How to start being accountable

This week I want to talk about accountability:
One of the key components to changing your eating habits and losing weight is being accountable; and for me that is that hardest thing to do. I stray so far away from being accountable at some point so my weight just booms sky high. They say it takes 2 weeks to make or break a habit, it's just those 2 weeks are so hard to keep on track am I right? Here are some things i'm doing to stay accountable!

• Weighing DAILY: I know everyone says it's bad to be obsessed with the scale but for me personally I have to see where my weight fluctuates because if I don't catch myself quick I will spiral out of control, and it tells me what just ONE cookie can do!
• Take measurements: I do this monthly, because there are amazing things happening on the outside that the scale doesn't tell you.
• Have a planner or some sort of journal: I have a planner and a food journal and it really helps me because I write down my weight everyday and write what food I'm eating.
• Most importantly have a support system: even if it's a weight loss blog somewhere where you could talk to just one person, helps more than you know.
• Start a routine: when you have a day to relax write down what you would like to accomplish each day and DO IT!!

I know this is so rough to get through, getting on track to be healthy is one of the most stressful things to put your body through. Always remember you will fall off track every once and a while but that's OKAY, what matters is how fast you pick yourself back up and get back on track ! I'm here for you ! 

With love,

               Courtney 

DRINK YOUR H2O! 😇

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!

Why should I eat healthy?

You shouldn't try to change your whole lifestyle if YOU don't want to. If you won't stick with it, why would you even consider putting your body threw something so shocking like changing your diet ? Be healthy and change your life because you WANT to, and I mean really want to. Not because the health world is booming and you think you need to jump on the band wagon. Not because someone called you fat and you want to Impress them. Be healthy because you are sick and tired of feeling gross and bad about yourself, your skin doesn't glow or because you don't want to even leave your house because you feel so fat and smelly. Seriously. Change your life for your children, grand kids, unborn children for YOUR legacy. Really fight to put your dent in the world. In reality, after your great-grandchildren pass on, your name will turn into dust like you weren't even here. BE SOMEONE, DO THE THINGS YOU HAVE ALWAYS DREAMED OF, and most importantly BE YOU!


With love,
                   -Courtney