YOU are beautiful!

I've always been a big believer that what you put into anything is what you'll get out of it and I believe that's true when it comes to your lifestyle and the choices you make as well. I've always struggled with eating "healthy." I'm always on the run or throwing out excuses for why I need Chic Fil A instead of driving home, saving my money, and making something healthier to eat. I gave myself a challenge last week but didn't say anything because I wanted to make sure I could stay with it. I usually stick to something like this for all of two days (not kidding) but I wanted to overcome my mind and thoughts of "I can't do this,"  "it's not that big of a deal," or "I'll get in shape and eat better when I get engaged or get married." Now hear me out...I'm not trying to lose a certain amount of weight, bulk up, or look a certain way, but to eat, feel, and live better!

Last week I started utilizing an app on my phone called "Lose It" where I log what I eat each day and trust me, seeing and physically typing in what you eat and how many calories you consume will change your thought patterns. I started drinking 64 ounces of water a day, cut out sweets (except for Wednesday...I NEEDED really, really wanted a McFlurry) but that was it...PROMISE and cut out fast food; eat wheat bread instead of white, drink fat free milk instead of whole, and try to exercise 30 minutes a day (nothing too strenuous but making sure I'm moving and doing something). It's not TOO bad. My biggest problem was eating out...I spent too much money on food that was only destroying my body and making me unhealthier than I already was. Now, if I go out to eat (which was only twice this week) I still make sure I stay within my calorie allotment and give myself a free day on the weekend (which was yesterday for me). I feel more proud of myself this weekend than I have in a long time. I finally stuck to it! I feel better, sleep better, and over all feel happier! Remember that weight doesn't define you...your attitude and lifestyle do and that most importantly,