Half My Size! I had always been a bigger girl and dreaded things that most other girls enjoyed, like shopping for new clothes and going to the beach. These activities are supposed to be fun, but to me, they felt like a chore. After having my first child in December […]
I had been overweight my whole life as a result of unhealthy eating habits and a very sedentary lifestyle. Growing up with a single mom, who unfortunately had limited skill in the kitchen, I survived on cereal and fast food, a trend which continued after I moved out and […]
You can never quit! Starting in March 2013, my girlfriend and I decided to invest in our future. We made the choice to begin a new, healthy life. The journey wasn’t easy, and at times it wasn’t very fun. But together we were able to accomplish goals that went far […]
My. Oh my. Friends, this is a Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream revelation. Pumpkin and spice and everything nice rolled into a creamy, dreamy Quest Nutrition bliss with 10g of protein. Let’s do this! Yields: 5 servings Serving Size: 1 scoop Prep Time: 5 min Total Time: 25 min Ingredients: […]
Running Down the Fat On January 21, 2013, I took my 3-year-old son on a glass bottom boat tour to see coral reefs off the coast of Florida. We wore matching shirts and I had someone on board take a photo of us. After the trip, I wanted to post […]
Who likes coffee…a lot!? Try this Quest Nutrition Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe with 11g of protein. It’s so good that you’ll have to share it with someone you love! Yields: 2 servings Servings Size: ½ recipe Prep Time: 3 min Cook Time: 2 min Total Time: 5 min Ingredients: […]
My Journey from Cancer to FITT In 2014, I lost 40lbs, 23% body fat, and 44inches and gained 6% muscle. Before I tell you how I did it, let me tell you where I started. I’m a self proclaimed carboholic and fast food junkie; both unhealthy habits of which started in […]
I started my weight loss journey at an astounding 675 lbs. It was June 2013 and I was in a desperate place. My walking was limited to about 15-30 seconds, I was completely dependent on my family for everything… putting my shoes on, doing my laundry, cooking my food… just […]
I was never a small child growing up. Being overweight burdened me through high school. Despite trying to lose some of it before prom, I didn’t get very far. I refused to wear an open back dress that night, afraid that others would make fun of my back fat. Years […]
