Frozen Toes and Winter Woes

Good afternoon every body! 

What has everyone's week looked like? Mine...cold, lazy, and cold. My plan did not start out like I wanted because I came down with a high fever...that on top of my car not starting and our furnace breaking, it was one gosh darn heck of a week.

This cold weather has really put a damper on the week! But as long as I have had a roof over my head and food on my table...I'm a happy camper ! 

I still managed to be a pound down from Sunday. Which made me feel great! 

I started my food log back up which I stopped in September. I have had one since I was 15 for health purposes and has always been a great tool. 

So officially tomorrow I start my journey at the gym. I will be waking up at 4:50 a.m. ... ... ... ... To go to the gym from 5-6. I work at 8 am and right now everyone and their mother is going to the gym, especially I after work.

So other than stretching, what other morning workout routines do you suggest to get my blood pumping and to avoid injury. I'm going light on the cardio, 30 minute treadmill jog/walk, and I'm doing a the ABA BAB lifting routine.

So I didn't mean to put this picture in but I don't know how to delete it since I'm blogging from my phone so there ya go for some entertainment.

So fellow weight losers...when do you guys like to get up and get the blood flowing ?

My Last Days of Food Freedom

...yes I am devouring a bag of Doritos as I type this, leaving orange marks on my keyboard.

Like anyone else, I like to start my "lifestyle change" on a new week. I figured I would start Monday, January 5th, to give me time to get out of my food coma from these past holidays.

So when you guys diet or change your habits, what is your famous last meal? I am a sucker for just a few things...hibachi and turkey-broccoli and cheese casserole. Oh, and those very cheap dry noodles that come in the orange package...gotta love me some ramen.

Tonight, I am going easy with spaghetti and ragu. Since it is the tsunami of snow storms out there tonight, I decided to stay in.

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens,

cheese and broccoli with tasty chicken

Hibachi steak and warm boneless wings,

These are a few of my favorite things

Realistically I can't expect to cut these unhealthy but so delightfully tasty foods forever. That fried rice and cheesy broccoli of amazingness will enter my belly time and again. However, I can control the moderation and frequency.

Since living on my own, I have definitely lost control. I eat out too  much, and not healthy at all.

So tell me, you people who sprung the coop, or have lived on your own for many years, how do you do it? 

And what foods should I attack this weekend that are healthy no-nos?

I would love to hear from you guys!

"New Year, New Me" ...or at least a better version of me.

Every time January 1st rolls around, you see crazy resolutions...my favorite one so far was " I am going to not eat anything with more than 100 calories a serving!" ... what?! 

Now for all of those who know me, I am not a skinny girl...I never was the definition of "skinny." I am roughly 5'11, and have fluctuated in weight. In high school I fluctuated between a 10-12, but after some harsh events my senior year, my weight shot through the roof. It's my own fault, and I have accepted that. 

Now let me clarify something, if you love the way you look, kudos, and rock those skinny jeans. And I am not saying I HATE myself. It is more about me losing control and not maintaining like I should. My health is my main point here, my vanity is a bonus. 

I am now a size 16, and way 230 pounds. When I looked at that on the scale, I wanted to punch the wall. It isn't the biggest I have been, but I have gained 10-15 pounds back which is frustrating.

So I am making a change, a serious one. I don't want to be people's "fat" friend anymore...yes I know you guys called me that, and no I am not friends with them anymore.

So in light of the New Year, I made a few resolutions of my own.

1. Write everything down. Seriously, I don't want to forget the memories I make.

2. Don't hate myself for indulging. 

3. Give the social media a rest...seriously, this one has to be a must.

4. Become a healthier and better maintained version of myself. As in, drop the donut, eat the apple. And don't let my apartment become the mess it is right now (seriously...I need a maid)

5. Take in criticism and praise and let them affect me accordingly. (so please, call me a fat ass.)

I think these are realistic resolutions that make me a better person. 

If you are on a weight loss journey, give me your tips! Help me out!

Thanks guys!