Giving up

To be honest I have been feeling so discouraged lately. The frustrating thing about this weight loss journey is counting calories, and measuring everything. I try to stop doing that and just being more concious of what I am putting in my mouth. Everytime I fail. The reason why I have to count calories, so I can physically see how much I am consuming. So that is when I decided to go back to the gym. When I go it makes me happy. That is my special me time. I am still taking PGX, using My Fitness Pal and going to the gym.

A good friend of mine posted this picture and it really encouraged me. It is a reminder of why I cannot give up. I am doing this weight loss for my health, so I can be happy about myself. Doing it for my family, I want to be around for Joy. To see her get married and have children. My family needs me to be healthy. 

So here is the picture. Thank you Twyla. 

Anna

Back to the Gym

It has been over a year since going to the gym.  It was not easy to go back when I returned to work. I have been really struggling a lot in my weight loss.  It has been very discouraging.  So today I started back to the gym.  Since I work close to home and the gym I am going to do it again.  I have set up a personal training session so I can go to work out and know what I am doing,  

Anna

Stressful times

It has been a while since I posted.  I have been so busy between so many celebrations happening all at once.  Starting with my birthday, wedding anniversary, Joy's birthday.  So I have been really struggling with staying on track.  On top of that personal stress going on in my life.  Wish I was able to stop stress/emotional eating.  It takes a toll on me so much.  I tried making healthier choices, honestly I hate measuring everything out, calorie counting.  It is a royal pain.  It seems that is my only solution.  I guess, it makes me more conscious of what is going in my mouth.  The struggle to get out to the gym is frustrating.  Really wish I can find my balance.  So hard to balance everything out.  I think I work until this time, I can get to the gym.  At the end of my shift I am so wiped out.  I am like, no way!!!! I will figure out what to do.

This picture of me wearing an outfit I bought and I could not fit into it.  Now I can.

Anna

33 lbs Down

October 19, 2012 was the day I decided to give PGX Daily a try.  I was a stand still and struggling with the sweet cravings.  It was rather discouraging.  Yesterday was my weigh in day and I have lost a total of 33 lbs.  I am so happy.  If you are struggling with the sweet cravings give it a try.  

I posted and update on PGX Facebook page today and they congratulated me on my 33 lbs lost.  That made me so happy to see that!!!

Anna

Struggling

It has been a month since I have returned to work, it has been a struggle to find time to workout.  It is really getting frustrating.  When I have the morning shift at work my plan is to go the gym after work but then I am overcome by tiredness and errands to run as well.  

Easter was a struggle, and I am struggling to get on track with healthy eating.  I really hate it.  

This Sunday is the final weigh in for the competition I am in.  So nervous at this point.  So far my weight loss since taking PGX Daily is 24 lbs! So happy!

Anna

Back To Work

I am in my second week back to work.  I was so worried about going back to work because of issue with the chocolate, chips and pop.   As I work in a discount store where it is really cheap it is very hard to resist.  I will remind you, I used to have a 591ml of Coke and a king size mars bar or twix.  Plus whatever food I would eat in the food court.  So far I am doing well.  I have not eaten in the food court.  I make it a point to pack a lunch.  Once in a while I will treat myself to a coke zero and a dark chocolate bar, regular size.  Yes, I know diet pop is not good for you and that is why it is a treat.  One thing that is cheap is bottles of water.  So by the time I finish work I usually have 2-3 bottles of water drank.  

Tonight I had pizza for dinner, and for once I did not enjoy it.  Since starting to take PGX daily I find that my body does not handle junk food very well.  

That is all for now!

Anna

5 More Down

February 24, 2013

Yesterday was weigh in day).  I am pleased to see that I lost 5 more pounds.  Taking PGX has been amazing.  It helps a lot.  The thought of taking pills to help me lose weight really did not see appealing.  After all the research and found not one thing wrong I decided to give it a try.  So the day I started I stood on the scale to get my starting weight.  Reset my starting weight on My Fitness Pal.  So now I know exactly how much I lost.  To date I have lost a total of 20 lbs. 

March 7, 2013

This weekend is weigh in day.  I do not seem very optimistic I will have lost that much,  Last week I had a really rough week.  I have been dealing with a lot of stress.  

Now I am back to work and one of the biggest struggles when I was at work everyday on my break I would have 1 king size chocolate bar and 1 bottle of coke, and sometimes even chips.  That has been my biggest fear falling into that trap again.  Eating in the food court was also an issue too.  So far so good.  I did allow myself to have 1 normal size Dark chocolate bar.  Less sugar, less calories and they say dark chocolate is better for you anyways.  I still stayed way under my calorie count too.  I make sure my lunch is made and packed, so I cannot go to the food court.  Honestly, we cannot afford to do that anyways.  I have been really working at cutting back on sodium.  That is the worse thing for anyone.  The biggest change is I drink lots of water!!!! I have discovered that the main thing with weight loss is drink water.  I have really cut back on my coffee.  Working on drinking green tea more.  When I first tried it, that was yucky!!!! Now it is good!  

I am really looking forward to getting this weight off and become a healthier me!

Anna