Not the news I wanted to hear...

So...I had my first doctor's appointment for my pregnancy on 10-31-17.  The doctor checked me.  and we discussed the option of having my tubes tied.  We also discussed the fact that because I am diabetic and my pregnancy is high risk, my doctor is referring me to the high risk OB Clinic.  I was not happy to hear that but I understood that it was for the best.  She also advised that more than likely, I will be put back on insulin and will have to check my blood sugars 3x daily.  It sucks, but I know the routine all to well.  I only dislike the high risk clinic because I would see different doctors all the time.  I dont even know who did my c-section with my second baby.  I just wanted to see a familiar face.  But, such is my life.  On the good news side of things, my A1C was 6.2 and at my previous visit it was 6.7.  So she did say that my diabetes was very controlled and she was proud of me.  It takes a lot of will power and strength to take care of me.  However, I am not perfect.  I do make mistakes.  But I also have a lot of motivation to keep me going.  Post some words of encouragement.  Thank you to everyone who takes the time to read my blog!!!

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Friends,

Pregnancy is no joke.  hahahaha.  Especially at my age.  Its so hard to eat right when all you want to do is eat.  UGH!  My inner fattie is rearing her ugly head.  But, its always good to have a voice in the back of your head saying, "hey, you got this! We have done this before.  We can do it again."  I will prevail.  Plus, Pinterest is full of keto and paleo recipes that i need to try.  Can anyone explain the difference to me?  what are the advantages of keto vs paleo?  Hit me up!!!!

Blessings all around.

I should definitely be on here more and writing more.  For those who do not know, I have PCOS.  Luckily, I have met people who have helped me learn how to become a more healthy me.  I once heard Bobby Bones say on his morning show that losing weight was 80% what you eat and 20% exercise. And I am a firm believer.  If you eat all the crap you want, and exercise until you drop, you are doing yourself no good.  My brother and I hardly have anything that we agree upon, however, upon starting my weight loss journey, we figured out that we both are couting our carbs, and protein.  So we now have something to talk about without getting mad.

So, when I got pregnant with my little Rosita, I weighed 306.  For years I was stuck at 341 and no matter the effort I put in, I could never lose more than 5 or 10 pounds.  I starting drinking herbalife shakes and with the help of a wonderful lady, I started counting carbs and protein.  This was the major point in watching what i was eating and keeping the weight off.  I found you can still eat and feel full.  It was not as hard as I thougth it would be.  I know what you are thinking.  "But I cant drink shakes. I wont get full.  I can taste the chalky protein."  So not true!  The shakes actually helped me curb my sweet tooth because they have concocted so very tasty recipes that are still low carb and good tasting.  If you still are not convinced, then I say, learn to count your macros.  I am not perfect, and I still slip every now and again, however, the key is to never give up and keep your eye on the prize.

My prize is and always will be my littles.  My Mia is now 11 years old and I want to be an inspiration for her to be healthy.  My Rosita is now 2 years old and I want to be around to see her grow up.  And I am happy to say that at 290 pounds, I am currently 11 weeks pregnant.  We are ecstatic.  I never knew that I could get pregnant that fast because, as you can see above, there is a span of 9 years in between my girls.  I honestly feel that the weight loss has helped to gain control over the PCOS and its effects on my body.  Shortly after having my Rosita, I saw an article online that explained how a high protein, low carb diet benefited women who suffered from PCOS.  Its a hard thing to deal with, because so many times it causes infertility.  But I am here to tell you that it doesnt have to be that way.

I think losing the weight was the best thing I could have done.  But, I am not done.  After I have the baby, I want to focus on losing more weight. I want to be able to run with my children and enjoy all the years to come.

DONT PUT IT OFF!!  GET HEALTHY NOW!

50 lbs lighter

It took a lot of hard work and discipline to get where I am today.  I have let of lot of things and people determine how I feel and what I will do. But I am living for myself, my husband, and my kids.  I would love more than anything to have 1 more baby but I will leave that in God's hands as he knows what my husband and I can handle right now. 

I just want to say...Don't lose yourself in the opinions of others. If you are going to get healthy, do it for you and your family so that you can be around a lot longer. 

Be who you are for you are your loved ones.  Its hard to turn back time and its hard to get over old habits. 

Counting carbs and protein is what has helped me through it all. Some people say they don't have the time, but once you get use to it, it comes naturally and you don't even realize you do it. 

Remember don't give up!

getting fit

Now, after all these years, I finally feel like I am making a good effort at getting healthy.  What makes me most proud, is that I am making a positive influence on my daughter.  She looks up to me in so many ways and I can only say that I hope I will always help her make the best decisions.
Being Healthy is hard.  Its not for the faint at heart.  You constantly have to make the best choices as far as what you put into your body and what you do with your body.  You could be the skinniest person alive and still not be healthy.  Nutrition and exercise is pertinent to being the best that you can be.  If you constantly put crap into your body, what exactly do you think you will feel like?  It will never be easy and once you have begun to make better, healthier choices, you will feel better and healthier.  Its a win win situation.  You can be around longer to enjoy your family and feel good about yourself.  What are you waiting for?

GREAT DISCIPLINE GETS GREAT RESULTS!

Its been awhile since I have blogged. But I am in such a good place.  I recently made some new acquaintances and they have been vital in my journey to lose weight.  This summer has been rough.  I lost my grandfather. And needless to say, it was rough.  I had thought long and hard of why I needed to keep going on my journey and how I was going to go about it.  I was at a standstill on my weight loss. I was gaining but I wasnt losing either.  So with the help of an eager person, I have gotten back on track.  I am proud to say that my total weight loss is now up to 30 pounds.  I have never felt better. I am also working out and my daughter enjoys working out with me.  I feel so content when she sees me working hard to push through a workout especially because I am setting a good example for her.  Our eating habits are so much better and I encourage her everyday to eat healthy.  She tends to make faces when I sit her down to eat supper packed with green beans or lentils.  She has started broadening her horizons with foods that she disliked before.  I am amazed at all the wonderful results that I have had.  So lets break all this down...I saw the other day on someone's FB page that weight loss is 80% nutrition and 20% fitness.  But it also requires 100% mentality.  You always have to remember why you need to be healthy. Why do you need to be healthy???  My main reason is my daughter and my family.  I want to be around to see my daughter graduate from high school, get married, have kids, etc.  You also have to be willing to sacrifice with no excuses. Yes, workout takes time.  But you need to make time.  Every workout, the leaders end with an inspirational quote.  Wednesday, the quote said something to me.  I dont quite remember who they said was credited for creating it, but it said that food could be the most powerful thing or the most deadly poison that we put in our bodies.  How often do you actually sit down and think about what you are putting in your body. Unfortunately, we set examples for our little ones. So if you are poisoning your body, what do you think you are doing to them.  Just think about why....Maybe we should think of why not...Why not get up and go workout. Why not be healthy. why not change my eating habits before its too late.  Why not set a good example for my child to follow when she gets older and I am no longer there to influence her/him.  WHY NOT?

GOING STRONG

I am still going strong on my journey.  I have lost a total of 29 lbs and I will not give up.  We recently purchased a treadmill and I will be doing 30 min walks daily.  I will not give up my goal of losing weight.  I dont want to be a skinny minnie.  But I would love to be healthy and be here for my princess when she needs me most.  My sister has also joined in my journey. She is doing insanity and also replacing two meals with herbalife shakes. We got this!!!!