Weight loss

So the last time I spoke about my weight was quite a while ago. I have had my ups and downs since then. I had gained and lost. What a roller coaster I was on. I guess I saw a lot of "dieting" and not so much lifestyle change. I have dropped 20 pounds so far since I started my weight loss journey and I am so proud of myself. It has taken longer to drop the weight because like I said I was dieting and not so much changing my lifestyle. I was still drinking a lot, eating chips, donuts, candy, etc. I had a lot of cheat days and even cheat meals which obviously didn't help. I also was not exercising enough.

Now, I have gone through quite a change. I have changed a lot about the way I see food and how I see myself. One of the things that really help me stay away from foods I know I shouldn't be eating is reading things like this:

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I want that body I use to have back in high school. Even better, I want the body I never had. I want to have awesome definition in my arms, legs and abs. I know that with constant motivation and self control I will achieve my goal. At first I saw myself saying I want to lose weight, I want to lose weight. Now, I say I want to get fit, get FIT! You could weigh xx amount of pounds and look like whatever you want. Every body is different. I am trying to lose weight right now just so that I can be at a healthy weight because I am still in the Overweight range, no longer considered obese. 

How I am doing it so far is through tons of support from the Bubba. We both love to eat greasy and rich foods. But now we go for the leaner and fresh choices. Instead of having red meat, we opt for white meat. Instead of white breads its wheat/whole grain. Less Cheetos more regular tortilla chips with salsa or fruit. Instead of being lazy, we go to the park, or we workout outside. I am also working out at home doing different things to keep motivated and not to tired of the same thing. My workouts are a variation of different things. I lift weights twice a week which I will now make 4 times a week. I will do the 30 day shred, jog, power walk, yoga, dance, zumba, etc. I find that not sticking to the same workout keeps me more motivated and more excited to workout. 

I still have about 20 pounds to hit my goal weight and I know I will get there. I am just glad the Bubba is now riding this healthy lifestyle train.