Feeling Good, Loving Life, Eating Clean...

Its amazing how a little soul searching can bring us full circle back to where we once were and right back to the reality of life. It is so easy to slip into bad habits, mentally and physically but it's what we learn from each cycle in life that pushes us a little further.

I am working on each facet of myself but mostly trying to figure out the emotional connection with food. Focusing on eating clean and being healthy one tiny step at a time makes a difference in how we feel, how we look and how we perceive our efforts. (PS-cucumbers aren't just for puffy eyes!)

As a chronic over achiever I am constantly striving for something more. While this can be a good quality it can also be detrimental to my forward progress. I am learning to take things one step at a time. It's not about one giant accomplishment but a thousand little steps that add up to a smile.

Happy Wednesday!

Lots of Love & Optimism,
Krystyn

Another 5.25 Inches Gone! Summertime here I come...

So I go back and forth between actually using the Self Challenges website and employing my own tactics to stay on track. I am happy to announce I have lost another 5.25" from my waist! Whoop Whoop! (I decided to stay off the scale due to my past unhealthy obsession with it and just relish in the amazing accomplishment in inches! This in itself is a huge step for me.)

Nutrition is always hard to stay on course with because there are so many temptations and it's easy to let food control you instead of the other way around. I often wonder if this will be a lifetime struggle or conquering food or if it will dissipate as I get closer to my goal. With close to 100 lbs lost you would think I would have kicked it by now!

On the fitness front...After getting the go-ahead from my Hip guru Ron, I have been soo excited to start running again. I am still run/walking and I am looking forward to my first 5k back on June 9th. I love evening races and it's a great wooded park so I am really looking forward to it! In other news I have gotten back into Pilates. I simply love it and nothing works the core out like a good Pilates class with an amazing instructor. Physique Rx'd is amazing and I highly recommend going and meeting Lynsey and giving Pilates a chance! I have a long time love affair with Yoga but I am really loving the burn of Pilates.

Stay tuned for more as summer gets closer and keep pushing towards your goals! You are so worth everything you want in life and it's something I constantly have to keep reminding myself of.

xoxo
Krystyn

Ahhh!

I can't believe it's been over a month since I have blogged! Life has been absolutely crazy and my eating habits have been erratic. I am really having a hard time these days sticking to my eating plan. Willpower just seems to escape me. With less than 6 weeks until my 30th birthday now, I feel the pressure and the crunch. I am pissed at myself for not being to my goal weight and all of a sudden I want a quick fix. (Not going to happen!)

I need to find my way back to hard work, willpower and healthy options. I have all the tools. I need to implement them. I can make all the excuses in the world but when it comes right down to it, I haven't been on my game.

Stay tuned to see how the next 6 weeks evolve.

ps-Happy Mothers Day!