A FRESH start...

With a blog focused on health and fitness, you might imagine me to be something that I am not; FIT! I hate to say it but eating healthy just isn't enough. It takes a combination of good nutrition and exercise. There is just no way around it. And for those of you who have children, you know the struggle is all too real of loosing that baby weight (or in my case baby weight x2, plus years of unhealthy eating in my past). I was finally cleared a few months ago for rigorous exercise after having my second. I thought chasing after one kid was tough, but now throw another in the mix and boy do I need to get in shape for what's to come. I knew I needed to get my butt to a gym. I am sure you mommies out there can sympathize with me that it's easier said than done. Especially when you are a stay at home mom, because our job never ends. Working out just seemed impossible to me. Then a friend of mine introduced me to Beach Body's 21 Day Fix. An easy to follow meal plan and a workout program that you can do from home (30 minutes! Hey I can do that during nap time :) ) I decided to give it a try. I mean what do I have to lose (besides weight of course)! I've officially completed two rounds of the program and I lost 14lbs. I know I still have a long journey ahead of me, but these initial results were huge for me. It made me realize that I can do this. I have also created some new recipes that I am looking forward to sharing for those that are also doing the program or interested in joining. You will soon learn that loosing weight doesn't mean you have to give up delicious tasty food. I used to dread diets, thinking once I loose the weight I can go back to eating what I want (boy was I wrong! You just gain it all back). This program has taught me how to live my life while still enjoying the things I love. You can still indulge in desserts, and carbs, and all the things you love. But you learn to do it in moderation. For once in my life I found a program that works and is sustainable. I hope you will all join me in my FRESH START to a happy, healthy, and active lifestyle.