Living Food! Eat Some Today...

So here's what happened.  On Tuesday night, I had a craving for a whopper...REALLY BAD!  So I went and got one (a Whopper Jr.)...and a small onion ring too....I know tisk tisk on me...I havent gained weight from it BUT... For the next two days...I woke up groggy and angry and JUST PLAIN MAD!  I wake up each day at 5am..which I finally gotten used to...but I just couldnt do it on those days...my body REFUSED to comply and I didnt have the energy to work out in the morning like I usually do. I did muster up the courage to do my 5.5 mile walk on Wednesday night...but it was HARD!  My usual 3.5 mph was only 3.3 mph and...

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I WANNA QUIT!

I dont want to!  Why at around 15 lbs does the lazy syndrome come into play?  Its a shame...I am my own worst enemy sometimes!  I will not let this stop my goal...but I just want to sit here and do nothing!  I thank God that my church is doing the Biggest Loser challenge starting Saturday. Not only is it starting but I am a captain...so it forces me to get my life together.  Great timing Holy Spirit....PERFECT TIMING!     Ive only lost 18% of what I need to lose and I dont have time to stop here.... Onward we go.... As I type I am ABSOLUTELY TIRED....not for nothing...it has been a long day and...

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So I Am Too Old?

 So I am 31 now.  I don't feel old nor do I look old.  I still get mistaken for a student at work (I AM THE TEACHER!).  I am single and I have no children.  None of which I am ashamed of...which is probably why I am saying it on the internet.  It seemed like yesterday I was just 19 years old....but everyone else's opinion is I AM OLD!  Can you believe that?  How dare they?  It just warms my heart when people WHO KNOW HOW OLD I AM...say things like "I have to be married (or whatever the goal is) before I'm 30 because that is just too old to be trying to do said goal.  I just...

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Patterns...

Look at the pretty pattern! Its awesome, right?  Well in life we have to understand there are patterns to everything in life even weight loss.  You have to learn to know the patterns and go with the flow.  I completely understand that concept of I have what I say!  I am a firm believer in speaking those things as though they were...just like my heavenly father does (we are made in His image right?).  I've noticed that one week I will have a small loss then the next week...A HUGE ONE! This pattern has been consistent since I've started in January.  I'll lose 0.5 lb one then 4lbs the next... I've learned...

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I did it! WOOOHOOO!  I finally lost ten pounds! Well 12!  Some may wonder why is this so difficult... Obviously those people have never had to lose any weight in life.  There are so many things to know to get this... The level of commitment has to be beyond anything Ive done before...because there are times when I KNOW IVE DONE ALL I CAN DO....and I gain weight.  Then other times when I cheat...and lose 3 pounds... My body is just different that way....or maybe everyone has those times..... I also I like to do this ALONE!  I know what statistics say....but that has NOTHING to do with me. If you havent...

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My Adventures with Green Tea

Green tea is soooooo delicious!  I have become quite a tea connoisseur, I dont even use sweetners in tea anymore...I will use a little honey from time to time but normally I just drink it straight up.  I know that green tea has lots of antioxidants that aid in weight loss.  I usually drink a cup every morning... I found that I was experiencing nausea and because I just got over a health challenge, I thought it was the aftermath.  I later found out that the polyphenols and caffeine in the tea can cause nausea for people who are sensitive.  Apparently I am sensitive to it because it turned my tummy! I also...

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WHY! Moving Forward...

EVERY TIME! EVERY DOGGONE TIME! I set a goal and I get sooooo close and then my body acts the FOOL!  My first goal was 10lbs and I got right to 9.2 lbs (EXCITING!!!) YEAH RIGHT...the next four days my weight has inched up and right now I am holding on at 6.8 lbs for dear life!!!! Have I cheated....NO! I've stayed in my calorie range and have exercised...I didn't even take a rest day and GOD knows I needed it....PLEASE LORD HELP ME GET THROUGH THIS!!! I should just recognize this as a pattern and move on, right?  I think I will.  I live for results! I like the benefits of winning.....but when the scale doesn't do...

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