This past year and especially the past 8 months has been such an amazing journey for me. I never could have imagined that I would finally get it and make the lifestyle changes needed to take control of my weight once and for all. But I have. By changing to a much cleaner and healtier eating plan and getting regular exercise I have lost almost 65 pounds. And am well on my way to losing the rest of the weight that I have let myself get burdened with over a large part of my adult life.
I am excited for the new year because I have been able to accomplish so much already and there are so many things to look forward to. One of them being that on new years eve I am going on my first real date in almost 2 years. And it is with a really incredible man who is so sweet and kind and caring. I am excited and nervous and giddy all at the same time. And I think that the most amazing part is that even with knowing my weight struggles and how I had battled MS. This person doesn't care about those things, he wants to know me for who I am inside, He wants to know and find out more about what is in my heart. Nothing else matters to him. God brings people into are lives for specfic reasons and I feel so deeply blessed to be starting another new beginning in life. And I look forward to seeing where the new year will take us all.
Another new thing I am looking forward to is that I have been asked to help teach some motivational classes at Metabolic Research center to help share my weight loss journey and hopefully help to inspire others to live the best life possible themselves. So it's goodbye to 2010 and hello to 2011 and an amazing new chapter of what is a truly amazing journey already.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
New Adventures....
As I had mentioned before I have been looking for new ways to step up my fitness plan. For the past seven months most of my exercise has consisted mainly of walking either at the gym or doing charity fitness walks.
I am always looking for new and different ways to step things up and give variety to my health and fitness efforts. Now I have found something new that seems to work for me. I have started running. Never thought in a million years that I would become a runner. But I am. Although I am still new at this and starting out. I find that I am able to run about 4 days a week. And now I have found a plan that I think can help to step things up and keep my weight loss moving in a right direction. I will run at least 4-5 days a week and then incoporate weights and strength training into it on my off days from running.
After my weigh in today I am getting even more motivated to keep on my plan and keep working hard to reach my goal weight and just keep living the healthiest, fittest life possible. And this also fuels my desire to help and motivate others to change their health and reach their goals for health and fitness. So looking foward to the coming new year and seeing where things go with my healthy lifestyle and seeing if I can achieve my goals of running a 5k and later a 10k and then see where this new adventure in running takes me. I can't wait to see what life has in store for me. I'll keep you posted.
I am always looking for new and different ways to step things up and give variety to my health and fitness efforts. Now I have found something new that seems to work for me. I have started running. Never thought in a million years that I would become a runner. But I am. Although I am still new at this and starting out. I find that I am able to run about 4 days a week. And now I have found a plan that I think can help to step things up and keep my weight loss moving in a right direction. I will run at least 4-5 days a week and then incoporate weights and strength training into it on my off days from running.
After my weigh in today I am getting even more motivated to keep on my plan and keep working hard to reach my goal weight and just keep living the healthiest, fittest life possible. And this also fuels my desire to help and motivate others to change their health and reach their goals for health and fitness. So looking foward to the coming new year and seeing where things go with my healthy lifestyle and seeing if I can achieve my goals of running a 5k and later a 10k and then see where this new adventure in running takes me. I can't wait to see what life has in store for me. I'll keep you posted.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Progress that feels truly amazing to me....
This journey has been one that a year ago I never would have imagined possible. And it feels truly amazing to me. To be at a point in my life where serious health issues are no longer hanging over my head. I have been able to overcome the risk of heart attack, stroke, diabetes, and to even turn things so completely around to where the multiple sclerosis is no longer an issue, and it may never be an issue again. If there is anything that keeps my motivation to lose the weight and live the healthiest life possible. Its just that! To never have problems with MS.
Looking back now, I realize that even though I was managing the MS as best as I possibly could and was trying so hard to not let it take control of my life. That it had. It was controlling me by not letting me live life to the fullest. And once I realized that I had to take control of my health and my life. It was no longer an issue.
As I have been on my weight loss journey so far this year. I have been able to do things that in that past I never thought would be possible. And it is because I have chosen to step outside of my comfort zone and do things that I hadn't tried before. And that is a really incredible feeling.
I am running now! That is something I never thought I would do. And you know the really amazing thing for me has been the incredible feeling I get from running. And that I have had no pain, no muscle spasms. A little achiness but you get that when you know you have had a good workout. I have really enjoyed this new part of my fitness journey. And it just drives my passion and desire to live the best life possible. Besides it just makes me want to continue to step things up and drive my weightloss efforts even more. I am going to get to my next goal and drive even more to reach my goal weight. Which isn't all that far away now.
I am really excited to see what the new year will bring. Because life is now truly amazing and just keeps getting better.
Looking back now, I realize that even though I was managing the MS as best as I possibly could and was trying so hard to not let it take control of my life. That it had. It was controlling me by not letting me live life to the fullest. And once I realized that I had to take control of my health and my life. It was no longer an issue.
As I have been on my weight loss journey so far this year. I have been able to do things that in that past I never thought would be possible. And it is because I have chosen to step outside of my comfort zone and do things that I hadn't tried before. And that is a really incredible feeling.
I am running now! That is something I never thought I would do. And you know the really amazing thing for me has been the incredible feeling I get from running. And that I have had no pain, no muscle spasms. A little achiness but you get that when you know you have had a good workout. I have really enjoyed this new part of my fitness journey. And it just drives my passion and desire to live the best life possible. Besides it just makes me want to continue to step things up and drive my weightloss efforts even more. I am going to get to my next goal and drive even more to reach my goal weight. Which isn't all that far away now.
I am really excited to see what the new year will bring. Because life is now truly amazing and just keeps getting better.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Can't believe that I really did it!
Just got back from weigh in at Metabolic and I can't believe that I really did it! I have officially lost a total of 60 pounds as of this morning!!!!!!!!
The past month I had been struggling and now because I buckled down and re-focused I made it. And it feels pretty darn amazing. I am just more determined and even more focused on making it to the next mini goal of losing 12-15 pounds by the end of the month. Means lots of gym time and lots of water. And staying on plan. I can and will do it. Why would I want to stop now?
You see I finally have gotten to the point in my life where I no longer feel constantly sick. I no longer have serious health issues hanging over my head. And life is pretty amazing now. And this all was possible because I finally realized that the only person that could change things around and take charge of my health was me. And I am doing it. And that it's self is also something that feels truly wonderful. Now I truly look forward to the coming year. And cannot wait to see what God's plan is for me.
The past month I had been struggling and now because I buckled down and re-focused I made it. And it feels pretty darn amazing. I am just more determined and even more focused on making it to the next mini goal of losing 12-15 pounds by the end of the month. Means lots of gym time and lots of water. And staying on plan. I can and will do it. Why would I want to stop now?
You see I finally have gotten to the point in my life where I no longer feel constantly sick. I no longer have serious health issues hanging over my head. And life is pretty amazing now. And this all was possible because I finally realized that the only person that could change things around and take charge of my health was me. And I am doing it. And that it's self is also something that feels truly wonderful. Now I truly look forward to the coming year. And cannot wait to see what God's plan is for me.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Getting excited, things are moving in the right direction
Weighed in this morning and things are getting back on track. Lost 4.5 pounds since my last weigh in. WOOHOO!!! Giggles
So doing meta-quick did help me to refocus and get back on track. Plus, I am getting back in the gym more regularly. So I am sure that is helping too. I am only 1.5 pounds away from reaching a total weight loss of 60 pounds. And then that leaves only 10-15 to my next mini goal. Which I should hopefully reach by the end of the month. So just going to keep focusing on attaining that next goal. Because then I will only have about another 36 to go after that.
Never imagined that I would be able to get to the point where I look forward to working out. And now I am even running and I have no pain in my legs or knees. In fact my legs are stronger than they have been in many years. And there is absolutely no sign or symptoms of the MS at all. I am beginning to think my Neurologist is right. The Multiple Sclerosis may never be an issue for me again. And to think that it was a matter of staying on the therapy and changing my diet and having regular exercise that could make it possible. This is why my motivation and passion remain strong. I have been able to reverse the effects of very serious health issues and no longer need to depend on heavy medications or Dr's to maintain quality of life. For the first time in many years I feel as though I was never sick. My heart is healthy and so much stronger. My MS is pretty much non existent. And I have eliminated the risk of developing Diabetes, which is very prevalent in my family. So all of this is what gives me the drive and the passion to finally win the battle that I have had with my weight. And to do something that I now truly enjoy as my career. And so becoming a certified personal fitness trainer will give me the ability to combine my passions. To help inspire and motivate others to live the best, healthiest lifestyle possible, and that is is possible to overcome any obstacles that they are facing. Because if I can do it. Anyone Can!
So doing meta-quick did help me to refocus and get back on track. Plus, I am getting back in the gym more regularly. So I am sure that is helping too. I am only 1.5 pounds away from reaching a total weight loss of 60 pounds. And then that leaves only 10-15 to my next mini goal. Which I should hopefully reach by the end of the month. So just going to keep focusing on attaining that next goal. Because then I will only have about another 36 to go after that.
Never imagined that I would be able to get to the point where I look forward to working out. And now I am even running and I have no pain in my legs or knees. In fact my legs are stronger than they have been in many years. And there is absolutely no sign or symptoms of the MS at all. I am beginning to think my Neurologist is right. The Multiple Sclerosis may never be an issue for me again. And to think that it was a matter of staying on the therapy and changing my diet and having regular exercise that could make it possible. This is why my motivation and passion remain strong. I have been able to reverse the effects of very serious health issues and no longer need to depend on heavy medications or Dr's to maintain quality of life. For the first time in many years I feel as though I was never sick. My heart is healthy and so much stronger. My MS is pretty much non existent. And I have eliminated the risk of developing Diabetes, which is very prevalent in my family. So all of this is what gives me the drive and the passion to finally win the battle that I have had with my weight. And to do something that I now truly enjoy as my career. And so becoming a certified personal fitness trainer will give me the ability to combine my passions. To help inspire and motivate others to live the best, healthiest lifestyle possible, and that is is possible to overcome any obstacles that they are facing. Because if I can do it. Anyone Can!
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Getting back on track
Well thanksgiving is behind us. And you know this year I was pretty good. Made sure that I used portion control and drank plenty of water, and used my High Nutrient supplements and was even able to get in a 2 mile run/walk at the gym that morning. When I went to weigh in I was up 4 pounds. And no I did not gain that all in one day. I had been struggling over the couple of weeks leading up to the holiday. Was under a lot of stress at work and had not been able to workout as often as I wanted to. And then on top of everything ended up breaking my hand. So those 4 pounds actually were over a 2 week period.
So now I am getting back on track. I decided to get back on the Meta quick plan which is pretty strict. So that I can push past this plateau. Time to get really serious and get back on track to losing the rest of the weight that I want to lose. And now I have my game plan to make it through Christmas. My plan is that I will work out at least 3-5 days per week. Making sure to stay within the 200 minutes per week that Metabolic advises for optimum weight loss. Will also make sure that I am getting in at least 100 oz of water everyday. Will go to weigh in at least 2 days a week. As a friend said don't settle for anything less than progress. And that is what I am doing. Focussing, or should I say refocussing on my plan and working towards my goals. By the time that I finish my weight loss and finish school I will be a totally different person. One who will be able to do anything I want. Will be able to keep striving for my dreams and who will hopefully be able to help and inspire others to change their lifestyles and live the best, healthiest life possible. If I can change my lifestyle and be able to overcome the many serious health issues that I faced anyone can do it.
You know if you had asked me last thanksgiving what I was most thankful for and what i was looking forward to in the coming year, I wouldn't have been able to tell you. Because at that point I was still dealing with so many health issues. But in this past year I have been able to reverse the effects of high blood pressure and hypertension. I have been able to reverse the effects of the multiple sclerosis to the point that I no longer have signs or symptoms of it. And now I have been able to fight the effects of obesity. And am going to break past the point where I will no longer be considered obese. And I am changing my life to the point where by going to school to be a certified fitness trainer I will be able to do something that I am truly passionate about and will be able to do what I love and that is to help and hopefully inspire others. So I have so much to be truly and deeply thankful for this year. And the blessings that God keeps giving me just make looking to the future even more exciting. Can't wait to see what the coming year holds.
So now I am getting back on track. I decided to get back on the Meta quick plan which is pretty strict. So that I can push past this plateau. Time to get really serious and get back on track to losing the rest of the weight that I want to lose. And now I have my game plan to make it through Christmas. My plan is that I will work out at least 3-5 days per week. Making sure to stay within the 200 minutes per week that Metabolic advises for optimum weight loss. Will also make sure that I am getting in at least 100 oz of water everyday. Will go to weigh in at least 2 days a week. As a friend said don't settle for anything less than progress. And that is what I am doing. Focussing, or should I say refocussing on my plan and working towards my goals. By the time that I finish my weight loss and finish school I will be a totally different person. One who will be able to do anything I want. Will be able to keep striving for my dreams and who will hopefully be able to help and inspire others to change their lifestyles and live the best, healthiest life possible. If I can change my lifestyle and be able to overcome the many serious health issues that I faced anyone can do it.
You know if you had asked me last thanksgiving what I was most thankful for and what i was looking forward to in the coming year, I wouldn't have been able to tell you. Because at that point I was still dealing with so many health issues. But in this past year I have been able to reverse the effects of high blood pressure and hypertension. I have been able to reverse the effects of the multiple sclerosis to the point that I no longer have signs or symptoms of it. And now I have been able to fight the effects of obesity. And am going to break past the point where I will no longer be considered obese. And I am changing my life to the point where by going to school to be a certified fitness trainer I will be able to do something that I am truly passionate about and will be able to do what I love and that is to help and hopefully inspire others. So I have so much to be truly and deeply thankful for this year. And the blessings that God keeps giving me just make looking to the future even more exciting. Can't wait to see what the coming year holds.
Monday, November 8, 2010
I passed....
I haven't written for a few days but I have been pretty busy studying....And I just did my first 3 part quiz and I passed!!!!! YEAH! Now its on to studying the next section which is Kinesiology and Biometrics. Gonna be a big one. But you know I don't mind cause I am really enjoying my classes and it is making so much more sense how the muscles and nerves work and how what we put in our mouths really does effect the body and how the body breaks it down or not. So for me this is just proving that my decision to lose weight and change my lifestyle to a much cleaner, healthier, fit one was the best decision I could ever make.
And now with starting this part of my journey to become a certified Fitness Trainer, I want to share my passion for health and fitness with others so that I can better help them to live the best life they can. And I want to continue to inspire others through my journey because if I can overcome the many health issues and obstacles that I have anyone can.
And now with starting this part of my journey to become a certified Fitness Trainer, I want to share my passion for health and fitness with others so that I can better help them to live the best life they can. And I want to continue to inspire others through my journey because if I can overcome the many health issues and obstacles that I have anyone can.
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