I have had an AMAZING amount of response to my blog. I have had so many people comment , tell me in person, through messages and more of how proud they are of me. And it means the world to know I am making a big impact on the lives of others.
But I have no "secret power" I promise. There is no fast fix. I know, I have tried to do that.
Let me tell you a secret- I used to be the one that would sit and count calories and go "OK, so if I eat this much today, but burn this much, I can loose x amount of pounds this week" and it was something seriously off the wall like eating 1500 calories and then burning 3500 calories doing stuff like walking, working out etc. I had un-realistic goals and ideals. And it kept me from ever moving forward. Because I would NEVER do what I said I was going to do. And when I tried, it would wear me down. It would bum me out. And I gave up.
And I KNOW that some of you reading this ARE IN THE SAME BOAT. Stop trying to bail the water out that is rushing in faster then you can get it out. Get out of the damn boat with those holes and into another boat that is solid.
I sat down one day and said "OK I am going to do this. And I am going to do it the right way. " And I started using myfitnesspal to see where I was and what I needed to do to get there. It gave me at my weight, the number of calories I needed to take in to loose weight. It told me 1870 calories and I about crapped myself. Holy smokes! I have to eat that much and I will still loose weight. I was freaking out. But I did it. Some days early on I would be way over because I didnt realize what I was eating till I started adding everything up. Id have almost all my calories gone by mid afternoon. It took a lot of adjustment , trial and error, screaming, fit throwing, yelling, cursing, and other things to figure out how to adjust. And I have- slowly.
A lot of you ask what "diet" I am on- im not on any DIET. I hate that word. I use it sometimes to explain to people b/c they do not get "Healthy lifestyle change" they think im eating nuts and foliage or something crap. Yeah no. I am not a rabbit. And Id prefer not to use the bathroom 1500 times in a day.
So here's what I do plain and simple- I watch what I eat. I consume more protein, less carbs, more veggies and less crap. I use a shake called Isagenix for my breakfasts most days, and sometimes my lunch. I have tried a multitude of many things that never worked. This has for me. Its 24 grams of protein and uses water so I dont consume extra calories with milk. I also use their Isaflush and Natural Accelerator. I dont use them every day. Maybe 3 times a week. I also have used their vitamins for women and they have helped so much with my aches and pains associated with being overweight and not as active as I should be. I also should take them every day but I dont ( b/c i am the worlds most forgetful person) but they have helped.
I live off of about 50 bucks a month in groceries because I am broke. so i choose wisely what i get. I try to get eggs for snacks, i do eat pasta, but i cut the amount down and fill up on veggies. I eat a lot of veggies and fruits. Im a cheeseaholic so cheese is a big part of my diet. I eat in moderation. I have had pizza. I have had burgers. But i learn how to fix them to be more healthy. I have had candy too. Again- moderation. I cook for myself. I bake for myself. I dont depend on alot of pre packaged stuff ( but yes i still use them b/c they are cheap and i am broke)
And its hard. Im in month 5 now ( first week in month 5) and i still crave fast food. I still salivate when i see someone post some awesome recipes on facebook. I get envious of those that post they just went to so and so and had a huge burger, fries and a shake. But I know that its not for me right now. That in the future, when I have met my goal, and when I know how to eat better and make the right choices , Ill be able to go out and get something and not worry about it .... ONCE IN A BLUE MOON.
Im here for anyone. I know the struggles. I know the self image problems. The crying. The heartache of being so big you cant fit into anything you want. Of going to the amusement park and having the person tell you you are too big the seat wont accomodate you. Its HUMILIATING. So trust me, I know. But im here to tell you- you are amazing. You will overcome anything you put your mind to it. Ill help anyone any way i can. Im not a nutrition expert. I dont go to they gym ( at all) and im certainly not perfect, but I can listen. I can talk. I can be there for you.
xoxo
Stephanie
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