So - while I gather my recipes together and actually write down measurements (bc I'm terrible at that)...here's a quick update...and probably the 'longest' blog post you'll read:
For anyone who didn't know...I reached a breaking point with my weight and overall health (having a bunch of genetics and autoimmune diseases that just don't help) and knew that I needed to do something - for me, for my girls and family..but the biggest thing I needed was accountability as I have tried 'dieting' in the past.
Here's a list of what I have tried (and it is certainly not limited to):
- 21 Day Fix
- Weight Watchers
- Noom
- Atkins
- Keto
- Whole30
- Paleo
- Low Carb
- Juice Cleanses
- Shakes, Bars, Prepped Food
- Hello Fresh
- Portion Control
Sound familiar? Yeah...same here...and what did it get me? Not much. Maybe a loss of at most 5lbs...but...sometimes they worked and were easy to follow - but given my genetics and history...I needed something more. And what I found...was none of it was for me.
And here's the thing...after talking to a few people...and knowing what we all know - the best thing you can do is stop eating processed crap, pay attention to what you are putting in your body and eating whole foods.
I was on a mission to start that myself...but...my life is crazy and I knew that if I didn't have someone in my corner, holding me accountable...I would fail.
So - I did some research and found a place that had a highly recommended Certified Health Coach. After some conversations with Kev...it was time to commit to working with someone who knows a hell of a lot more than me.
What did that get me? A lot. Here's what it got me so far:
- 15 lb weight loss in ONE month
- Someone to hold me accountable DAILY and WEEKLY
- You don't have to count calories
- Learning about FOOD and what it does to your body
- Understanding what types of food I should be putting in my body
- How much of the 'types' of food I should be eating daily
- Carbs ARE NOT bad - but - the RIGHT starches/carbs are good
- Forming habits...specific to exercise
- How to eat out
- How to snack
- Food isn't bad...if you know how to eat
- Learning what is good in the grocery store and where things are priced better
- Healthy isn't always SUPER expensive
- It's not always about Organic, but more how it's raised or what's in it
- Increased water drinking
- New, amazing recipes that ARE delicious - you don't have to sacrifice GOOD food for this - you just can't eat junk
- Meal prepping better and getting ahead of myself so I always have something good ready to go
- It's not a 'cheat', it's a want and while you don't want to gorge or binge on something, you can have something you want every so often...in moderation
I'm on my 2nd month and while I still have a LONG way to go. I have had a few slip ups...but, I have someone helping me stay on track and pushing me on the things that I also need help with. EXERCISE. Something that I had said to my health coach would be the HARDER and HARDEST thing with me.
I also know HOW to get back on track and see immediate results when I do.
I don't love to exercise - I am not someone who 'feels good' after a workout. I'm more tired and not happy about it ha. It's hard for me to fit exercise in or even find the motivation and yes, I work from home...but things aren't as easy as people think they are just because I work at home. If you think it's easy - you clearly haven't worked from home.
What I love about her - is - she started me slow...just getting in a HABIT going. Then, she increased my exercise and is really proud of my food piece, but, got tough with me on exercise. For good reason.
So anyway - here's to a LIFESTYLE change, not a DIET. I'm so tired of that word...bc you don't have to diet to live your life.
Stay tuned for some yummy recipes to come - that some of you have likely seen, but, have asked for the recipes. So - ask...and you shall receive! 💜
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