Exciting New Week

Well Hello Everyone,

I hope everyone has had a great week. This has been a crazy busy week for me. I am tired as heck but I made it through it.  I can not say my food has been on point the whole time but I did not go off the deep end.

I have to say that I am feeling pretty good about the decisions I made this in moving my weight removal journey forward.  I am hoping the be able to share all the detail in my blog. I am so excited about this I just wait to share.  

Today after I got off work I was tired but I noticed the sun was still out and it gave me a little energy so I went out on a walk for the first time in years.  It really felt good to be out there walking and breathing in the fresh air. I walked about half a mile for the first time. I do not think that is to bad and it is a start.  We all have to start someone where even if it is only half a block.

My aunt joined me on my walk today. She has bad knees and may have to have them replaced. She walked using a walker and she made it about half a block before she had to sit down and then return home.  I am crazy proud of her so getting out there and starting.  She wants to feel better and lose a little weight.

I am 4 pounds away from my first goal of 10 pounds. I cannot wait to meet that goal as I have already found what I am going to reward myself with. I am get a bracelet that says LOVE on it. Why the word love because I want to see something that shows me that I do love myself as much as I love other people.

Because this week has been so busy I did not get to try any new recipes. I will make sure I have something next week. I love trying new foods.

You all have s happy and fun week. Do not forget to move.  

Oh I almost forgot I have started a new FaceBook page called Jules Fitness

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Until next week,

~Julie

What have I been doing????

Hey All,

This has been a week of up and down for me. I have been crazy busy this week and I am not making the time I should have for me and working out. It will all get back to normal soon.

Today when I was at work I started thinking about what I am or am not doing.  I thought about the results I have gotten and if my whole heart was in or not in this journey. I discovered that my whole heart is not in this. If my heart is not in this then what am I doing? Why am I wasting my time and other people time?  Then some how I felt a fire spark in me and my whole heart is in it. I do want to change my insides and out.  This spark feels amazing.

I noticed that I have come up with a lot of excuses why I cannot do something or eat something. I am done with excuses!!!  Why can’t I try something and see how it feels or if my tummy can handle it. I need to build a team that will help me find the right way to do this. I need someone who will help me what the food part and someone who can help me with the excise. I need help!

I am so tired of not living my life and sitting on the side lines.  I am tired of worrying if I go somewhere if there will be wide seats or armless chairs. Omg what if I have to sit on the floor? That is all bad. I worry about walking in some place where there is a crowed of people and everyone looking at the fat girl. STOP! I do not want these worries or cares any more. I want my freedom back. I need my freedom!  

With this said I am in whole heart to take back my life.

Have a great week everyone,

~Julie

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New Game Plan

Hey All,

I hope you all had a great week. It has not been my best week.  This past week has been a little hard for me. I did not post a video nor have I posted on Instagram as much. I have to find a way to get my body to catch up with my mind.

This week I was hit with a big reminder that my body cannot do what my mind wants it to do at this time. My mind wants me to do a full workout and go to the gym. At this point in time my lower back will not allow it. I want to go on walks but my back says nope. The pain in my back was so bad this week that I saw no hope for anything. Because of this I fell into a depression for most of the week.  I really thought if I cannot do what I really need to do to remove weight then what's the point of doing any of it.  I was not watching my food or water intake. Once I hit this very low point I was ready to give up in a lot of things in my life.  I asked angels to help me see what I am missing so I may move forward. Then one morning when I woke up my back did not hurt as much and I did not feel so hopeless. Noticing this change I quickly made a new game plan and started to move forward again.  New game plan is to start with a little yoga and only do as much as I can. I have to remember not to beat myself up because I did not do as much as I thought I should have.  One day at a time will make big changes in the long run.   I am so happy that I am going in the direction once again.

Yesterday afternoon I had a little victory for myself. I was at the grocery store and I was getting really hungry. I picked up a Naked protein shake to drink. I was so proud of myself because I did not by a candy bar or bag of chips to eat on the way home.  It is the little things that help me move forward.

I did find time in the kitchen again. I made a chicken broccoli stir fry for dinner one night this week.  Made up some rice to go with it and everyone loved it. I am sure I will be making this again. I found this recipe on Facebook and shared the recipe below. I did not eat the rice because I have to pick if I am going to eat protein or the other stuff. My stomach can only fit one or the other in it at a time.

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You all have a great week,

~Julie

Chicken Broccoli Mushroom Stir Fry

INGREDIENTS
1 pound chicken breast, cubed
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1 pound broccoli florets
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons oil for frying
For the sauce:
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
2 teaspoons sesame oil
⅓ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 cup chicken broth
¼ cup flour

PREPARATION
1. In a large pan, on medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is hot, add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until cooked through and browned.
2. Remove cooked chicken from pan and set aside.
3. In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and add mushrooms. When the mushrooms start to soften, add broccoli florets and stir-fry until the broccoli is tender. Remove cooked mushrooms and broccoli from the pan and set aside.
4. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add the remaining sauce ingredients and stir until smooth.
5. Return the chicken and vegetables to the saucy pan; stir until heated through.
6. Serve with hot rice or noodles.
7. Enjoy!
Inspired by: Natasha's Kitchen