Over the holidays, I thought I would have some difficulty and.....I was right. But not in the sense that I thought; meat was absolutely not a problem it all it is more so DAIRY and SUGAR!! If I can let those two monsters go, I will on it! Surprisingly, eventhough the meat smelled yummy, I was drawn more to the sweets of course and the cheese!
Yesterday we went to my Aunt's house for Christmas brunch: shrimp and grits, egg casserole, an array of meats, and some other stuff. The problem for me was the different types of cheese and crackers, and the desserts. I did eat some shrimp and grits(picked out the shrimp), but there was still cheese in it and I wasn't picking out the cheese so that's one thing down the drain. Then they had the NERVE to have katydids there. I LOVE sweets and cheese!! I lasted a while but you know how it is, when you sit longer you want something else to eat. Soooooo that meant crackers and cheese and you guessed it...a katydid.
You're going to think I'm crazy but the whole time I was eating my one katydid and a couple of pieces of cheese, I was thinking mmmm this is good but also: constipation, the sugar going into my bloodstream, OMG I'm eating dairy, I gotta do better. I know I know I'm hard on myself BUT I honestly feel and believe that in order for me to teach and help others, I have to be next level in what I'm doing. Yes I slip up, yes I treat myself, but at the same time I know what works for my body, and the things I should stay away from to keep my body running smoothly and the choices I made yesterday were NOT it.
So in conclusion, I will begin making more vegan desserts and find some alternative dairy options so I can enjoy myself and still stick to my lifestyle. I'm a work in progress so keep me in prayer!!
Monday, December 26, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
Where it all began....
Since I can remember, I haven't been happy with my weight. I got over my height in college first when it seemed like guys couldn't get enough of me, and then later on when I learned to accept myself as God made me. But my weight? That's a different issue. Homemade diets, pills, Weight Watchers starvation, insecurities, gorging, food addictions, overeating, and overweight are all things that were a part of who I was. It seemed like nothing EVER worked. I didn't really care about the health aspect of it, but more so the superficial aspect- wearing a bikini, and squatting enough to "get" a butt. I have to say that the year 2006 began this journey that I just can't seem to shake!
During down time at work, I just randomly begin searching "six pack". I've always wanted a six pack and have tried many things to accomplish getting one- the ab roller and weights on a bench just to name a few. So a book title comes up: The Abs Diet by David Zinckenko. I go to Target and pick it up because it says "get a six pack in sic weeks". I was immediately sold. Little did I know this book would completely change my life.
Did I get a six pack in six weeks? Absolutely not, but what I did get was a wealth of information that lead me to where I am today. This book taught me about good and bad products to have, what high fructose corn syrup was...who knew I had that chemical in almost everything I owned in my kitchen and had to make a change! I did have to go grocery shopping and make some major changes and at first- no they were not fun at all but when I began to feel the benefits and even better see them, I was hooked!
So at that point people are starting to notice my drastic weight loss. It took four months for me to lose about 35lbs. I knew something was happening when people began calling me for advice, asking tips while at the grocery store, and at the restaurant. And also purchasing the book! For me though I have to say I knew this was my calling first when I noticed I started advising people and caring about their health as much as mine, AND I had a following! People were literally joining the gym I was a part of and meeting me at 6am!! That's right...while it was still dark, they were coming as far as Greenbelt, to Forestville to meet little ole' me(figuratively and literally lol).
Now here we are: went from 210lbs at my heaviest to 175lbs, certified nutritionist, vegan-in-training, director of the health ministry in my church, in school to become a medical missionary, and I'm ready and willing to keep going as God sees fit.
There you have it, where it all began. Stay tuned because I have lots more to say!!
During down time at work, I just randomly begin searching "six pack". I've always wanted a six pack and have tried many things to accomplish getting one- the ab roller and weights on a bench just to name a few. So a book title comes up: The Abs Diet by David Zinckenko. I go to Target and pick it up because it says "get a six pack in sic weeks". I was immediately sold. Little did I know this book would completely change my life.
Did I get a six pack in six weeks? Absolutely not, but what I did get was a wealth of information that lead me to where I am today. This book taught me about good and bad products to have, what high fructose corn syrup was...who knew I had that chemical in almost everything I owned in my kitchen and had to make a change! I did have to go grocery shopping and make some major changes and at first- no they were not fun at all but when I began to feel the benefits and even better see them, I was hooked!
So at that point people are starting to notice my drastic weight loss. It took four months for me to lose about 35lbs. I knew something was happening when people began calling me for advice, asking tips while at the grocery store, and at the restaurant. And also purchasing the book! For me though I have to say I knew this was my calling first when I noticed I started advising people and caring about their health as much as mine, AND I had a following! People were literally joining the gym I was a part of and meeting me at 6am!! That's right...while it was still dark, they were coming as far as Greenbelt, to Forestville to meet little ole' me(figuratively and literally lol).
Now here we are: went from 210lbs at my heaviest to 175lbs, certified nutritionist, vegan-in-training, director of the health ministry in my church, in school to become a medical missionary, and I'm ready and willing to keep going as God sees fit.
There you have it, where it all began. Stay tuned because I have lots more to say!!
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