Hey there reader
Often readers ask about my turning point with losing weight. What was the moment that finally motivated me to create real sustainable changes? So, today I'm going to answer that question.
Let's take it back to 2010.
I was 34 years old, working full-time outside the home, with 2 little kids (5 and 3), and 177 pounds. My life was completely chaotic, stressful, and I lived every day in survival mode.
I was tired all the time and couldn't focus on creating any type of change. Anytime, I tried to move forward I'd get sucked back into the daily grind of life and fall face-first into old unhealthy habits. It was a horrible cycle.
Even though I had many things to be grateful for, there was a huge part of me that was discouraged and unhappy. I hated the way I felt and looked.
But 10 years ago, in October 2010, I had a couple of turning points.
It started with seeing pictures of myself showing up on Facebook. At that time, people didn't get the memo that I needed to review and approve all pictures before being tagged in them. Ha!
I was embarrassed when I saw pictures of the person I became. All I could think about were my friends and family looking at those pictures in shock. Of course, they probably didn't care but that's how I felt.
I knew that wasn't the person I wanted to be or could be. However, Facebook and the internet world made it very difficult to deny the person that I had indeed become. It was a really crappy feeling.
Here are a few pictures of me prior to my weight loss turning point.
Don't even get me started on my style!
This picture was actually taken about 2 weeks before I started my weight loss journey.
After being repeatedly slapped in the face with more pictures and videos I knew I was ready for change. I couldn't take the way I looked or felt anymore.
Then my second turning point came - I got a smartphone and discovered My Fitness Pal. I guess you can say technology played an important role in my lifestyle changes.
My Fitness Pal was a HUGE game changer for me. Up until then, I thought I ate healthy. I'm serious, I didn't understand how or why I could've gained 60+ pounds over the last decade or so. I didn't eat at fast food joints and I even owned a treadmill. Well, apparently that didn't cut it.
The first day I tracked calories using My Fitness Pal I was completely shocked by the amount of food I ate. In fact, by 2:00 pm I consumed over 2500 calories and didn't even eat dinner yet. Yup!
Most of my calories came from coffee drinks, salad dressing, cheese, and my children's leftovers. This was a huge eye-opener and it became crystal clear the reasons I gained so much weight and couldn't lose it. It was simple. I ate too much and moved too little.
You'd think I could've figured this out on my own but it's incredible the force denial can have on one's life. But there was no denying the facts anymore. The pictures told a thousand words and My Fitness Pal told thousands of calories.
At that point, I accepted where I was at. I got on the scale, took a deep breath, and looked down. I started at 177 lbs.
Then I began the process of holding myself accountable for the food I ate and started to make the changes that eventually led to taking control back over my life.
Not only did I lose weight but I transformed into a happier, healthier, more confident woman.
10 years later I have lost a total of 40lbs and feel like the best version of me.
This picture was taken over the summer. I'm 45 years old now and feel better than ever. I wear clothes that I'd never even think of wearing 10-15 years ago.
Now I stand in front of my husband and kids, instead of hiding behind them.
Today, I'm confident and happy!
Of course, my journey has been filled with many ups and downs, I'm human.
But the difference is I've learned and adopted habits that keep me moving forward on my healthy lifestyle goals.
These habits include keeping a food journal, meal planning, meal prep, exercise, along with others to maintain a healthier lifestyle.
I created the Organize Yourself Skinny eCourse to document the simple strategies I continue to use week after week to sustain a healthy lifestyle and maintain my weight loss.
I want you to go through this eCourse and become inspired and motivated to begin your weight loss journey. Then I want you to feel confident to take on your own weight loss challenges with the strategies I teach. I'll mentor you through each strategy that changed my life.
You can view all 8 modules, 31 lessons, and all bonuses here. Take some time to look over the Organize Yourself Skinny eCourse and see if it's for you.
If you decide to purchase the course then use code newyears2020 to get it for $47 (over 60% off and the lowest price ever).
Please keep in mind that enrollment closes on January 10th 11:59 pm Pacific time and will not open again until December 2021. Enrollment for the Organize Yourself Skinny eCourse is now limited to once a year. There will be no expectations.
I hope to see you on the other side as an OYS student! Talk to you soon!
Tammy
Organize Yourself Skinny
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