I had the honor of speaking at a 'Mindful Eating' group last night and I can only hope that they enjoyed it as much as I did!  It was so interesting listening to the speaker as she touched on all of the things that I have had to teach myself.  Where was this class when I was losing weight?! :-)

Through my own weight loss journey I have had to learn what my eating "triggers" are, change my negative thoughts, and also work through getting discouraged at times. By no means am I perfect, I will always be a work in progress, but it is encouraging to know that all of these things are struggles that others face.

Many people have a love/hate relationship with food, but the ultimate goal is to get to the point where you can enjoy it, but without going overboard and without feeling guilty afterwards!  This is the exact reason that a lifestyle change is the answer.  The key is balance.


Watch for my next post about getting active and moving...       

I know it has been some time since I last blogged, and I apologize if you have checked in only to realize that there hadn't been a new post! (However, I have been periodically updating the 'Smart Food Finds' page so be sure to check it out!)

Recently I have had the opportunity to speak to several different groups and share my story.  This is my passion!  I love motivating and inspiring people, but also teaching them about making wise food choices.  The key to my weight loss success (and maintenance) was really making this a LIFESTYLE CHANGE, and not just something temporary.

I am excited and eager to see what the future holds for FoodSmartie! It is my goal to continue to share my success and help others do the same!


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