I'm sick and tried. Truth be told, I'm tired of refraining from most of my favorite foods and not having the perfect body that I desire. I don't eat meat, I hide from fried foods, and I haven't had a soda in the past 5 years; yet, I still don't have wash board abs, ripped arms and manageable thighs. I'm learning that the image of myself is different from everyone else's image of me. I'm always so surprise that people describe my body as amazing and perfect. Who are they looking at? I'm usually a lot more accepting of myself, but I'm human, and today I'm annoyed.

All these feeling could be from the fact that I have a 102 degree fever that keeps coming and going. Or the fact that I'm coughing up so much gross stuff it makes me want to throw up. Who enjoys being sick? I know I don't, but it is what it is, being sick is a part of life.

All this to say everyone has good and bad days. Today I looked at myself naked in the mirror and I was disappointed. Tomorrow I might look in the mirror and be proud and inspired. Even thought I eat, sleep, and breath fitness it doesn't make my journey any easier. We are all in this together. I need your support just as much as you need mine.

Let's inspire each other.
So sorry I have been out of touch for a week or so. I turned 30 on the 21st, then Thanksgiving came, and the next day I left for a weekend get away. All is well. I'm happy, healthy, and excited for life.

Surprisingly I didn't over eat on Thanksgiving, which is always a struggle for me. The fact that I have omitted meat from my diet helped curb the calorie count, but I did enjoy mash potatoes, gravy and all the fixings. Try not to be too hard on yourself this time of year. It's hard to refrain from all your favorite foods when family members and close friends are force feeding you. Try to control the other days. If you can find restrain on the other, non important, days leading up to the holidays it all evens out.

At work people are bringing in sweets, cookies, and pies that you "have" to try. At home a hearty meal during the winter season seems needed rather then a light salad. I myself wrestle with this every year. Staying on track for me consist of working out 5 to 6 days a week, eating a small breakfast, making sure to consume at least 1 apple day, and watching my calorie and sodium intake during dinner.

Take the time to figure out what staying on track looks like for you. Maybe it's exercising 2-3 days a week, or it's controlling your late night snacking. Whatever it is write it down and try to revisit it once a week. Hold your self accountable. You control what you consume. With a lot of effort, and an elevated sense self control you can stay on track during the holidays.

Don't beat yourself up when you fall of the healthy wagon. Just get back on. I used to beat myself up when I over ate. That's not what the holidays are about. Enjoy yourself, eat your favorite foods, reconnect with family, and hold yourself accountable.
Today I had a wonderful shopping day. Like a lot of people I have good shopping days and really really bad shopping days. For the past 3 months I have avoided the dressing room. The lighting never does anything for my complexion and that small 5 by 5 room always seems to add an extra 10 pounds.

My 30th birthday is coming up and I have been working hard exercising and watching my diet. Today was my day of reason. I grabbed a pair of jeans, and headed to the dressing room. I was nervous. I know what a bad shopping trip can and will do to my confidence, so I made sure to get dressed turned away from the mirror, just in case something didn't fit. To my surprise the jeans slipped on like they were made for me. I couldn't my believe it. I was so flabbergasted that I slipped them off to make sure they were a size 10. Once I confirmed the size, I again expected the jeans to not fit, but just like the first time, they slip up my thighs like butter! When I finally turned around to admired myself in the mirror and I still couldn't believe my eyes. I had no muffin top, my butt looked great and I could breath freely!

I'm happy that all my hard work is paying off. I'm proud of my body and of myself. I can't believe I'm going to be 30 and I can still fit into a size 10! I can't wait to see what's next. Watch out world, here comes Mary!


Petrale Sole dipped in egg covered in panko bread crumbs. I covered a cookie sheet with olive oil spray, then placed the fish, touching each other, but not overlapping. I sprayed more olive oil on top of fish and placed it in the oven on the top rack at 375 degrees for 10 minutes or until panko crust browns and fish is cooked. 


The salad has yellow and orange sweet bell peppers, radishes, slices mushrooms, a boiled egg, marinated feta cheese, and mixed greens. 

I opted out on dressing, but that doesn't mean you have too. 
Yesterday I played a part in making a dying wish come true. A friend of a friend has a terminal illness, he is so special and brave and grateful. He changed my life. Everyday I strive to be a better person and to help as many people as possible. After yesterday I realized I am on the right track and will continue to give back, helping anyone, and everyone that I can. 

Our health is important. It gets a little taxing watching every bite you put in your mouth and trying to work up a sweat at least 4-5 days a week; but it's worth it. Our health is something not to be taken for granted. 

When you run out of energy to stay healthy and you just want to stop and consume any and everything you desire think of your family and all the people that would be effectived if something happen to you. 

Living healthy isn't a chore or a daily annoyance, it's a necessary evil that must be taken seriously. Not just for you but for you love ones. 

Blessings my friends
Ms. Mary
Most people I come in contact with, on a daily bases, assume that I have been this fit and firm size all my life. I have actually been a lot bigger and about 10 pound smaller. People’s opinion of me doesn’t factor into to my goals or aspirations. When I was smaller many people told me I was too small. When I was bigger numerous people told me I was just right, or way to fat. I had to look deep inside and ask myself what I wanted, and where was I comfortable.

I discovered the number on the scale didn’t and still doesn’t mean that much to me. I am a strong, solid woman, so the scale always seems to surprise me. I’m also not stuck on a certain dress size. I like my hips when I can fill out a size 9-10 compared to a size 7-8, but I truly don’t care about the number on the tags I just want to be comfortable in my skin while in compromising positions. Compromising positions like bending over to pick up a piece of paper, if I can’t bend over without taking a deep breath, holding my stomach in, and re-adjusting my clothes before and after I bend I know I’m not where I want to be. 

Of course I would love to look like some of the women on TV. Soft smooth skin, no stretch marks, no back fat, a flat stomach with hints of strong abdominals behind it. I don’t hate those women, or even envy them. When it comes down to it I know will always have stretch marks, I will always have attention grabbing childbearing hips, and there is nothing wrong with that. I sweat everyday to obtain the goals that are obtainable for me. I can have a flat stomach with hints of abs behind it, and I can tighten my butt into a perfectly round bubble. I can even slim my waistline with certain exercise correctly executed.

There is nothing wrong with admiring other people’s body, but you have to live in your own. You have to accept the fact that you might not naturally have a 22-inch waist, ripped arms, or a perfectly flat stomach, but you can work for those things. Once you are honest with yourself you can figure out what your true goals are. Once you figure out your true goals you can start making the necessary changes in the right direction. Everyone deserves the body they want, and everyone can access their dream body. Aggressive goals aren’t bad goals, but give yourself time and put the energy into seeing real results. Real change doesn’t happen over night, but it does happen. When you believe in yourself anything is possible and any goal is obtainable. 
 
Blessings My Friends!!!
Lets Evolve Together


--> Hello Everyone, Family, Friends, and Strangers

For those who don’t know me, my name is Ms. Mary. I’m a true California Girl and I love to travel. Growing up I became an obese teen, which spilled over into my early adult years. As I went through my parents divorce, college, and a few lazy and selfish boyfriends my weight rose to a whopping 300+ pounds. It got so bad that I stopped taking pictures, shopping, and hanging out with my friends. I spent countless hours hiding in my apartment hiding from the world, and hiding from myself. Until one day I realized I was hiding from my life. It was passing me by and I had nothing to show for it. No experiences, no real true love, no excitement. So, I decided to make a change, a real change, a life change. I realized my weight was physically, mentally, and spiritually holding me back. I wanted to live, but where should I start?

 I decided I would create a personalized weight loss self-empowerment program. I wanted real change, not a fad diet or a quick fix.  I named my program Baby Steps. My Baby Steps created small changes that turned into big changes, which in-turn changed my life. Within a year I was successful at losing over 100+ pounds; but that was only the beginning of my journey. I started reciting self-affirmations, meditation became an every day occurrence, and I started writing a book about my experiences.

My mission is to let people to know that you can change; you can create the life you always longed for. I am currently working as a traveling personal trainer, and lifestyle coach. My goal is to address teen obesity, and inspire and help anyone that wants to listen. I look forward to expanding my friend bank, making a difference, and touching as many lives as possible.

So Lets Go!
To day is the first day of the rest of your life…. Make it count


 

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My name is Mary! I was obese for most of my life, around 7 years ago I decided to take control of my life and successfully lost over 150 pounds. But that's just the beginning of my journey. Join me as I evolve into the person I was born to become. I love to cook, craft, read, and make people smile. I'm happy you've stumbled on by. Let’s Evolve Together.

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