The Vegetables are Trying to Kill Me!

Sorry for the big gap in between posts! Life has been crazy busy, but never fear I have stayed committed and on track. This past month was my annual choir competition, we took 2nd place! I also took a trip to see my niece Shasta compete in the level 9 Western Junior Olympics, in Boise Id. The weekend after that was filled with a baby shower and graduation party. Since I've recommitted to my weight loss journey I've notice a change to my attitude and approach. That has really helped me stay focused on my goal even if I wasn't eating great or missed a boot camp. What I've really started to understand is that if I intended on making this a lifestyle change then I need to be realistic in the timeline of my goals. My first time through I saw weight loss as a marathon, long yes but there was always a finish line. One day I would reach my goal and I could stop working so hard. I would also mentally punish myself for not reaching my goals fast enough. Which eventually lead me to abandon my goals. This time through I've realized that this is truly a lifelong journey, there is no finish line. Yes, I have goals, but this won't end once I've reached them. This new mindset has allowed me to make bad choice, while still keeping my goals in the forefront of my mind. My diet won’t ever be perfect but I've gradually been changing my diet and making better and better choice instead of jarring myself with a restrictive diet. These gradual changes have really prepared me for my boot camps weight loss challenge.

Last week Superwomen Boot Camp started Its "Get fit for the 4th" weight loss challenge and I've decided to compete. How it works is each participant buy's in for $50 and are weighed in each week. If you gain weight you add $5 buck to the pot. The money is then used as prize money for the top 3 in % of weight-loss and top 3 in % of body fat loss. The challenge also came with a belly blast diet, the diet starts with a 3 day cleanse of fruits and vegetables. I started the cleanse last week. It was brutal and I did not think I was going to make it. I first day was fine but the second and third day we're awful I had a headache, I wasn't ever really hungry but I also was never really satiated, and I developed a loathing for plain celery. However all the hard work was well worth this week, I'm feeling an increase in energy and after three days of fruits and vegetables, chicken breast with brown rice never tasted SO good! This challenge was really well timed I feel mentally prepared; all the baby steps I've been making have prepared me to work really hard through this challenge. Wednesday is my first weigh in for the challenge so will see if this first week was enough to make me a contender for the prize money! 


 Look for a new post for an update on my S.M.A.R.T. goals later this week!     

Because I Want to be Able to Wear Short Shorts

Today’s reason for getting healthy is ....I want to be comfortable with my body again. As I’ve said before I’ve never been completely satisfied with my body. But there was a time when I had no problem wearing shorts that hit mid-thigh, sleeveless tops and even bikinis in public! Somewhere along this weight gain road I stopped wearing anything that came above my knee, if something is sleeveless I usually cover up my arms with a sweater or shrug, and I wouldn’t be caught dead in a bikini now, In fact all my swimsuit bottoms are either shorts or skirts.


There is nothing wrong with shopping to flatter your body, hiding a few problem spots; it’s a problem when the problem area becomes your whole body. As it is I’ve always had problems shopping for clothes because I’m so busty, but now it’s gotten so outta hand. I can’t shop in most of my favorite stores because I get too frustrated by not having my sized stock in the store. When it comes t-shirts and sweaters I can usually find something, but anything cute or tailored I have to special order or buy at a plus size shop. So my motivation for the day is I want to be comfortable in a bikini in public again  

Because I Love Sugar and Carbs ( in moderation of course!)

Today’s reason for getting healthy is I don’t want Diabetes! Type 2 runs in my family, I’ve seen both my grandmother and mother coping with the condition and it’s not something I want to have to face if I can avoid. Most people know that diabetics are suppose to stay away from sugar and carbs. However diabetes also has some scary and serious consequences including; heart disease, high blood pressure, blindness, kidney failure, neuropathy (loss of feeling in limbs), amputation, and it is also the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. according to the American Diabetes Association.

There are several types of diabetes Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational. I'm concerned about developing Type 2  because of my ethnicity and family history. However in order to get Type 2 diabetes you need not only a genetic predisposition, but it also depends on environmental factors like being overweight, high fat diet and little exercise. Obesity itself is huge risk factor for diabetes.

So here is the good news, I recently went to the doctor and my blood work came back great. My blood glucose levels, which is how they test for diabetes, was right in normal range not even close to pre diabetic. Also as a bonus my cholesterol was fine and my blood pressure was better than perfect. So even though I know that as of this moment I’m physically healthy, I also know that I don’t want to ever worry about blood pressure and blood glucose levels. I want to enjoy sweets and carbs in moderation for the rest of life and that is one of my many reasons to get healthier!