Seeing Results

I am the kind of person that when I decide to “diet” I want immediate results. I had decided this was a lifestyle change and things were not going to be instant, I was telling myself this often. I did not want to get discouraged, I wanted to lose the weight, I wanted to be healthy, I also knew I had to find some patience. I went to the store the day I talked to the Nutritionist to get things to start the lifestyle change I was venturing into. My goodness it is expensive to be healthy! I was shocked at the prices of some of the items I was purchasing, I mean fruit and veggies, things good for you, I can see why it is hard for people to get on a health journey. Anyway, I got my items for the week and headed home. I had talked to Mike after speaking with the Nutritionist and he was on board, he was very encouraging and even decided to do the healthy lifestyle change with me, we were in this together! Now, he did NOT need to lose weigh, as you will soon learn he had his own cancer journey and he lost another person basically while going through his treatment. His story/journey is coming very soon, I cannot wait to share it with all of you (he is the definition of a true rock star!) So, although he did not need to lose a single pound, he did want to eat healthy and stay healthy so I had a partner! I started walking, it was just a little at first but I worked my way up to 3 miles 3 days a week, for me that is amazing! Mike did not do the walking part with me, he encouraged me but he did not have the strength for the walking part yet. After the 2nd week of being on a lifestyle change I decided to step on the scale, I dd not get on the scale the first week as I did not want to get discouraged, when I got on the second week, I was down 7lbs, WHAT?? I was so excited for myself! I knew at this point I was not turning back, this was working. I was missing some things, sweet tea, coke, sweets, but I was feeling better without them, I literally cut all these things, my sweet tea, cokes and sweets out the day I started this lifestyle change, I am so glad that I did, I felt so much better! I knew I was going to stick with this and I also knew Mike was truly going to encourage me every step of the way! 

When Life Gives You Lemons…Make Lemonade or Margaritas, whichever suits your fancy!