It’s not all about the calories. It’s about what’s in those calories. Are you eating enough green foods? Are you eating a moderate amount of yellow foods? Are you being sure to add in just a dash of red foods? My personal answer? Sadly, most all of my meals consist of red foods. And red … Continue reading Befriend Your Breakfast: February 21, 2019: Cross-Posted from SparkPeople.com
Getting Caught Up: February 20, 2019: Cross-Posted from SparkPeople.com
The last day I checked in on my Noom app... *sigh*... was Feb 9. What am I doing? What am I waiting for? I enjoy my Noom app. I am enjoying reading the articles and chatting with my goal coach and learning about my body and metabolism and all the things. I'm enjoying reaching my … Continue reading Getting Caught Up: February 20, 2019: Cross-Posted from SparkPeople.com
Good Choices, Bad Calorie Count: January 24, 2019: Cross-Posted from SparkPeople.com
So today was a "meh" kind of day. I was running late (as always) and skipped breakfast (as always). Instead of stopping for McDonald's (my usual habit), I grabbed two cereal bars from the pantry - one for me, one for the kiddo. Good choice. Well, kiddo loved his so much, he also ate mine, … Continue reading Good Choices, Bad Calorie Count: January 24, 2019: Cross-Posted from SparkPeople.com
Raise Your Hand If…: January 23, 2019: Cross-Posted from SparkPeople.com
Sabotaging thoughts are a real thing, yo. You know the ones. Raise your hand if you've ever said: "I already blew my calorie count, I might as well eat badly for the rest of the day and start over tomorrow." "I haven't exercised all week. I am just too lazy to do this." And my … Continue reading Raise Your Hand If…: January 23, 2019: Cross-Posted from SparkPeople.com
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things…: January 22, 2019: Cross-Posted from SparkPeople.com
One of the things that helps keep me on track is my Noom app (see previous 2... 3... 4? posts?). Every morning it has specific articles for you to read (they're short - promise), you see your calorie goal and your step goal for the day, and you take fun quizzes to help you set … Continue reading These Are a Few of My Favorite Things…: January 22, 2019: Cross-Posted from SparkPeople.com
And With Every High Comes a Low: January 21, 2019: Cross-Posted from SparkPeople.com
I want to make this blog a real thing, so to do that, I've gotta be as transparent as I can be without disappearing into thin air. 😉 This weekend has been a LOW. Low, low, low. Gained two pounds back, stopped logging into Noom, and have eaten (I can't believe I'm about to admit … Continue reading And With Every High Comes a Low: January 21, 2019: Cross-Posted from SparkPeople.com
New Tools! Noom, FitBit, and a Water Checklist: January 14, 2019: Cross-Posted from SparkPeople.com
Yepp, a legitimate checklist for my water intake. So, my good friend that introduced me to HealthyWage.com (Click my referral link here if you're interested! https://hwage.co/525687/) also turned me on to a guy who wrote a recent-ish blog post on drinking more water and how it helped him lose weight. https://www.stevenaitchison.co.uk/how-to-lose-10-pounds-in-ten-days/?fbclid=IwAR3-mZ5MUwYtyQ20rYdNdkZ2No24q0oFuW1Z_8oUBpULco_-ikufyjG6dHg It's been life-changing. You … Continue reading New Tools! Noom, FitBit, and a Water Checklist: January 14, 2019: Cross-Posted from SparkPeople.com
Betcha I Can Do It!: January 7, 2019: Cross-Posted from SparkPeople.com
So my good friend Ryan saw my last blog post and PM'ed me about a new weight-loss motivation site called HealthyWage.com. I checked it out, googled around, and it seems pretty legit. It's been featured on NPR and NBC, Time Magazine and the Washington Post, and a host of other sites and news outlets. So … Continue reading Betcha I Can Do It!: January 7, 2019: Cross-Posted from SparkPeople.com
It’s That Time Again!: January 2, 2019: Cross-Posted from SparkPeople.com
Okay, folks. It's been over a year since my last update. In that time, I have gained 25 pounds, completely given up on my day planner, and forgot that vitamins even exist. New Year's always provides a fresh start. It's like that "reset button" for life. There will be a lot of changes this year … Continue reading It’s That Time Again!: January 2, 2019: Cross-Posted from SparkPeople.com
Here I Am Again, Singing the Same Old Tune: Archive from December 5, 2017: Cross-Posted from SparkPeople.com
No one got the song lyric from my post in March, so I'm making it the title to see if anyone can guess. 😉 I know, I know, long-time-no-post. Well here's the update. I gained 12 more lbs since my last blog post. I hit 237, caught sight of myself in a dressing room mirror, … Continue reading Here I Am Again, Singing the Same Old Tune: Archive from December 5, 2017: Cross-Posted from SparkPeople.com
Brokenness in the Beauty 