(My 2025 Journal style Update): These three questions can help you create the perfect weight loss and weight maintenance strategy for your life! For more weight loss diary entries, click here It’s officially been 2 months since that last fitness /bikini show, and I’m up a few pounds more than my target weight gain. So,…
I had an identity crisis at the age of 46 when my kids started moving out. At the same time, I sold a business that I grew from scratch (and truly loved with all my heart!) So, feeling like I lost my identity as a mom and a business owner, I was in a serious…
You want to lose weight more than anything! It’s been your goal forever. Decades perhaps! So, why do you give into food cravings that take you away from the thing you want the most? Why does a cookie in the moment seem more important than then future you dream of? Let’s figure out how to…
You might think when you get within 10 pounds of your goal weight, that things should get easier. But in my experience, they are the hardest of ALL the pounds to lose! In fact, your brain will talk you out of even doing it with a MILLION reasons why it “isn’t worth it”, just to…
Although sometimes I try to exercise to music, it’s more often that I’ve got podcasts in my ear that keep me motivated during my workouts. It’s truly one of my favorite pastimes! There’s just so many good podcasts that can delivery information about weight loss and the motivation to not quit, all in one episode!…
Finally reach your weight loss goals by understanding your personality type. The personality color code can help you identify why you can’t lose weight, why you can’t stick to a diet, or why you overeat. But even better, it can help you identify how you can finally see weight loss success! This article is how…
Blogging about my weight loss journey has been super helpful in reaching my goals. To read more journal entries, I’ve tagged them diary or journal. Recent attempts over the past year for me to “get back on a diet” has taught me a lot of lessons. Sometimes, I have to remind myself, “I’m Grateful for…
The three things I did to finally lose 20lbs for good include eating in a calorie deficit, strength training, and the one mindset hack I had to master! After my entire life of dieting, I was tired of setting the goal to lose weight over and over. I was tired of that goal filling up…
It was only a few months ago that I first heard the term “food noise”. A neighbor of mine, who was taking Ozempic, described how she’s lost weight so quickly because her “food noise” was gone. Not to be dramatic, but that (new to me) term described EVERY reason why I’ve struggled with my weight…
What do you do when both internal motivation and external motivation aren’t strong enough to help you lose weight? What else is there? Can you do the things you need for weight loss without a purpose at all. I think sometimes we get stuck in the first step of weight loss, which is “Find your…
Weight loss is much easier when you aren’t hungry all the time. What if I told you there are certain things that can suppress your appetite? These are the 6 things that work for me. Recently, with the holidays, and winter hibernating, my appetite has felt out of control. In fact, some days, all I…
Can getting more sleep help you lose weight? Here’s my experience and what the science says about how sleep can help you eat 270 fewer calories per day! Quick journal update- I started my 14 lb weight loss goal Friday. Today is Wednesday, and I’m down two pounds! Yeah! I know it’s not much, but…
I’ve decided I’m an “all in” or “all out” type of girl. I am either committed to actively losing weight, or I stop tracking my food and my workouts get lazy until my clothes are too tight to wear. That’s where I find myself today! In fact, I wrote this exact same post 1 year…
Get paid to lose weight! I’m hosting a 4 week weight loss challenge starting January 2024! For everyone that participates, I’ll be sharing my best weight loss tips, strategies, recipes, meal ideas, printables and more inside the challenge. (and disclaimer, you don’t actually have to be over 40. I just wanted to have a general…
There’s no question over the past year I’ve become obsessed with Reddit! It started after the documentary about Wall Street Bets and the GameStop explosion. But, I’ve joined so many communities from true crime, reality TV, bikini prep, weight loss, volume eating, 1200 calorie diets, and even motivational forums. But my favorite communities are all…
Getting my proteins prepped is always the first step in jump starting a weight loss phase for me. Without proteins ready to eat, it’s extremely difficult for me to stay on track. So, here we go! My proteins prepped in 20 minutes and how I used them. I’m always trying to be transparent with you…
Full list of Crumbl Cookies calories, macros, and weight watchers points all in one place. Protein, carbs, and fat included.
(My 2025 Journal style Update): These three questions can help you create the perfect weight loss and weight maintenance strategy for your life! For more weight loss diary entries, click here It’s officially been 2 months since that last fitness /bikini show, and I’m up a few pounds more than my target weight gain. So,…
I had an identity crisis at the age of 46 when my kids started moving out. At the same time, I sold a business that I grew from scratch (and truly loved with all my heart!) So, feeling like I lost my identity as a mom and a business owner, I was in a serious…
You want to lose weight more than anything! It’s been your goal forever. Decades perhaps! So, why do you give into food cravings that take you away from the thing you want the most? Why does a cookie in the moment seem more important than then future you dream of? Let’s figure out how to…
You might think when you get within 10 pounds of your goal weight, that things should get easier. But in my experience, they are the hardest of ALL the pounds to lose! In fact, your brain will talk you out of even doing it with a MILLION reasons why it “isn’t worth it”, just to…
Although sometimes I try to exercise to music, it’s more often that I’ve got podcasts in my ear that keep me motivated during my workouts. It’s truly one of my favorite pastimes! There’s just so many good podcasts that can delivery information about weight loss and the motivation to not quit, all in one episode!…
Finally reach your weight loss goals by understanding your personality type. The personality color code can help you identify why you can’t lose weight, why you can’t stick to a diet, or why you overeat. But even better, it can help you identify how you can finally see weight loss success! This article is how…
I’ve decided I’m an “all in” or “all out” type of girl. I am either committed to actively losing weight, or I stop tracking my food and my workouts get lazy until my clothes are too tight to wear. That’s where I find myself today! In fact, I wrote this exact same post 1 year…
