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Start Losing BEFORE Summer

March 14, 2012 By Lisa Leave a Comment

Warm and sunny days like today have me thinking about sunshine and beaches. While I hate cold weather, it is easier to hide those extra pounds I carry under sweaters and jeans rather than in shorts and tank tops.

This is also the time of year where I know most people start seriously thinking about weight loss. (I know people think about it at the beginning of January too, but this is the time of year when it starts to sink in that winter isn’t going to last forever.)

I’m seriously kicking it into high gear. I’m bound and determined to fully enjoy this summer and I know I always enjoy summer more when I like the way I look in my clothes.

While I may not reach my goal by summer, I am bound and determined to lose a chunk of it by summer.

I know I’m not the only one who is looking to make some serious changes before summer.

Since summer is 14 weeks away and it takes 12 weeks for the world to see the progress you’re making, I’ve decided to take the next 2 weeks to give you an overview of some of the top diets around. If you already have a plan for losing weight, I encourage you to start losing weight today.

If you’re not sure how to start losing weight or are looking for a diet that will work for you, make sure to visit often during the next 2 weeks. I’ll be listing the pros and cons of each. At the end of these 2 weeks, you will still have 12 weeks til the first day of summer. That’s plenty of time to lose with whatever diet you choose!

You can check out diet plans in my Explanations of Popular Diet Plans series.

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Start Your Day with a Fast, Healthy Breakfast

March 13, 2012 By Lisa Leave a Comment

I am NOT a morning person. My kids are not morning people either, so getting everyone out the door with food in their stomachs is a chore. Getting them out the door with good food in their stomach is even more difficult.

I came across this great recipe for easy “breakfast muffins.” These “muffins” are a great source of protein and veggies.

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Grease a muffin tin. Beat your eggs and fill your muffin tin cup halfway. Then add the ingredients you want to make it tasty. You can add veggies, meat or both. Once your muffin tins are ready, pop them in the over for 30 minutes.

When your “muffins” are cooked, let them cool, pop them out of the muffin tin, place them in a ziploc bag and freeze them. You’ll be able to warm them up in a jiffy!

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Twelve Weeks…I’m Committed

March 11, 2012 By Lisa 1 Comment

For the next 12 weeks (and probably a whole lot longer than that), I will be diligently working toward my goal. I’m sure I’ll need this reminder on a regular basis!

Who’s with me? Want to commit to taking the next 12 weeks to get healthy and lose weight?

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Black and White…It’s Not Just a Clothing Trend

March 10, 2012 By Lisa Leave a Comment

I’m a big fan of Black and White when it comes to fashion. Half of my “skinny clothes” closet is White House Black Market. My current not-so-skinny closet only contains about 3 outfits (but I digress).

While I’m a huge fan of black and white as a clothing trend, there are some things that are just painful to see in black and white. One of those things is the amount of weight I need to lose…and today I came face to face with that number.

Here’s the scoop…

I went to see a biochemist today. This man specializes in helping you reach your healthy potential. He evaluated all kinds of levels within my body and gave me a full print out with things I can do to improve my health and my current levels.

He told me my adrenal glands were shot (not surprising news). My blood sugar was low. My thyroid wasn’t functioning correctly. He told me my potassium and magnesium levels were low. And he told me I had a major rest deficiency. In other words, not enough sleep and when I do sleep, I’m not sleeping well.

He provided me with lots of great info and told me what I need to do to improve my health. He also provided me with a black and white number of pounds that I need to lose.

My number is 73.

It seems huge and daunting. I’m pretty sure that’s like losing a 3rd grader.

But I’m committed. Starting tomorrow, the journey begins. Earlier bedtimes, less processed foods, regular exercise (once the vertigo goes away).

So who’s with me? Who is ready to tackle their “number”?

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More Flabby, Less Fashionista

March 9, 2012 By Lisa 1 Comment

Flabby Fashionista and Dave Ramsey — This is my one non-sweater dress and in case you're wondering my belt is brown. Also, that really is Dave Ramsey even though he looks like a cutout.

Random thought of the day…

This blog is called Flabby Fashionista and unfortunately I’ve recently become more flabby and less fashionista. I’m totally in a fashion rut…and not by choice.

I’ve been pretty much living in sweater dresses and leggings…and the dress pictured above when it’s warmer out (thankfully, it doesn’t get warm here very often cause it would be weird to wear the same dress every day).

I don’t have many clothes in my current size and I refuse to buy more since I’m not planning on being this size for long. so I’ve been living in sweater dresses and leggings. I also have a pretty strapless dress, but it’s a little too fancy for every day life.

So for now, I’m living vicariously through Pinterest.