Day 4: Be Strong

Even though I'm sure it appears this way, not every day is peaches and butter cream frosting cupcakes for me. Not every day feels like magic. Today was one of those days. At 5:21am I woke up, to the sound of gentle rain coming down. I wanted to stay in bed forever. Instead, I chose to stay just until 6am. I had a huge glass of water, and a cup of coffee. I dove … [Read more...]

Day 3: Results are earned, not guaranteed

Day 3. My bloat is gone. Gone. Gone. Gone! This is how far I've come along on the Gutsy journey. And let me tell you, once you get here, too, you will forever be thankful. Results are earned, not guaranteed: This is the motto around our gym. I love it so much that I also apply it to my clients and to everyone I work with who wants to make a lifestyle … [Read more...]

Day 2: The Greatest of Victories

Were you cursing my name as you rolled out of bed this morning? Good. You are learning to victory over your immediate wants and desires for your long-term health and wellness goals.  (excerpt from Day 2 in the book) I never weigh myself anymore. In The Gutsy Girl's Bible: an approach to healing the gut, I do however recommend a quick step on the scale prior to … [Read more...]

Day 1: Nothing changes if nothing changes

In The Gutsy Girl's Bible: an approach to healing the gut, there is a large section devoted only to day-by-day information and motivation and each day is titled. I will give you these titles from today through the rest of my 21-days-to-no bloat I'm taking you through. Remember, I'm bloated (and not the good kind of) bubbly. Why did I choose to show you that bloated … [Read more...]

I’m Bloated and (not the good kind of) Bubbly

I'm bloated and (not the good kind of) bubbly. Don't believe me? Quick side note to keep this all light and happy: I am still confident that I'll look cute pregnant, I mean if this is any indication :) But, alas....I'm not pregnant. That is 100% bloat. Remember from Fitness Lessons Part II when I stated, The truth is that in all the ways I’ve … [Read more...]