What did I Do Sunday?

For awhile now, I've been reading up on Pinterest, Blogs, Websites on how to get into shape the smart way. I noticed a common trend saying that if you weren't organized there was a 90% chance you were going to fail. And I would still continue to eat out and get what I thought were healthier options but it was costing me an arm and a leg to do this. I went out last night and got 1 week worth of food (or so I thought) and was going to prep it all and be ready for the week.

I made broccolli and carrots for my lunches (froze them in 1 cup portions)
I made rice (I know alot of you are against rice but it's a start) (froze them in 1/4 cup portions)
I made chicken with a tiny bit of Montreal Chicken Spice (froze them in 1 cup portions)
I made Caramel Rice Cakes in a pkg of 1 cup about 11 of them for my 11 am snack.
I made Celery and Cucumber portions for my 2pm snack.

For breakfast, I will be doing a mixture of oats & yogurt, a smoothie, or an egg with some fruit.

And for supper - I will probably do a mixture of what I had for lunch but maybe mix it up a bit <-- Supper is the one thing I have not decided on yet.

I feel now that I have prepared everything that I have way more food than I need for one week which is great for my freezing option. I love being organized and ready to start my day with the food I'm going to be eating. I feel as though I can succeed with the diet portion of my healthy lifestyle change.

If any of my readers have any tips on how to switch things up let me know! I will be posting what I make on Sundays for the week!

Big Girl Panties

I often find myself saying this "Just gotta put my big girl panties on and do it."

The time has never been more clear, and I really do just need to put them on and not have an excuse.

There will always be room for an excuse

"It's too cold"

"It's so early"

"I'm tired"

"I'm sore"

"Tomorrow"

I've said all of these, at least 50 times. But tomorrow became today, today became yesterday and I don't want to live in regret.

**picture from ARThleticgirl.tumblr.com

My Vow & Before Picture

I vow to never be this size again. I want to be fit & healthy. My mistake is my love for food and over-indulging. Never again. I want to be happy with who I am, and be in love with myself.

Who am I? And why?

Hello..

The name? Hope Marie
The age? 24 years old
The job? Manager of a Cellphone Store
Education? None, debating.
I'm here to make a change with myself and document it. My idea is that if I can do it, anyone of you can. Even if this blog makes it and inspires one person - I'll be stoked.

I'm currently chunky, and I want to get healthy. Why?
I want to grow old - outside on a porch not in a hospital bed.
I want to travel the world - in an RV - on a Plane - on a Boat - with my feet.
I want to be successful - I don't want health issues to hinder me. I want to be proud of myself - I want you to be proud of me.
I want to look in the mirror - and smile.
I want my future children - to be proud not embarassed.
I want my family - to not worry.
I want to enjoy life - simple.

And I couldn't be more terrified.
I want to lose 90 lbs - and keep it off. I'll post my before pictures *as of today* so you can we what we are working with.

How the heck am I going to lose 90lbs? Drink water and eat lettuce? Heck no! I'm doing a complete lifestyle makeover. I refuse to starve. And I refuse to sink.