LaTonga's Weight Loss Journey

My Plans For 2013 1.        To maintain my weight…maintain…omg..Not lose. Not gain but maintain..Wow...this is the first time I ever said to maintain…oh well…that is at the top of my list (from 137-142 lbs.~ this is my comfort zone) 2.        To find a better paying job. I enjoy teaching but hey..It is all about making some money to survive in this crazy economy. 3.        To become the best parent ever for my daughter. Single parenting is hard…but hey it’s workable and I am going to make it work. 4.        To grow in Christ. Enough said. Make sure that I am growing and learning. 5.        To save more money…I spend too much on ill insignificant things...gotta do better   As it relates to my weight loss these are the things I do good with:   1.        Taking my vitamins..Daily..not an issue 2.        Measuring my food. Generally I do well for breakfast, and lunch, snacks, I do not measure for dinner but will most definitely start. 3.        Having my l

As I sit here on this cold, nippy, winter morning, sipping on my protein shake and reflecting on how 2012 was for me and how I aspire 2013 to be even greater. These are the top things that come to my mind. 2012 January 2012 I weight in @ 160 lbs. I had a great exercise routine that I was following.   February 2012 Travis went to heaven (my lil cousin. He was 32 years old) It was an eye opening experience because I learned that time does not wait for anyone. Live life to the fullest..ALWAYZ!! March 2012 My birthday~ weight @ 150 lbs.; I was the runner up in the Bariatric Ball. I had the opportunity to have my hair and makeup done professionally..I   had on makeup that was airbrushed..totally loved it!! I got a NEW hair cut to match my weight loss at the end of the month. April 2012 Started dating this really sweet older guy (he was really into working out and fitness). It did not

Yesterday I consumed too many carbs dressing, potato salad, Mac and cheese... Today I am going to get back on track#headed to the family y... Gotta do it!

Today I wanted something sweet... I found a recipe for some sugar free peanut butter cookies 1 cup Splenda , one cup of peanut butter, and one egg, mix all ingredients together and bake for 15 mins!

Well I absolutely love carbs.... Breads, potatoes, any types of pasta are my weakness. My daughter wanted me to cook some spaghetti for dinner. So I decided to make some... I ate just a little bit and placed the rest in the refridgerator . I came across a recipe on using spaghetti squash instead of pasta to save on calories. Well guess who ran to my neighborhood Kroger to buy some spaghetti squash? That's right.... me! I  googled it and saw all types of ways to cook it!... Placed it in the oven, cleaned out the seeds and placed it over my spaghetti sauce... Delicious, low carb meal!