I was living in the Old Mindset. Life is a journey. One step at a time, one choice at a time.. Make good choices and loving decisions. Always Committed Everyday. This is for LIFE!
What is ACE Mindset Journey?
ACE stands for “Always Committed Everyday”. Mindset Journey a path of believing, striving, reaching, and accomplishing goals. Life is for living. Live fully, and be fulfilled!
What is the Mindset of Fulfilment?
It’s not all about weight loss. It’s more about consuming less. It is a process with many discoveries. Each morning; when I wake up; I am grateful.
How I lost 200lbs: The Tip Jar
Old Mindset
What is the Old Mindset? The Old Mindset is the way I used to think. The way I used to think when I was fat. Could your thoughts be “making you fat”? I was morbidly obese throughout my entire life. Read the mental shift from The Old Mindset. Let’s walk through thoughts of my old morbidly…
Natural Success: How’d you do it?
How a Deaf West Virginian lost 200 pounds naturally. Lose weight without Ozempic injections. “Diet” on your own without bariatic surgery. I was morbidly obese throughout my entire life. It was 100% mental for me. Learn how I lost 200lbs simply by eating for my frame and hiking regularly. Begin your Mindset Journey TODAY! It’s no…
The Mindset Journey
A Weight loss journey Mindset transformation. Read how a Deaf woman from West Virginia lost over 200lbs simply by eating her frame and hiking regularly. TRANSFORM your mind and EMPOWER your journey. My weight loss “journey” was not a “lets start a strict diet on Monday”. I started, at square one, very rock bottom at 370lbs.…
Always Committed Everyday.
Stick with it. The difference between Knowing VS Understanding: PERSEVERANCE Whether it’s Halloween, Christmas, or your birthday.. You ABSOLUTELY CAN stick with it! I’ve spent YEARS planning my day around food, and ya know what? I still do! Today is Halloween! For most, candy is the main course for today. But, let’s close our eyes and…
Set forth, and go!
Update: Hit my goal weight! Wow. So I’ve hit my goal weight. One pound away from it! 181! I’m basically “there”. One on hand it doesn’t seem real, at all. On the other hand; I’m here, I’ve got more goals, and I gotta keep going! “Take care of your body and it will take care of…
The Biggest Obstacle
Any weight loss plan can be written out on paper. We can follow it half-heartedly or willingly. The hardest part of weight loss is the mental part. As humans, we fulfill ourselves with our own needs and wants. We all falter, have bad days, make excuses.. And at the end of the day, I used food…
Knowing VS Understanding
Knowing and Understanding yourself. Love God, Love Others. Does knowledge or understanding come first? Believe and act do. Be able to know, understand, and be able to do. Changes happen naturally. After losing 200 pounds, I don’t “understand” losing weight. There’s a whole collection of things I know about. But, very little I understand.. What’d ya…
A Life-time or time-life?
How long to lose weight? In my experience with helping others with their goals; my #1 question is “How long will it take?” When I first made the decision to do something about my weight. I was planning to get a gastric bypass. In the consultation, the doctor said “you can lose up to 50% of…
Something or nothing.
You can either do SOMETHING OR NOTHING. Life is like water; it’s free-flowing and a force that’s always moving. Opportunities are like waves meeting us on the sand. When the wave of opportunity hits the shore, what are we going to do? Our reaction is everything. It’s either something or nothing. There’s three scenarios; Scenario A:…
The old way or “the better way”: The path from simplicity to modern convenience.
People are evolving. Our society is getting larger. The times are a’changing. Food has evolved. There’s a new flavor of Kit Kat every few months. I mean, what will “they” think of next? I’m not “old”. But, I have to admit the truth. As a millennial; I’m middle-aged. I can remember things being different. The generation…
Cold Moon, Cold Plunge: Benefits to Ice Bath.
DIY COLD PLUNGE TUB 55 Gallon Rain Barrel Drum DIY Cold Plunge Tub: 55 gallon barrel drum. (6 Week Update Review) The cold moon is full tonight. Christmas has came, and the new year is upon us! This week between Christmas and New years; what day is it? It’s hard to keep track! For Christmas, I…
DIY Cold Plunge Tub: 55 gallon barrel drum. (6 Week Update Review)
Does cold water plunge therapy work? A six-week update review from a beginner. I was gifted a 55 gallon barrel drum for Christmas. Original full article here: Cold Moon, Cold Plunge: Benefits to Ice Bath. My very first plunge was just before the cold moon. The wolf moon howled and made an appearance somewhere in between.…
Obesity in West Virginia: from an unhealthy statistic to an encouraging solution. A West Virginian’s weight loss journey.
The prevalence of obesity in West Virginia was 37.7%, which was 1st highest in the nation. (https://dhhr.wv.gov/hpcd/data_reports/Pages/Fast-Facts.aspx) West Virginia is the most unhealthy state in the nation. The mountain state tops the chart for obesity, poor physical health, poor mental health, and activity limitations. Why? Researchers blame lack of available healthy retailers. How can we fix…
The secret to successful weight loss: How to Eat for your Frame. (PLUS 13 foods that are “not worth it”).
Losing 200 pounds was worth it! Find out the secret to successful weight loss: How to Eat for your Frame. In June 2021, weighing 355 pounds; I began by “eating for my frame”. The body needs 10 calories per pound. 150 lbs =1500 calories. 300 lbs= 3000 calories. What’s your frame? My frame, which is my…
Couch to Peak: The Benefits to Hiking
Hiking benefits: weight loss, physical health, mental wellness, nature connection.
How I lost 200lbs-The Tip Jar: Tip #1
Get rid of large bowls. How I lost 200lbs: The Tip Jar How’d you do it? It’s Something or Nothing. Make the commitment to Eat for your Frame. Get rid of large bowls At the very beginning of my journey, when I was “definitely getting gastric bypass”. I made preparations. Because I wanted to be successful.…
How I lost 200lbs-The Tip Jar TIP #2
Chug-A-Lug! When I get up in the morning, after going potty; I walk straight to the fridge. Cold water! And 2 glasses of it, first thing! Drinking water in the morning helps awaken the metabolic system and organs. I drink 16oz of water within 5 or 10 minutes of being awake. It is so refreshing and…
How I lost 200lbs-The Tip Jar: TIP #3
Eat for your frame The body is only able to sustain what it puts in. I figured out that between my meals, and drinks; I was consuming close to 4000 calories a day. Ignorance is bliss. I was blissfully unaware. “I really don’t eat that much”. Oh. The denial! Awareness is the key. The door is…
How I lost 200lbs-The Tip Jar: TIP #4
Prepare by serving size When making meals, prepare a serving for everyone. Look at the weight of meat when you’re at the store. 4oz of chicken or ground beef is the actual serving size. Or 1lb for 4 people. Or 6oz of lean steak. Those chicken breasts in the store, they’re actually about 10 or 12oz…
How I lost 200lbs-The Tip Jar: TIP #5
Snack after 6pm I know most will tell you, do not snack after 6pm. But, I DO! I have yogurt, cereal, ice cream, cheese..whatever sounds good for the night. I limit this to what I’ve already eaten for the day, and how much “allowance” I have. Typically I stay around 200-400 for an evening snack. This…
How I lost 200lbs-The Tip Jar: TIP #6
Be active FACT: Every single pound I’ve lost, I did it without a gym membership. I used to watch probably about 20 to 30 hours of television a week. When I was almost 400lbs, everything was exhausting. All I wanted to do was sit down! The first step is getting off the couch.. Clean, organize, do…
How I lost 200lbs-The Tip Jar: TIP #7
Eat meat first, veggies second, “junk” last. OK. This is probably my weirdest tip. However, I wish I could take all the credit! I actually found this genius tip through a gastric bypass support group on Facebook. I eat in a certain order. Fill up on protein first, then veggies, then by the time you’re to…
How I lost 200lbs-The Tip Jar: TIP #8
Head Hunger The body can send out hunger signals, when we’re not properly hydrated. Chances are if you’ve eaten in the last 18 hours, your body is doing just fine. But, your mind CAN say otherwise. Any time you feel “hungry”, drink at least 16 oz water. This is big in the beginning. You’re making so…
How I lost 200lbs-The Tip Jar:TIP #9
That Repulsive Feeling Eat until you’re satisfied. Listen to your body, it will tell you when you’re fueled and nourished. Take your time and enjoy the textures and taste of the food. Chew, savor, enjoy! Remember, food is your friend. You want to spend quality time enjoying it. Quality over quantity! You’re only eating one meal…
How I lost 200lbs-The Tip Jar:TIP #10
Intermittent fasting Intermittent fasting (IF) is a great tool for losing weight. Not only weight loss; but brain function, cellular repair, hormonal balance. It also fights off disease, infection, and inflammation! I aim to fast once or twice a week. Maybe three times, if I’m able. On my fasting days; I’ll drink ONLY water until noon. Sometimes…
How I lost 200lbs-The Tip Jar: TIP #11
Tracking There’s lots of different calorie tracking apps out there. If you feel that you can benefit from it, USE IT! Its a great way to ensure you’re staying on track and not going over. Personally, I only tracked my food for the first month or so. After I got used to my new daily routine,…
How I lost 200lbs-The Tip Jar:TIP #12
I̶ ̶c̶a̶n̶ ̶d̶o̶ ̶i̶t̶ . I̶’̶m̶ ̶g̶o̶n̶n̶a̶ ̶t̶r̶y̶ ̶m̶y̶ ̶b̶e̶s̶t̶. I’m doing it! Losing weight really isn’t THAT hard. The battle is almost 100% mental. If your mindset is in the right place, the pounds will melt away. Our lives are narrated by our own minds. Believe and you will achieve! Words that imply “maybe”, like…
How I lost 200lbs-The Tip Jar: TIP #13
But, I’m not losing any weight? I’ve been doing this consistently every single day since June 2021. Simply by being aware and keeping myself in check. Why is it not coming off? DON’T QUIT! It’s certainly not going to come off any faster if you go back to McDonald’s for two doubles and a large fry.…
How I lost 200lbs-The Tip Jar: TIP #14
Stay Committed This is the biggest one. Keep on, keeping on! Be and enjoy being! The “noise” in my head can be a distraction. There’s temptations everywhere. Many opportunities that persistently come up throughout the day. Thoughts, feelings, emotions.. The core of being “human”. It takes commitment to change. Not just “time”. Time is what we…
ACE Mindset Journey 