LaTonga's Weight Loss Journey

How easy it is for me to order some take out from a restaurant.  I wanted some REAL Food, I came home and steamed some yellow squash, zucchini, and onion, with olive oil with some country styled ribs! Delicious meal! And I might add ..tasty and healthy meal!

Whew! Today my daughter taught me the value of eating healthy. I stayed at work late trying to catch on school work. Prior  to having surgery I buried myself in  my work. I made a promise to myself that I would put myself first..not work!!! Anyways, . I quickly went to the school, picked up my daughter, and went through the drive through at McDonald's . I ordered a kids meal for my daughter and a burger for myself. When we got home, my daughter said to me, " I do not want you to get sick.... You know when you eat fast-food, it makes you sick". I ate half of the burger and a small portion of bread, and two of her chicken nuggets. HOW ABOUT MY DAUGHTER WAS CORRECT! I felt awful from eating the fast food. ANOTHER LESSON LEARNED....It saves money to eat at home vs. eating out!! Even though, I know this, it was nice to be reminded of it...plan, plan, plan my meals so that I will not PLAN to go through the drive through. The bad thing about it..I was sick from eating the fo...

Tomorrow is Labor day..to prepare for the holiday, I cooked  some pork chops and will make some cole slaw.  I do not plan on overrating but planning my meals so that my food choices will be healthy. Today a friend and I went out to lunch. It was the first time since having surgery I have been to this particular restaurant. I was so proud of my self...I only ate a small portion and I did not eat anything off of my plan. Point blank...making small steps is the key to my success.

 Today I took my daughter and my cousin to Adventure Crossing to celebrate the end of the "first week of school".  I made sure I drank plenty of liquids because the weather was so humid. I totally love being able to spend quality time with my daughter...priceless summer memories.

Every morning I start my day off with a protein shake. It took me a minute to determine that  I needed something reasonable but yet flavorful. The recipe for my shake is:   8-10 oz of skim milk  A table spoon of decaf coffee Two scoops of Kroger Whey and Soy protein mix ( 11.99 @ Kroger~ very reasonable) A splash of coffee mate (caramel, hazelnut, or vanilla) Put everything in a blender bottle and shake  It taste like a latte from Starbucks..without the price and calories...ENJOY!!!

I absolutely love ZUMBA!!  Today I went to the gym and I THOUGHT I was getting ready to complete a zumba work out..only to find that I had looked at the wrong day...Zumba is tomorrow.I had to laugh at myself...DO NOT WORRY!! I decided to try the step aerobics class. Let me remind you..I am not the best with keeping up with routines but, oh well ,lets try something different. The first 30 mins of the class was great. I was struggling to keep up with the routine but I did! YEAH ME!! The next part of the class, I left out of to go walking..IN MY OPINION,...walking is so therapeutic..I put on my headphones and get into my zone..and walk my behind off...A great way to ease stress..It helps me to place life in perspective..I know it sounds odd but..IT WORKS FOR ME!!! Tomorrow, I will hit up the gym and do Zumba class that I THOUGHT I was going to today..until tomorrow folks...Have a good one..I know  I did.

Whew! Summer flew by..I am a public school teacher and today was my first day back to work. This is entering my 15th year of teaching! Who can believe that I have held down a job for 15 years??? ME EITHER!!! lol. Anyways,  today I am 13 month's post op... today I weighted in @ 142.5 My goal for today is to get in all of my protein, drink all of my water, and exercise. I did not get a chance to exercise today bc I stayed at work too long. As I sit here and reflect, I recall a time when I buried myself in my work...No longer am I doing that..but I must use my time wisely..tomorrow will be better.  I will take my gym clothes to work and change them so that will help me with my time management. I got to stay on schedule!!