The end of the khantest is here (After tomorrow you won't be bombarded with annoying Genghis posts! Haha). Today is the last full day and tomorrow at 10am I will have my final weigh in. But it is not the end of my journey. I still have weight to lose and it is a lifelong journey to live in a healthy way.
I woke up this morning very discouraged. I keep hitting plateaus and it frustrates me a lot. I wanted to be farther along by the end of the contest. But I have to keep my eyes on the bigger picture. I will not give up! And tomorrow for lunch I will have tacos! ;) But then, back to work!
Words can't express my gratitude to each and every person who has supported me in this journey. You are the help I needed to not give up!
The biggest thing I've learned in this whole thing is to just keep going, even when you don't feel like it. Even when the scale doesn't budge the healthy habits are still working.
This video is my reminder to myself of where I've come from and where I'm going. It's also a thank you to all of you for all the help! You are a part of making me a better person!
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Inspiration Saturday
It's time for Inspiration Saturday! It's also the last week of the contest! Check out this before and after of my face- can't believe I've come so far in such a short period of time. Thanks so much for all your support!
Now back to inspiration Saturday....
This is my friend Kelly- I met Kelly through Tom and have been inspired by watching her weight loss journey via facebook. Hope you will be inspired too!
Have you ever struggled with your weight? How did you overcome it?
Yes I have struggled with my weight! I have 3 kids and each pregnancy I kept weight on. I decided August 2011 to join Weight Watchers. It took me 8 months to reach my goal weight and then 6 weeks after that to become life time. I lost a total of 50 lbs!
Life long habits: exercising, eating less and drinking less sweet tea and soda! I started off by walking and now I'm training for a 1/2 marathon! The hardest part for me has been to keep it off. It's easy to fall back in to old patterns. Looking at old pictures keeps me motivated to keep it off. I also want to be the best Mom I can and to stay active with my three boys!
Favorite meals or snacks?
My favorite snacks are apple slices. I eat whatever everyone else is eating...the key is portion size!
What advice would you give people who are trying to live a healthy lifestyle? My advice is " Yes, it is hard work but it is SO worth the reward! " I was a size 16 and now a 4/6!
Before:
After
Now back to inspiration Saturday....
This is my friend Kelly- I met Kelly through Tom and have been inspired by watching her weight loss journey via facebook. Hope you will be inspired too!
Have you ever struggled with your weight? How did you overcome it?
Yes I have struggled with my weight! I have 3 kids and each pregnancy I kept weight on. I decided August 2011 to join Weight Watchers. It took me 8 months to reach my goal weight and then 6 weeks after that to become life time. I lost a total of 50 lbs!
Life long habits: exercising, eating less and drinking less sweet tea and soda! I started off by walking and now I'm training for a 1/2 marathon! The hardest part for me has been to keep it off. It's easy to fall back in to old patterns. Looking at old pictures keeps me motivated to keep it off. I also want to be the best Mom I can and to stay active with my three boys!
Favorite meals or snacks?
My favorite snacks are apple slices. I eat whatever everyone else is eating...the key is portion size!
What advice would you give people who are trying to live a healthy lifestyle? My advice is " Yes, it is hard work but it is SO worth the reward! " I was a size 16 and now a 4/6!
Before:
After
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
TY KU Sake
Thank you to TY KU Sake for the gift of some sake in our congratulations box at the beginning of this contest. http://www.trytyku.com/
I am not really a big a drinker but from what I heard, sake may have some health benefits. It has amino acids which could help prevent cancer. It may also help increase good cholesterol. You can check it out for yourself at: http://www.learnaboutsake.com/2009/05/health-benefits-of-sake.html or http://www.organicsoul.com/perk-up-your-mood-and-your-health-the-health-benefits-of-sake/
But please drink in moderation. If alcohol is a problem for you or there is a family history of alcoholism, no health benefit of alcohol is worth it. Have some broccoli.
I am not really a big a drinker but from what I heard, sake may have some health benefits. It has amino acids which could help prevent cancer. It may also help increase good cholesterol. You can check it out for yourself at: http://www.learnaboutsake.com/2009/05/health-benefits-of-sake.html or http://www.organicsoul.com/perk-up-your-mood-and-your-health-the-health-benefits-of-sake/
But please drink in moderation. If alcohol is a problem for you or there is a family history of alcoholism, no health benefit of alcohol is worth it. Have some broccoli.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
No Time to Exercise?
Short on time? No chance to run to the gym? Here are some quick cardio ideas:
1. Clean
2. Dance
3. Do part of an exercise video.
4. Run around with your kids
5. Go for a quick walk or jog around the block
6. Do some jumping jacks
7. Do lunges around the house
8. Go for a walk with friend
9. Wash your car
10. Jump on a bike and ride.
You can do it! If it's a priority, you'll fit it in! Check out the Genghis Grill Website- just a week and a half left!!!
1. Clean
2. Dance
3. Do part of an exercise video.
4. Run around with your kids
5. Go for a quick walk or jog around the block
6. Do some jumping jacks
7. Do lunges around the house
8. Go for a walk with friend
9. Wash your car
10. Jump on a bike and ride.
You can do it! If it's a priority, you'll fit it in! Check out the Genghis Grill Website- just a week and a half left!!!
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