Losing weight is a common goal for many people, but it can be a challenging process. It often requires a combination of healthy eating, regular exercise, and lifestyle changes. In this blog post, we will explore some tips that can help you lose weight in a healthy and sustainable way.Set realistic goals

Setting realistic goals is the first step toward successful weight loss. Aim for a weight loss of 1-2 pounds per week, as this is a safe and sustainable rate of weight loss. Avoid setting unrealistic goals, such as losing 10 pounds in a week, as this can be harmful to your health and can lead to rebound weight gain.Eat a balanced diet

Eating a balanced diet is essential for weight loss. Aim to consume a variety of foods from all the food groups, including whole grains, lean protein, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats. Avoid fad diets or restrictive eating plans, as these can be difficult to follow and may not provide all the necessary nutrients.Practice portion control

Portion control is crucial for weight loss. Use smaller plates and bowls to help control your portions. Eat slowly and savor your food to help you feel satisfied with smaller amounts. Avoid eating in front of the TV or computer, as this can lead to mindless snacking and overeating.Stay hydrated

Drinking plenty of water is important for weight loss. Aim to drink at least 8-10 glasses of water per day. Water can help you feel full, reduce cravings, and boost your metabolism. Avoid sugary drinks, such as soda and juice, as these can be high in calories and contribute to weight gain.Exercise regularly

Regular exercise is essential for weight loss. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise, such as brisk walking, cycling, or swimming, on most days of the week. Strength training, such as weightlifting or bodyweight exercises, can also help you build muscle and increase your metabolism. Get enough sleep

Getting enough sleep is important for weight loss. Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep per night. Lack of sleep can disrupt your hormones, increase your appetite, and make it harder to lose weight. Create a relaxing bedtime routine, avoid caffeine and electronics before bed, and keep your bedroom cool and dark to help promote restful sleep.Manage stress

Stress can sabotage weight loss efforts. Practice stress-management techniques, such as meditation, yoga, or deep breathing, to help reduce stress levels. Find healthy ways to cope with stress, such as going for a walk, talking to a friend, or engaging in a hobby.

In conclusion, losing weight is a journey that requires patience, commitment, and consistency. By following these tips, you can lose weight in a healthy and sustainable way. Remember to focus on progress, not perfection, and celebrate your successes along the way. Good luck on your weight loss journey!

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4 Super Weight Loss Drinks to Help Shed The Pounds Fast!

Detox Ginger Lemonade

Turmeric Shot

Sassy Water

Golden Latte 
 

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Almost two years ago I went on a weight loss journey. I was tired of the way I looked and felt. I knew that in the past my weight loss drive would only last until I reach my weight loss goal. Once, I reached that goal. I went back to the bad habits that allowed me to put on a ton of weight. It wasn't until the spring of 2017. That I really sat down and created obtainable goals. One of the first goals that I created was portion sizes. I knew that I loved food. However, my relationship with food was horrible and unhealthy. I would eat any time of day and would typically eat until I was stuffed. Once I worked on portion sizes, I moved on to eliminating refined sugar out of my diet. This was super hard for me. I loved sweets, from ice cream to candy.  However, reaching my goal was more important than a bag of candy. I also created a daily workout routine for myself. I would walk 5 miles in the morning. Prior to even starting my computer. This allowed me to work on me first and clear my mind before I started my day. Below I'm sharing things that you can do to achieve your fitness goals. These are all things I've done to continue to maintain my weight loss for almost two years.


Create Achievable Goals
It's so easy to write down a list of goals. However, are they actually achievable? For instance, one of my least favorite things to do is going to the gym. I would never put on the fitness goals that I would go to the gym daily. Even when I had a gym membership I never went. However, an achievable goal for me is going for a daily walk. At the time I owned a dog, and I knew he would have to be taken out for a walk daily. Don't get me wrong, I typically would workout at the gym when I was on vacation. However, creating that as a daily goal is just unrealistic for me. Start off slow and create achievable goals that work for you.

Accountability Partner
One of the best things that you can do is find an accountability partner. This can be a friend/family member or even someone on social media. This person doesn't have to be in any particular time in their journey. However, it's nice to have someone to bounce ideas off of. It's also great to be able to speak with one who may have similar goals. It's so important to have someone who is dedicated to their fitness journey and goals. Trust me, having an accountability partner is going to come in handy when a cheat day turns into days. Find someone that is as dedicated as you are.

Reward System
Having a reward system is key when trying to achieve fitness goals. The reward for yourself may not even be food related. You may decide to treat yourself to a new workout outfit if you reach your weekly weight loss goal or consistency to the gym, or even stay on task with your eating habits. Create a reward system based on your current needs and make sure to reevaluate them, once you reach each milestone.

Do you have any tips on how to achieve your fitness goals?

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Whether we like it or not winter is right around the corner one of the things I’ve struggled with in past years is winter weight gain. I could imagine that most of you can relate to this as well. All of a sudden the fall season comes and goes winter is here and you’re indulging in all of your favorite treats in the pounds she’s add-on. Today I’m sharing with you a few tips to assist you with not putting on the winter weight gain.
These are tips and tricks that I've personally used. I am very proud of myself because last winter was the first winter that I did not put on a  lot of weight. I was still able to indulge in all of the savory holiday meals. By just being strategic.

Meal plan
Meal planning has just been crucial in my life. I honestly do not know where I would be today as far as my weight goes. I created a weekly menu plan to use as a guide. My breakfast is pretty routine. However, a lot of times when it comes to lunch and dinner. If I don't have it already prepared. I tend to go with an unhealthy option. Though sometimes I don't follow the meal plan all week. It a wonderful guide. Especially, when it's so easy to forget about what you have in your refrigerator.

Stay Active
I think a huge misconception is that if you can’t make it to the gym or you can’t go outside for a while because maybe there’s like five feet of snow. That you still can't stay active. Our home is really small, so I don't have the luxury of climbing up and down the steps, and we had to get rid of our treadmill due to lack of space. It's very important to think outside of the box. When shopping park your car far away. Take the stairs. If you work out of your home walk around more often. I've also found that Pinterest and YouTube is a wonderful resource to keep on hand. Let's not forget about having a gym membership. You have to do what works for you. Start off with a simple workout plan. Take part in a couple of exercise challenges. Pinterest has a ton of them. I'm sure you could probably find some on Instagram as well.

Routines
It’s so important to have a daily routine even if you have children and I actually will go more in-depth with daily routines in another blog post. I remember as a child I just wanted to go against the grain. However, I've grown to love daily routines. It's really how I maximize my time. Meal planning, getting up around the same time each day. Creating a to-do list for the next day prior to going to bed. It's so important to have some type of structure. It makes it a lot easier to live a healthier lifestyle this way. As an adult, sometimes we just lose focus of what actually works. Yes, your routines will vary by season. However, the first step is actually having one.

Set a goal
It was so important for me last year just to set a goal for myself in regards to not gaining any weight. It was the first winter since reaching my weight loss goal and I was terrified of gaining weight. However, I was not going to let that stop me from what enjoying the holidays. Once the holidays were over, I did get back on track with my eating habits. I love the saying " a goal without a plan is just a wish." Though I had a goal, making sure I had a plan to backup my goal was more important. I did not overeat. Once the holidays were over I got back on track with my healthy eating lifestyle. I rewarded myself for reaching my goals. What I've learned most is it's never too late to start over. I think a lot of people get so bent over shape if they gained weight, that they just give up. However, getting back on track and can possibly assist you in maintaining your goals.

Goal Examples

• Walk Daily
• Drink "X" amount of water daily
• Take Supplements
• One Cheat Meal
• Meal Plan Weekly
• Create a Grocery List
• Join a Healthy Lifestyle Facebook Book or IG community
• Reward Myself 

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New Year, New You? Creating a lifestyle change is not the easy. If one of your goals in 2018 is to live a healthier lifestyle. I'm here to share a product that you're going to love. Breyers delights cookies and cream at BJ’s. What I love about this product is that Breyers offers a guilt-free ice cream and does the measuring for you. Each pint of ice cream is only 330 calories with 20 grams of protein. Which means that you can enjoy a pint of ice cream guilt free. The best part about Breyers delights is that Breyers doesn't compromise the taste of this ice cream just because it's healthy. Great taste, without all of the calories.



Breyers delights is...

1/2 the calories (vs. comparable Breyers ice cream flavor)
2x protein (vs. comparable Breyers ice cream flavor)
20-40% less fat (vs. comparable Breyers ice cream flavor)



I love how easily accessible Breyers delights are. I found it at my local Bj's. This is one of the reasons that I love being a Bj's member. They always have the newest and best products for their members. They always send a coupon book each month, you can even download the coupons on their app in the event that you forget your book at home, how cool is that?! Did I mention that they even have in-store coupons on display when you enter the store? Plus, accept manufacturer coupons. Yes, Please!


You can find Breyers delights at your local BJ’s and learn all about becoming a member. You can locate your closet Bj's here.

4 Super Weight Loss Drinks to Help Shed The Pounds Fast!

Detox Ginger Lemonade

Turmeric Shot

Sassy Water

Golden Latte 
 

Hello, everyone, if you're new to this series I recently went on a healthy eating and weight loss journey in March of this year. You can learn all about my journey here. I've lost over 40 lbs so far. Which was not my original goal and I'm more in the maintaining and muscle gaining stages now.
Lately, I've learned that I've had to learn how to deal with the opinions of others. It's funny because my immediate family never say anything. However, everyone else has something to say which is honestly doing more harm than good.
I guess people fail to realize that I don't owe them any explanation and I'm not open to their opinions. Which people give a lot.
Now that it officially fall. I plan on switching up my routine a little. Prior to my metabolism slowing down. I never had any issues losing weight during the summer months. The last couple of years I've owned a workout machine which like most people I barely used it. Well, this summer we had to get rid of it which I'm a little nervous about now.
I don't own a gym membership because I'm just not the gym membership type of girl. I've had one for years in the past and would never go. Since to starting to get super cold in October and I don't look like the cold. I have to do better about going for my daily walks and figuring out a routine for the fall and winter months.
Since the official start of winter isn't into mid-December if plan on finding an In-home workout routine that will give me enough steps ( I try to do 10k a day).

I still plan on tracking my steps and food which has been really helpful for me.
In the past, I've really struggled in the winter time with maintaining my weight. I would gain at least ten pounds each winter due to poor eating habits and lack of exercise and during the warmer months, I would pretty much loose whatever weight I gained that past winter.

Fall Goals

• Maintain weight ( not lose any more weight) 
• Build muscle 
• Create a workout routine
• 10k daily steps 
• Create weekly meal plan for myself

Do you have any fall fitness or weight loss goals? 

As many of you know, I recently went on a weight loss journey and lost 35 pounds. Yay right? Well, I know the goal was to lose weight now the bigger goal is keeping it off. I’ve worked so hard to get to the point of where I’m at today. A lot of sacrifice and dedication. When I first started this journey. I thought losing weight was going to be a really hard process for me. I made up every excuse in the book from already being a good size to my metabolism slowing down. I quickly learned that anything is possible. Now that I have accomplished this goal. My next goal is maintaining my weight (unless I gain muscle in sexy areas) I wanted to share with you a few tips that I’m using to assist me with the next chapter in my weight loss journey. 

Accountability Partner

I have an accountability partner for shopping. Why not have one for my weightless journey. This person does not have to be in the same state as you. However, it does have to be someone that is going to answer your calls and/or respond to your text messages. You know those mornings when they bring hot Krispy Creme donuts in the office or you really don’t feel like going for your daily walk or working out. This person is one call away to let you know that you’ve come too far. Find someone that you can rely on. They don't currently have to be on a weight loss journey. They're there for support and encouragement. 

Support Group

Having a support group of people can really make this process a lot easier for you. Most likely your calorie count has increased which means this can become a slippery slope for some. There are so many support groups out there from Facebook to possibly one at your actual gym or library. Research and find one that would be most beneficial for your lifestyle. Which ever route you select is great as long as it fits your current lifestyle. Don't set yourself up for failure you know you know you're going to be unable to participate online or in person. Also, if you find that you want to try both options and figure out later which one works for you. That's awesome! The main goal is to use something that will work. 

Regimen/ Plan/ Consistency

I will not stress to you have important it is to have a regimen. On a weekly basis, I meal prep. I cut a watermelon and put them in my to-go bags so they are already on hand when needed. I have plastic utensils if I’m in a rush. I typically bake something once a week so I have a healthy breakfast or snack. I go to the grocery store once a week to stock up on my fav veggies/fruits and when I meal prep. I meal prep for all of my meals. I still use My Fitness Pal app to track my calories and steps. You’ve come thus far because of your consistency. There is no magic pill you can take. Because honestly, the weight will just come back on. All of those days that you had a healthy alternative would have gone to waste. Don’t take any breaks, don’t turn your cheat meals into your daily meals. Trust, me. I get it, however, consistency always wins the face. What works for me is planning ahead. What may work for you is creating your meals daily and that's the beauty of this journey. However, consistency is key. 

Do you have any diet tips?

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Today I'm sharing five tips to assist you with losing weight. I know that it's not easy to lose weight. Trust me, I get it. I'm currently on a weight loss journey myself and I've been receiving so many questions in regard to how I have lost weight thus far. By no means am I a fitness instructor. Just a real mom with real stretch marks and a muffin top.

Goal

What would I change?

Almost two months ago I started tracking my calories and watching how much food I actually consumed daily. I would always keep a food journal on my phone. However, I had no idea how many calories I was actually consuming on a daily basis. One thing I wish I did differently was actually planning out my meals and have all my calories accounted for. So many days I would just wing it, which I would be under a thousand calories at the end of the night. I try my best to stay around twelve hundred calories. What this means is having an idea for breakfast I'm going to have oatmeal with strawberries, lunch tuna on a half avocado and dinner beans with a sweet potato. By knowing this, I can plan my snacks around how many calories are left over and only eat what I planned out.

What did I cut Out?

Are you currently on a weight loss journey?

I'm always looking for new recipes to try. Especially those that can assist me while on my weight loss Journey. A couple of months ago I tried lemon turmeric lemonade and it was okay.  I guess it was so weird to me because I felt as if I was sipping on a seasoning. Kinda like sipping on parsley. If that makes any since. Throughout the last couple of months, I learned a lot about turmeric and all of the wonderful benefits it has. I decided to revisit the idea of incorporating turmeric in my diet and felt as if that a turmeric shot would be more of my speed. 

I love that this recipe includes all natural ingredients and it was super easy to make in my Vitamix Blender. 

My first time making this recipe I made a small batch and stored contents in an up-cycled glass bottle. I consistently took a shot daily and I was really impressed with this recipe. 

Overall, I plan to have this recipe on rotation. I love all of the benefits that it has. 

Benefits

Turmeric: 

Natural Anti-Inflammatory Compound

Coconut Water: 

Good source for electrolytes

Ginger:

Great for assisting with digestive issues

Raw Honey: 

Good sources of Antioxidants. Plus, Antibacterial and Anti-fungal Properties

Lemon:

Good sources of the vitamin, C. Plus aids digestion and supports weight loss

Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoons raw honey 
• 2 cups coconut water 
• 1 teaspoon dried turmeric
• 1-inch fresh ginger root 
• 1 lemon 

Instructions

1. Place coconut water, turmeric and ginger root in a blender and blend
2. Add lemon juice and honey
3. Enjoy! 

Have you tried s turmeric shot before?

Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing a fitness update, as you can see from the blog title I'm currently 24 pounds down. I have reached my original weight loss goal however, I still have a final weight loss goal that I'm trying to each. The last seven days were really hard for me to reach my daily intake of food. Because I don't eat meat and I only eat seafood when I'm in the mood. I found myself eating, however, the calories weren't adding up. I eat a ton of fruits, however, the calorie intake for a bunch of medium strawberries really isn't that much. I'm going to try to keep a steady pace throughout the day and try to reach half of my calorie goal by my lunchtime. I also plan on doing a more active workout. I go walking and run periodically throughout. However, I need to be a little more active. I need to sweat more!! I also noticed that I've really been struggling with my daily intake of water. Not sure why. However, I will continue to work on that. I'm far from perfect, this journey has been really interesting. I never thought that I would get to the weight that I'm at today. I am currently not on a weight loss plan with any company. My weight loss is from hard work and dedication. I do not take any weight loss pills. I do take a shot periodically of apple cider vinegar but it's not every day. I do drink lemon water in the mornings before my meals when I have them on hand. (this is consistent when I have them on hand) I try to drink water before and after my meals. As you can see, I'm not perfect! Thanks for taking the time to read my weight loss journey!

Do you have any weight loss tips?

Happy Thursday Friends! 

I'm always on the hunt for no bake healthy alternatives for myself and my family and I was so happy when I stumbled across the idea of making Copycat LARABARS. I went to my local Aldi's and picked up the dates and cashews. I was so surprised at how yummy this recipe is. I opted to make bars and snack bites (balls). Of course, you're just not going to want to have one! But you will! If you follow me on Snapchat (SimplyTasheena) you watched me make this recipe and you were able to see first-hand how super easy this recipe is to make. I opted to roll my mixture out on one of my baking boards (as I like to call it) I allowed the mixture to cool and the refrigerator for about an hour and these places each ball/bite in a snack size bags (you should be able to find snack size bags at your store). I am so pleased with how well this recipe turned out and I look forward to making another batch.

Ingredients

Directions

1. Place 30 pitted dates in a small food processor. 
2. Process until dates form a paste.
3. Add in raw cashews, cinnamon and pulse until the cashews are coarsely chopped and mixed in with your dates. ( Scrape down the sides as needed)
4. Once the mixture forms a ball, roll out the mixture so that it’s about 1.5 inches thick. Slice into bars with a knife.
5. Enjoy!

For almost the last two weeks I’ve been weighing myself on a weekly basis. On my last weight loss update post, I mentioned why I was reluctant to weigh myself on a weekly basis. Today I wanted to share with you guys what I have been doing this past week and what has worked for me thus far on this journey.

What’s not going well

I first wanted to mention what’s not going well with me. As many of you know by now that I do not eat meat and don’t eat seafood daily. I do take supplements and try to get my protein from plants. However, that’s not always the case. Last weekend I created a protein powder for myself which I was so surprised at how easy it was to make. I will share the recipe with you guys once I give it a few more tries. To some it up, my protein intake is low and I need to work on it. 

10K Steps

For the last 32 days. I've made sure that I took at least 10K steps a day. I thought this would be easy. Nope, at least not for me. I don't have a Fitbit. I use my cell phone to track my steps. 

Counting Calories

I started counting calories 32 days about. I typically try to stay under 1200 calories a day and above 1K. Please, remember that I do not eat meat or dairy products. 

Wheat bread

I was told at times during this journey that I may get stuck and was advised to shake it up. I decided to incorporate wheat bread and wraps back into my diet. I try my best to only have a bread once in the day whether it's wrapped or bread slices.

Exercise

During this entire process, I can count on one hand how many times I went to the gym or worked out. You can lose weight by just changing your eating habits. 

Weight Loss Supplements 

No, diet pills or weight loss supplements.

Height & Weight 

Current Height: 5'1 1/2 Current Weight: 126.6

I hope this information is helpful!

This morning I decided to measure my waist and I was so shocked that I lost 2 inches in my waist. By no means am I one of those beautiful women who has always had a small waist. Nope, not me! I looked at myself and was like “nope” I don't want to measure myself and see that it's the same size from my last measurement. It looked like it was the same. I don't measure myself on a weekly basis because I'm honestly scared that I'm going to see that I didn't loose or that I gained weight and freak out. I do plan at some point once I reach my goal to track my weight weekly. Just not right now. I've been asked what has worked for me and I'm sharing the deets below.

Exercise

For the last couple of weeks, I haven't been to the gym. I don't even own a gym membership. I did a couple of weeks ago and wouldn't go. 

Food

I try my best to stay away from dairy. I typically have up to 1200 calories a day. I try my best to stay under 1400 and a little above 1000 calories. I typically drink a cup of mint or green tea daily with no sweeteners added. I will add a half of lemon to my green tea though.

Counting Calories

When I first started this journey. I did not count calories I was more focused on portion control. I did not want to give up anything! That shortly changed when I noticed that I could actually lose weight. I use My Fitness Pal to track and count calories.

Steps

I try my best to have 10K steps daily. Which really works out because I have a dog so I take him walking in the morning and for a walk at night. If I still do not have any enough steps. I'll take a walk by myself. I don't own a Fitbit. I use my phone to track my steps. 

Do you have any fitness tips? 

It's been almost three weeks since I weighed myself. The last time I weighed myself I reached one of my weight loss goals for losing ten pounds. When I originally started this journey. I wasn't really trying to make this a lifestyle change. I really wasn't even trying to call it a “diet”. I wanted to lose the weight on my terms while eating whatever I wanted to and still lose the weight. 

When I lost my first ten pounds it was an “aha” moment for me, I would say to myself “I could really do this?, I could really lose weight!?” I've always been pretty petite. However, my stomach and back fat really live in a world all by themselves. I remember looking at the announcement on Instagram for Serena Williams and looking at my self-thinking. “I look as pregnant as she does.”

My son is 14 and I'm still working around looking pregnant. My natural frame is just way too small for any extra luggage. At that point, I knew I had to be more aggressive. I knew if I really wanted to reach my goal that I not only had to worry about portion control. I also had to worry about what I was actually feeding my body. 

Last week I stumbled upon a fitness app that I've been using for the last couple of days. (this is not a sponsored post) I think I've tried using it in the past. However, I wasn't invested... This time around, I track my steps via my iPhone, enter my water and food consumption. I also pay close attention to my calories. I've noticed a great deal in my energy levels with being creative with what I eat. Since I don't eat meat. That part has been a little difficult since I consume mostly fruit and veggies and see how my favs (Pineapple and Strawberry) are not the optimal choice while being on a diet. I've learned what is though. I try my best to get 10,000 steps in every day after walking the dog if I haven't reached my daily goal. I drop him off at the house and go back walking. The last two weeks have been really hard for me. I haven't had any dairy or bread/rice which is my favs. Don't get me wrong. I know I could include a "cheat day" However, I feel like I'm just not ready for it right now... 

Anywho, I wanted to share with you guys what has been working for me.

MyFitnessPal App: MyFitnessPal is a free on the app store, however, this app does have upgrade options 
Strawberries: I've learned that strawberries are low in calories 
Peanut butter: Seeing how I don't eat meat, I've kind of kicked almonds to the curve. If I have trouble reaching my protein goal for the day. I include it in my diet. However, I was eating it like it had zero calories. 
Food Prep: I try my best to have a couple of meals prepared in advance. I could prep a week's worth of food. However, I'm a picky eater. 
Scheduled Meals: I have scheduled meal times that I try to follow. No, I'm not perfect. I use this mostly as a guide. I also eat three meals and three snacks. 
Tea: If you follow me on social media, I have a special place in my heart for chai tea. Since I try my best to not have any sugar. My new food besties are Trader Joe's or Bigelow mint tea. Mint tea has zero calories and so many great benefits for your body.

I recently tried to revisit making overnight oaks and I’m totally in love. What I’m doing this time around is putting the oats in the microwave for about a minute. I typically will add peanut butter on top of the chia seeds. ( because I really don’t like the texture of chia seeds. ) I currently do not add any vanilla, honey, cinnamon. I’ve tried adding those items in the past though. 

Ingredients

• Jar with lid (I use the 8oz Mason jars with lids)
• 1/2 cup rolled oats (1/2 cup)
• 1 cup milk (I use vanilla almond milk)
• Sliced Fruit
• chia seeds
• Peanut butter

Directions

Have you tried overnight oats before? 

Weight Loss Journey 

I wanted to give you guys an update on my weight loss journey. For the last week or so I've been under the weather. With that being said, I haven't been eating properly or taking my vitamins regularly. I was so under the weather that I didn't even have the appetite to eat. I did though! Just not properly. 

What Changed?

For those of you who don't know, I LOVE rice, pasta and breads. I mean it's bad. Really bad, I can eat a loaf of bread from the bakery and eat a pot of rice. Especially yummy jasmine rice. During this journey. I already stopped putting sugar in my tea. I've also try to decrease my intake of juice. I don't drink soda. ( I stopped several years ago. ) I've really tried to cut out fried food ( even though I started eating the Terra chips, they are so good ) I'm trying my best not to eat pasta, breads, and rice. It's hard because I don't eat meat. I still will pasta dishes for my family though. I will try the veggie pastas and other alternatives if I do decide to eat pasta. I’ve been really trying to stop eating processed foods. That was actually one of my goals for 2017. 

Current Weight

I was weighed today and my current weight is 137.8. I still have a lot to go in this journey. I would love a toned stomach. A girl can dream right. That’s actually my target area. My stomach and back fat. Sorry for being so direct. I honestly wasn’t expecting to loose this much weight and to be honest. I thought loosing ten pounds that I would feel a drastic difference physically. I’ve personally noticed a difference though. 

I will say that I just feel so motivated right now. Hard work really pays off!! I recored a YouTube video today sharing some of the food items I purchased to assist me with this journey. You can check out the video here or below. 

Grocery Haul Video 

Do you have any weight loss goals for 2017?