Eat a chicken salad for lunch instead of a pizza or cheeseburger.
Stay Healthy, Stay Cute,
XOXOXO
Samantha J.