Abs are born in the kitchen

"Abs are born in the kitchen."-- That's what a dear friend of mine (who is a personal trainer) said to me when I started complaining to her about my "problem area" (aka the TIRE around my midsection). After working out like crazy and dropping about 20lbs, I didn't understand why I still had a muffin top. Then she said it. She looked me straight in the face and said, "Abs are born in the kitchen." She got me. She had the guts to say what most people don't. And she did it in love. Now that's a good friend- be that kind of friend.

"If you go out looking for friends, you're going to find they are very scarce. If you go out to be a friend, you'll find them everywhere."
— Zig Ziglar

In the days and weeks- and even months- after our conversation, her words would continue to haunt me. What does that even mean, anyways?!? It means I had to start watching what I would eat and using some self-control. Bah. NOT what I wanted to hear.

If you are in the same boat I was in, trust me, there is hope. Healthy eating can be fun and there are a ton of helpful resources to use. One of the best resources is a good friend- someone who can encourage you not to eat the whole plate of brownies when you get down, someone who will offer you water instead of Dr. Pepper, and someone who even jumps on board the health wagon with you.

So I challenge you: say no to one thing this week. Be it Dr. Pepper or a bag of chips, it doesn't matter. Just say no to one unhealthy decision. And let me know how it goes!

"The chief cause of failure and unhappiness is trading what you want most for what you want right now"
— Zig Ziglar

I'll be posting some delicious recipes, so check back again soon!

Let's start living!
-Becca