JustOneCupcake

Because weight loss is not easy… but it can be fun!

It’s Been a While…

Posted on February 6, 2012 by SkinnyCupcake
That’s the way! No time to look back!

Since my last post. And a lot had happened since then.

  1. A trip to Universal in Orlando to celebrate my work’s ten year anniversary and holiday party.
  2. A 12 days vacation to Puerto Rico to spend New Years with my family. I miss them.
  3. I moved from one office to another with new/old people. I’m happy!
  4. After I came back my body and mind were still on vacation! And then…
  5. A trip back to Puerto Rico for work. It was INTENSE!

I apologize for how long it took to this. I can’t promise that this wont happen again, because we all know that i’ve promised and it had happen :-( I will, however, promise to be better and keeping my weight loss journey and efforts updated.

After I came back from vacation I joined a group in the office that decided to do their version of the Biggest Loser, unfortunately, I’ll have to withdraw myself from it because I missed two weigh-ins due to my work trip to Puerto Rico, which puts me in a little disadvantage, I wish them well!

One thing I did was to make a “Plan B”. During my vactaion I bought a couple of coupons, two for healthy food delivery and two for a boot camp. Also, prior to the vacations, I bought the Winsor Pilates DVDs – which I LOVE! – and also a portable ballet bar to compliment the Physique 57® - it’s not needed but I wanted one ;-) . In addition to this, my brother recommended a Wii game that he had at home - in Puerto Rico and that I tried -. Since it was very good I got one copy for myself.  So as you can see, my “Plan B” is a very hefty one.

I’m also dividing my weight loss goal in three stages. The first one being focused on my friends wedding in April. The second my birthday in July and the third one for the holidays.  Each goal has its own incentive. First goal, a trip to Magic Kingdom – which I’ve never been -. For the second goal, a vacation either to Puerto Rico to a resort or to another place with beautiful beaches. And for the third… well I don’t know just yet. I’ll think about it ;-)

From this point on, there is only one option and way for me, and that is to move forward and keep on trying until I make it!

Stick around!

JustOneCupcake

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Coupons, Coupons and More Coupons

Posted on December 2, 2011 by SkinnyCupcake

I like them all! :-D

I’m a great fan of coupons. Groupon, Living Social, CoupTessa, Google Offers, etc, etc, etc… Every day in my inbox there are about 6 notifications about new offers. Some of them are really good.

For example, in the South Florida area, Fit2Go is one of those super worthy coupons that you should take advantage of, especially if you are busy. Having your meal portioned and ready is always a plus. That way you don’t have to think about what to eat or if you are having the right portions. Other coupons I enjoy are the ones for manis and pedis – I’m such a girl!. As well as the one for nice restaurants.

There are so many options to pick from when those emails arrive sometimes is difficult to pick between them and you end up buying – in the same day – two or three – I’m guilty! ;-) of that.

Some days I’m tempted to buy the coupon for HCG, other days for the celullite reduction programs, boot camps, cross fit… well you get the drill.  I mean, everyone is joining the Online Coupon/Offers revolution. Making very difficult to choose!! – well sometimes -.

Even McDonalds is doing so. This week I received the notification about this offer. I looked at it and I was amazed that even McDonalds, is doing this things! 

I think I’ll stick with the manis, pedis and nice restaurants. Nothing against McDonalds, the thing is that now, it’s not a viable choice for my new lifestyle. Maybe eventually,  I’ll have something from there but for now, I rather stay away! :)

I guess that some of you have found this kind of coupons. I wonder, how did you approach them? What are the coupons or offers that in the past you would have run towards it but now, because of your new lifestyle, you prefer to stay away from?

JustOneCupcake

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Expectations…Where do they take you!?

Posted on October 23, 2011 by SkinnyCupcake

I just realized what’s holding me back… EXPECTATIONS.

Expecting others to realize that I’m making an effort and that I’m making progress. Expecting others to tell me, “hey good job”; expecting, expecting, expecting… That word, that action is getting me nowhere! NOWHERE! Instead is holding me back, and I DON’T LIKE IT!

Starting now, I won’t expect anything from anyone just me. I’m the only responsible for my health, for my life, for my work, for my progress. If I take care of it, nobody can say anything that will affect me, because let’s face it, people ALWAYS will have something to say.

I’m accountable to myself, and myself only. If I succeed I did it for me. If I fail, its because of me. Not because so or so told that I did or didn’t do a good job, or notice or didn’t notice a change.

It could be embarrassing to admit that that kind of thinking is the one that is keeping you tied down to your old self. But at the same time it is an important step to recovery. Being aware of what holds you back or the actions or lack of it’s the first step.

 

JustOneCupcake

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