Face to Face Friday!
College Katie ----> Mama Katie
Girl on the left had lost 30+lbs one summer by completely restricting her food {eating less than 1200 calories a day- mainly deli meat and raw vegetables} and pretending like she knew what she was doing at the YMCA {mainly walking on the treadmill or using the stationery bike}...but then gained it ALL {and more!} back when she went back to school and began binging on sugar - her roommates treats, candy from a house where she was babysitting, an entire pint of ice cream from the dorm store. {Then came a senior year of margaritas and chili cheese dip...all downhill from there!}
Girl on the right has lost 15+lbs {all of her baby weight plus more} the RIGHT way, and has maintained weight loss for almost a year now. Eating whole foods {and still enjoying sweet treats in moderation!}, eating ENOUGH food, using portion control, regular exercise combining cardio and strength training, and drinking enough water! {with an occasional glass of wine}
I've been there- in the 'dieting' phase. Many, many times. I know how tempting quick fixes are. I've tried all kinds of 'diets' over the years. I know what it's like to keep quitting and starting constantly. I do.
But a real transformation takes TIME and CONSISTENCY. It's a process. It happens when you have patience, when you show up every day, and when you make small changes along the way! {Not by going to the gym once and eating a salad once a week!}
It's a JOURNEY, not a destination. Enjoy the ride. Love yourself, whether you WANT to start, you just started, or you are already on your way!!
