Meet Janey

So here is my little introductory.

I am a mom to one of the most incredible little boys; Jaxson who will be 3 on May 16th. I have been married  to my husband Kylan; since March 21,2010. He is currently serving in the Army and is getting ready to deploy next month. I actually have him to thank for my friendship with Ashley, (the other admin of this blog) if it wasn't for his job I would have never met such an amazing friend.

So to me ::
I graduated college for Massage Therapy in 2009 and one of my biggest accomplishments has been reaching out to so many people knowing I have helped them through massage therapy. I love my career and most people can't say that.
My husband claims I am addicted to school since I am still studying and seeking my BA in Business. One day I hope to open my own health spa which is where some of this blog comes into play.
As a massage therapist I always have people coming to me telling me how much they hurt and how they never seem to feel better but they don't know why. Honestly it has a lot to do with their lifestyles. If you don't drink water you aren't only dehydrating yourself but your muscles as well. If you eat unhealthy you aren't supplying your muscles with any nutrients. My overall goal is to show people through my massages and daily blog that is isn't a diet you need it is a healthy lifestyle and it shouldn't be for anyone but yourself.
I have struggled with my weight all my life, when I was little I had so much baby fat. I became a teenager and I used to think I was fat - I don't care what anyone says. A size 7 is healthy I was just young and dumb. The best shape I had ever been in was when I was in the Air Force. I was running daily and eating healthy. I was motivated to stay that way until I got out and started going to college. I slowly let my busy work load take over and hectic school schedule give me a cheap excuse that going through a drive through was easier and cheaper than going home and cooking meals. I was dead wrong.

When I got pregnant with Jaxson I actually lost tons of weight, I was getting so sick that the doctors thought I was dieting. I never really believed in the "well I am pregnant and eating for two so I NEED to eat extra and more junk food" I tried adding more veggies and protein while ensuring my unborn child was getting all the nutrients he needed. I was 3 pounds heavier than my starting weight when I had Jaxson. Slowly though I stopped worrying about myself and I let myself go. I can blame no one but myself for where I am at today. I let the convenience again get the best of me and add to the weight. It slowly became harder to drop what I gained. It became more discouraging behind every fad diet, every exercise, every try it didn't matter how hard I tried I would lose a few and gain double. I almost caved and gave into the military doctors by going with their suggestion for a Lap Band surgery. I'm not obese. It wasn't necessary but it was a quick and easy fix and I was tired of the constant disappointment. After long talks with Ashley I realized how grateful I was for her and her husband Will. I know I didn't need the surgery but they proved it to me more and more on how unnecessary it was. Ashley helped show me it didn't matter what workout I did or what temporary diets i did if I wasn't willing to change the way I lived. I am an emotional eater - but it was one extreme to another, if I get extremely upset or mad -- I can't eat at all the idea of food is nauseating to me . If I get sad I want to eat. I was so used to skipping all meals in a day but dinner and that was okay for me. It wasn't healthy though.

I stopped concentrating so hard on counting calories and following guidelines and I did what common sense said for me to do. Simply eat right. I started slow. I started with my 5 meals a day (6 is still too hard for me to do) 3 meals 2 snacks. I cut out the sodas, sugars, sweets, and fried food. Living in GA that felt nearly impossible to do but once I started seeing the results and so did others I was motivated to keep on. I lost a total of 26lbs from September to November. I am no where close to what my goal weight is but it is a start and that is where you guys come into play. I will never be skinny. I don't ever want to be skinny. I want to be fit - and healthy. I will always have to fight my weight but it is worth it. It is worth the extra energy. It is worth the better self esteem. It is worth the 5 extra years I will get to spend with my son and husband. I am doing this for me and me alone. I know now what I was doing wrong all along and I am determined to reach my goals. I encourage you all to do the same.

As of right ow my goal is 160 lbs with a 20 % BF - I have a long ways to go but between a modified Paleo diet ( I use the Max Muscle Meal plan generator - I will explain that under product reviews) and my at home workouts with my busy schedule I know I can make that by the end of the year if not sooner.

Thank you for following my journey and thank you for making me feel like I can help you along the way as well.

-xo J