Flab to Fab: The Aftermath

I promise I'll start my official wedding recaps soon, I'm just waiting for the pictures to come in. Until then, I'm cooking up some great wedding fodder for you all. Including.....

Back by popular demand..... Flab to Fab! That's right kids. After losing 20lbs leading up to the wedding, I am determined to not fall back into my lazy, food-addicted, compulsive and guilt-ridden ways. I achieved my dream of being a buff bride, but I still want to be a hawt newlywed, yo! Who says marriage is the time to let go?

I admit, I fell off the wagon with a loud *clunk* for the month after the wedding. Lots of excuses abound, mainly my sprained ankle and post-wedding blues. But enough is enough. I've gained back 6lbs and I'm saying the Flab stops here!

How am I getting back on track, you ask? Welp chillins, let's have some show and tell, why don't we?

1. Friend-spiration. There are so many great weight-loss and fitness blogs around the internets, but my favorite new one is Bikini by 30. Sure, maybe I'm biased because this gal is my friend, but she's also a real, funny and interesting woman working to overcome bad habits and replace with with new goodness. Check it. Got one to recommend?

2. Some new food goodies to shake things up. Variety is the "do" of diets. If I don't try new things, I burn out. Fast. Meet my new lunchy lust.
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These babies would satisfy even the most cantankerous carnivore, I tell ya! Oozing with cheddar and sizzling with spice, these sausages are tasty, delicious, easy and so healthy! 50% less fat than beef franks, all protein-y goodness? Hellz yeah!

3. Punch it out. Our wedding gift from our trainer Tiger was 2 pairs of boxing gloves, a punching pad, and resistance bands. This is perfect for me right now because my ankle is compromised still and I can't do traditional cardio (oh, Jillian, do you miss me like I miss you?). But a gal can punch her way into quite a cardio tizzy, and the release is pretty unreal. Think you're depressed? Start punching something and you'll soon realize its really just anger under there that has lost its flame. The endorphin rush from this exercise is two-fold, since you get the physical rush of cardio, and the emotional release of..... oh well, anything!

4. Knocking Boots. Sorry Mom and Dad, but getting freaky with your husband is a great way to work off that jiggle. I'mjustsayin'.

5. Ask for help. I was really feeling overwhelmed by getting back on the horse, and didn't know how to stop spiraling back down into all my bad habits. Then, I realized the obvious. My husband! I had been hiding my anxiety about my fitness from him because I was ashamed of myself for letting it go after working so hard pre-wedding. But we're partners, and I'm blessed with an extremely supportive and loving teammate, so what was I waiting for? I confessed to him that I was scared, and needed support. He came to my rescue like the super-husband he is, and has gently helped me rope in my indulgences and encourage my exercise. He cheers me on every day for my healthy choices, and in that way, he is truly my secret weight-control weapon.

How is your Flab to Fab challenge coming along? Got a recipe or tip to share?

*PS - Hey newbs, search around - there's tons of past posts to inspire those of you new to the series!