Still At It....

Gosh, it's been so long since I've posted anything on the blog. I haven't forgotten about you, but I have been busy, busy, busy!

As you read previously, my life was FULL of big changes and lots of stress.  Luckily for me, things have settled down considerably and I find myself (finally) now feeling like I'm actually living instead of just surviving.

Since my last post, I've worked hard to change my diet, focusing on eating the majority of my calories from fruits, veggies, beans and legumes.  At first it was hard to give up the pasta, grains, bread, sweets, etc.... but now after more than a month, my body craves the whole foods and reacts badly to the junk.  Oh, I still get some junk in, don't get me wrong, but I feel the junk inside almost immediately, which is a great reminder of my consumption goals these days.

The other change that seems to have stuck lately is my activity level is WAY up these days. I'm out hiking, backpacking, sailing, riding bikes, walking the town..... and all of it is helping me to achieve my goals.... it's also helping me to love my life and the more I love my life, the less I want to fill myself with empty calories.

I truly want the energy that comes from eating a healthy diet.  Don't you just feel better when you eat right?  I know I do and that feeling is what is driving me to continue..... I feel good when I eat healthy and that is my goal - to feel good!

I'll share a few pics of all my activities lately and here's the latest pic from the scale.... this one just might need a frame!

I'm truly thankful for everything in my life these days.....   =)

How are you doing?  Drop me a note or leave a comment to let me know.

K

Down another 10 pounds!





Monterey Bay Aquarium with my Mom

Camping trip to Coyote Lake

A Giants game with Rob





Sailing on Monterey Bay

The Power of Habit

What habits do you have?  Anything?  Good ones?  Bad ones?  Anything you would like to change?

I've been asking myself these questions and I've decided to change one thing - my morning routine.

Usually when I get up in the morning, I have the same routine:  grab my robe, hit the bathroom and then head downstairs to make coffee. With my coffee in hand, I'll have my first smoke of the day and also read my daily devotional.

But for the past three days, I've changed my morning routine to this: grab my jogging clothes/shoes, hit the bathroom and then head downstairs and out the door (with iPhone and headphones in hand) for a jog.

The first day was easy.  The second day was a little harder.  Day three, this morning, was REALLY hard, but I dragged my butt out there and now I'm reaping the rewards of LOTS of energy.

Why am I doing this, you ask?

Well, I started reading a new book, The Power of Habit, and it has completely captured my curiousity.  Plus, my life is literally a clean slate enabling me to remake it in any fashion I want.  I know I want to be fit, energetic and vibrant.... so it seems that starting my day off with a jog gives me just that.

Will it last?  Stay tuned and let's find out together! 

K

The Working Girl

Since my last post, I've started a new job and moved into a new home. There are other things also going on that add even more stress.

Needless to say, my fat loss is the furthest from my mind, at the moment. But it is still in my mind and I'm trying to at least observe the food choices I make as I live through momentus change in my life.

The good news is that my weight has stabilized... I've not lost anymore, but I haven't gained anymore either. For the moment, I'm simply maintaining and this is good.

Eventually, life will settle down and enable me to establish new and healthy routines. What is important, though, is to not let life's upheavals throw you off track. I have noticed a few bad traits reappear as I deal with the stress of each day, but for now I'm simply taking note of them and trying to address what drives them. Only with this understanding will I truly be able to change my habits for good.

How are you doing? Have any crazy stress in your life that sends you straight to the kitchen for a snack? I understand, truly I do! Drop me a note or leave a comment and tell me what you're dealing with and lets support each other in achieving our fat loss goals!

K