I don't have all the answers...

I want to put out there that even though I am on the road to losing weight, I don't have all the answers. There is no one thing that will work for everyone, but I was someone who went out a limb and tried many things before finding a products/brand that worked for me! With that being said, it also doesn't mean that i don't have bad days with eating or being as active as i should. This is a lifestyle change, and a learning process. I have my moments of weakness and want that Cold Stone ice-cream down the road from me, or the chicken fingers from the restaurant around the corner. If I in fact treat myself to these things I do a couple of things. 1) I made it a rare or special occasion. Its not an everyday, or week occurrence. More times then not its on my PMS week, but that's neither here nor there. Point is, everything in moderation both in how many times and how much you have. Which brings me to point number 2) Instead of ordering a large, or any little extras go with a smaller size. Its a treat, and you don't want to undo all your hard work because you over indulged into something unhealthy. As i said the things that i use as my cheat are with in walking distance so number 3) If you're close enough to whatever you'd like to eat... walk there. Get some exercise in, specially on the days you know you're going to be allowing yourself that little extra something. It might not help you lose, but it just may be enough to keep you from gaining. 

The point is, we are all human and we all want things that are bad for us. Its all in the way we handle those situations that can either make or break our progress. So remember everything in moderation, and plan a head. If you're able to walk or get in some extra exercise before indulging that's always a good idea. Most importantly though to remember is don't beat yourself up. Enjoy your progress, and reward yourself. 

xoxox Christina

My Life Changer!

So ever person along their weight loss journey finds something that just works for them. It helps them achieve remarkable goal they've set for themselves and once they do there is no turning back. With that being said in February of this year Beachbody's Autumn Calabrese released not only a workout program but a nutritional eating plan called the 21 Day Fix. The workout part of the program is made up of 6 different workouts so that way you're doing something different each day. Its meant to help everyone, no matter their fitness level. Its a simple 30 minute workout but its effective and you see results. The most important aspect of this program was the nutritional aspect of it. It allows you to retrain yourself in the ways of eating clean, and the way you should on a regular daily basis. It takes your body weight and breaks it down into a caloric tier, depending on your tier depends on how much if each food group you can eat PER DAY to lose weight. They have color coded blocks that go with each of the major food groups that you put your food in to measure it out. This is just a simple overview of the program and at a later time I can go over it in more detail.
   Want to know my results of my first round of the 21 Day Fix? I lost 13lbs, and 15 inches off my body!! YES, I said it 13lbs in 21 DAYS! Best part about this program is you get to EAT your food. There is no counting or cutting calories. You don't have to blend your food into some shake, by eating real, whole foods the weight will just melt off. So many people have the horrible misconception that in order to lose weight you NEED to stop eating, or to eat less. In most cases that's clearly not the case. In my case because I am obese I actually need to still eat a lot, but of the healthy foods. If you're not eating enough your body will hold onto the fat and it becomes a vicious cycle.
   The 21 Day Fix isn't a diet, or a fad. Like I stated previously its honestly the way everyone should be eating daily, for the rest of their lives. It takes 21 days to break a bad habit, and that's exactly what this program did for me. It allowed to me to look at all food and they way I eat differently. If I'm not eating by the guide of the nutrition plan, I am always wondering if I am eating enough, or if I'm eating the right types of foods. With this simple plan its easy to just watch the weight disappear and watch yourself become a happier and healthier you!

Here is a video to give you more of a viewed detailed presentation of the program.-- 21 Day Fix Info Video

If you're interested in purchasing this program here is the link-- 21 Day Fix Challenge Pack