I have been on a true weight loss journey since May 2013. My initial goal was to be in clothing I wore before I was pregnant. And ultimately weigh less than I did when I got pregnant with my son. That may not seem difficult, but this journey has been one of ups and downs and everything in between. I have acheieved the first goal this past month, in August 2013. I went down from a size 20 to a size 16 in jeans!!
I struggle daily in my relationship with food. "Food is fuel" I want to believe that so badly, but the constant bombardment of sweets and fatty, delicious foods is everywhere. I know I feel better when I eat healthy and have food that is not processed.
This past week, I have been feeling sad and depressed about situations in life, and my interactions with my son have been less than ideal. I have a short temper, no energy, and just more irritable. Then I realized, I have not been eating well. I can actually see (for the first time in my life) the direct result of eating poorly--on my mood, energy level, and patience threshold. I know having and raising kids is a tough job. But, we would be so much more equipped and better all around if we shoved our faces with apples instead of candy, celery instead of pretzels, and spinach instead of pizza. I know--horrible comparison...I rarely crave spinach, but I could keep Papa Johns in business all by myself if I wanted to. But, the point is that I know how much better I feel when I fill up on good, wholesome, organic, and nutritious food. Why dont I do it ALL the time?
I'm starting a HOT by the Holidays Challenge today. I hope to a least jot down a few thoughts a couple times a week and just check-in on my thoughts and feelings, and hopefully the progress I've made.
Join me in this journey, I'd love your encouragement! :)
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