Mastering Melissa: November 2014

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Pumpkin protein pancakes

As promised from my FACEBOOK comments. Here is the recipe I used for this mornings breakfast.

Pumpkin protein pancakes-

4Tbsp of pumpkin purée

2large eggs (beaten)

A shake of cinnamon

A shake of pumpkin pie spice

1 1/2 scoops of vanilla Bode protein powder

Mix all together

I cook mine on a griddle medium get that I've sprayed with Pam to ensure they don't stick!

Topped with syrup, TruWhip and a sprinkle of nutmeg.

Please share any recipes you guys LOVE!

I did the fitting room happy dance! It amazes me when I look back and think just 7 months ago I started on a journey. A journey that I thought "enough is enough" and if it works on Extreme Weightloss maybe it'll work for me! What do I have to lose? I knew it wasn't going to be easy and I knew I was going to have to push myself out of comfort zones that I had been in for so long! I read Chris Powell's book and started working on my roadmap.

When I started I was wearing size 22/24 pants and 2x in top. 60 lbs down, 32inches cut, LOTS of hard work, making right choices, falling but getting right back up, admitting/recommitting and 7 months later.... I just bought size TWELVE jeans! This is huge for me as I haven't wore a size 12 since at least my sophomore year maybe even longer!! I tried on a 10 and I probably could've got that size but when you're so used loose clothes to "hide" behind its hard to go to tight fitting jeans! (Still no skinnies in my life!)

I hope that anyone reading this can use this as motivation that you may need to take those steps out of your comfort zone and push themselves to be

the best you YOU can be!

Here is a pic of my fitting room dance! Oh and the hoodie that I rewarded myself with! ;-) I'm a sucker for Nike!

If I can do it.... YOU CAN DO IT! "It" may not be weight loss "it" can be bettering yourself or loving you. Set a goal and work towards it!

Friday, November 21, 2014

Thought

So this thought/saying has been tumbling in my head for a while and lately it's been BEGGING to be let out

Since my lifestyle change my eyes have definitely been open to this! Not only do I not know what others are battling, they don't know what I'm battling!

I know that I need this reminder EVER DAY! It's so hard but even just judging myself against someone else. We are all different, we do things differently! That's what makes our lives interesting! If we all did the same thing, the same way what would be the fun?

I know that I am SO GRATEFUL for my individuality and for the trials that I have battled, that I can look back and see that they have made me stronger!

Be nicer to people! BE NICER TO YOURSELF!!!

LOVE YOU and the journey you are on, focus in on the positive because YOU ARE AWESOME!

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

2/46 COMPLETE

Day 2 of Jillian (30 day Shred) is COMPLETE!

I want to shout out to my hubby that "finally" gave it and worked out with me!

It's crazy how awesome it feels to work out, I LOVE the burn that my muscles have after a great workout.

Thank you ANDY!

okay, lets open it up. What kinds of posts do you guys want to see? More recipes, more stories, more meal plans or even something new?

Monday, November 17, 2014

Then you find something that cements your WHY?!?!

I've been having a few hard weeks. When you feel like you are working so hard (when the truth is sometimes I've cheated or not made the best choice) and the number on the scale is not going your way.... ITS HARD! I know, the number on the scale isn't what it's all about but it's so easy to say and not so easy to not get discouraged when you see flat or even a gain! I know that I'm getting to the point where I'm really going to have to work for my loss and hard work will pay off! This last weeks weigh in I had a good post. I'm officially down 60lbs with my ultimate goal being 35 more! I know that with the plan that I'm on, I will make my goal. Yesterday I was cleaning out a box and found this gem! This picture cemented why I am doing this!

While this girl was having a great time and living her life she didn't really know what living her life to the fullest meant. To just about anyone they would tell you she was happy and was positive! (I'm good at acting/hiding)

I can honestly say that this girl was nothing like she is today! THIS GIRL has learned so much in just 7 months. So much about health, food, workouts, happiness, motivation, inspiration and even about HER!

And so.... I'm re-dedicating myself to the process! I have 6.5 weeks until Justin Timberlake. I have a goal in mind for this trip! I know I can make it. Then after that it's a sprint to the 1year "finish" line where my goal is to be at my weight/size goal! I just need to be strong and not give into the food and crap that got me at my starting point. I WILL BE STRONG because it's crazy how strong one really is when your health/life is on the line!

I know that weight loss is not an easy journey and I would love to support anyone that is on or looking to join this journey! Please don't hesitate to reach out to me! I'd love to help in anyway that I can!

Thank you for reading and supporting! Your support and love help drive me to be the best ME! THANK YOU!

Monday, November 10, 2014

"Treat" with dinner.

Pumpkin pie custard

Thank you again Briana!

This little gem was good but definitely don't go into it thinking you're going to be eating sugary pumpkin pie. This will be a great healthier alternative for Thanksgiving!

Checking in

Hey everyone! I just wanted to check in and report my week wins/lose. Last week I set my goals to do 5 - 9 minute missions, 5 - cardio sessions and 2 random acts of kindness..... I was able to get in 4/5 9minute missions. I got in 5 cardio sessions and was able to complete 2 random acts of kindness. This transformation is so much more then weight loss for me. Yes I started out with a main goal of losing weight but the journey has been so much more then that. I have found myself being so much more self confident, not caring what anyone thinks or what they could be saying! (The saying "don't judge others you have no idea what they are going through or where they are at on their journey" is so true.) I'm being the best me! It's a constant challenge and something I must work at daily but I love this new me. And I love that I get better every day!

I challenge you all to set a goal of even just one random act of kindness this week. The feeling I get once that random act is complete is one of such joy. How could you not be happy that you are helping someone in some way even if it's just letting them know you care!

This weeks challenge - everyone complete one random act of kindness and report in. No names and you don't even need to say what it was. Just your feelings and thoughts!

Just a few ideas to start the brain juices flowing! Be creative and let's uplift eachother!

Random act ideas (RA)

Write someone an anonymous uplifting letter

Deliver a treat to someone

Offer your assistance to someone

Pay it forward type of R.A

Take a friend to lunch

Yard-work