Making it Happen for Me

Self reflection. If you told me that I would do as much in 10 months with my healthy life I would have laughed at you. It has been such a beautiful and great journey to take the time to invest in my health and i'm 80% to my goal. I am currently a size 18, last year I was a 24 and I have a goal of getting at least to a 16 comfortably. I am currently eating very healthy -- veggies, fruits, protein shakes, whole wheat and grains. I've added Quinoa, Couscous and Orzo to my eating plans. I try to drink lots of water, and treat myself but now eating at least 80% of my meals meatless -- which took me at least 9 and 1/2 months to graduate to. I don't buy meat anymore, not that meat is the enemy but I used to eat lots of meat, bread and carbs daily. Now I eat meals that fill me up more and offer health benefits.

I still walk daily and use my weights and resistance bands. I am getting back to the gym shortly and still drinking green tea.

Eating out is not the enemy I just order what makes sense for me.

It's nice to see the progress and one day I will post some pictures so you can see the progress though that might be a little scary for me. But I"ll take up the challenge. Maybe when I hit my goal I will shoot for a 5k or something. Im not a runner but last year started to try to run and was embarrassed at how I let myself go.

This year things are different, I have inspirations from personal family and friends. I do appreciate the support from my friends online and in real life. This time this health journey is to help to empower myself. I'm making it happen for me in big ways to benefit my life and those who rely on me (work and personal).

It's a good feeling.

As the year comes to a close I know I will be celebrating big time in January 2012 (not with a honey bun or combo meal) but with more vigor and perhaps a spa appointment. Maybe I'll get my locks professional done. Who knows. It will not be food related. I am more than congratulating myself through food rewards.

My journey in the months goes as follows: January 2011 - I started my journey with weight watchers. Took me a while and I lost 20 some odd pds with them. However it stopped WW and continued my journey with Myfitness pal.com in April 2011 where I have lost an additional 46+ pds with. Total weight loss so far is about 70 something pounds which is amazing. I went from eating all convenience meals to eating fresh and organic meals. In the middle of the process I added some work outs, dvds, and additional supports. I have an online fitness coach and lots of fitness buds who help and support this journey. Overall, it's been a great journey but filled with hard work, blood sweat and tears. Also finding out that I need to really focus on non food rewards for myself. In my old life, I would celebrate with food. Now It's plane tickets, nail appointments and clothes. ROFL.

Wishing you a blast of a weekend. Keep it healthy.

Love,

Mocha