My habit is being an emotionally eater! When I feel overwhelmed and stressed I feel I like failed but I know it’s just a trick of the enemy. That’s when I want a coke or chips I love chips, I’m really not a soda drinker. I have gotten better with not buying them so I won’t be tempted to eat when I’m emotionally stressed out. Yesterday I did have two slices of pizza my goal was to have kale salad with chicken. That’s all I ate and drink my water. I had a lot going on yesterday my son was sick and afterwards I had to take my husband to urgent care after work because of chest pain and then he was transported to the hospital. Today is a new and it’s okay!

I have been saying no to unhealthy snacks all week and lost 4 pounds. I’m so excited to keep moving and making my nutrition a priority.

I’m just realizing there’s a Tab for workouts. So Monday through today I have been completing 3 mile's each day and just about 13 flights of stairs as well as 50 pushups, the pushups are modified. I utilize the office staircase to tone my thighs and calf’s. It’s funny because about 7 years ago my colleague would come and get me in the morning and at lunchtime to go up and down the stairs 3 times and I would complain but look at me now! She definitely sowed a seed into me and prepare for this. Are building has 5 floors. It’s so ironic I went to Goodwill about a month ago with my daughter and I came across a 10lb dumbbell and I purchased it, I never knew I would be using it to complete my pull ups and squats at home! What a great investment I made. For some reason I enjoy working out at the gym more than at home, but with me working 4 day back in office I have to utilize my home. I am proud of myself.

I’ve always been active, working out wasn’t the problem. I was in the gym 4-5x a week, I ran in mud runs, did 5ks, 8ks and a half marathon. I’d lose a little here and there, it always came back. The shift for me happened when I started incorporating changing my nutrition along with intentional healthy movement. It definitely required a shift in habits across the board. Learning to manage my stress in healthier ways instead leaning towards wine and pizza was must for stopping the cycle of losing a few lbs and gaining it back. Nutrition is a key component no matter what it is your goals are. Fuel your body so it can do the things you want it to do.

Hi, my name is Katie. I'm a 37 year old mom of two, teacher and trainer. I started my journey 7 years ago and am down 100lbs. My biggest obstacle is my nutrition. I burn the candle from 3am to 10pm most days, so eating well in between my obligations is difficult. But I know I can do it 💪🏻