My weight loss journey (its not a destination)

I have been getting asked a lot lately about my weight loss and what’s my “secret”…

Last year I made sure to work out 5 days a week. I stressed so much about clean eating, there were weekends that I wouldn't allow myself to drink to hopefully "see results." This led me to packing on weight! I stressed over everything, which lead to lack of sleep, which made me miserable... It was a vicious cycle.

Chad and I separated in December. Come January I started going to therapy, where I learned coping skills, how to relax, and not stress the small stuff. I work out 5-6 days a week, (okay sometimes its 4 days a week). I follow the 80/20 rule when it comes to eating. I drink rum and cokes, a scatter beer or glass of wine on the weekends, and make sure my meals are clean to make up for the 80%. Sometimes you will see me in the McDonalds Drive though. (Opps! hehe).

I laugh- A LOT! I am extremely happy. I wake up every morning with a grateful heart, focusing on the things that I can change, and everything that IS going right in my life (I no longer focus on what I think I need to change, or things “I need to stop”). I don't stress the small stuff. I’ve learned to “let go" of control (literally- I was a control freak and needed to know EVERYTHING, and have everything planned out to a T).  Letting go and trusting the Universe was the best thing I could have ever done for myself.

If I miss a workout, or have go out for a beer and wings during the week I don't stress about it. I also don't let it turn into a week-long affair. I tell myself I had fun, and created memories, and I will never get that moment back. I don't stuff my face. I don't eat cookies or drink pop for the sake of it. If I am craving junk food I will usually get a timbit, eat it in 3-4 bites and I feel satisfied.

I can no longer eat an entire chocolate bar (yup, the fat kid inside me could eat 2 no problem).  Since I've been on this year long journey of clean eating, I can honestly say that Shakeology helps curb most of my junk food cravings.

I’ve been working on the The Hammer and Chisel program for the past month, which focuses a lot on heavier weights, more reps, which works for my body. Stick to your journey... and remember it took me a year to get where I am today. I've had my ups and downs- we all do! But the key is to NOT beat yourself up over a missed workout, or over a treat.

Laugh more. Crank the music while you are cooking- dance and sing. Hell I do this when I am driving! Smile more and love the shit out of life!

We are all perfectly imperfect, and the sooner you don't stress the small stuff, the sooner you will see exactly what I've been preaching!

Love,
Krista xo