Celebrating the sustainable active lifestyle that’s based around your preferences.
“i have struggled with weight loss for a long time. Started many of times but always gave up and quit. January 2019 I told myself this is it. I wanted to give myself a year and really stick to making better choices with eating and working out. After a year and a half i lost close to 70 pounds and i am getting weight loss surgery in November. It has not been easy at all. A lot of ups and downs throughout this time.”
You might not check boxes from a list everyday, but mental toughness and discipline can certainly become a permanent part of your life.
‘I give myself grace. There are so many fad diets out there and not all of them are good for everyone especially someone like me who is a cancer survivor. I'm still learning about how different kinds of foods affect my body, what to eliminate especially before I run. Second, I think in order to live a healthy lifestyle, you need to have a balance of eating healthy, splurging on special occasions as long as it's not most days, but most importantly realize that what I eat and drink will impact my performance. Third, in order for me to be my best self, cardio needs to be incorporated at least 3 days a week as well as a day of yoga. Since having breast cancer, my bones have become brittle. I have learned that I need to incorporate strength training into my days as well. Last, I also know not to be too hard on myself if I've eaten poorly some days. I just decide to do better the next time and remember what my goal is as what I put in my body and how often I do the exercises I do will either help me reach it or keep me back.”
Take steps toward your health and fitness goals and then just work to keep getting better and more consistent. Appreciate where you are in your journey and work to be better than you were yesterday.
