Overnight Refrigerator Oatmeal Do you ever have days where you are tired and even the simplest of task is hard? Or your snapping at your spouse or children all day? Yeah me neither ?. Well a lot of times if that happens there is something to blame! It’s SUGARS fault. I am addicted to the white stuff. I haven’t met … Read More
Tips to Start Your Fitness Journey…NOW
It is motivation over knowledge that has the most power to enhance our ability to adopt new healthy habits, behaviors and overcome inevitable obstacles. 1. DEFFINE YOUR WHY. The first stage of setting authentic goals that we will stay motivated to reach, is to define your why. Knowing why you want it will help you define your motivation thought the entire … Read More
Defining My Why
I began my weight loss journey 7 years ago, after I my first daughter was born. The birth of my daughter changed everything for me! I now had the most amazingly beautiful, perfect and overwhelming source of joy and pride. I wanted to be able to do everything with and for her. I am now honored to be raising three … Read More
Free Weightloss and Nutrition Managment Workshop.
Free mini workshop on Weight loss, Nutrition and Behavior management strategies. Just in time to keep us in track for the holidays;).
3 Steps to getting started; 1 Month-18 Pounds Down
Step One: Build a support network. Reach out and share your goals with your friends and family. Create a network of people you know you can count on to help you reach your goals. It will still be your job to follow through, but creating a network of support you will know who to call to go for an evening walk, to … Read More
“Pregnancy for me, is like pulling the rip cord on an inflatable life raft.”
Now you know I wasn’t kidding, when I wrote in my first blog post ever, “Pregnancy for me is like pulling the rip cord on an inflatable life raft.” I have to be honest, I still squirm on the inside and I am riddled with anxiety about sharing progress posts and photos in my current state. I constantly question why anyone would want to read what I have to say now? Why not wait until I complete my weight-loss and then post my success. It all comes back to why I write. I write for my girls.I would want them to define what they want for themselves, make a plan and take pride in each action they take toward meeting that goal! So here we go, the real, unfiltered and raw stages of taking control of your health. Loosing the weight that bogs you down and holds you back. I hope these post will be encouraging for those of you on this journey with me.
When your thighs touch, the struggle is real.
I think it is fair to say that the hot and humid Virginia summers and chubby thighs don’t mix! In an effort to combat the Level 10 chafe, that was ruining my summer, I discovered baby powder. You see, baby powder can be a real life saver for anyone with thighs that touch! But there are rules for this life hack. 1. Never … Read More
I Want to Know the Real Unfiltered You
Challenged by small talk, a barrier to depth, a diversion from what is real. I want to hear your truth, don’t sugar coat it. No matter how blunt or raw, I want to hear your thoughts. I want to know the real unfiltered you, so that I can appreciated you for all that you really are. I am not interested … Read More