Okay so this Transitions Lifestyle System really works; 1) adding more vegetables, fruit, and eating low glycemic by having protein and fiber at every meal 2) adding strength training 3) doing it with someone and being accountable to myself and each other. WOW. 4) having a practice to minimize stress and maximize being relaxed and peaceful. Although last week was somewhat of a plateau for me, because my life and rhythm got a little out of balance, including my diet, exercise, sleep, relaxation, & mood, this week I am right back on track and……when I stepped on the scale today … [Read more...]
It’s Becoming a Habit: Week 4
Short and sweet, to date it looks like I have officially lost 8 pounds in 3 weeks. (One day, it was 10, but it varies daily and....it is less about the number and more about the healthy change.) So, what I can report at this juncture, is that eating more live foods is adding my "life" to my life. Although, I'm still learning how to prepare more vegetables, beans, lentils, fruits in ways that I enjoy, which some days is a bit of a challenge, I LOVE HOW I FEEL. Somehow, cutting back on portions, sugar, carbs and adding more vegetables, fruit and water to my daily diet is not only … [Read more...]
20 lbs in 12 Weeks in Words
Okay, so it snuck up on me like it does for untold numbers of people across the globe, I gained weight. Not that weight gain is necessarily a bad thing, however it is clear from looking at my changed body, that the extra delicious meals with a variety of desserts and late night ice cream and movies with my new boyfriend this past winter did not turn to muscle. So, although on the outside, you may look at me and say “why do you need to lose weight?”, I assure you, I am beyond my best weight for my body and my health. But, more importantly, although we have been eating pretty … [Read more...]
