Toning is just as Hard as Losing the Weight

Been eating clean for about 5 years now. Do I cheat occasionally? Yes. Since we came back to California there has been more eating out, with family mainly, although we try to pick Mexican or Thai food which is usually pretty safe and MSG free. Still. I went from a Size 8 to a 10 in six months. So I decided to kick up my exercise routine a notch and borrowed my brothers P90X videos. DANG. So glad I've been pretty dedicated to working out before hand, cause they mean business. BRING IT! No kidding. I'm into my 5th week. So I work out an average of an hour and 17 mins a day and sweat my butt off, literally. I'm bound and determined to get rid of all the toxins that are stored in my fat from 6 years of medications. Cellulite be gone too! I'm 41 this year and in the best shape of my life and not done yet. Look forward to posting the after picture on this blog when 90 days is over.

Helping Others While Helping Yourself

On this journey, I found a calling to try to help others to find the path to weight loss, health and betterment. It started with my family of course and has branched out from there. First with starting a Facebook page called Size 18 to 8 and then eventually this blog. I'm not a licensed coach or health practitioner and don't have any desire at this time to become one, however, I do care about other people and sympathize with the struggle they face in this day and age eating the SAD (Standard American Diet). If I can help even one person to better their life and circumstance it will be worth my effort. Even if I don't, I gain renewed conviction each time I give my testimony to another person, so it's really a win win. I would love to hear from anyone who has found this blog? Have you found it helpful? Have any suggestions for future topics? Any questions? Look forward to hearing from you.

You are Worth the Effort

I know first hand how hard it is to lose weight. Not only lose it but maintain it too. There are going to be times where you get frustrated and want to quit. I know I've felt that way more than once, even after doing this for almost 5 years now. It's not easy when society is pummeled by commercials everyday selling unhealthy products, that look so dang good. Not to mention the grocery stores that are filled with 80% junk food. If your like me, most of your friends and family don't eat healthy and your constantly placed in situations where you are tempted to join them. Stay strong! Look in the mirror and tell yourself, "You are worth it". I like to reflect on what life was like back when I ate unhealthy, was overweight and was pretty much toxic and how far I've come from that time. That alone usually kicks my butt back in gear. Don't give up! YOU ARE WORTH IT!