My weight loss plan for you...Because I love you ;)

Do you remember almost two years ago when I mentioned that my diet plan was to eat as natural as possible? My goal was to cut out as much processed food as I could, eliminating chemicals and hormones in my food.   Ever since I've done that I've maintained my weight. I don't yoyo like a lot of people. I also don't crave sweets much anymore.  I also find that I am not as 'addicted' to food as I used to be. I feel like I can eat less and feel more full, and be satisfied with what I am eating.  I've also noticed that when I am eating more processed food I just don't feel as good. My stomach looks flabbier, my skin is not quite as radiant, I'm more tired, and my moods suffer.

When I say processed food I am not talking cheese in a can type of thing. What I'm talking about is simple store bought breads and canned tomato sauce type of thing.

So why? why does it make SUCH a big difference when I eat whole foods?  I started looking into things and I finally have the answers. Well, at least SOME of the answers.  I'm not an expert by any means and I'm sure there is a TON of things I don't know, but for now I do feel more empowered with answers.

SO... if you have been struggling with 'dieting', weight loss and weight gain I have a couple of resources for you. In fact...there is a new book out by a man I respect in the industry that puts all the knowledge together for people like you.  No I'm not plugging his book. I will not benefit from this in anyway...but YOU will.

The name of the book is 'The Dark Side of Fat Loss' and I encourage anyone struggling with weight to read it. You will be blown away by the information in it that will empower you with the knowledge to finally beat your weight struggles.

If you don't trust me or the book I have a few other starter places for you. Some are short videos that will get you to think about food a little differently.

Here you Go:

Book: Wheat Belly. Read it. devour it.
Book: Toxic Relief. I like it for the information in the first half.
Video:  Sugar:The bitter Truth. you can watch the full 1.5 long video or the Short Version.
Videos....Go to YouTube:  type in Shan larter and watch her videos on eating disorder recovery. If you don't believe you have an eating disorder, watching her videos on sugar addiction may convince you other wise :)
Videos...YouTube:  Sean Croxton at UndergroundWellness. Start with the video Is God Stupid?  Then go on from there. His videos are short and to the point and packed with science and information.

OR:  Don't do all of the above. Try eating as natural as you possibly can for a week and see how you feel. But EAT!!!  The worse thing you can do when trying to lose weight is to cut your calories. you NEED to eat but eat the right foods and you NEED to move and work your body.

That's it. Any questions? feel free to ask me.

love Fit mom ;)

Post Running Weight Gain

I've gained a few pounds since I stopped training hard for my 1/2 Marathon. No big deal, but since my shorts and pants are too snug to be comfortable I would like to scale back 3 pounds.  I know some of it is water weight (yes I've gained more than 3 pounds), but some of it is undeniably fat.  Training for the Half has also trained my body to hold onto some of the food I consume for later use during long runs. 
No big deal, but if I don't make some slight changes, before I know it I will be 10 pounds heavier in the fall and feeling quite uncomfortable in my own skin.

Being a Fit Mom takes constant effort. Fitness takes constant adjustment and I just need to tweak my diet a little to accommodate the less energy expenditure I'm doing.

What works for me....

-No snacking after supper. (This is NOT easy for me to do)

-Increase my water intake.

-Decrease my Carb intake at meal time. To do this I fill everyone else's plate first. I then give myself a child size portion of carbs (noodles/rice/potatoes), I make sure my plate is at least 1/2 filled with salad and vegetables, and keep a normal portion of protein.

-I make sure I eat breakfast. This is key. I will have energy for the day and burn it off in the waking hours. If you skip breakfast you will be so hungry later in the afternoon/evening that you will crave sugar and increase your chances of binging.

-Finally, I will simply eat a tiny bit less. I will NOT pick at food while I make lunches, and I will try to only eat lunch when my tummy is hungry. I will Sit down for my lunch and consume only what is there.  You would be AMAZED at the amount of calories consumed while eating a bite of this and a bite of that throughout the course of a day. 

Simple yes, but not easy to do. I love food and love to eat. But I love to feel good in my clothes too and can do this.  Being a Fit Mom is a balance and a constant adjustment. It takes work but is sooo worth it. I'm worth it. So are you.