I'm Not a Doctor
On June 27th 2012 I weighed 352.2 pounds and was struggling. My fiancée was diagnosed with diabetes and I was worried I would be next. I struggled to even walk through the grocery store to do my shopping without stopping for a break. I was unhealthy and I wasn't getting any better. I started my journey to lose 200 pounds.
At the time of writing this I am 23 pounds down. That may not seem like much with my total goal but there has been such a huge change in my health, stamina, and lifestyle.
I'm not a doctor. I'm not a nutritionist. In fact, I'm just a writer who works from home. I DO however, have some experiences that have helped me learn a lot about fitness and weight loss.
That intro picture is me.
A Little More About Me and This Page
I'm all about losing weight the healthy way. I'm not going to starve myself. I'm not going to go on some super strict diet that I'll want to give up on in a few weeks. I want to ENJOY life. I want good health, not just thinness.
Along my journey so far I've learned a lot about good health, nutrition, and fitness. Since I'm a writer for a living I figured why not share what I learn with everyone else? I'm sure my experiences may be able to help someone out there who may have been struggling, just like I was.
Below is a list of articles I've written on the subject. You won't find any "lose 20 pounds in two weeks" promises here. It is all about being a more healthy you and the weight will come off!
I also take requests for articles if there is something you are struggling with. I'd be happy to share any experiences I may have! Just leave a comment.
You can also find me on my Facebook page or on MyFitnessPal.
Here is my progress so far in my journey to lose 200 pounds!
Planning Your Workout
3 Things to Include in Your Weight Loss Fitness Routine
When people get ready to exercise for weight loss, generally they think of things like walking, jogging, running, dancing, biking, and other types of ... Read more
Fitness and Workout Motivation
5 Tips to Get Through Your Home Workout
Working out at home can be much more comfortable than going to a gym, but if you are anything like me it can be a struggle to get started and get thro... Read more
5 Great Reasons to Exercise
Everyone knows that it is important to exercise, but it can be helpful to remind yourself of all the many benefits that regular exercise will bring, e... Read more
Exercising At Home: 4 Ways To Stay Motivated
The thought of exercising at home is very enticing for most people, but it can also be difficult. The home is a place where most people live and relax... Read more
Winter Workout Motivation - Don't Let Winter Get the Best of You!
Does winter time make you want to curl up in front of a fire and sip hot cocoa all day? It seems as soon as the temp starts to drop so does your motiv... Read more
Couch to 5k
Couch to 5k - My Journey
When I first started my journey to better health and fitness, my goals were simple. I wanted to work towards a healthier weight by eating better food ... Read more
What is Couch to 5k?
Couch to 5k (also called C25K) is a running program meant to take you from couch potato to being able to run a 5k (about 3 miles) in two months. Now, ... Read more
Fitness Equipment
What to Look for in a Treadmill
If I'm being honest, I'm not a huge fan of treadmills, but they are kind of a "necessary evil" for me. I live in Washington and fo... Read more
Gluten Free
Gluten Free Shopping
Whether you are going gluten free to deal with celiac disease, because of a sensitivity to gluten, or just because you want to cut gluten out to live ... Read more
Other Great Articles
Written by Other Writers
Tips to Read a Food Label or Nutrition Facts Label
Reading the Food Label or the Nutrition Facts label is key to making sure you and your family are eating healthy foods and drinking healthy beverages.... Read more
Free Apps and Websites to Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals
Are you having trouble finding motivation to go work out? Do you need a community or outside support to help push you to do more? ... Read more
More to Come!
The more I exercise and eat right, the more I love it and the more I want to try and learn about! I love writing about my experiences so be sure to check back because more articles will be posted.
I'd love to hear your story. Are you trying to lose weight? Are you struggling? Are you just trying to get more healthy? Have you already achieved your goal weight?