the weight loss papers

Although I started — and stopped — this journey a few years ago (more than once, even), this year just feels different to me. I decided this WILL be the year I lose weight and get in shape. The journey begins here . . .

Now, we eat quite healthy - always have. So it’s not poor eating habits that caused my weight issues. Like I mentioned in the intro post, it’s the combination of pregnancies and a back injury. Due to the back injury, it’s been incredibly difficult - and at times painful - to do much exercise.

But this is where it ends. To hell with the back doctors who seem as though they’re trying to keep me stuck, not really helping me much.

Well, it’s finally my time.

And so I made a commitment to myself and to my family to make that change.

I used to use Isagenix products and although I think very highly of them, they just really don’t work for me. The good news is, I found something that does work well for me as well as an exercise program that I can handle. Since I know myself just about better than anyone else, I decided to create my own. It’s sort of a hybrid between several different programs I’ve read and researched in addition to how my family ate growing up.

So far, it’s working quite well and I’ve actually lost some weight (about 3-4 pounds) and gained energy. I feel like I have more stamina and I can definitely walk a lot faster than I’ve been able to for years. Usually the kids have to ask me to speed up because we’re walking slow. Lately though, the have to tell me to slow down!

The biggest change is that I’ve lost inches. My clothes are fitting differently, a little more roomy. I think I could even go down a size in pants. I know I can do a size in shirts. My shirts are getting so baggy, I could almost wear them for nightgowns!

I really hope you’ll stay with me on my journey and that perhaps I’ll inspire you enough to reach your dreams and goals, whether or not they include losing weight and getting fit.

Until next time . . .

~ Annie