I'm baaack!

Hello everyone! Well I'm back and ready to continue this upward trend that I am currently on. (Upward in a good way, not in bad way like upward on the scale!) So here's the scoop: Last month I joined a Facebook challenge group coordinated by my coach, Ryan. Now I've been one of Ryan's minions for a LONG time but only halfheartedly participating in the exercise groups and programs here & there. In fact, last year I joined WW-At-Work since my company was sponsoring a weight loss challenge and they were paying for part of the meeting fees. I became a WW member in the summer and stayed a member all the way through to the end of December. And guess how many pounds I lost? Only 2 pounds. Yes, I kid you not. In about six months of being a WW member, I just lost 2 pounds!!! Granted, this was mainly my fault for not following the program to a T. I have nothing bad to say overall about the program since it works for so many. But for ME and my particular lifestyle, it obviously did not work. It wasn't a perfect fit.

With the start of the new year, I figured it was time to try something new. Lo and behold I see a message from Ryan about a new 90/10 group starting in January. I decided to join and to really focus on eating more whole foods and keeping track. I printed up weekly meal plans and went grocery shopping. For more information on the 90/10 Nutrition plan, you can check out the website here: www.9010nutrition.com.  So in just a month of eating on the 90/10 plan, guess how many pounds I lost? 4.5 pounds. In a month. And also, feeling great in looser pants!

I'm continuing the 90/10 nutrition in February and after my awesome experience in January, I have decided to become a coach myself! It's a little scary. And of course, I'm second-guessing myself since I do NOT have the fit, toned body that I'm still striving for. However, I decided to think of this as a journey that I can continue on while at the same time, supporting others who have the same goals. We can share the struggles and help each other achieve our respective fitness goals!

At least, this is how I'm envisioning it. :)

So now this blog will turn into me talking about my experiences as I start this new journey. I will be an open book. Get ready.