LaTonga's Weight Loss Journey

I am in a reflective mood and  I just had to share this with you: Today when I was picking up my daughter from school. I ran into an old collegue of mind that I have not seen for over 10 years. She told me " I see you are keeping the weight off" I just smiled and said "yes..I am " however, I was thinking to myself... Hum of course, I am going to try my best to keep the weight off. What do you expect...do u expect me to regain it back quickly because I had surgery. It might seem to others that having surgery was or is a quick fix... However I beg to differ... The emotional side of surgery is no joke! It is a common battle that I deal with daily. Is it easy? Hell NO! But it was my choice and no matter how hard some days may be for me....I AM GOING TO MAKE IT! You may not fully understand my struggles or my pains...but I am going to win the battle and the war...Others expectations of me are not reflections of who I am.  Well anyway, I just had to share!  

 Every month I make comparison pictures of myself..March is a very special month for me because it's my birthday month. As I sit here are reflect upon my journey...I am all smiles!!

It has been a while since I have had time to update my blog. Recently I gained 3 lbs (I weight 140 lbs) and am currently working on those 3 lbs. I had to truly look back at what I was eating and my exercise patterns. I started updating my food diary nightly...DO YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT I NOTICED? My snacking occurs in the night time. I am so busy during the day that when I get home I have a tendency to snack. So I went to the grocery store and bought some healthy snacks... Nuts, fruit, cheese sticks, cucumbers, strawberries, carrots, etc. I felt so guilty because I did not go to the gym any this week. I got up and went to the gym on Saturday morning ...how about..no one was there... The gym does open till 7...  I had to laugh at myself. I went home and  cleaned up my house and then went back to the gym. By keeping my food diary it also helps me to track of what is going in my mouth... I am going to conquer this emotional eating pattern. I am so determined because I did n...

My low carb dinner for today... Jimmy johns unwich... Delicious

On most Saturday's, I did not drink my regular protein drink (latonga's latte) for breakfast. I will cook breakfast for myself and my daughter. SO for today, I whipped up an egg omelet  with 2 ounces of sausage and 1 oz of cheddar cheese. 

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..D...

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...