The Deal.

In close to one full year my family will be taking a trip to Mexico for my younger brothers senior trip. My goal is to take this next year to make some serious changes in my life, changes that will not only help me look good for this trip, but also help me have a better life their after. There is a history of thyroid disease in my family, along with diabetes and heart problems. The long term goal is to help prevent these health problems from shortening or hindering my life in any way.

The Goal:







As Compared To:









The Plan:
 As you can see, at one point in my life I was a healthy individual but moving and college got the best of me. The plan is to not only eat healthier, but have a diet with less processed food and workout routine that along with hard work and dedication are determined to get me where I want to be.

Every day I will log my food intake with a food journal, this is not necessarily to limit my calorie intake but instead to make myself more aware as to what I am putting in my body on a regular day. Along with this, I plan to work out for at least 30 minutes 5 days a week with 2 days being strength training.


Food Journal: List food and how many calories, carbs, protein, fat, and sugar are in that food. Cross off how many 8 oz glasses of water are taken in each day. At the end of the day add all calories, carbs, proteins, fat, and sugar have been taken in each day. I will be trying to stay within 1100 calories, 110 carbs, 110 protein, 20 fat, and 35 sugar.

Another great tool to use on the go (so you don't have to tote this thing around all the time) is the app called My Fitness Pal. I use My Fitness Pal while out and about, however I have found that writing down what I eat works best for me.

Each week I will post progress, what I have learned, favorite recipes, and anything and everything that pertains to this journey. This is not made for people to read, follow, or hate on, this is for me. This is to keep me accountable to what I want for myself. So...

Here's to starting a new chapter in my life and GROWING HEALTHY!