Conquer

It feels like I'm starting all over again. I know that I'm not… Because I'm down 30 pounds but I definitely feel like I'm starting from scratch. I've let the last month go by without losing much weight or making much progress. In fact I feel that I've regressed. I have instructor program and when I've tried to I haven't been able to do it. I know this has to do with emotions. I must get control of it and figure out a way to real in the emotions. I'm so close to my goal weight do you and 30 pounds away I have to get this done I want to get this done I will feel so amazing when I get this weight off. The problem is I feel good. As far as my clothes go there fitting. Some of them are even baggie and I can make myself so cute because I'm 30 pounds down. But we can fill my belly getting bigger because of the sugar and the wheat and the snacks that just aren't good for me.I can feel my body losing energy because of the lack of fresh juicy vegetables.  I don't feel good emotionally either, I feel like things are out of control and I really despise that feeling. So here's my journey. Honest and true this is what I'm doing with and I'm sure you my reader has dealt the same thing. Let's work this through together. I'm going to start with small steps. Tomorrow is promised myself and my husband but most importantly myself because I am going to have to answer to, to not eat sugar. I'm going to try to eat healthy with no sugar is my goal tomorrow. I will also explore how to be more prepared for the next week.  I would like to also drive into what emotions are behind the feelings that I've been having and the need to eat. I will conquer this weight-loss thing I will conquer emotional over eating. It will be a daily struggle I'm sure but I will be able to implement things that help me move along. I want to be an advocate to the world for feeling healthier. 

Struggles

I have been struggling the last few weeks. I let something get me down and have been having a pity party ever since. Health wise this has been really difficult to navigate. I am a food addict and I turn to food to comfort me. Just as I was getting out of such a funk my birthday happened and then my husbands birthday and then some more personal drama. So needless to say I am searching for my solace to get me back on course. This is the start of what I believe will help each person I coach. If I can figure out how to get "unstuck" and move forward with my weight loss goals I can help anyone. Inspiration hit yesterday and this I KNOW for sure... Each day must start with the powerful 3

1: mindset meditation 

2: spirit connection 

3: movement of the body

Tapping into your inner soul and feeling your true self emerge is paramount to success. 

Let's call this your self care cubed. Just 10 minutes in each category will propel you toward your future which looks pretty bright from here. 

I commit to this tomorrow morning. 

IT'S MAY!!!

I love May... I just do!! Part of this reason is that it's my BIRTHDAY... all MONTH long :)... ok well not the entire month. My husbands birthday is on the 29th so he can have that day but all the other days are just to celebrate me... I wish, right?!? Being a Mom, your birthday changes to schedule around naps and snotty noses. I DO NOT LOVE snotty noses but...
 I LOVE doTERRA essential oils. These things make being a Mom (on my birthday) so much easier PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY and EMOTIONALLY. I feel so empowered to be able to stop a snotty nose in its tracks and help those kiddos of mine sleep so well.  If you haven't tried them, I can certainly help you out with that. One of the best ways to get started with essential oils is with a Wellness Advocate who will help you understand and best utilize these gifts of the earth (did you know the name doTERRA actually means gift of the earth?) and its best to start with a kit. The oil kit I want to highlight today is the Home Essentials Kit. I could explain it all to you but this wonderful lady has done so already.
Please enjoy.

Yummy cake

Last night I was 198.6. This is such an amazing feat for me. I am officially under 200 pounds and it feels liberating. While I still have a long way to go I feel like I can accomplish  anything. I started the fast metabolism diet again on Monday and the first two days were like riding a bike. I was swept right into it again and did great. I actually find it easier to eat on a plan because I know I'm giving my body the property nutrition and then I don't crave things that are not good for my body.

There is such emotional and mental component to this weight-loss journey. Mentally I literally have to envision myself at the weight I want. I tell myself that I am happily loving the life that I'm like living being 165 pounds and fitting into size 8 jeans by June 15, 2015. I see myself playing with the kids on the trampoline, going for a run with my friends, and looking amazingly attractive for my husband. I tried to tap into my emotions as well. I feel like it's going to feel, I try to  experience how confident and comfortable I am living my dream. I also envision greatly the amount of help I get to offer others who have been in my position and what satisfaction that gives me. For some reason The thought pops into my mind that I am starting a movement of emotional, mental and physical health. If you're sick in your body you give it health, you give it all that you can with proper food and exercise and supplements and maybe your body needs to see the doctor. If you have an unhealthy mind set you need to give it proper health. Limiting the words you say to yourself to only positive uplifting thoughts. Eliminating the word can't from your vocabulary because it never did anybody any good. Encouraging your mind to open up and expand to hire possibilities and expectations. And telling yourself that you can do it while also being physically accountable to somebody else. 

Emotionally feeling how it's going to feel when you reach your goal. This does not matter if it's financial, physical, or you're wanting to specifically target healthy emotions. When you focus your feelings on positive things and your goals you will overcome whatever is holding you back from achieving your dream. I am already experiencing that shift and change and I believe it's one of the biggest reasons that I've lost 28 pounds. 

Every body is different. The way you experience your weight-loss journey will be different than mine but the tools and principles that I've been using are universal I believe. Pick whatever program you want physically i.e. what food to put in your mouth and what exercise to do. Make sure that it gives you a very quick start to your weight loss so that you keep motivated and you can convince your mind to keep going. The slight edge principle is amazing that little by little we get to our goal, but it cannot be said enough that quick results motivate like a fire underneath you. Its helpful to give your mind a little bit of evidence to start with and then you let it run wild with the possibilities of awesome awesome success. Your emotions are happy an high, your cortisol levels are low because you're less stressed. I have so many people in my life who do not know how to handle stress properly. This is one of the biggest causes of health concerns today including weight. If we can manage our stress and focus on our goals through mind and emotions exercises our possibilities are endless. 

I believe strongly that everybody has a mission and goal in this life. If we let our bodies be bogged down by weight we are not living our full potential. You were put on this earth to help somebody else and to live a happy wonderful healthy life. This health journey that you embark on will be the catalyst to your amazing purpose filled life. Don't you want that? Do you want success in all areas of your life?  I am here to tell you that it is not beyond your reach. It is not beyond your reach to have all of the wonderful things you want. You can have your cake a eat it too. I want that for you but more importantly I want you to want that too. Remember you are worth it!!

One of those day...

I gotta say I'm pretty proud of myself. I went to bed before midnight which helped me get up earlier this morning to workout with a friend in her garage. I've been meaning to do this for he last 2 months and today was the first time I actually accomplished it. We did a T25 workout which was fun but I did a cardio workout yesterday and last night did my 5k training so my body is tired. When I got home I was contemplating doing some more of an arm work out but decided on scriptures instead. I am so glad I do. I learned so much and filled my heart with his word and recommitted myself to being more fully engaged in my faith. 

Isn't this the point of it all. Getting to bed early so I can work out, choosing to wake up early, choosing to put better thing into my mind and body. Choosing to read the word of God. BE FULLY ENGAGED in life. Show up for your goals. If you aren't reaching your goals figure out where the break down is. So you need to tweak something in order to make your goals achievable... Like getting to bed earlier so waking up to get that workout in isn't such a challenge. What is this life if we just continue to do the same things day in and day out because of habit or rut. Do the thing you've been wanting to do and then you shall have the power. You shall have the power to succeed in anything and everything because your mindset will be renewed and bright. 

We all have within us the strength to do whatsoever we want. Especially if you invite your higher power along for aid. I commit to being more alive and vibrant today. I have control over that and have set myself up for a very productive day. I'm lovin' life. 

Stuck...

With all I have been doing to lose weight I gotta vent just a little bit. I have seriously been stuck at 200 for so long. I have just been toying with dropping below it and I don't understand why I am stuck. I have been juicing the last 3 days and doing so well with my eating. The only thing I can think of is that my hormones are out of whack and it is inhibiting me. Now for some positive self talk. 

I envision my body being 195. I love been 195. My body has more energy and I am so glad I am that much closer to my goal. I feel energized and loved. I am a success and can do hard things. I emotionally do not need this extra weight anymore. I am happy healthy and free of this burden.  

Today I fit into my favorite skirts I have not been able to do this for at least two years I put it on and was so comfortable before so tight I could barely walk in and I would only zip it up halfway and put a shirt over the top of it to the cover it. It's amazing my body is responding to healthy eating and my mind is too.

One of the things that has helped me get over my plateau is visualization. I envision what it's like to be my healthy weight. I've been trying to reach small goals so one of the things I've done is envision what it feels like to be 195 pounds and said 200 so I think to myself I am enjoying being healthy and happy so hundred 95 pounds on or before Monday April 20th 2000. I envision what it feels like to have on my body and my pants. I envision what it's like to have as much energy as I want and to be able to play with my kids on the tram for hours. I envision reaching my goals with my diet but challenge. And today when I got on the scale I was 198.8 which is the first Weight loss I've  seen in a while.

I am supposed to be on a hormone cleanse right now but I cannot stomach the smoothie. I'm going to try putting a scoop of protein powder in tomorrow and see if I can handle a little bit better.

The hormone cleanse is 10 days long and guarantees you can learn lose up to 10 pounds it would be nice to be down to 190 before I start FMD again. Then I could get to 175 pretty easily by my birthday