60 days later

I have learned so much through this 60 day journey.  I had been “trying” to lose weight on my own for a couple of years.  I just either didn’t have the motivation or drive to do it on my own.  I tried every diet available.  I realized that once I was given this great opportunity I couldn’t squander it.  I have taken full advantage of this blessing.  I went from being completely sedentary to working out HARD 5 days a week with a trainer.  The other 2 days of the week I made sure I did some kind of activity whether it be yard work, house cleaning, walking, etc.  During the weight loss process I realized I could do it.  I recorded everything I ate into My Fitness Pal and never missed a day.  The excessive amount of exercise made me sleep much better every night and lowered my stress level considerably.  I am a more active and healthy me.  I feel that this contest has given me the jump start I needed for my new lifestyle.  I no longer want to be the sedentary person I was before.  I want to continue on this journey and continue to lose weight until my goal is reached.  I’m getting closer every day to my goal.  Thank you to Genghis Grill and Gorilla Fitness for allowing me to have this awesome opportunity.  What a ride it has been!

Sake

I love a drink and sake is no exception. The benefits include
Preventing cancer
Prevention of cirrhosis
Preventing arteriosclerosis
Preventing angina
Preventing aging
Preventing osteoporosis

Thank you TY KU for the sake!

benefits of whole grains

Whole grains benefit you in a number of ways.
Stroke risk reduced
Type 2 diabetes reduced
Heart disease risk reduced
Better weight maintenance
Reduced risk of asthma
Healthier carotid arteries
Healthier blood pressure levels

little black dress?

So I'm told that Come supports "little black dress" where they support people to get back into outfits they want to fit in again. I don't have any of my smaller size clothes so my closet is dwindling quickly. Yeah!  As I went in search of an outfit I found the cutest outfit. The shirt I would normally wear but fat chicks don't wear white pants!  And personally I don't wear many dresses unless I have to go to a wedding or cocktail party. So my chosen outfit is this precious gingham shirt and white pants. I don't think I have ever even owned a pair of white pants. Yikes!

Favorite workout songs

I mostly only do cross fit type workouts. Our playlist includes
Eminem. Lose yourself. Www.eminem.com
Ellie goulding. Burn. Www.elliegoulding.com
Pherrell. Happy.  Www.pharellwilliams.com
Robin thicke. Blurred lines  Www.robinthicke.com
American authors. Best day of my life. Www.weareamericanauthors.com
Mclemore. Thrift shop. Www.macklemore.com
Jason derulo. Talk dirty. Www.jasonderulo.com
Katy Perry. Dark horse. Www.katyperry.com
Lorde.  team. Www.lorde.co
Pitbull. Timber.  Www.pitbullmusic.com

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Rebecca's Genghis Grill Commercial

Ch ch ch changes

Crazy changes happening here!
I had let myself go. I had put my family before myself. I was stressed. I was out of shape. I had excuses. Blah blah blah.
Where am I now?  I am losing weight and feeling great!  I'm an athlete again!  I have minimal stress!  I am putting myself first after a 13 year break!  I have no excuses for not eating right or working out!  I sleep better than I ever have and no longer need medication to do so!  I have energy to do much more than before.   I'm happier than I have been in a LONG time and look forward to my future.
I want to win the money because it would be a great bonus to this journey but if I don't I know I have already won the battle with myself. I'm a happy wife, mama, daughter and friend.

Admiration

Who do I admire?  There are so many to pick from. My dad, Mike, would be my pick. He has always been my cheerleader. When he heard I was selected for the contest he was as excited as me!  His advice was "keep your eyes on the prize and you will win"  He sends me a text every few days telling me to keep up the good work. when I talked to him about advice etc he said that I have always been a winner and always have been competitive. He told me that the other contestants don't stand a chance if they are up against me.
He tells everyone he works with about my journey.  He believes in me even when I stop. What a great man. Keep cheering for me daddy, I'm half way there!

Limited Time Only

Man was I excited to discover the new stuff on the line!  I got the pulled pork and followed the recipe card and made the pulled pork tacos. They were DELICIOUS!!!!  Since I have been eating healthy I hadn't had much fatty food and I paid for that taco later. The pulled pork was fattier than the chicken I normally get. It was yummy!  I may get it again soon before it goes away.

My Genghis Grill Journey

Tea

Tea has been a staple of my diet since birth. Sweet, unsweetened, green or black. Any kind is good with me!  As all of my bad habit are being left in my past it is comforting to know that my tea habit is one I get to keep!  Benefits include reduced risk of breast and prostate cancer, lower cholesterol levels and reduce risk of coronary artery disease. Thank you tea. I knew you were a true friend!
I love my Red Diamond!!!
Www.reddiamond.com

STRESS

I have always been a very intense and stressed person. For years I held all of my stress in my neck, back and shoulders until it caused me so much discomfort that I had to go to physical therapy. I am finally cured and now know how to handle stress better. During this competition I haven't felt any stress over the weight loss portion of the contest. My stress comes from completing the many tasks associated with the contest. I think the most difficult is anything to do with videoing. That is definitely something I don't feel confident atyet. My fafavorite quote about stress is "The storm before the calm." That sums up my life perfectly.

Wine...Good for you

Wine has many more benefits then first believed by Hippocrates. Hippocrates believed wine to be good for disinfecting wound, mix medication with, alleviate pain during childbirth and for symptoms of diarrhea. Hippocrates was ahead of his time but there were other benefits that we would learn later. While researching this topic I found about 20 benefits. None included increasing ability to dance which I think is my greatest benefit. Some medically researched benefits include reducing depression and preventing many illnesses including colon cancer, breast cancer, dementia, blinding diseases, liver disease and type 2 diabetes.
Thank you wine for making me a better dancer but also benefiting me in so many ways.
ONEHOPE WINE www.onehopewine.com

Brown rice

As a true southerner it took me a long time to embrace Brown rice over white. Not until recently did I actually understand all of the benefits of Brown rice. Brown rice includes more fiber than white rice. It also is rich in antioxidants, manganese (helps synthesize fats), and helps stabilize blood sugar levels.  As I make changes in my lifestyle to become more heart healthy I realize how easy it is to make these simple changes. I look forward to discovering more staples to a healthy lifestyle.

3 Goals

My top 3 goals to achieve on my Health Kwest journey are:
1.  Weight loss. My overall goal is 70 pounds. Hopefully HK will get me close to my goal
2.  Feel better. With weight loss and exercise I know this will happen.
3.  Be fit. I am tired of being worn out after minimal effort.
I KNOW I can achieve these goals--it just takes time and motivation--I have both.

I Have A Dream

I have a dream to be a more healthy me. I want to feel better about myself and look better in my clothes. I want to be able to play with my kids without getting tired so easily. I want to fit into clothes I haven't worn in years. I want to be able to live a long and healthy life. I am a strong person and I know my dream will come true.

Rebecca's Genghis Grill Dance 2014

Day 5

First off I have to say Happy Valentine's Day to everyone. Secondly I need to tell everyone that this is my first blog...EVER.
My Genghis Grill Health Kwest task for today is to write a short and sweet blog of the top 5 reasons why I love GG. How easy!
Until I figure out this blog stuff I will keep it simple.
1.  The huge selection of fresh food to pick from. Veggies, protein, seasonings, sauces, starches. Oh my goodness how could it get any better.
2.  The healthy choices to pick from.
3.  The signature bowls
4.  The desserts and appetizers. Even though I will not be partaking in these for the next 55 days!
5.  The super sweet and supportive staff. They make it a joy to go in every day!