And the journey progress

Around March/April I went on a hike. It was super warm in the start of spring and I felt nature calling my name! 

This was the end of March (I didn't take pix of my first couple hikes apparently). 

I remember I bought this jacket and pull over at Sierra trading post and was so excited it "fit". Snugly but it fit!! So we went and hiked at seaman reservoir with my mom. This day I weighed 216 lbs. and was already feeling benefits of losing weight. 

I've also started watching my food intake.  And I had Jaime to thank for that. I bombarded her with questions about macros, fiber, plant based meals. 

I used (and still do) my fitness pal to track everything I eat. If I slip a day and don't, I'm guaranteed to make errors. It's helpful seeing what percentages and amounts I have eaten. Or what I need more of. One thing I have to say is don't skip fat and carbs!! I tried a few times to cut them and beat my body down. Simply need fat and carbs to fuel the body!! 

Hiking or simply being outdoors has always been something I needed. When we us the tanning salon I would need the sun in the winter to help recharge my body!  And being outside is so much more. The air, the sights, the sounds. 

Around this time I noticed that my fibromyalgia was lessening. Along with exercise (3-5 days a week at this point) I started taking magnesium to help with. Muscle repair and fatigue. Also added in chia seed and flax seed (already ground) to meals too. Both have huge health benefits that work well for me. 

On to the next post.