LaTonga's Weight Loss Journey

I never would have thought in 1 million years I would actually miss going to the gym. Unfortunately I have not been any this week. It has been so cold that every morning I haven't been. I know this is not an excuse, however it's the one that I am using for now... Lol... Seriously, I will make sure get it in this weekend!!! I am ready for the warm, spring weather!!

Because I am the mom... That's why!!! What's understood does not need to be explained!!!

Wow! reflecting about me and my weight-loss journey or should I say my journey for better fitness or better health, I have tried about every last program to lose weight: Jenny Craig, weight watchers, PHC , various gyms, various trainers, and every last weight-loss book recipe book that you can think of in the book.  ( beloved it or not, all of those boks are in my attic) I made the choice to have weight-loss surgery! Aha !  As I sit here and reflect I recall  attending or joining Jenny Craig.  One main focus was on portion control and exercise. I recall the counselor talking to me about portion control and serving amounts. I never FULLY understood her until looking at now and how I am eating after surgery. I am 4 years post op. I am still with in 10 lbs of my lowest weight. Some times I get a little down because my clothes do not fit like I want them to fit... That's  when I think about the BIG PICTURE ! It took or it takes everything that I have learned and everything that I am co

There is nothing like having a best friend who knows and understands you and what you are going through. My boyfriend knows that red velvet cake is my absolute favorite!!! On Christmas he brought me a tiny slither of cake that his mother had prepared. The cake was moist, fluffy, and yummy! I do not eat a lot of cake on a normal basis but red velvet is my favorite! Hands down!

Omg! While searching the Internet the other day I found  Healthy Recipes: Cannellini Beans and Chorizo: I could not  wait to prepare this recipe! At first I wasn't sure if I was going to like it because the sausage is extremely greasy. However, once I added the beans, Green,and red pepper along with minced garlic and black pepper... It came out marvous!! I served the beans and sausage with some sweet potato chips. Delicious and healthy foods rock!! Below is my lil 4 oz portion.