Food addiction and Oreos

 I have had a few "eye openers" lately. One being me labeling myself a "food addict" This realization has had a great impact on myself. It has allowed me the freedom to enjoy food without binge eating AND it has given me the opportunity to take my fitness to a whole new level! Great huh. What got me to this point. So,  I was over weight basically my entire life. Maybe when I was 18yrs old I was 130lbs for like a second. After having babies I was even BIGGER. Fought the good fight and lost ALL the weight. Was it easy..uhhh NO.I kicked and screamed the entire way. It took me almost 3 years to lose 100lbs. A few months ago I came to the understanding that if I would have started from the inside and tackled my food addiction first it would NOT have taken me so long to lose the weight AND I would have not had as many setbacks. Food addiction has been put on the front lines for me. I know it exists and I know it does not have to define me or my health. Also I can have Oreos when  I want as long as it's in the morning...after I work out. :)

Todays workout was INSANITY by ShaunT. Cardio Power and Resistance.  2 mile run on treadmill in the evening    

Breakfast= Ezekiel Toast and homemade strawberry preserves

Snack: brocolli

Lunch= Spinach leaves

Red bell peppers

lobster meat

onions

Balsamic dressing

Snack=steamed carrots and celery

Snack= 2nd spinach leaf salad

Dinner= Shakeology  

90 ounces of water!

21 Day Fix?

So, I started the new Beach Body program the "21 Day Fix" Here is a short review on the program so far.
 Portion Control Containers=Awesome The 21 Day Fix comes with small containers that allow you to properly portion out your food. The containers are color coded and come with a super helpful guide on how to use the containers and what to put in them. I find them super helpful because food is of course something I struggle with. Eating healthy and controlling my portions is what my big issues were. So far, I have been doing great with my food intake and portions. all thanks to these handy containers that really allow you to see the correct amounts you should be eating versus the ridiculous "super size" amounts you were potentially eating before!

Workouts= The 21 Day Fix did in fact come with a series of workouts. They were labeled low impact so I thought "oh easy" right? Hell NO! I was struggling!

So all in all the 21 Day Fix has been a great investment and I cannot wait to see my end results!

With all that crap I just typed I can now confess and let you guys know I actually did INSANITY. LOL. Why? Because I love Shaun T of course!

I'm back! Again..

Well, it has been awhile! Did I fall off the wagon? Why yes, yes, I did! lol
Hey I am not perfect. It is definitely the kiddos driving me mad. I have been doing great the last 2 months and have also been running consistently. I managed to do 4 miles today! Whoo hoo. I will be getting my 21 Day Fix in the mail to mo row! I am excited! I also am a BB Coach again! Heres to working out at home again while the children run around me in circles! Exciting times people!

Fell off the Wagon huh!?

Where have I been you ask? Well not working out that's for sure. My family and I moved and without the comfort of my "routine" I fell off the Wagon. Yes, I admit it. Total fitness failure! The weight gain is 30 plus pounds. Yes ma'am. I went from Supermom Fit to well, just a blob. All of my hard work down the tubes. Where do I go from here you ask? Yesterday I managed to run 4 miles. I was shocked too. Today my weight set and bench come in the mail!! So I am starting over. Good luck to me.

Sick?

Well, I am back! Sick but back. With my almost 100% clean eating you would think I could avoid getting sick huh... The answer is no. I have been sick for 2 full weeks. I am still working out hardcore but still under the weather unfortunately. Of course I keep up with my vitamins and minerals but cannot kick this cold. I have been taking vitamin C and every healthy herb under the sun. Know what I have also upped my calories! I am taking in 1800 calories a day. Whoohoo. FOOD! Kids still driving me nuts. Oh and today I caught my husband eating his salad with his hands. I ask him "To lazy to wash a fork huh?" His answer "shrug" Ridiculous I know. -_-

Support system please!

Today I was tired! Getting through my 40 minute workout took a ton of energy and encouragement from MYSELF!!! Do you have a support team in place. You know that awesome partner that cheers every pound off? That great friend or group of friends that meet with you and you all sweat together? Yeah well NOT ME! My husband once told me I lose 5 and gain 10. Real douche huh? Not so much personal time for me and friends with 5 kids running around either. So how have I been able to lose over 100 lbs? I have brought the beast out within myself. I want this SO bad I have gotten up everyday for a year and a half and have made it happen. I REFUSE to go into 2014 with a weight loss resolution. NOT happening people. I am doing this for me!  Iwill NOT accept defeat. This time the weight has been defeated and I no longer will allow anyone to hold me down or tell me I cannot do it!!!! Here is to all of us trying to get into shape with what seems like the world against us!! If there is ever a day when you have lost all hope remember you are not alone. The strength you are looking for is within you!!!     *nevergiveup*pushuntilthereisnothingleft*