November 14, 2012
I'm Josie,
Mom, daughter, sister, friend, business owner, and sugar addicted stress eater..
I was 38 when I got pregnant with my daughter. The same week I got pregnant I had a skiing accident which led to a total ACL reconstruction of my left knee. The rigorous exercise program and healthy eating habits that I had followed for ten years was put on hold. In the years that followed, my fairy tale life of love, marriage, family, health and fitness, began to unravel around me. With that, I became a stress eater and sugar my culprit.

Fast forward … My daughter is 14 and I am 80 pounds over weight, I have tried every diet including the “Raw” diet without success. Today I am challenging myself to change; change my eating habits, change the way I feel about myself, CHANGE.... I will be blogging daily, starting with today, my 53rd birthday. I will share with you my challenges, some solutions I come up with, photos, recipes and each success. It is my hope and desire to make a difference in my life as well as the lives of everyone that visits me here. Thank you for supporting me. I am now publicly accountable to myself and each of my readers. Come back often to read and see how I evolve. My goal for this year is weight loss and wellness. My diet is simple, whole foods and nothing artificial! I am using experience, logic and you to keep me going.

A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. – Lao Tzu

Planning Ahead: Day 79

Tue. January 31, 2012 4:44 pm

Lauren Lange MSH,RD,LD/N

Thank you Lauren Lange MSH,RD,LD/N from Edgewater Florida, for sharing this helpful tip with us.
Lauren has her Masters Degree and is a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist. She is also one of the beautiful brides I was lucky enough to have the privilege to photograph.

Lauren’s tip:

“Planning ahead can help aid with weight loss. Portion out oats, dried fruit, pecans or any other nut, and cinnamon. Take it with you, add water, and microwave for 2 minutes. It is an easy breakfast that keeps me full (good source of fiber). Another good option is measuring your favorite high fiber cereal and berries such as blackberries or strawberries.
Enjoy!”

She sent us a picture of all the breakfasts she prepares ahead of time. Great for the working person on the go or the busy mom chasing after babies and just about all of us who have demanding schedules.

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Lauren’s Wedding Day

Lauren and Joel~ to view more from their Day After Session click here.

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maggie Griffin - January 31, 2012 - 5:09 pm

That does look like a great idea to plan ahead in baggies and eat at work. Thanks Lauren!ReplyCancel