~ALL~

I can do

 ALL

things

 through Christ

which

strengtheneth me.

Philippians 4:13

When I have the right inspiration, I can take on the day! Keeping my mind focused~

Today's the day!

Sorry I haven't been writing much...

My cousin Sierra Velez just had her baby this last week! And I have been completely busy with that! :)

BTW~ She is perfect!

Zoe Brielle

Today I start a big journey. It will be hard, very hard! But in the end, I know it will be worth it! I can't wait to fit into my old clothes and go buy new ones! But that is afar off... I have 50lbs to loose OR 6 dress sizes to go! Many others have been successful in their endeavour and I intend to be one of those people! My husband is 100% behind me, along with my friends and family! I am thankful for those of you who are encouraging me! You have NO idea how much that helps! Please keep doing it! :)

I am also trying to cut back on my caffeine intake. Decaf coffee and no soda. So if I have to drink soda... [You know because sometimes you just need / crave those bubbles.] Then diet & caffeine free! I have heard that even drinking diet soda is not good for your diet. LoL!

I am going to do a similar diet to weight watchers. Similar meaning, I am not going to eat lettuce and chicken. I want to be reasonable with myself, and I know that aint gonna cut it! So instead a lifestyle change!!

 I have been done some research.. My calories that I can have for a day are 1500. And I am adding vitamins [GNC be-wholesome health and beauty vitapak] it is so important to take vitamins!
When I went to a nutritionist, she told me that when my body craves certain things, [some not so good things] its not because my taste buds are saying, "Oh remember what that tastes like?" Its actually your body telling you that you need that food's nutrient. [[So if you take vitamins, your body will stop craving because it is getting the nutrients that it needs.]] BUT I have also heard that is a bunch of noise... SO believe what you want :)

I am making sure that I getting the best nutrients for my body. Lots of protein, veggies, some fruit, starches, grains and of course little bit of good fat.. If there is such a thing lol ;) Overall, just trying to eat better and exercise.

 I was very motivated to change my body, because I have realized how much I have turned it into a trashcan rather than a temple.  

¹⁹What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

²⁰For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

 Let this be your motivation too!




A simple nutrition guide for life

Breakfast:

• oatmeal
• egg whites
• low sugar cereal (special K, shredded wheat, corn flakes, bran flakes, etc.)
• 2-sl bread, or english muffin or bagel. Small amount of peanut butter, or a low-sugar jam, low fat cream cheese (I use ww) or spray butter.
• Use skim milk for your oatmeal / cereal.
• Add fruit with this meal or a glass of juice (mix some water with this, juices are high in sugar)

Mid-morning snack:

• yogurt (light)
• cottage cheese (light)
• fresh veggies
• protein drink or bar
• add fruit with this meal. Plus water

Lunch:
4=28 gr / 6=42 gr / 8=56 gr

• A 4 - 6 - 8 oz. source of protein: skinless chicken breast, can of tuna in water, fish, etc. I sometimes add a red meat because this can be blan. But only once a week.
• Broiled, baked or grilled preferably
• salad or veggies
• a portion of starchy carbohydrate: 1-cup cooked brown rice, brown pasta, yam, baked potato or your choice of 2 slices of whole wheat bread.
• Plus water

Mid-day snack:

• 1 cup fresh veggies, 1 serving string cheese or cottage cheese, or yogurt. Mix it up from your mid-morning choice.

No fruit after 2pm or 8 hours before bed, and No starch after 3pm or 7 hours before bed!

If you eat your afternoon snacks like I do, I throw in a fruit. But I usually keep to this rule.

Dinner:

• 4 - 6 - 8 oz. source of protein, same as lunch.
• 2 cups of veggies, steamed is your best bet. Plus a medium sized salad with a small amount of low-cal or light dressing. (no croutons!)
• Plus water or water-based fluids like crystal light or iced tea. (watch the sweetener).

Late evening hunger:

• Snack only if you must!!! But keep the portion size small and it should consist of veggie or small salad. Plus water.

If you have a diet / lifestyle change that you are doing that works perfect for you, then don't change it! I just have to eat only certain things or else I feel like I can eat whatever haha! I have to make guidelines for myself!! I stay within my 1500 calories :)

Enjoy~