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Do you have any obsessions whether healthy or unhealthy? If so, you’re not alone. I recently had baby number two, and what’s one of the first things I did after arriving home from the hospital? I got on my scale. Why? Because I’m clearly obsessed with my weight. If you’ve been following me or if you know me, then you know I’ve struggled with being severely overweight nearly my entire life and had lapband two years ago. I recognize that the scale is only one way that people measure progress, but for some of us, we’ve let that number define […]

Still moving along…

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Hey guys. I just wanted to do a quick post to let y’all know that I’m still here moving along. I’ll be honest of course and say that I am still struggling. The biggest struggle is probably the mental part of it. I have been consistently working out since my orthopedic doctor cleared me. When life happens my first instinct is definitely to fall into those old habits of using food as comfort. I also see that as a form of self sabotage. I’m going through some difficult times at work, and I want something familiar. I’m working on making […]

The Journey Continues

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If you read my previous post, then you know I had lapband surgery. I was down 50 pounds and forging forward with working out and eating better. Then I was hit with a knee injury. I tore my ACL and medial meniscus in my left knee. I have pretty much been at home since September 17th. I had knee surgery October 21st. I have not been able to do cardio. I’ve only been able to do upper body workouts for the most part. I have gone through all types of emotions since I was injured. One of the common judgments […]

The Journey to Accepting Me

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I battled with whether or not I would even share my story because of how judgmental people can be, but no matter what, people will judge me for something.  If my story helps even one person, then it is worth it to be transparent.  Here goes: After struggling for so many years and watching my health decline and quality of life suffer, I began heavily considering bariatric surgery. I had several signs along the way that lead me to believe that this was the way I needed to go. My struggles with my weight date back to childhood. It’s something […]

5 Signs You’re Not Eating Enough Protein | Nutrition | MyFitnessPal

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Consuming enough protein is important for mood, hair growth and more. — Read on blog.myfitnesspal.com/5-signs-youre-not-eating-enough-protein/ Protein is an important part of our diet, yet studies have shown that many of us, especially women, are not eating a sufficient amount of protein on a daily basis. When I evaluated my diet, it was over laden with carbohydrates. With the new things I have going on in my life, protein is the most important nutrient for me to ensure that I am taking in. Are you eating a sufficient amount of protein to sustain your body? Are you tracking your daily intake […]

Stop Being So Foolish!-hidden post from Dec. 25, 2013

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A while back one of my coworkers approached my sister and me about healthy eating and living.  It all boiled down to the fact that he was selling a well known weightloss/nutritional shake.  He talked to us about it and mentioned a 90 day challenge.  He did the whole pitch about how inexpensive it was especially compared to eating out everyday.  First of all, he was obviously under the misguided impression that we both were eating out everyday.  We both cook and normally bring in something for lunch.  When we want to eat out, then we do. He also mentioned the […]

The Struggle is Real-hidden post from Aug. 1, 2013

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I have really been struggling for the past few weeks.  I have gotten so far off track.  I am trying to get it together.  This past week I have started back working out.  I never really stopped,  but I have been lacking consistency. I am really tired of telling the same story time and time again. One of the exercises I have been doing is Leslie Sansone’s Walk Away the Pounds http://www.walmart.com/ip/Leslie-Sansone-Walk-Away-The-Pounds-Ultimate-Collection-With-Resistance-Band-Full-Frame/11988277.  I have a few of those workouts.  I have been doing the brisk 1 or 2 mile.  It’s quite the workout. I bought my mom the main one […]