July is a month of no sugar and squats!

Here we go again!!! 6 months already gone and it's time to get refocused and re-write our goals. I know my irregular exercising and eating an entire block of cadbury marvellous creations chocolate hasn't been my goal this year. So I need to get back to exercising regularly and eliminate those sugars, so what better way than to kick off July as our NO SUGAR challenge. To top it off, we are going to get our butts into shape at the same time. So lets add some squats to the mix!!!!

Make sure to grab your copy of I QUIT SUGAR for amazing recipes. 

K.I.S.S (keep it simple sweetie) 50 squats every second day

Squat challenge 50 every second day for 31 days

Let's not over complicate things and not over work our butts too much as I want you to continue your own exercise regime. So 50 squats today, rest tomorrow, 50 squats the following day and rest etc...

Many of you have seen my transformations and the one after I did after our 14 days with No Added Sugar challenge in February.

Let's just say that's not how my body is looking right now. Winter has got me in a rut real bad and I haven't been watching what I have been eating. I haven't been doing my Fit Yummy Mummy workouts regularly and it's showing, super soft, no more definition and don't get me started on this chocolate habit. 

Here is also my results from my Christmas squats, 25 squats every day from the 1st to the 25th December. It's not a huge difference but it's all about consistency and that's what I need right about now.

I asked many of you about what you would like to see this month and I got so many butt and tummy, no sugar, arms workout and just general ways to eat healthy and to be sugar free. So this month will capture all that. You firstly need to be following your own fitness regime whatever that may be. Moving 3-4 times per week for at least 15 minutes should be your goal. 

I know some of you follow the same Fit Yummy Mummy workout I do, so for those that wish to do the same I would encourage you to spend the $19 on the ebook (if it's affordable at this time) which is jam packed with the 12 week fitness program, meal planners, nutritional info and much much more! It even gives you 30 days free at Clubfym through my blog link.

Otherwise simply follow the guidelines from our NO ADDED SUGAR challenge in February and most importantly get a partner and help one another along the way. I will be here posting my day and if you wish for my support, please leave your daily comments here or my Facebook FF&S challenges group.

Are you ready???

XxDani 

You have read this article fit yummy mummy / healthy living / i quit sugar / july challenge / no added sugar / squats challenge with the title June 2013. You can bookmark this page URL http://jrhehjg.blogspot.com/2013/06/july-is-month-of-no-sugar-and-squats.html. Thanks!

Fitness Food And Style turns ONE

Happy birthday to me! Happy birthday to me! Happy birthday dear Fitness Food And Style. Happy birthday to me!

Fitness Food And Style turns 1

I can't believe it's been an entire year since I googled Blogger and created my blog. I had several girlfriends tell me I had to share my new healthy and fit lifestyle with the rest of the world. I told them who would want to follow me? Low and behold over 100,000 followers later!! THERE YOU ARE! So thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your love and support. 

Here's a quick snapshot of the last 12 months.

June 2012

I created my blog and Facebook page. This face now goes out there in the world wide web as Daniela Stevens Creative Director of Fitness Food And Style

Dani Stevens Fitness Food And Style

I share all my post baby transformations and hope to motivate others that you can get your body back after having babies. I have, after 4!!!

Post baby number 2

Post baby number 3

Post baby number 4

I started getting better with my food choices and no longer gained over 30kgs over my pregnancies. Hence wanting to share the 15 minute workout program I have been following for the past 6 years and healthy eating. No more yo yo dieting. 

July 2012 
I start my own 6 week Transformation Challenge and document what I eat and the 15 minute workout program I follow.

Fit Yummy Mummy Transformation Challenge

August 2012 
We celebrate two birthdays. Our first born Noah turned 7

Skylanders birthday party

and baby Zali had her 1st birthday.

1st birthday party baby pink

To ramp up my 6 week transformation challenge I pick up the pace and do a mini ab challenge to see if I can motivate myself and YOU to eat healthy and eliminate sugar within 12 days.

I also start to train for my first ever Ballarat fun run. I am no runner, so this was a huge challenge for me.

Run Ballarat

September 2012 
I get really excited about blogging and can't believe there are 60,000 page views in 3 months and my readers/followers on Facebook start growing from 20 people to 1,100. I am truly grateful that you are all enjoying my blog and my fitness, food and style journey xx

Fitness Food And Style reaches 60,000 page views

October 2012
Busy birthday month again with 2 parties and I officially complete my first ever Ballarat fun run and take a picture with Olympic champion Steve Moneghetti.

Steve Moneghetti and Dani Stevens

I even appear on the front cover of The Ballarat Courier which totally blew me away!!!!

Our sweet darling Mietta turns 3 and has a star party!!!

3 little tin cakes 

and we finally get to celebrate my darling husbands birthday

November 2012 
Our pool project is slowly coming to an end, I participate in a yoga challenge for the month and realise how much love and passion I have for this particular movement and we celebrate Oscar's 5th birthday and have a pirate party!!!

Pirate party

December Finally we wrap up the year with no more birthdays (except for JC's on Xmas Day). I kick off my first official challenge and run a #xmas25squats challenge on my blog, Instagram and Facebook which took off!!!!!

I also clock over 100,000 pages views on my blog and have 2,000 plus followers on Facebook and over 5,000 followers on Instagram. Really enjoying what I am doing.

Squats challenge #xmas25squats

We took some fun squat pictures and Christmas is always a great time of the year with our kids, friends and family.

January 2013
I now get hooked and start challenging you all to join me in my monthly fitness challenges, on top of our normal workouts we do. This month it was all about planking and we had some amazing pictures under the #planksjan2013 hashtag. My results weren't too bad either.

Planks challenge 2013

I also gain a lot of Instagram followers with 15,000 from people tagging my challenges and sharing with their friends.

February 2013
This month was HUGE!!! I had so many of you participate in my No Added Sugar 14 days challenge and even got a mention in the Lorna Jane Move Nourish Believe blog.
The I Quit Sugar by Sarah Wilson ebook was a fabulous recipe book, with so many options to assist to curb my sugar cravings.

No added sugar challenge

I also get an exclusive 10% discount for all my readers for the awesome 180 Nutrition protein powder I use. I love it!!! Don't forget to use the promo code 264464 at checkout any time. 

March 2013
This month it was all about push ups and eat more greens. I collaborated with @tonedtannedandfitness from Instagram  #pushupsgreens, celebrated my 39th birthday and clock 39,000 Instagram followers. I also go to my first ever blogger event Digital Parents and meet Klaus Bartosch who invites me to be part of the Vision Crusaders team.

Push ups challenge

So many cool pics with people doing their push ups all over the world.

Push ups challenge

April 2013
With all the greens we pushed up in March what better way to continue this by eating fully raw!!!  Stand up and be RAWESOME was a very challenging month for me to say the least. I really had to increase my calories & fruits a lot more but didn't manage to eat enough, so I ate a 80/20 fully raw diet as my beautiful Kristina at Fully Raw coached us along the way.

Fully Raw and Fitness Food And Style

Our kids loved this challenge and their Incredible Hulk AKA Shrek smoothie.

May 2013
We take a little bit of detour from fitness challenges and we focus on every day things and a little on style with my #photoadaychallenge.

Photo a day challenge - Fitness Food And Style

I also feature in the Lorna Jane move, nourish believe blog and meet Lorna Jane herself.

Lorna Jane and Fitness Food And Style

I have a busy month campaigning for my Vision Crusaders Ride To Conquer Cancer and I meet so many amazing people online that are helping me achieve my goals. Special thanks to Andrea for making this clip for me by Biz Promo Video.

June 2013
This is wind down month where we focus on our spirituality and connecting our mind body and soul. I have collaborated with Grow Soul Beautiful with this months yoga a day challenge. Facebook fans nearly clocks at 10,000 followers and Instagram hits 83,000 followers. I am blown away!

I also started my #richardbransonproject and appeared on Win 9 News and our local newspaper The Courier with our kids primary school holding up the sign.

Source: The Ballarat Courier

So many signs across the world holding up this sign asking Richard to come ride with me. I am blown away and can't wait to receive his reply.

Richard Branson Project

This has been the best 12 months EVER! I thank every person that has contributed to making this such an awesome year! Even if you are not listed by name here, you are never forgotten as you are the reason why I am here. You mean so much to me and I look forward to more adventures in 2013 and beyond!

Which reminds me, have you a spare $5 you can dontate to my Ride To Conquer Cancer please? You will be making such a difference by contributing to this amazing cancer research benefiting the Rio Tinto Queensland Institute of Medical Research. 


===> DONATE HERE

Much love and friendship,
Dani xx 

You have read this article fitness / fully raw / happy 1st birthday / monthly challenges / no added sugar / planks challenge / post baby / Ride To Conquer Cancer / rio tinto with the title June 2013. You can bookmark this page URL http://jrhehjg.blogspot.com/2013/06/fitness-food-and-style-turns-one.html. Thanks!

"Bradshaw"

10 Rounds

3 HSPU
6 Deadlifts 225/155
12 Pull-ups
24 Double unders

You have read this article with the title June 2013. You can bookmark this page URL http://jrhehjg.blogspot.com/2013/06/blog-post.html. Thanks!

Difficult Practice

Yoga Monday night was definitely a struggle. It was very reminiscent of my run on Sunday. Every move was so tough! I was even suffering in child's pose and downward dog! I think my struggle was due to a combination of Sunday night's workout, not drinking enough water during the day, and being generally out of shape... I also made another mistake in yoga. I generally wear a fitted short sleeve workout top but last night I work a looser dry fit short sleeve shirt which was hanging in my face the whole class and riding up. It was so ridiculous and distracting. I definitely learned my lesson about wearing loose fitting clothing to yoga. 

Tuesday morning I had planned to go to 5:30 am yoga but by the time I went to bed on Monday night I figured it would be best to sleep. Tuesday afternoon after work I went to bodypump with Catherine. That girl can lift! She always inspires me to add more weight to my workout so I definitely increased my weights that class but it totally paid off! I was nice and sore on Wednesday. Unfortunately, in the middle of class my tummy started feeling a little off but I attributed to being hungry and maybe a little dehydrated. After getting home though I definitely yarfed. In layman's terms I vomited  It was no bueno. After that I felt a little bit better though so I decided to cook the dinner I had been dreaming about all day - fettuccine noodles and spaghetti sauce. Vegan, Italian, point conscious and delicious! Midway through cooking I started feeling bleh again but my love for food kept me going. Needless to say I did manage to eat dinner but I only ate about half a serving and it took me a long time to finish. Spaghetti is probably not the best thing for an upset stomach. I did compensate for my poor food choice on Wednesday by eating only a plain half of an English muffin for breakfast (my stomach still hurt) and relatively plain food all day at work. After coming home Wednesday I still didn't feel well enough to brave a sweaty yoga class or treadmill sesh. Instead I went to bed really early then woke up at 4:45 this morning to go to the gym. I did the first day of Couch to 5K week 4 and let me tell you... it was struggz. I don't know if it was because I hadn't run since Sunday or because I hadn't eaten in a while (or if because I just suck) but I barely finished it. Even running the 1 and a half minute segments was hard! Usually I run at a 9 min 30 sec pace but today I was struggling at a 10-11 minute pace. It was no bueno!! By the time I finished I was sweaty and ready to die. I managed to stay on the treadmill about 50 minutes total then I hopped off and headed home to start my day! Despite my poor performance I did look quite stylish. I bought these great fake Nike tempo shorts from Walmart with built in spandex shorts in them (which is great if your shorts ride up hardcore when you're running...) last week and finally wore them out. They are bright blue with neon dark pink accents and spandex. On top I wore a loose dry fit neonish dark pink top. It looked awesome! There really is something to the fact that having cute workout clothes makes you want to workout. 

Ya'll are finally get to see my new goods because I'm getting a new phone!!! It's time for my upgrade and I can get a new iphone 4 for free (I see no reason to get a 4S or 5...). I'll finally have a functioning power button and camera!! I'm seriously very excited! I can't wait to snap shots of grocery hauls, workout clothing hauls (since those are the clothes I buy these days) and daily eats! 

Speaking of daily eats... This morning I threw one of my pre-made frozen smoothie bags in the blender. It was a yummy combination of:

• 1 apple
• 1 nectarine (peeled)
• 1 cup cherries
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup raspberries
• 1 cup strawberries 
• 1 banana
• 1 cup spinach
• Coconut water

It made enough for today's breakfast as well as an afternoon snack or tomorrow's breakfast (which is more likely). I paired that with half of an English muffin with peanut butter. For lunch I packed some watermelon, baby carrots, pop chips, as well as a salad of mixed greens with radishes and cucumbers topped with fat free Italian dressing. Since I am a disgustingly slow eater it will probably take me all afternoon to finish the carrots and chips. I definitely need to chug the agua because I'm going to body pump this afternoon (and we don't want a repeat of Tuesday). After getting my sweat on I"m off to dinner with a gal pal! I'm FINALLY getting to try Green, which is a vegetarian restaurant in San Antonio that also serves vegan versions of all of their dishes. I'm thinking of getting a cheesy chopped barbecue sandwich which is vegetarian barbecue and vegan cheese on top of a bun, DELISH :) I'm torn between that and a vegan eggplant Parmesan sandwich... I've been dreaming about eating here for a while, can ya tell? 

Have a wonderful Thursday bloggies! 

I'll post a review of Green later this week (I'll ask my friend to take some pics) as well as a workout update :) 

You have read this article with the title June 2013. You can bookmark this page URL http://jrhehjg.blogspot.com/2013/06/difficult-practice.html. Thanks!

Todays Workout - Master Blaster

20 Ground-to-Overhead with a heavy sandbag. The bag must rest on the ground between reps and your should go to full extension overhead.

Aim for a sandbag that challenges you on the very first rep.

Record your time.

Train hard!

You have read this article mental challenge / strength / workouts with the title June 2013. You can bookmark this page URL http://jrhehjg.blogspot.com/2013/06/todays-workout-master-blaster.html. Thanks!

Todays Workout - Sandbag Fitness Rules!

5 Pull Ups,
10 Sandbag Thrusters.

10 rounds.

Record your time.

Train hard!

You have read this article pull / push / squat / workouts with the title June 2013. You can bookmark this page URL http://jrhehjg.blogspot.com/2013/06/todays-workout-sandbag-fitness-rules.html. Thanks!

20130626

5 Rounds

5 pull-ups

10 push-ups

15 squats

Finish off with 200 meter run

You have read this article with the title June 2013. You can bookmark this page URL http://jrhehjg.blogspot.com/2013/06/20130626.html. Thanks!

2XU giveaway and the #richardbransonproject

Here's a little thank you to all my readers, followers on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

2XU giveaway

My great friends at 2XU have been extremely generous by offering one of my FFS friends to win a $200 x-card. They want to show their support with my Ride To Conquer Cancer and my recent #richardbransonproject. The winner be based on creativity. Enter as many times as you like. Simply take a picture holding up a sign "Please Richard come ride with Dani and the VisionCrusaders.com" and post on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and if you don't have any of those social media's, email me dani@fitnessfoodandstyle.com.au with the subject line #richardbransonproject.

Please ensure you use the hashtag #richardbransonproject

Here are some ideas;

OPSM #RichardBransonProject

Polly Shoes #RichardBransonProject

Mannequins #RichardBransonProject

Workers #RichardBransonProject

Skin Ski Surf #RichardBransonProject

Sovereign Hill policeman #askRichard #RichardBransonProject

So use your imagination. I will announce the winner first week of July. Have fun and thank you ALL for your love and support with this amazing cause.

XxDani

You have read this article #richardbransonproject / 2xu / ballarat / OPSM Bridge Mall / Polly Shoes / Sovereign Hill with the title June 2013. You can bookmark this page URL http://jrhehjg.blogspot.com/2013/06/2xu-giveaway-and-richardbransonproject.html. Thanks!

Summer Schedule begins July 2nd....

• No classes on the holiday Monday (July 1st)
• July Schedule is as follows: Monday Wednesday @ 6am and noon, Tuesday Thursday @ 6pm, Friday @ 6am

You have read this article with the title June 2013. You can bookmark this page URL http://jrhehjg.blogspot.com/2013/06/summer-schedule-begins-july-2nd.html. Thanks!

20130625

21-15-9

Squat Clean (65/95)
Pull up
Kettlebell swing

You have read this article with the title June 2013. You can bookmark this page URL http://jrhehjg.blogspot.com/2013/06/20130625.html. Thanks!

Banana pancakes

Life should always be this easy. Got some bananas? Got some eggs? Check this out...............

Banana passiona (pash-i-ona) pancakes

Banana pancakes with passionfruit yogurt 

All you need is 1 banana and 2 eggs. Of course there is 6 of us so I tripled the ingredients and here is baby Zali showing you how simple and easy this recipe truly is.

I use a hand blender to ensure the mixture is blended perfectly hence the little bubbles appearing when I pour the mixture in the fry pan (which has been lightly oiled with olive oil).

Be very careful when turning them over as they are pretty delicate but once you get the hang of it, you will be a pro. Unfortunately you can't flip these pancakes like I do in this picture but you will enjoy eating them.

Here's a birds eye view of these little beauties.

Banana and passionfruit pancakes

There you have it! Experiment with different toppings (of course with no added sugar) we mixed passionfruit with some natural yogurt and the kids had some maple syrup. We have done them with blueberries, check them out here.

What is your quickest and easiest recipe?

Xx Dani

You have read this article banana pancakes / breakfast / healthy pancakes / no added sugar / passionfruit / snacks with the title June 2013. You can bookmark this page URL http://jrhehjg.blogspot.com/2013/06/banana-pancakes.html. Thanks!

Weight loss story with Jessica Florie on Transformation Tuesday

How good is this. I love photos, they tell a thousand words and without further adieu here is amazing Jessica.

How old are you and please can you share your health and fitness journey to date? 

I’m 26 years old. I hated how used to I look and feel. I decided to commit myself to working hard, no matter what it took, to love the person I saw in the mirror.

What types of foods did you used to eat as a kid and young adult? What's changed since then? 

When I was a child I ate lots of junk food and lots of processed foods. My family didn’t have a lot of money, and as a result we had to buy cheap food. We were rarely able to purchase nutrient rich, fresh foods. Today I have made a better life for myself. I eat clean, wholesome, nutritious, fresh foods every day.

Do you play any sports or what sports do you like watching?

I like to play volley ball and tennis in my free time at my university’s recreational facility. I like to watch football, basketball and soccer; both college and professional teams.

What are your interests, passion and what makes you smile?

My current interests are anything that has to do with completing my MBA degree. I’m ready to start making a much more interesting career for myself. Other than school, I like to spend time with my family and my fiancé. Anything we can all do together always makes me happy.

What was the catalyst that sparked your lifestyle change?

An annual doctor visit opened my eyes to how I was leading my life. I stepped on the scale and was completely baffled and seriously hurt by the number it read. I could not believe I had let myself get to that point. I took a few days to comprehend my current state, then something clicked and I realized I had to change. By the next week my pantry had been cleaned out and I made a commitment to working out five days a week.

What are some of your dreams/goals you hope to achieve over the next 12 months?

I hope to help as many people as I can realize that they can also change their lives and reach their fitness goals. I would like to finally reach my goal size and starting training to compete in figure competitions.

What tips would you like to share with my readers about your transformation?

No matter what anyone tells you, no matter what size you are, you are valuable. You are worth every effort it takes to make yourself realize your value. During weight loss there will always be days when you want to give up; there will be days when you fall down. The trick is to pick yourself back up off the floor and keep going. Every goal takes time to achieve. Remember no matter how long it takes it can be done. You can’t give up on yourself.

Please follow Jessica's amazing journey @jess_lynn4287 I have been a huge fan of hers these last few months and am truly grateful she agreed to be featured on my blog. Thank you Jessica.

Much love and friendship

xxDani 

You have read this article healthy / transformation challenges / transformation tuesday / weight loss with the title June 2013. You can bookmark this page URL http://jrhehjg.blogspot.com/2013/06/weight-loss-story-with-jessica-florie.html. Thanks!

20130624

WOD: AMRAP 15 min
            3 Hand stand push up
            9 sumo deadlift high pull 95/65
           18 Box jump 24/20

You have read this article with the title June 2013. You can bookmark this page URL http://jrhehjg.blogspot.com/2013/06/20130624.html. Thanks!

Todays Workout - The Bear Necessities

10 Sandbag Bear Hug Squats,
30 Push Ups.

As many rounds as possible in 15 minutes. Your sandbag should be heavy!

Record your score.

Train hard!

You have read this article squat / strength / workouts with the title June 2013. You can bookmark this page URL http://jrhehjg.blogspot.com/2013/06/todays-workout-bear-necessities.html. Thanks!

Heat and Humidity (and Mexican Food)

I'd like to say that yesterday was a pretty successful day... I was able to sleep in (I think I'm the only person that sees that as an accomplishment), I surpassed my 10% goal at my WW weigh-in, got a couple of hours in at work, went to Chewy's with a friend for dinner, picked up my laundry from Catherine's, and  squeezed in a workout. 

My morning yoga class was starting at 10:00 am yesterday so I definitely wasn't going to make that but I felt bad about not working out so I decided that I would just do it outside. My stupid gym (the YMCA) has horrible hours, not gonna lie, so I need to improvise with my workout locations sometimes. Normally, I would just go to yoga or something but at 9:00 at night my choices were limited. I decided to go to the track at the college because it's relatively well lit and more secure than just running through neighborhoods. I did another session of Couch to 5K week 2 on ze track. So in terms of the Couch to 5K workouts this is what I've done thus far:

Couch to 5K Week 1:

• Brisk 5 minute walk, alternating 1 minute of jogging and 1 minute 30 seconds walking for 20 minutes then a 5 minute cool down walk. 

Couch to 5K Week 2:

• Brisk 5 minute walk, alternating 1 1/2 minutes of jogging and 2 minutes of walking for a total of 21 minutes then a 5 minute cool down walk. 

I'm about to embark on week 3 tomorrow.

Couch to 5K Week 3:

• Brisk 5 minute walk to warm up, two repetitions of the following jog for 1 1/2 minutes, walk for 1 1/2 minutes, jog for 3 minutes, and walk for 3 minutes. Follow with a 5 minute cool down walk. 

It was definitely not an easy run. For one, I had just had a substantial helping of rice, beans, tortilla chips, and salsa - not an excellent pre-workout meal. Two, I NEVER workout outside because San Antonio is so hot... and there's humidity...  that's not so great. It makes even the easiest workout seem ten times harder. I was really happy with my pace though. There's a building adjacent to the track with large windows and when I caught my reflection I was very impressed at how fast it looked like I was running. I might not have been going that fast but usually it feels like I'm flying then I get a peak at what I actually look like and basically I understand how turtles feel. You feel fast, but you look like you're crawling. Not yesterday though! By the end my workout my chest was tight, I was tired, sweating, and weezing breathing hard. Thankfully it was dark at this point and a slight cool breeze (which is unusual for SA) was blowing across the track. 

After my final week 2 session I followed it up with walking lunges down the football field. Afterwards I did a few butt kicks and high knees. I decided to do some arm work with girly push-ups alternating with abs. I also decided to try a few plank to forearm back to plank moves (only 5, they were fricking hard). I did a few bicycle ab moves. I followed it up with a little stretching. Guess who can touch their toes now? This girl! Guess who thought they were going to puke by the time they got back into the car? This girl! Normally, after I have hard workout I think to myself "wow I feel like I could puke!" but yesterday the only thing going through my mind was "damn I am definitely going to puke!" I managed to hold back but it was a struggle. As hard as my workout was I felt really strong and like I accomplished something. I wanted to get something in my stomach before I went to sleep so I had the second half of my breakfast smoothie. Then I had that post-workout energy spike and it took me forever to fall asleep but darn it, I slept really well! 

Since I was up so late I decided not to get up at 5 to workout so tonight I'm just going to go to the 7:00 pm yoga class I had scheduled. The class is an hour and a half though... that's a little long but we'll see! Have a wonderful day ladies and gents! I found a cool picture on Tumblr yesterday and I thought that I'd post it because I liked the message and I hope you do too!

You have read this article with the title June 2013. You can bookmark this page URL http://jrhehjg.blogspot.com/2013/06/heat-and-humidity-and-mexican-food.html. Thanks!

WW Weigh-ins

Just wanted to post a quick update...

 

I went to my weigh-in this morning and lost 3.6 pounds! 

So that means to date I've lost 20.4 lbs with Weight Watchers plus the 5 pounds before starting so that's a total before 25.4 lbs all together! Yay! This leaves me only 37.6 lbs before I reach my goal weight. This is the best feeling!! When I first started I was 62 pounds away so it feels really great to be finally making progress. This is the first time since I started my blog (3 years ago) where I have been consistently losing weight, working out, and eating well. 

I'm already trying to prepare myself for the challenges ahead and stay on the healthy path. I fly home July 30th to visit my family and ideally I would like to lose another 20 lbs or close to it but I'm not going to sit down and count out how many weeks are from now until then and calculate what I would need to lose per week to lose 20 pounds. In the past would I have done that? Yes, definitely! I would have set myself up for failure because as soon as I weighed in and saw that I didn't lose x number of pounds it would have totally devastated me! I'm happy to be doing this right, with no expectations but steady progress and healthy change :)

Smile! Here' s some pretty coconuts to help you :) 

You have read this article with the title June 2013. You can bookmark this page URL http://jrhehjg.blogspot.com/2013/06/ww-weigh-ins.html. Thanks!