I'm going to share my story today.
2008
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| From left to right, my sisters Jen and Michelle. I'm on the right! |
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| My niece and nephew love when Auntie comes to visit |
4 years ago I lost 51 pounds! How you ask? I changed the way I ate and drank, made time for the gym and let go of the negativity that had overtaken parts of my life. For over 3 years I kept off the weight.
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| April 2012 |
Today we agreed that the excuses need to stop. As the "cook" in the house I will provide lighter meals and more protein/veggie shakes. As the "motivator" of the house he will push more gym regularity. No more excuses!
I started thinking about this post as "starting" my journey. I'm actually continuing my journey and would like to encourage you to share your own. If you are interested in a guest-post you can send me a private email at mari_backtonature@yahoo.com.
For the next few weeks (maybe months) I'll share with you my ups and downs of trying to get back to living a healthier more organized life. You'll find that Mary's Kitchen will have a bit of a makeover as well. With the holidays fast approaching I know this will be no easy task. I started Broccoli Sprout seeds this morning so stay tuned!
For the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every
morning and asked myself: 'If today were the last day of my life, would I want
to do what I am about to do today?' And whenever the answer has been 'No' for
too many days in a row, I know I need to change something. ~Steve
Jobs
Open your eyes, look within. Are you satisfied with the life you're living? ~Bob Marley
Open your eyes, look within. Are you satisfied with the life you're living? ~Bob Marley
Good for you! You look great and I know you'll do what it takes to feel your healthiest!
ReplyDeleteYay!! Good for you! And I love the quote by Steve obs! Happy Monday!
ReplyDeleteI totally identify with the need for change. Mine is also the weight control struggle. Started Weight Watchers (again) this week. I know it works. I know it's balanced and healthy. Now I've just got to DO it!
ReplyDeleteI totally sympathize with you, I have been on the same journey since I was 17. It is a never ending battle, but after all these years I do not crave certain foods I used to, and even when I get a bite from something someone else eating that I used to enjoy it does not taste as good as I remember. I'm in your corner, you will do it again.
ReplyDeleteI totally sympathize with you, I have been on the same journey since I was 17. It is a never ending battle, but after all these years I do not crave certain foods I used to, and even when I get a bite from something someone else eating that I used to enjoy it does not taste as good as I remember. I'm in your corner, you will do it again.
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ReplyDeleteTake Care!
Look at you girl, now I see :)
ReplyDeleteYeah, when I saw that other pic, the one at the bottom in the other post, i though, hmmmm..... what do you need to lose, lol. You look GREAT!!!
Well, my friend, yup you've come a long way, 50 pounds is HUGE.... that's a lot. I can't even imagine. Sadly, putting it on, thought, doesn't seem all that hard, does it. Sucks how that works.
So wonderful that you've come all this way, and I guess that's life isn't it, getting there is only half the battle. It takes work everyday, to maintain the good things in life. Nothing comes for free. We have to work to make money, to live, and we need to work to maintain a healthy body so it can in turn take care of us.
So glad I met you, I love how you've changed your life around, good for you girl :)
Hugs, Bella :)
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