January 3, 2024
Welcome back everyone, and welcome to the start of another year!
This month marks the one year anniversary since I started my blog. I did not write as much as I hoped. But through sharing part of my journey with you, not only did I create reference points, but I learned a lot about myself.
Through my blog, I was able to clearly see the importance that planning ahead played in my journey. The weeks that I was able to meal prep, I made it easier to make the healthy choice and eat right for my body. When I created my meal plan for the week and shopped for those specific items, I reduced time and money spent at the store, and in turn, reduced food waste and stockpiling items at home. Doing these things became integral to my success, and I learned that it is important to make time to take care of yourself.
However, I also learned this year that sometimes you do not have control over your health and doctors will fail you. I learned the hard way that you need to advocate for yourself, and I also learned the importance of health education and natural remedies.
I learned also that during these hard times, my progress stalled the most. I did not have the energy to prepare healthy food and began to turn to whatever left overs we had on hand, or, convenience food. I now make sure that I have plenty of freezer meals available.
I am also learning how to simplify eating healthy, so that I can reduce my time in the kitchen, save money, and make eating healthy an easier choice. And this is what my goal will be for 2024: A focus on easier, cheaper, and simpler meals that will still nourish and benefit my body.
To conclude, I would like to share with you that I lost a total of 30 pounds this year! I am so proud of this, but, it's not just about the number. It's also a celebration of clothing sizes dropped, feeling more comfortable in my body, and the lessons I've learned along the way.
Til next time,
XOXO, Margie
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