Typical New Years Resolutions

The First Day of the Rest of My Journey...

I need to be more accountable.

Today is the first day of the rest of my journey.

Today is the beginning of month 8 and I have "only" lost 24 pounds (gotten rid of? I lost them, I have no intention of finding them!) And I'm hoping some of that was a muscle gain trade off!

For 7 months I have struggled to stay on an exercise and work out kick, lifestyle? Off and on and off and on. Today, I sit here thinking how far I could have come if I had just stuck to it. But, that's easier said than done, right? Of course.

It's a process.

A life change.

Not a diet.

I've been working on food plans in hopes that I can start losing weight again even if I don't hit the gym everyday. You've got to begin somewhere and without a change in eating habits, exercise alone will never show the progress you want in the long run. I promise myself to: eat better, not let small setbacks dictate my entire plan and to stop working out when I'm done, not when I'm tired. If a have a cookie, so what? It's ONE cookie, not a reason to throw the whole day away and eat junk food.

At the present time (well, since January 1st!) I start off every morning with a shake. It's fast, filling and tasty! I use Visalus drink powder, but any protein powder would work. Here are two of my favorites. Both under 300 calories.

Peanut Butter Banana Protein Shake

Ingredients:

• 2 Scoops Visalus Shake Mix
• 1/2 Banana
• 1C Almond Milk
• 1 tbs Peanut Butter
• Ice

Prep:

Blend all ingredients in a blender, drink. Simple as that!

Chocolate Strawberry Shake

Ingredients:
• 2 Scoops Visalus Shake Mix
• 1C Frozen Strawberries (About 5 depending on size)
• 1C Chocolate Silk
• 1/2C Almond Milk
• 1tbs Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened)
• Ice

Blend all ingredients in a blender, drink, enjoy. More Recipes to come!

Until Next time!

Here I go-- OnTheWeighDown!