Weight Loss Happens…

…apparently when you are not looking. Now some will say that it is just water -weight loss. Others will say, that’s too fast, you will lose muscle. Here is the thing. I cannot workout my upper body due to a now more than two week old shoulder injury that is healing, but very slowly. Also,…

“No marathons, no sprints, no building muscle, don’t diet; I want you to do moderate exercise and to eat foods you enjoy that are good for you.”

Oh boy. That’s both scary and liberating. I have so closely managed my diet and exercise for the past 27 months. Now I am asked to change things. Lots of things go through my mind… What will happen if I make changes this drastic? What will my pre- and post-workout snacks look like if I…

The things people say…!

Before:  You have such a pretty face! “I can’t imagine you have THAT much to lose!” I think you are pretty the way you are… During: Wow, you look great, be careful you don’t lose too much weight! “I thought you looked great before, but now…!” How are you doing it? Really, just exercising and…

Changing What’s on My Plate

(disclaimer: I have no training in nutritional sciences, the information below is merely based on my experiences) When I started losing weight, I closely followed my bodybugg and the meal plan. I maintained a 1400 calorie intake and aimed for 2400 calorie burn (1000 calorie deficit to average 2lb per week weight loss). I kept…