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Day 4 of the releasing of the weight journey!

5/31/2013

So here we are on day 4....how is everyone doing? Usually the first few days of making changes might be easy...but when you commit, you start to rethink your decision. At least that is how it goes for me usually. I find myself making conscious decisions that can be easy, and some that are hard. The hard ones are the decisions I am making to break
some hard core habits. Let me tell you, I have some hard core bad decision making habits when it comes to eating.

I am that girl that loves to go out and eat and enjoy myself no matter what. I will toss my goals aside for a glass of wine or that great girly drink. I never turn down those amazing appetizers, and since were out, let's pretend we are celebrating and let's go for a great meal. That great meal turns into something that is creamy, cheesy a high caloric meal.
I usually will take home some of my dinner so I can enjoy that amazing dessert that is on special.

Just looking at what I am writing, it's no wonder why I struggle the way I do...my decision making needs work.  Well, what really needs work is how I am feeling about myself. Clearly I don't think much about myself; otherwise I would know that I was worth it not to
eat all that junk. I have to say, now that I have made the decision to write this blog and share my story, I am making decision for both me and you. I realized that I have to start caring about myself and making better food decisions, so that you too will start doing the same. I don't want this blog to be about falling off the wagon and never reaching my
goal. That will never help you realize that you can achieve whatever goal you have for yourself.

Yesterday was a bit of a struggle, however I did it!!!! I was to meet a friend for lunch, at a great Mexican restaurant where I work. I was prepared to have fish tacos without all the added calories. I was prepared to drink water with lemon or a plain ice tea. Sounds good right....well I ate a very light breakfast, because I did not want too many calories going in my mouth for the day. By 11:00 am I was starving...my stomach wanted to jump out my throat and grab whatever was close...but I drank water anticipating for lunch. I got a text plans
changed, I was to meet her at her house because she was not feeling well...we chatted for quite a while and had to start heading back to work. Still starving, I was trying to figure out what to do...my normal thought was to go to Taco Bell and grab a bean burrito...but I did not want to blog I ate Taco Bell....I would lose you for sure...hahahha   So, I went to Culvers
and got the Strawberry Fields Grilled Chicken Salad without dressing and a non sweetened Ice Tea. I made the decision to not cave into my circumstance and to eat as healthy as possible. It wasn't junk or anything that I would be regretting writing on this page.
So I realized all the decisions I am starting to really make. It is Friday morning, the weekend is here and the graduation I am attending is tomorrow. Now, this is tricky...I always stop for my bottles of red wine for the weekend....we order pizza and do whatever
the wind takes us to do. Not this weekend. I am starting to plan my attack on all the temptations that will be facing me. Now I also know, if I cut out everything at some point I will fall off the wagon....so I am planning for either a glass of wine or a piece of
graduation cake. These to items are one of my most favorite things to consume. But I will not have both....I have to make that decision when the time comes.

So, I am asking you to think about what it is you are really striving for...what is your ultimate goal you are working on achieving. Know that you are worth it and you can have anything you put your mind too. Start thinking about those decisions...are they going to leave you feeling bad about yourself...or are they going to leave you feeling FANASTIC, ACCOMPLISHED, EMPOWERED about yourself.

Think about it!!!!  Start thinking about the decisions you are making. Think about how you are worth it, and you deserve nothing less than the BEST!!! I know you are worth it, and so am I. Tell yourself everyday in the mirror "I am worth it", "I am beautiful", "I can do it". You will be amazed at yourself when you see and feel what you can do.

Alright my friends go into today and make great decisions for you. Know that you are the most important person at the time of making those decisions. And what make you FEEL and LOOK CONFIDENT!!!

Rita

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Day 3 on my weight release journey!

5/30/2013

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It is day number 3 on my weight release journey....I thought I would change it up a bit. Let's be honest, who wants to find the weight again....not me....so from this day forward I will call it weight release....I do not have any intention of finding my weight issues again.
I find that the language I use with myself really makes a difference. In my head or out loud I am saying things that would not forward me....I tend to go down that road. If I change my language and thought process....I really start to believe it and see it. That is my challenge for you and me from this day forward. Be kind to yourself, start to love yourself. When you start to see yourself the way you want to be seen, people will start to see it also. It is amazing how we can give all the love to others, make sure they feel good about themselves, that their confidence is strong; and what do we do to ourselves...we hate and loath ourselves. It is quite sad if you really stop to think about it. For years I will tell myself how stupid I am how ugly and disgusting my body is, who is going to want me or take me
seriously. I am not good enough to have the good things happen to me...I deserve all the bad stuff in my life because I am not good enough. Well, I did that for years...to many years. I will be 45 in July that shows you how many years wasted. So, I have been working on myself, reading self development books. Books that are going to help me see that I am perfect, I am worth it, I am someone special who can have it all. I constantly find
quotes that are always uplifting and I will share them on facebook. I never put anything negative up where I can see it; it always has to be positive. Louise L. Hay is a fantastic author, she wrote the book "You Can Heal Your Life". This book will allow you to look at your life and show you how to use positive affirmations. Whatever is holding you back, you can start to change that behavior or thought process. This is one of the first books I read to get me on the path of loving and respecting myself. It really doesn't matter what size we are...what matters is how we feel about ourselves and how we treat ourselves. That was one of the biggest obstacles I had to overcome. I have hated on my body since I was 11 years old. I had gotten really sick with my asthma; I had been on steroids for a long period of time. In that year I went through puberty and I have hated my body ever since. 34 years of self loathing...that's crazy...if that was anyone of my friends, I would have built them up...told them how beautiful they were. But to myself, just the opposite. But NOT
TODAY!!! From this day forward it is nothing but love and enjoying the journey I have started. I hope that you are with me and you start seeing yourself as beautiful, strong, confident women who can do and achieve anything!!! So, yesterday I was on track....I did exactly as I said I would. I ate healthy, drank 109 oz in water, I worked out at Anytime
Fitness...and I am feeling great. Yesterday was a beautiful day, so at lunch after my workout...I had a little picnic with myself...sat in the sun on a little blanket I had in the car and ate my grilled chicken salad. I felt like a queen being able to take that little bit of time for myself. It was an amazing day, nothing but opportunity kept coming my way.
Changing your mindset is one of the most important things you can do for your journey...I know that is how it has been for me.
Okay my friends share with me your stories....let me hear from you. I can't wait to see what you are all up to and what your goals are. See YOU TOMORROW!!!
Rita

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Day 2 of my weight loss journey!

5/29/2013

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So here we are day two.  First I am going to share with you, that I have always been an emotional eater. I would eat when I was not hungry; if anyone was eating, it didn't matter... all I thought about was food. It was terrible.
I have to say, yesterday was a big test for me. I am raising chickens, ducks and turkeys; I really love my feathered friends. We started to raise them for their eggs, which are absolutely delicious....but yesterday, my duck Diane passed away unexpectedly. It was a very sad day for me. She was sleeping a lot this weekend, which is out of her character, hiding and being by herself. Yesterday I came home for lunch, found her in a nesting box and brought her in the house. I was letting her float in the sink so she would get warm and trying to make her eat or drink something. It was sad; all I could think about is that maybe her body is trying to heal from something. Anyway, she passed away in my husband's arms last night. The point of my sharing is to let you know, I did not do the norm...I had a banana and a bottle of water. I actually surprised myself, which was out of my character. I would have been reaching for the sun chips, or anything else sweet I could find to stick in my mouth, or maybe a glass of wine (lets be clear...I mean a bottle of wine). But I did not want any of those things last night. I ate enough so that when I woke this morning I would not be starving, grabbing for anything and everything. I have to say I am pretty proud of myself this morning....sad but very happy that I did not use Diane's passing as an excuse to sabotage myself right out of the gate.
I have been using Young Living Oils for about a year or more. I receive new oil every month to try...they help with energy, focus, pretty much whatever you are looking for. Last month I received one that is called Trauma Life...it helps relax and let go any traumas you might have had throughout your life.  Well, I have been using it the last 3 weeks, and I am able to see my stuff as some life lessons that have gotten me where I am today. Even some events that happened when I was a young child....I have been able to let those hurts go. And I have to say, last night allowed me to morn my duck and not stuff my face. I am no different than many women out there. We live our lives a certain way, respond a certain way, but when you are ready to finally rid the weight and get healthy, it is then your time.
Now I know we are on day TWO....hahahahha.....but I have to say for me....this is a GREAT START, and I am so glad that I am sharing my journey with all of you.
Today, I will be having a nice protein breakfast with fruit, working out at Anytime Fitness at lunch along with having spinach salad, and for dinner since I get home about 7:30-8:00 pm I will have a protein shake. Now I do have little snacks in between my meals...that usually will be a package of Belvita Biscuits. And I make sure that I am constantly drinking a lot of water. I will put things in my water to change it up....lemon, lime, cucumber, strawberry or an orange slice. This will give you very lo-cal water. DON'T forget to drink 1/2 your weight in water....So every day I will drink 109 oz of water...when I work out I add another bottle or two.
That is what I have for today....let me know what you went through yesterday...sometimes the first day can be one of the biggest tests to see if you are ready!!!
Thank you for reading....I hope I am touching someone's life out there.
Rita

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Today is day 1 of my weightloss journey!

5/28/2013

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Today I am starting my weight loss journey and developing a new me. I have 70 lbs. to lose, and I am giving myself 1 year to do so. I have been through a lot in my life along with a lot of health challenges. Today I have decided to stop the madness. I will no longer believe the stories I keep telling myself. I know that I can do this and so can you. My whole purpose in doing this blog is to inspire other women who ultimately stop themselves. It is a lie we tell ourselves to stop us from doing what it is that we really want. I want women to know their worth and to stand Proud, Look and Feel CONFIDENT. I personally have wasted too many years trying to get rid of the weight and beating myself up. I will be 45 years old in July. It is time for me to start living and really enjoy my life. In doing so, I want to help as many women as I can along the way. We are all beautiful and have so much to offer...unfortunately we believe the lies we tell ourselves and the lies other people tell us. It is time to love and accept ourselves and know that we are beautiful. In doing so, I want us all to be healthy at the same time. We are getting to that age when it is time we really need to take care of ourselves. I have seen my peers pass away, along with being really sick. I don't want that for me or my family or for yours. So here it is...I am 218 lbs. today and size
16...my goal is to be 150 lbs. and size 9/10...I don't want to be a stick figure....I want to be a beautiful, healthy 45 year old woman. I will share what I take for supplements, what I do to tone, tighten and firm, what I eat, where I go to work out, and what I read for self-development. I am taking on a huge task. I am hoping that I have many followers that I am able to help change their lives by sharing my story. Please feel free to comment and share your stories. Let's start today in getting healthy together!!!!

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Rita OWEN

I have been through a lot in my life just as everyone else; I have found that what I have gone through has always been for my highest good. There is not a thing that I would change in my life; I would keep the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Sharing my lessons with you helps me to be the best version of myself. What I have learned, I share so you are the best version of yourself.

When we stand together we are strong and tall making a more confident and loving world. We are forgiving our past and embracing all that is learned. We then are teaching our children to be human and the best version of themselves.

Rita Owen