So, because this is my first entry on this blog, I have to say I am a little intimidated. I have not shared my weight loss journey (in writing) because I have been a little afraid I would not really stick to it. I've lost weight at different times in my life, but I've never really made a lifestyle change. I guess that is what this blog is about. About 6 weeks ago I started the process of changing my lifestyle and started to make positive choices about food and excercise. I've realized that the little things DO matter. Eating food after 6pm does make my butt bigger and choosing applesauce in bake goods instead of butter does make a difference.
Mostly I am writing for myself. I know it will help me spiritually and emotionally to write about my experience. Also, this is a easy way to log and share my favorite 'clean eating' recipes. But for the record, this is about me and my journey. I can't do all this work for YOU, or my FAMILY, or anyone but ME. But if anyone can benefit from this, then that is an added bonus. I hope you will share your thoughts and ideas about what I post. I am on a journey of learning and would love whatever you can share with me.
Also, I want to make the distinction; I am working to become my best self - the healthiest version of me. Not becoming skinny. Having a thin, wafer, super model-like body is not good enough for me. There is no motivation in being skinny. I've heard people say, "Noting tastes as good as skinny feels." I hope to feel that way someday, but right now there are LOTS of things that taste better than skinny feels. (Vanilla Bean Cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory, creme brulee, pizza, and homemade chicken and dumplings...just to name a few.) For the first time EVER this is a journey of being healthy and happy. Not reaching a spaficic number on the scale. I will be posting and monitoring my weight to some extent, but it is not the priority. I want to be healthy, strong, and have energy to be a good daughter of God, wife and mom. I want to play with my kids and not get worn out for the day. I want to live long enough to know my great grandchildren. Not for them, but for me. I want to know them.
So, come with me on my journey. It will be lifelong, and I'll 'fall off the band wagon' at times, but I will enjoy your company as long as you choose to travel with me. Lets get started, shall we?!
Mostly I am writing for myself. I know it will help me spiritually and emotionally to write about my experience. Also, this is a easy way to log and share my favorite 'clean eating' recipes. But for the record, this is about me and my journey. I can't do all this work for YOU, or my FAMILY, or anyone but ME. But if anyone can benefit from this, then that is an added bonus. I hope you will share your thoughts and ideas about what I post. I am on a journey of learning and would love whatever you can share with me.
Also, I want to make the distinction; I am working to become my best self - the healthiest version of me. Not becoming skinny. Having a thin, wafer, super model-like body is not good enough for me. There is no motivation in being skinny. I've heard people say, "Noting tastes as good as skinny feels." I hope to feel that way someday, but right now there are LOTS of things that taste better than skinny feels. (Vanilla Bean Cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory, creme brulee, pizza, and homemade chicken and dumplings...just to name a few.) For the first time EVER this is a journey of being healthy and happy. Not reaching a spaficic number on the scale. I will be posting and monitoring my weight to some extent, but it is not the priority. I want to be healthy, strong, and have energy to be a good daughter of God, wife and mom. I want to play with my kids and not get worn out for the day. I want to live long enough to know my great grandchildren. Not for them, but for me. I want to know them.
So, come with me on my journey. It will be lifelong, and I'll 'fall off the band wagon' at times, but I will enjoy your company as long as you choose to travel with me. Lets get started, shall we?!
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