Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Lacey Nobles
30 years old
45 pounds lost
When and why did you decide to start your
weight loss journey?
I
started my weight loss journey in January of 2014. I started because my self-esteem
was low and I was tired of not having energy. It had been a very long time
since I was happy with myself and my body. I was going through a lot of
struggles during that time of my life so I decided it was a new year and to put
myself first and start on my journey. I had struggled several times trying to
get a good workout going and eating healthier. I would lose some weight and put
it back on. That summer I completed the 60 day Insanity program and had awesome
results. It not only made me feel better but it boosted my confidence knowing I
could complete such a hard program and lose the weight without yo-yo dieting.
What keeps you motivated along your
journey?
The way
my clothes fit. I have gone down several sizes in clothes. I feel more
confident and happy. When I lose my motivation I just look at my pics when I
first started and remind myself of how unhappy I was when I first started.
What are your fitness goals?
I would
like to lose the last 5-10 pounds or just get more tone. I should be proud
because this is my weight when I was 19 years old.
What does your weekly exercise schedule
look like?
I
decided to start Insanity Max. I love all Shaun T workouts. Insanity Max is 6
days a week and I also integrate running and hiking with that workout.
What nutritional goals do you strive for?
I have a
hard time eating completely healthy because I am such a picky eater. I would
like to eat more protein and add more vegetables in my diet. I have gone more
towards a clean eating diet. I do still allow myself to cheat every now and
then so I don't feel deprived.
What “tips and / or tricks” do you have
for others?
The
hardest part is to be able to change your mind frame and tell yourself that you
CAN do it. Unfortunately, when you’re unhappy with your weight and how you feel
our brains tell us; this is the way it is, you can't do that, and so many more
negative comments. I’m here to tell you that you CAN do it. Whether you go to
the gym, workout at home, go running, etc. you have to make the step in the
right direction. When you wake up sore or tired and you don't want to work out
tell yourself don't let the negativity win because in that situation once you work
out you will be proud and know that you did it. Tell yourself that you are
worth it! Always take one step at a time. Start with small goals to achieve
your biggest goal. Treat or reward yourself along the way.
How has your life changed since the start
of your weight loss journey?
I am without
a doubt so much happier. I feel confident in my clothes. I have been able to
motivate others struggling in their journeys. Yesterday I went through all my
clothes and got rid of all of them that were too big and no longer fit. I will
never go back to that weight or the unhappy person I was.
What are some of your favorite
motivational thoughts and / or quotes that inspire you?
In my
bathroom I placed a cork board on the wall. I have placed motivational quotes,
pictures, and old pictures of myself to see every morning knowing how far I
have come and the motivation to keep going. There aren't any specific quotes I
like. I would tell you to make yourself a motivational board where you can see
it every day.
Click -> Lacey to follow her Journey on
Facebook
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Amanda Ponusky
33 years old
107 lbs loss
1)
When and why did you decide to start your transformation
journey?
I stared my journey in 2012 with exercise
and weight lifting, but it really started in 2009 after seeing my wedding
photos weighing in at 300 lbs at the time.
I was so devastated at my photo that's when it really started me into
fixing my surroundings but it was always a yo-yo dieting thing. I did that for
3 years till I really started buckling down. I joined a gym in 2012 and started
walking 30 minutes and 30 minutes nautilus equipment one day arms one day legs
5 days a week. After a year I started free weight lifting. Since then the rest
is history. I really started getting into body building and now I'm currently
at 193 lbs body fat 33%. I lift about 45 minutes a day and 20 minutes of cardio 6-7 days a
week.
2)
What keeps you motivated along your journey?
I keep motivated by my fitness page (Amanda’s
new fit life) I started in December 2013. I started my page to first keep me
accountable now it is my reason for getting up every day and showing my
followers what is like to live fit.
3)
What are your fitness goals?
Goals I would like to achieve: 20% body fat
and possibly competing in figure someday.
4)
What does your weekly exercise schedule look like?
I work out 6-7 days a week and I now have a
trainer that dictates my workouts but I lift and do cardio every day. I do have scheduled rest days or active rest
days each week.
5)
What nutritional goals do you strive for?
I stay with a clean eating life. No
processed foods no artificial sugars. All natural foods.
6)
What “tips and / or tricks” do you have for
others?
Squat low, stay on track, don't give up it’s
all worth it I promise.
7)
How has your life changed since the start of your transformation
journey?
My life has changed with no more pain in my
joints and back. I always have energy now and I feel so much younger.
8)
What are some of your favorite motivational
thoughts and / or quotes that inspire you?
My favorite quote of all times is -
"commit to be fit" after reaching my goal of 100 lbs loss I tattooed
commit to be fit on my foot to remember every day how hard I worked for this
and to stay with it.
Follow Amanda's Amazing Journey on the following Social Media
Facebook - Amanda’s new fit life
Instagram - @countryfitbarbie
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Heather's Story: I
started my journey 6 years ago. I was overweight and tired of my pants not
fitting. I joined a gym and started working out. I had been working out for
about three months. I would do the elliptical and some light weights. One day
all the machines were taken and I was stuck with a treadmill. I decided to run.
This was the first time I ran a mile since high school. I thought I was going
to die! It hurt so bad, and it took me forever to finish. I had such bad shin
splints I had to wait for them to go away before I could drive home. Something
ignited inside of me, despite the pain I went back the next day and did it all
over again. Eventually it got easier. I started losing weight and felt good
about myself. I started counting my calories and began to lose even more
weight. Six years and a baby later I have kept 20 lbs. off! I ran 3 miles every
other day for 5 years! A year ago after I had my baby I wanted to meet new
people in our community. I decided to join a running club since I loved running
so much. I met so many incredible people and that it added fuel to my passion
and I became a long distance runner. In the last year I have ran a marathon, 5
half marathons with a PR of 1:45:26 and a handful of 10 and 5k's. My focus
isn't so much on calories anymore as it is on nutrition. I love how good eating
healthy makes me feel that I want to share it with others. This is my story and
I hope you continue my journey with me and share yours as well.
Heather’s mission is
to inspire others to live a healthy active lifestyle. She fulfills her mission
through her home business that she runs 100% online as a health and fitness
coach.
You can follow Heather
on the following social media:
Friday, March 13, 2015
Now I have seen several versions of the mug cake on Pinterest, so I used several of them and modified a little to suite me :)
The Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a spin on the Cookies in the 21 Day Fix Plan
1 Scoop Chocolate Shakeology
Mug Cake Ingredients:
1 Scoop Chocolate Shakeology
1/4 tsp. Baking Powder
1 Tbsp. Honey (feel free to use whatever sweetener you like here)
1 Egg
3 Tbsp. 1% Milk / Water
1 tsp. Cocoa Powder
1 tsp. PB2
1 tsp. Almond Butter (optional for the topping after it cooks)
Mug Cake Directions:
Mix Shakeology, Baking Powder, Cocoa Powder, PB2 together in a mug. Add Egg, Honey, Milk, mix until "cake like". Cook in the microwave for 60 seconds, possibly longer depending on your microwave. Cake will pull away from the mug when it is done. Top with Almond Butter ... ENJOY!
For all you Fixers, the Mug Cake would be 1 1/2 Red and 2 tsp (if you use the optional Almond Butter topping, 1 if not used)
Banana Oatmeal Cookies Ingredients: (Sorry no pictures, they were gone too fast)
4 Ripe Bananas
2 Cups Oatmeal (I used Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free)
Ground Cinnamon (I let my son do this part so it wasn't measured)
1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips
Banana Oatmeal Cookie Directions:
Mix all the ingredients together, spoon into balls on a cookie sheet (I sprayed mine with cooking spray) and Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
Makes 16 Large Cookies. For all you Fixers, 2 cookies would be a serving = 1 yellow container + chocolate chips (not too sure how to account for those)
Saturday, March 7, 2015
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Thursday, March 5, 2015
I love my HipS-Sister! I bought the Global Sister, Travel - 7" Band in black. It goes with everything and holds all the needed items. I layer it over my yoga pants, put my car keys and driver's license in the easy to access zip pockets, put my phone in the top-load slash pocket in the front, and head off to the gym. No purse. No bag to hide in a corner of the room. No worries. Everything I need is with me.
I particularly like the width of the Global Sister. It sits comfortably on my hips and belly. I'm not a fan of low-rise pants, so my Hips Sister even makes low-rise jeans more comfortable for me.
Now I can live life hands-free while I stay Wholesome & Fit!
Lynn Baca
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Since starting the 21 Day Fix, this has been my GO TO snack! It is so yummy!
All it is ... Greek Yogurt, Almond Butter, and Strawberries, for all you fixers that is 1 red, 1 purple, and 2 tsp.
What is your favorite snack, please share, I would love to hear!
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
My desire to start WHOLESOME &FIT came from my most recent weight loss journey, which began
after having my second child in June of 2012. I began my journey with the
desire to lose weight, to drop 100 pounds. So
far I have successfully lost 85 pounds! Somewhere along my journey I had an
epiphany – a major change in my frame of mind.
I am not sure exactly when this happened, but it sent me down a new path. Now I love myself, with all my imperfections (and
my perfections, too J) and I want to live a healthy, active, and fit lifestyle for
the rest of my days.
I am accomplishing my fit, healthy, awesome version of myself
by eating as "clean" as possible, I am currently on my second round
of the 21 Day Fix (I LOVE this program).
I am also exercising every day of the week, I am currently on day 44 of
my Run Streak and the 21 Day Fix is a 7 day a week workout program.
To be completely honest, I have plateaued, several times
throughout the last two and a half years.
I have had huge weight loss weeks, no weight loss weeks, weight gain
weeks. I have actually been the same weight since October of 2013, but I do not
let that get me down. The truth is, however, I have had many “non-scale”
victories. I've gone from a size 22 to a
size 12, from wearing an XXL to wearing mediums and larges. I have built muscles, I am running faster,
and I am losing inches. In fact I am
wearing the same size clothing I was wearing when I met my husband in April of
2004.
I eat gluten free due to having been diagnosed with Celiac 11
years ago, and I have recently cut out a great deal of dairy and sugars. The healthier I eat, the better I feel and
the more energy I have. I am currently figuring out that I am fueling my body
with food, not eating just to eat.
I have not reached my goal weight, yet. I have another 15 pounds to go. After I reach my goal weight, however, starts the real work – maintaining my new weight. Through clean eating, regular exercise, and positive collaboration with like-minded individuals, I know I will reach my goal and maintain my new weight.
I look forward to working with you, learning from you, and hearing your story. I invite you to join me on this journey and I hope it will become our journey!
You can follow me :) on the following social media:
Monday, March 2, 2015
Patience is a Virtue
HOWEVER, the I have recently come to learn that the scale does not define me!!! It took me forever to have this mindset and boy am I glad I have it now. I am much happier with where I am at both emotionally and physically.
I can celebrate the Non Scale Victories; the lost inches, the muscle gain, the looser clothes, the faster runs, the ability to lift heavier weights, and the list goes on.
Remember, it takes time and dedication, it is not a race to get there ... this is our lives, let's live them to the FULLEST!!!
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