Good morning from Day 1 of vacation!

Hello Bloggers!

It's Saturday morning and I'm laying in bed waiting for everyone to wake up. I figured I'd update you with my eating progress. We left yesterday after breakfast so I had to eat a few meals on the road:

M2/M4: a bag of Smartpop from the gas station. Did you know this bag has 2.5 servings? Something to watch out for when you're snacking. Portion control is key!




M3- We stopped at Subway and I got a salad with Turkey, veggies, and some sweet onion sauce. I also had some baked lays.



LSU! My alma mater :). If you squint, you can see it. Haha.




M4- rest of the Smartpop and some Oreos :(. Boo. I'm hoping to really curb my sugar cravings soon.

M5- The husband and I went to mcAlisters. I got a garden salad and 1/2 of a chicken salad sandwich.



I'll update later with Today's progress!


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On changing

I think I left off posting my meals while on vacation at the beach.  Oops!  I've set up a mini-challenge for myself.  I'm about to leave for Disney World (again) and I'm determined to eat healthy while there.  My goal is to post ALL of my meals online.  We normally get a meal plan while there, so I'll be eating at a wide range of restaurants.  Follow me on my journey!  I'll try to update this blog each day with my meals, but I'll probably post more on my Instagram account: @tamaratonesitup

My body is changing.  That's a good thing!  But here's what you need to know.  My weight has stayed right around the same range.  I think this is important to note.  I feel stronger, leaner, and I just feel better physically- no more sleepiness or icky feeling.  But my weight has barely changed.  My clothes are looser.  I can fit in smaller sizes.  But my weight has barely changed.  

Hear this loud and clear:  THAT NUMBER ON THE SCALE DOESN'T MEAN MUCH!  

Sure, it's an indicator of some things, but it's not a measure of health.  

Here's what I'm focusing on now:

1) My arms are looking great.  I'm really happy with their progress.
2) My legs are toning up.  This is probably the first time in my life that's ever happened!
3)  I don't feel the need to take a nap every day.  I still get sleepy some days, but I'm able to power through it.
4) I'm a morning person now!  I wake up at 6 and get going with a workout!
5)  I'm constantly asking myself how my digestion is doing....I think this is a better indicator of health than weight or even clothing size.
6)  I'm focusing more on doing the best things for my body and less on what I'm doing that's "wrong."

I think #6 is the biggest one for me.  I used to beat myself up because I'd have one bad meal.  Or I'd miss 1-2 days working out and feel like a loser.  Since I started eating cleaner, lifting some weights, and walking/eliptical at the Y, I don't worry about that stuff anymore.   

I guess, in a way, I'm looking at myself through a different lens.   Focusing on what I love vs. what I dislike.  Reminding myself that I am made for a purpose...fearfully and wonderfully made.  
I'm not sure if this is making any sense, but I want you to know that the moment I quit caring about the scale was probably the moment my life changed for the better.  I still weigh myself, but it doesn't control me...or depress me...or excite me.  It's just a number.  

Now my new size 8 jeans.....those excite me!  

Eating on vacation

It's been a while since I've updated my attempt at healthy living. I'm happy to report I've been doing well! The true test is yet to come, however. Family vacation is upon us and that is always so hard for me! Lots of cookies and chips and all the foods I love are all around me. But I've resolved to do my best...which is not eating ANY of that stuff.

Ok. Here's my meal rundown for today:

M1- apple and water
M2- skipped due to travel in car
M3- salad at subway. I thought it would be really hard for me to skip the bread, but it wasn't! My salad was delicious. I got turkey with spinach, veggies, and the sweet onion sauce. I'm not entirely sure if the sauce is TIU approved, but it was such a small amount that I didn't worry about it.
M4- homemade trail mix- organic dried cherries, organic banana chips, and walnuts.
M5- my mother-in-law's delicious lasagna (small piece), a small bit of bread, and lots of salad.

All in all (for vacation) I'd say it was a pretty good day!

AM workout- 1.5 mile run
PM workout- Yogify level 1 balance (this is a great app if you are interested in starting yoga!).

I'll be back with another update tomorrow!


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