Transformation plan for 2013...

So, if you know me, you know that I'm in the category affectionately known as "Big Girl". Since my last post, I've given birth a second time to my littlest angel, Heavon. She was born November 19, 2012 and I couldn't be happier. So now I have DEUX children that I have to keep up with, and being a big girl is no longer the category I want to be in. Don't get me wrong, I've always had high self esteem and I never allowed my weight to hold me back, BUT running after a toddler who just entered his terrible 2's PETRIFIES ME! Henley has just turned 2 on  January 28, but I feel like he's been in his terrible 2's since he turned 1! Thankfully, I'm not totally out of shape where I can't catch his little behind, but if I stay on this path, there will be a time where I won't be able to catch him before he runs into the open road, or God forbid, he runs away and a stranger snatches him before I get to him. So, I'm making a change February 2, 2013 marked my transformation start date and I gotta tell ya, it's not as hard as I thought it would be. Of course, it's still early and the urge to tackle my boyfriend for a drumstick hasn't hit me as yet, but I'm hoping it doesn't. The fact is, I'm 30 years old with 2 kids and I would hate for my health to be the reason why my children have to bury me, especially before my time. I want to live long enough to see my grandchildren born at least and the direction I'm heading, not sure it'll happen.

I set a goal to lose 100lbs by September, and with prayer and commitment (and exercise), I will do it darn it! Here's my plan and you're welcome to give it a try: Exercise, eat less, eat right, and drink kale smoothies. That's it! I researched foods that were acceptable to eat that I liked so this process wouldn't be too hard and the urge to cheat would be minimal. On my list are things like: ground turkey and lean ground beef with kidney beans burgers in a pita pocket with oven baked homemade fries; grilled salmon with no oil stir fried veggies over brown rice; turkey wrap with homemade kale chips; whole wheat french toast with bananas and lean sausage; black bean chili with lean ground meat; oatmeal pancakes, banana nut oatmeal; boneless skinless ginger chicken breast with garlic butter baked potato.... is your mouth watering yet?

Trust me, once you can control your portion, it'll be a breeze. OK, I AM only human as well and I have had thoughts of going to KFC drive-thru for those ever so tasty hot wings, but I'm surprisingly stronger than I thought. I'm gonna go ahead and change the subject now so I can hurry and get that flavor out my mind because as strong as I am, it's still early in the process. Here are some of the meals that I've prepared since I started. Each one was delicious and left me satisfied until it was time for my next meal. I didn't even need to snack in between meals, but I did so I could get my 5 meals in. I snacked on fruits, nuts, yogurt or just had a small glass of kale smoothie.

 

 

In addition to eating better and less, I've began walking for 45 minutes a day. In 5 days, I've lost about 6lbs! Wish me luck, and I will keep you posted.