{This is me annoyed about my weight}
{This is Rachel and she’s here to help}
The frustration! For the past two months on my weight-loss journey, the number on my bathroom scale would not budge. Like, ever. Yep, every morning the scale would haunt me with the same three dreaded digits. And while I know my weight does not define me, well, it’s highly irritating to work so hard and not see any results, you know? After a zillion workouts, cutting back on wine (yes, WINE, the salvation for all mothers!) and avoiding carbs, I kept begging the question. “WHY?”
Well, The Universe answered — as she always does because she’s good like that. My friend John Mahoney of SocialMedia305 connected me Dietician Rachel Scherdin of Nutrients Lab and — BAM! — Rachel taught me some tricks two weeks ago and I’ve already lost 4 pounds. TAKE THAT, SCALE! Who’s your daddy now? Okay, I’m getting carried away like I always do in typical psycho fashion. My apologies.
So Rachel and I met for coffee where we discussed my eating habits and how to improve them. I learned that the work I put into the kitchen is just as important as the work I put into the gym. Plain and simple.
My biggest no-nos? I always skip breakfast, ingest far too much Splenda and questionable protein bars and never snack. I admitted to starving myself until lunch on most days which is seriously unhealthy (and counterproductive, really). Rachel also tells me that I need carbs — the good kind — in order to keep my energy and metabolism levels up. She also created a customized menu plan to lose 8 pounds (2 pounds per week) in order to reach my goal weight (pre kids). I know, brilliant.
So if you’re curious about what foods you should be eating for a healthier lifestyle or feel stumped on your diet/weight-loss odyssey, I highly recommend meeting with Rachel. She can be reached online here or by calling/texting (585) 465-1285.
Get ready to lose — the good kind of losing, that is. And gain some energy while you’re at it, too. And guess what? I can still reach for that wine glass in moderation. Cheers to that.
Y Splenda?
My pleasure Maria, YOU and Rachel both ROCK! (and thank you so much for the mention!!) We of course, #305LOVE making on to TheWordyGirl!!
The craziest thing about losing weight…is you gotta eat. lol. All my super skinny friends eat like crazy…their metabolisms are just crazy good…and to keep it working starving is a no no, you gotta eat. Who woulda thunk. lol
Yes, Ria! I literally eat MORE now and am losing weight. MIND BLOWN.
I sooo have to get in shape soon, but definitely i can tell is all in the eating 😀
You look great babe
Great post. I have always read that is all 90% what you eat and 10% what you exercise. so yes, eating the right food is the most important.. Good luck..and let us know how it goes 🙂
You go girl!!! You are looking great. See your hot ass mañana! Xx
Good luck I hope you post your progress!