Day 12: Exhausted!

I developed a competitive drive at 11:00 pm tonight. My desire to be the leader of my fitbit challenge group, pushed me to do 3000 steps before midnight! I did it, but I’m paying the price…I’m so sleepy right now, I could lay down on my kitchen table and go…

Day 11: Buffet Champion!!

First, Happy Veteran’s Day to my Dad, brother Harold, the MANY service persons that I know & those around the world…THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!! Second, my Dad & Mini Me are celebrating their birthday’s on November 16th.  I’m big on birthdays, especially since she’s turning 11. So, to jump…

Day 10: Cure for Cravings…Chili!!

Ok, I admit it, I’m a foodie. I like to eat and in large quantities, so to help me work on replacing that, I eat larger than life salads. Hoping the bulk (lettuce, cucumbers, etc.) will satisfy my internal meter. It works for the most part, but salad gets a…

Day 9: Interesting Monday

I had an interesting Monday. I the day started feeling strong because of the decision I made to discard the bread from a sausage, egg, & cheese croissant (the reason I was eating it in the first place is irrelevant…lol). I felt empowered!! I had fruit to help fill in…

Day 7: Talked Myself out of Popeyes

I talked myself out of going to Popeyes and I went to Wendy’s instead. I had chili & a bacon ranch salad (complex carb free). Major win for me…it’s all about the choices you make. I’m looking into trying some different veggie recipes…stay tuned! So: 64 ounces of water, 3…

Day 5: Merry Fit-Mas Eating Update

  Ok…today was better than yesterday.  I thank God for that!  I didn’t wander around in a “food fog” all day..lol!! I was able to focus. So, today is another win for me! Wooosaaa! How am I doing this, you might ask.  I am sick and tired of being…sick and…

Day 4: Merry Fit-Mas Eating Update

MY LORD!!!! I had bouts of sadness today dealing with not being able eat my “fun foods”!! I had to PRAY constantly, get support & talk out my feelings. Especially after I read the article I posted about “How to Stop Eating Your Emotions”. I reminded myself why I’m on…

Day 3: Merry Fit-Mas Eating Update

WHEW!!! I really wish loosing weight was easier…but it’s not. I have to CONSTANTLY remind myself why I’m not eating that piece of cake or stuffing that pot of rice down my throat. So: 88 oz H2O, 3 meals, 7 servings of veggies/fruit, stayed within caloric intake. I fought off…

Day 2: Merry Fit-Mas Eating Update

It was no joke today…the mind games played cause I wanted some starch, were super strong. I had to keep my goal in the foreground. 96 oz of water (you know I’m overflowing…lol), 5 meals, 7 servings of veggies/fruit, stayed within caloric intake. Fam…this journey takes every bit of grace…

Day 1: Merry Fit-Mas Eating Update

Day 1: Merry Fit-Mas Eating Update I had a good day: 88 oz of water, 4 servings of veggies, stayed within caloric intake. Fruit as a night cap. Fam…we have to get serious about our health!! Play time is over! ‪#‎DoMode‬ ‪#‎MerryFitmas‬