#withouttheweight

[withouttheweight]

I lost 145 lbs but don't coach on nutrition. Here's why...

I eat a very clean diet, but I rarely talk about food.

I know it's strange, right? I've lost 145 lbs and paused progression of my chronic illness through it, I have a certification from the worlds largest nurtition school, AND I love to cook!

So, what's the deal?

Ok - I'm gonna tell you... but first, I have to be real with you. Food will heal you. It's an incredible medicine, a natural source of fuel, and it can make you feel happy and whole with each bite.

But, food can only be the answer for you if you're willing to change what you're eating. And NO ONE wants to talk about that.

When I meet with my clients, it seems clear that they don't want to change what they eat. They know what's healthy and what's not. In fact, I've never had a client that hadn't been on some sort of diet before meeting with me and they have all the right knowledge, they just don't put it to practice.

What they're missing is brain training. And that's where I come in.

I don't really talk about food because even though food will heal you, health and healing don't come from food. Health and healing come from getting yourself to make the actionable changes necessary to heal your body.

If you've struggled with food and eat the things you know you shouldn't - something else is going on here. This isn't about food anymore, it's about how you've trained your brain.

Seriously. You're basically a computer and your brain is your hard drive. Whatever you tell your brain is your truth, it translates to code and sends that message along your neuropathways, telling your body how to act.

Those responses become stronger and stronger the more you use them, which is why it can be so tough to break a bad habit, but there are exercises to rewire and overcome those responses.

If this is something that interests you and you want to learn more, message me or look into neuroplasticity for yourself. I certainly didn't make brain training up, but I'm excited to be able to use it with clients and on myself to design the life I want to live.

#mindset #healing #braintraining #liveyourlife #withouttheweight

[girlwithms]

You’re invited! I’m celebrating my 19th anniversary of my MS diagnosis with an #MSBookChallenge and would love you all to join me. There were only a few resources avail in 2001. During those years I searched under many rocks and found success. Today we have many options. Some are MS based and some life based. Here is one of my favorites from back in the day: Healing with Whole Foods by Pritchard. Take part in the challenge, share a book a day for three days that have helped you learn to thrive, and please #RT. Thank you! @cathsie @lydiaemily @fums.now @digmannd @activemsers @crystalperryaz @ms_trippingonair @withouttheweight @selmablair #livingwithms #livebetter #foodasmedicine #healingwithwholefoods #happyMSdaytome #alwayslearning #fums #takeTHATms! #MSbookchallenge https://www.instagram.com/p/B8J3cbRAeSE/?igshid=1a3zne4to3vot

#msbookchallenge #rt #livingwithms #livebetter #foodasmedicine #healingwithwholefoods #happymsdaytome #alwayslearning #fums #takethatms

[wlstories]

Submitted by @withouttheweight #wlstories #wlinspired . . . More pics of this transformation available on our snapchat; username: wlstories

#wlstories #wlinspired

[forgetmianot]

5 things I like about myself

@losslass tagged me for this, so here it goes: 1: my intelligence 2: my talent for teaching 3: my genuine, big smile 4: my body shape 5: my desire to be good, kind, hard-working and just overall the good heart inside of me Wow, it's nice to think of all the things I like about me for a change... Instead of the things I don't like. Thanks, @losslass!😘 Now, passing it on to @mermaidgains, @lillygirlsthatlift and @withouttheweight

[decaffienated]

I am happy with my journey thanks to all the encouragement from the true MVPs of my life-I love you! If anyone is feeling a little discouraged or down, Let’s succeed together! Or get at my life coach or my personal trainer, they’re amazing people! ♥️ . . #happiness #workingslowlybutsurely #miami #imstillchunky #butiloveme #journey #selfawareness #keeppushing #dontgetdiscouraged #fuckherballife #mylifecoachisamazing @thenutrinut @withouttheweight #mypersonaltraineristhebest @aguilar_fit24 #stillpushing #mybestfriendsarebetterthanyours #hardwork #imnotgivingup #florida #ihavebones #survivor #igotthis💪 #grateful (at Broward County, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnrhQ2yntzm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1blyy5ypk5ki8

#happiness #workingslowlybutsurely #miami #imstillchunky #butiloveme #journey #selfawareness #keeppushing #dontgetdiscouraged #fuckherballife #mylifecoachisamazing #mypersonaltraineristhebest #stillpushing #mybestfriendsarebetterthanyours #hardwork #imnotgivingup #florida #ihavebones #survivor #igotthis💪 #grateful

[withmybootson]

withouttheweight replied to your post “Went to brush my teeth and came face-to-face with a mild butterfly rash...”

Aw I'm so sorry! What can you do to reduce the appearance or time of the rash? Have you called your dr?? Feel better!

I don't really know of anything that will reduce it. My mom has always just had to ride it out. We heard of people using Vitamin E on it so my mom tried that for a while but it never reduced the appearance of hers. But in the same token, my mom has a very severe case of lupus and along with that comes a very severe butterfly rash when she flares.

I just noticed the rash this evening so I haven't told my rheum. If my mom doesn't think it looks too bad when I show her I'll likely just make a note of it in my journal to show him at my appointment the 29th.

Thanks for checking in on me. I'm betting this is just a tiny flare in reaction to the new meds. That's what I'm hoping for anyway. But still thank you!

This whole thing just still scares me. I can take care of any of my mom's medical issues, (lupus, fibro, epilepsy, strokes, etc.), without batting an eye. I know what to do. But having this in ME... scares the shit out of me and I suddenly feel completely clueless about it. Helpless.

<3

#withouttheweight #answered #spoonie #lupus #sle

[theprodigalathlete]

The Rules
 Rule 1: Always post the rules. 
Rule 2: Answer the questions of the person who tagged you and write 11 new questions. 
Rule 3: Tag 11 new people and link them to the post.
 Rule 4: Let them know you tagged them.

My Questions:

1. If you could pick your own name, what would it be?

Isabella 2. Cookies or chips?

To me this should say biscuits or crisps. I choose biscuits.

3. What is the last book you read?

For my course: Disgrace 

Out of pleasure: The Garden of Evening Mists  4. Iron Man or Batman?

Batman 5. Do you like cotton candy?

Yup! 6. What are your short term goals?

Revise for Modernism-Contemporary module, and then for Reason&Passion module, complete a 7 mile run tomorrow. 7. Do you prefer the day or night, why?

Day - there are more things that I enjoy doing available 8. Do you think crying is a sign of strength or weakness?

Strength. If you're strong enough to be open about how you feel, then that is so enviable. You have to recognise the pain to get over it properly. 9. What was the first cd you ever bought with your own money?

Busted. I've been borrowing my parents' CDs for years though. 10. How much time do you spend on tumblr each day?

Probably about half an hour if that, it's usually a background thing more than anything else. 11. What is your fav quote?

"If you stick your head in the sand, all people are going to see is an arse" ~  my momma bear.

My Questions:

1. What is your favourite song?

2. Where in the world would you most like to travel?

3. Cats or dogs?

4. Favourite season?

5. Books or kindle?

6. Have you got any tattoos?

7. If you were on a desert island, what three items (not including a mobile phone) would you want?

8. What would you do if you won the lottery?

9. What are your career aspirations?

10. If you could be an animal for the day, what would you be?

11. Do you like spicy food?

#doingthisforme #fatgrlslims #withouttheweight #workforit #keep-fucking-strong #bebetterbefitter #gettingahealthybody #imgonnamakeachange #turningheadsfitness #prettyandfit #cageofdiamondsandgirls

[withouttheweight]

There's a muscle in your brain that you have to exercise to achieve success. Read 3 tips to getting there: • 1. Start saying no to processed foods. Every time you say no and follow through, that muscle gets stronger and processed foods are awful for you, so it makes sense to start there. • 2. If you eat when you're anxious, bored, or sad - talk to yourself. Have a real conversation with yourself and if you can't talk, either journal or talk it out with someone else. Food doesn't have to be your go to coping mechanism but until we find out what works, we gotta know what's bothering you that you're turning to food. • 3. Set an intention for the day and then take some deep breaths. If you take a minute to focus on your breath a few times a day, it clears your brain, lowers stress, and realigns you with your intention. • If diet and exercise work for awhile but you later stall and eventually fall off, this is why. You need to strengthen your mind muscles and once you do, success will come in waves. • I believe in you. 🙌🏻❤ • • • • #weightloss #motivation #motivationmonday #healing #healthy #happy #stressmanagement #multiplesclerosis #chronicillness #braintraining #liveyourlife #withouttheweight

#withouttheweight #healthy #healing #weightloss #motivationmonday #motivation #liveyourlife #stressmanagement #chronicillness #braintraining #multiplesclerosis #happy

[eatright-workhard-xo]

Hi! I think you're blog is awesome! I've thought about doing the couch to 5k program as well but I don't think I'm there yet. I really related to how if you don't count calories, you'll overeat. If I don't stick to a specific plan, I do the same thing! I hope we can support each other to reach our goals!

Thanks, lady! Your blog is great as well (I followed you back; my main blog url is letsmakelemonade so that's me!). :)I'm only starting my 4th week of C25k, but honestly I already think it's a great program. When you're ready, definitely give it a shot!! You'll be surprised at how much you're capable of; I know I have been.  

#answered #withouttheweight

[from300to300]

Recent Events

I know, it has been quite a while since I have posted anything. There are times when I switch into hermit mode and cut my self off from social media for a random amount of time. I would check occasionally to see what others had posted, but was just not as involved as I have been previously. 

I believe another reason that I have not been posting is that I haven't been as active as I really should be, and the main point of this blog was for fitness. This really has turned into something much more than that though. I received messages from a few of my followers just checking up on me. I just want to say thanks and I love you guys, it means a lot to have you be a part of my life.

So without further delay...

I have been going to my friend Rob's house to teach is son Kung Fu almost every Saturday for the last few weeks. He told me that he had Election Day (Nov 6th) off and wanted to drive to Chicago. We had made plans to go there and eat some Dim Sum and get a bunch of Dit Da Jow. Basically it would be this trip all over again.

He told me that he wanted to get in touch with Tony, another friend we made at the Kung Fu school. Rob then tells me that Tony has a plane and we will be flying to Chicago. When we finally got to Tony's house I was told that we would not be going to Chicago after all because President Obama was there, and the air space was restricted. We then decided to fly to beautiful coastal city of Grand Haven.

Yes, I know it is old, but I am still alive. This was my first small plane ride, it was a bit scary at times. We took off after eating lunch, we flew over Lake Michigan and I took this picture.

I got back home just in time to go to class. Which is what my life has been consisting of besides working more at my campus job.

This was my treat last weekend dark chocolate with sea salt and a dark Russian Imperial Stout. I think it was pretty well deserved as I didn't eat any Halloween candy.

Last week I worked quite a bit, and now I am getting trained for another position. Monday class I lifted again and it felt great, I need to get my motivation back to get that gym time. The one day I bought my co-worker Nina lunch after work, and we talked for about three hours in the cafe before I had to leave to go to class. It was just nice having someone to sit and talk about things.

Thursday I had to come in for two random tests in the morning, but had to work a night shift. I brought my laptop and hung out on campus for about four hours. It is great to sit there and people watch. So many lovely ladies. On Friday I met Diane, she trained me for the new position, and spent a bit of time talking during the day. I am really enjoying my new social "workouts".

I am thinking that I should hang out more like I did last week, and then keep working on being social and make more friends. Maybe this could eventually lead to me finding another relationship. Until then I need to maintain my Jedi mindset, and keep working on myself.

After a crazy weight roller coaster, I am finally back down, and hopefully continuing to lose. I was actually feeling a bit smaller this weekend, that is what prompted me to check the scale.

I noticed some water damage on the ceiling of my room. Last week it started to get worse. So my landlord came over yesterday to rip out all of the damaged material so we can fix the leak.

I get to sleep in the living room for a few days. Can't really complain though, my landlord is a great guy and is going to have a new light fixture installed, and give my room a new coat of paint.

Rob called me around 6pm to see if I was going to come out to teach his son. I drove out there and hung out with Rob and hist wife for a bit. I cleaned up out little practice area and then we got started. It was quite the long session this time. I must have spent about two hours with him. It was great, I really love teaching and seeing that spark in someone else.

This is one of the Wooden Dummies that I built during my time at the school. Rob bought it about 10 years ago.

I need to go get a haircut as you can see. The snow hasn't fallen and I have my lumberjack beard on already.

I know this is a long post, but I hope that you enjoy it, and I will try to get back on track with the gym and my posting. Much love...

#personal #life #College Fall 2012 #work #withouttheweight #sstaystrongerr #healthy-forlife #trip-to-fitland #love you all

[callmemoprah-blog]

withouttheweight replied to your photo: I hate Dasani but it’s in my house so I’m drinking...

Ew, I also hate Dasani, but good for you!!!!!

I'm trying! But really though it tastes like plastic, bleghh

#withouttheweight

[tovarthyme]

withouttheweight replied to your post: So I found an old journal thing in my room from my senior year

Everytime I find something I’ve written in my past it blows my mind. I either underestimate my past self or am embarrassed. Regardless, it’s really cool to see your past on paper!

Most definitely. A multitude of moods fill my mind when I read them. I can even see on the paper when I was mad or happy, because my hand writing will either be really sharp and spastic , or clear and smooth.

#withouttheweight

[withouttheweight]

Something Really Strange Is Happening…“

Yesterday, I got up early, went to work (didn’t take a lunch break), ran to the train station, and jumped on an Amtrak (and then a creepy Lyft) to NYC. Now, that all may seem fine and normal to you, but waking up this morning, I was expecting to feel awful. That’s what happens when you have a disease like MS. You either can’t do something, push yourself, or feel like a train ran you over when you wake up… or all three, just in case you didn’t get the first message to stay the fuck home. Today, though, I feel fine. Good, even, if that’s an option… I take care of myself for reasons like this. I want to show people that these heavy hitter diseases don’t mean we should give up, it means keep going. MS is what gives me the desire to live a big, fun, exciting life, but most of the time, it’s also what stops me. Today, I feel unstoppable. Live Your Life, Without The Weight. ❤

#happy #healing #wellness #weightloss #multiplesclerosis #fitfam #nyc #liveyourlife #withouttheweight

[withouttheweight]

You can choose to be upset about where you haven't gotten to yet or you can choose to enjoy where you are right now. ❤

#weightloss #healing #wellness #happiness #multiplesclerosis #liveyourlife #withouttheweight