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Changing My Lifestyle!

Well not only walking but just in general changing my lifestyle. I am currently overweight according to the doctors and the horrible BMI chart by 60 pounds. I seriously don't think that I will ever loose that much weight ever again. If I do great but not my goal because I want something attainable. 


I have tried some many different things to lose weight and it just never works. Before I was pregnant I was right where I am now. My body has changed since I was pregnant but the weight is still the same. The good news I didn't gain anything after the pregnancy but the bad news is I still need to do something.


So I'm going through the Made to Crave book and I love it. I have decided to change many different things about my lifestyle. I want to be able to have the energy to keep up with Rex and enjoy my life and right now it just doesn't seem to be everything it should be. 


So here is what I have started doing...I eat only things God created. Fruits, veggies, healthy meat. I do eat some grains but I try to make sure that they are healthy grains and I don't eat a bunch. The main reason why is because when I do I crave more and more. If I eat more fruits, veggies, and proteins than I seem to stay fuller longer and I don't crave unhealthy stuff.


I also started walking with a neighbor and/or a friend. Tonight was the first night I went out by myself. My hubby didn't like the idea much and made me carry pepper spray with me but I still went. I enjoyed it too! I did not want to go tonight but I asked my walking buddies if they wanted to come and it just wasn't working. With all the talking about walking I all of a sudden wanted to go and felt very bummed that no one could go with me. 


I think every mom, especially ones that stay home all day, need time away and out of the house to just let their mind relax. I know that I'm a much happier and easy going mom when I get my walks in. Go Endorphin's! 


I also lost 9 pounds already and it's been about a month! Go me! I also think this sets a good example for Rex in many ways which is my goal in life! 


Linking up with Our Growing Garden and Growing Up Geeky for Toddle Along Tuesday!





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  1. Katie @ minivan divaAugust 2, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    Wow, 9 pounds is awesome!

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  2. UnknownAugust 2, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    9 pounds! That is great!!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 2, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    9 pounds is awesome!!

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  4. KariAugust 2, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Thank you so much for your words! I'm really excited about it and glad that others can be happy for me too!

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  5. Chrissy ThomasAugust 2, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Congrats on losing those 9 lbs! I know how hard it is to lose weight so that is fantastic!

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  6. Grandma BonnieAugust 4, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Wow, I wish you luck on the changes. 9 pounds is a great start. I am looking forward to reading more for inspiration with my own weight loss struggle.
    New follower, hope you follow back.

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  7. KariAugust 4, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Thanks for the luck! I will make sure to write post to follow up and hope that they are encouraging for you too!

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  8. Melissa @ Growing Up GeekyAugust 4, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Good for you, Momma, how fantastic! I hope it continues to go really well for you.

    Thanks for linking up to Toddle Along Tuesday at Growing Up Geeky and Our Growing Garden!

    I'm your newest follower via GFC :)

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