How to overcome weight gain

When you step on the scale for your weekly or daily weigh in and you realize that the number went up, start with a few things

1. How healthy have you REALLY been eating: did you have a bit to much junk food? What about junk drinks? 
2. Have you been exercising? 
3. How much water are you drinking? 8 glasses?

If you are doing these things consider:

1. Take your measurements: sometimes if you gain or lose weight your measurements change. Maybe you haven't lost a pound all week but you lost 5 inches! Which is still progress
2. What can you do to eat a little better ? Maybe cut dairy
3. What can you do to intensify your work outs? Try weight lifting especially for ladies, we don't carry much testosterone so you won't bulk up like you think.

If nothing else is working keep in mind it took you (most likely) YEARS AND YEARS to gain all this weight so it is going to take you years to lose it. It's not going to be instant, just stay positive, eat healthy and exercise and you will be on your way!

With love,

               Courtney

 

Remember I am not a health professional these are just things I have found helpful on my journey!

Enjoy😇

Just laugh at yourself

This morning while driving to work, in a really nice outfit, I spilled coffee all over me. Now I can't go home or change, and all I can really do is laugh at how silly I was to spill this all over me. Whatever life throws at you, catch it, accept it, laugh and move on. Anything that you think is a horrible situation just kick its butt and don't let it defeat you.
Enjoy the days you are blessed to have.


With love,
                 Courtney


And funny thing, the song "let it go" just came on my pandora ! So funny that life does these things to you

How to start your journey for a healthier life

My experience with weight has honestly been so awful. I'm always so tired and never up to do anything anymore. I have recently lost 16 pounds this last month and I wanted to share a couple things I have changed in my diet.

• WATER. I know this is so annoying because everyone says to drink more water but seriously just try it for a week and see what it does
• I've been eating less meat; you can find your protein in so many other things than a dead animal, because if you want to feel ALIVE why would you eat something that is DEAD. Try eating almonds instead.
• Small portions. This sucks to get used to but it works. 
• Not denying yourself anything. If you crave it eat it, but make sure it's a real craving, cravings last 10 minutes so wait it out and see if they are real
• Less dairy, the only dairy thing I really ever eat is cheese so this wasn't hard for me
• Being happy. Because how will you love your healthy body of you don't love yourself now ? 

Join me on this journey of finding a healthier life !


With love,
               Courtney


Remember, I'm not a medical professional so talk to your doctor before making drastic diet changes!

I Love my Boyfriend more than anything

I know some of you wont really care to read this but i just wanted to share how much i truly adore Nick. No matter what i do he is here by my side helping me with everything, and i couldn't ask for anything more. He cracks me up so much and nothing in this whole entire universe will rip us apart. Everything he does is so cute and i will never stop loving and supporting him. I know its really important to just stick together no matter what and do anything you can to show the person you love that you truly admire them. Even if its a little kiss before bed , or saying that you love them, or just making them a little card out of printer paper would mean the world. Nick is my world , and nothing could ever make me stop loving him. The point i am trying to make is that , if you have someone you love tell them how much they mean to you today. Do something special for them and never leave each other in a bad mood , because bad things happen in seconds and you don't want to have the last conversation in a fight. Just a simple kiss, hug or a little something special would reassure them that you know they are important to you and you are never leaving their side. I hope all of you are enjoying your summer , and remember actions speak louder than words. I love you Nick