Dre's Ice Cream

When I first heard of this Man's Ice Cream I just knew I had to make a visit to Philly to try this pint size favorite.  What sold me He's African American (no shade, just proud), he's a part of the high school I graduated from, and this I cream tast like it's straight out of my kitchen.  It brings back a childhood memory.  I love everything about it texture, creaminess, amount of sweet, and like there's real pie crust in the sweet potato ice cream.  Mr Andre has really nailed this one on so many levels. I'm only sorry that I just learned about this.  Thank you Brown's Shoprite for the excellent advertisement spot and showcase.  I'm extremely proud, it was worth me ignoring my lactose intolerance issues.  #blacklivesmatter #supportyourlocals

Tuna Boats

Leaf Lettuce, albacore tuna(of course), red and white onions, green peppers, banana peppers, turkey bacon ( crisp), 1 teaspoon of mayo, 1 teaspoon of spicy mustard, 1/4 tsp or horseradish, drop of relish, black peppers, and jersey fresh tomatoes.  Yum, yum, yum 

The Real BLT

This is bacon, lettuce and tomatoe ONLY...... No bread.  Taste delicious guilt free eating 

Avocado Egg Salad

Healthy fats are essential to a diet.  Avocados are a wonderful substitute for mayo to make egg salad.  The taste is simply amazing.  This is easy to make and it's guilt free eating.  Four Eggs, one avocado, red onion, sea salt, and pepper.    All on top of a Jersey Fresh Tomato.  

Transparent Moment

Well a part of my journey will be transparency.  A lot will be embarrassing but since I let my self get here I might as well show it.  This will keep me aware of the total disgrace that I have with my weight.  I love me but I can see me feeling and looking a lot better at least 50 pounds lighter.  Skinny will never be my goal I just want a snatched back waist if you will.  Hopefully I won't offend anyone with my transparency my immediate goal is to motivate my self and others.  I figured since I've seen pictures such as these and more graphic, and they have inspired me, then maybe just maybe I can inspire others.  Here we go!! I realize I'm opening doors for judgement. Sigh ok...

This middle roll had to go and about a cup size off the boobs.  

Thighs are shrinking 

Calves are tight

     No water retention in feet

My healthier lifestyle journey is an open book.

Nutrition and Exercise Equals Success

Well I'm back at after my birthday celebration for five days.  If eaten sweets ( cupcakes) rice, chips, pizza, and I had one 20 oz bottle of ginger ale.  All the things I've strayed away from.  Today I'm back on track to my healthier choices and more fit lifestyle.  Inch by inch, bite by bite, and step by step.  I will achieve my goal to shed pounds and feel better.

Tuna Lettuce Wraps ( Dijon, Horseradish, onions, green peppers) topped Jersey fresh tomatoes and baby cucumbers.

Bike Riding

Trampoline Jumping 

Despite my splurg eating I still put in some work exercising.