Question 13.. Are Perscription Apitite Suppressants Good For You?

Thus whole diet craze right now is so hard. It's hard to know what to do and not to do. The right and wrong things to take or put in your body..
Trust me when I tell u I have been there and done it.. I have g one to a physician on two different occasions because I knew I could get that little miracle and it would come off fast and I wouldn't be hungry or anything and I'd be all amped up and raring to go.. Yea well that may be the quick fast and in a hurry way to do it but it's so not healthy..
These things pack a punch but they hurt u more in the long run.. I can only speak for the one I took phenterimene 37.5 mg..
It all started great the weight fell off and I was thrilled.  The first time I took it was in 2008 after my last daughter was born.. all was great no worries and I lost 80 pounds. I was so excited I could hardly contain myself..  After the loss and all I stopped taking it and like anything else it came back because I was using the pill as a  crutch. Well the weight came back and it brought some with it.. In 2015 I tried it again.. Now mind u this is 7 years later and my body was way different..
It didn't work nearly as fast as it did before and I became very itritable.. I was mad for no reason and this concerned me.. I also noticed my heart rate was not responding well to it so that's when I began to research the pill..
Here are just a couple of things I got just from Web MD

examples?

Adderall, Dexedrine, Ritalin
See table below for a more complete list

What are some street names/slang terms?

Addy, Bennies, Speed, Uppers

What are they?

A class of drugs that enhance brain activity. Prescription stimulants were used historically to treat asthma, obesity, neurological disorders, and a variety of other ailments, before their potential for abuse and addiction became apparent.

What are the dangers of abuse?

Stimulants can cause rapid or irregular heartbeat, delirium, panic, psychosis and heart failure.

What are their short-term effects?

Stimulants increase the amount of norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain, which increases blood pressure and heart rate, constricts blood vessels, increases blood glucose, and increases breathing. Effects can feel like an increase in alertness, attention, and energy along with a sense of euphoria. There is also the potential for cardiovascular failure (heart attack) or lethal seizures.

What are their long-term effects?

Stimulants can be addictive in that individuals begin to use them compulsively. Taking high doses of some stimulants repeatedly over a short time can lead to feelings of hostility or paranoia. Additionally, taking high doses of a stimulant may result in dangerously high body temperatures and an irregular heartbeat. There is also the potential for cardiovascular failure (heart attack) or lethal seizures.

What is its federal classification?

Prescription drugs, Schedule II

None of this looked ok or good or healthy to me and I decided I wasn't going to use it any more.. The fact that psychosis was one of the side effects made since as to why I was so hateful and ill.. so please y'all think about the effects this has on your body before ingesting something because it's all the craze...
I am in no way a professional I am simply sharing with you what has and is working for me

Question 14~ Why Is Loosing Weight So Hard?

This question is one I have asked myself so so many times.. Truth is it is so much harder to take it off then it is to put it on.. I know that sucks yes it does but in all honesty when u think about it, You didn't put it on over night so why would you think it would come off that way.. chances are something happened the threw you into this horrible spiral.. I am an emotional eater, I eat when I am sad or frustrated,  when I'm hurt or grieving so trust me there  almost always seemed to be a reason to eat. I had to and still have to really make myself remember not to reach for things I shouldn't.  Thay actually became easier when I stopped buying it..
So yes it is very hard to loose weight but it is way better to be healthy..
Please keep in mind I am no expert I am simply sharing with you what has and is working for me
Please feel free to send me an email with any question u may have..
divatammy93@gmail.com

Question 11~ How Do You Say No When Your Head Is Screaming Cheat?

I really like this question because omg it happens so so much.. I have named that voice Ethel.. And trust me when I say she has a big mouth at times. Since I am an emotional eater she seems to rear her ugly head alot.. I find myself in prayer alot when this part of my struggle takes over and that helps alot. Another way I am able to say no is remembering the cheat meal (yes it's just a meal not a whole day). I look forward to this day but it's not a day I'm allows to have if I slip up before then. This is my way of rewarding myself so I look forward to it.. It helps me keep it together. Do I slip? Oh yes I do.. Especially in the beginning. It's a little easier now but in the beginning it was way hard.. I am also lucky enough to have an amazing support team that reminds me of my goal and how far I have come and how well I am doing. This helps me hold it together and strive to work harder..
Keep your head up, a smile on your face and know that u can do anything u set your mind to.. No matter what that unhealthy snack won't taste as good as you look healthy..
I am in no way a professional, I am simply sharing with u was has and is working for me.
If you have a question please feel free to send them to divatammy93@gmail.com

Question 10~ How Do You Justify A Cheat Snack Or Meal?

I actually really like this question.. It took me a long time to even consider a chest meal.  And at this point I only have this ONE time a month... I have a reason for this, I have only been steady doing this diet hard and strong for about a year..
I have been off and on so much but I was finally over it and really buckled down.. Well my reason for once a month is this way I have no choice but to be good for three weeks and you days.. If I slip one time... NO CHEAT MEAL...  It sux and it's hard but I need to be healthy and junk eating is not going to make that happen.. Now with that being said when I have my chest meal I try to make it like the same day every month or at least in that same last week of the month.. I make it a main course and a desert.. That's it..
I may pick pizza and ice cream. I might have a big ole burger and brownie.. but that's it.. its back to business.. Trust me it's the hardest thing I have ever done and it took me a long time to get it together. I know it's weird but I have to do all of this on a schedule and I kid u not I even have timers set for when I eat and for the week of cheat meal so I can decide and plan that meal.. it just helps hold me accountable and keeps me on track..
Please keep in mind I am not a professional nor do I claim to be . I am simply sharing with u what has and is working for me.. if u have a question ud like to ask please send to divatammy93@gmail.com

Question 12~ What Products Work Best, It Works, Herbalife, or Plexus?

I love getting these questions.. I especially love this one. I can only speak for two of these products, but I do know someone who can answer the other one for you..
Plexus. This is the one I actually can't answer because I have never used it. I'd love to try it so if ud like to send me a trial I'd love to try it..I do however know someone who can answer any questions you may have..
www.plexusslim.com/mollyannw
This sweet woman can answer any questions u may have..
The next is Herbalife.. It's been at least 3 maybe 4 years since I tried herbalife... This product didn't really work for me.. The protein to carb ratio was lower than I needed and the sugars were rather high. Now I'm not saying it don't work for people I'm just simply saying it didn't work for me..
It Works ... Now this is a product I can actually speak about, well the Greens part of it anyway.. I have used and still use the greens and they are amazing.. Ideally our body should be getting between 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables in a day.  Now let's get real, who actually eats that many?? As much as I have changed my way of eating and still wasn't getting them in properly to start with. The Greens in the it works program are a sure fire way of making that happen.. And not a bad way if I do say so myself.. This amazing product can be mixed with water, juice, or even your protein shake. I have mixed mine with both juice and my shake.. it comes in several different flavors.  Orange is my fav... I won't lie another reason this company is one I love is its a Christian based company. They believe in giving back to community's and making families financially stable.. They are a wonderful company and if u are interested in ordering some of these amazing products you can contact or order from 

larawraps.com 

I am in no way a professional I am simply sharing with you what has and is working for me. If u have a question please feel free to send them to divatammy93@gmail.com 

Accountability..

Ya know it's so funny.  please yall keep in mind I am doing this blog and anything else  I do right now ultimately for me.. I make it public to hold ME accountable.  I do hope that I touch and or help someone along the way.
Now with that being said I have gotten two private messages in Facebook telling me to keep my Fat a** off the track with my bs.. that they are tired of seeing it blow up their news feed.. HAHAHAHA..
First of all its my Facebook and I'll post as I please. I post the treadmill on here to hold myself accountable for what I do and don't do. I am one of those who would much rather stay in bed than get up and do any exercises I mean come on now who wouldn't. Turns out I can't do that though.  I really do love my walks especially now with my new playlist of #PRAISEANDPRAYNOW music..
So just remember if u don't like what u see on Facebook then feel free to delete ..
Have a great day yall.
And remember I'm no expert I am simply sharing with you what has and is working for me

Do You Ever Just Want to Give Up..

In sorry it's been a couple of days since I posted.. Have an 8 year old I entertain since school is out. She has a totaly become part of my workouts because she likes to help mommy.. She is also the first person to remind me I can't give up... I have a precious daughter that needs me so giving up IS NOT AN OPTION.  I hated this journey more than anything and that to was holding me back from my goal.. See it takes to much energy to hate something. Energy I could use to put into the actual act of loosing weight.. There will be days that are harder than others trust me. Look deep into you and know you can do anything you set your mind to.. You are going to do great..
I am in no way an expert in am simply sharing with you what has and is working for me.. if you have a question you'd like to ask please email me
divatammy93@gmail.com. 

Walking.. Make It Count... FitBit Can Be Miss Leading..

OMG!! I got a great question yesterday.. I got asked which fitbit is best to buy.. That's actually not a question I can answer for u because I don't and won't use one.. They can be misleading if they don't track your "Healthy Pace" Steps.. Now I could care less for all those going around right now chasing pokemon and getting in your 20,000 steps if those aren't healthy pace steps.. meaning did u get your heart rate up or were u just strolling around looking for this..
Your every day walking around in life becomes the normal so those steps no longer count. If you are wanting to wear this to get more exercise in your life then u must also step outside your comfort zone and actually get in a good 30 min walk that has u moving more than u usually do.. THESE ARE HEALTHY PACE STEPS..
Find u an app or a tracker that shows u when your heart rate is up to a healthy exercise rate then you do your walking or whatever you are doing to keep it there for a good 30 min..my cell has an app that shows me how many steps I take but it also shows me which ones I took in healthy pace and if I don't take any it shows that also.. I'll show you.. 

Below is how Samsung health shows me my work.. if I am on the treadmill then I allow the treadmill to speak for what I walk I just male sure I warm up.. I get my heart rate up before I get on it.. no since in wasting my time.. 

I am in no way an expert and don't claim to be.. I am simply sharing with you what has and is working for me.. if you have any questions or want to share your experiences please feel free to email me

divatammy93@gmail.com 

A Challenge..🕆💪🏃💪🕆

Ok y'all.  I have had just about all I can stand of the horrible things in media period right now... I started this blog because I wanted to share with others my weight loss journey and what has worked or is working for me.  Well this morning I got lucky while searching Spotify and I put in pray now and there she was..  My sweet friend Karen Peck and New River.. I was immediately just overwhelmed with this idea.. You all know I get up every morning and it could be any time at all since insomnia and I seem to be such friends, so why not use this time to pray, praise. To do something besides get caught up in the news and mess in this world and use it to praise the one man that can get us out if we allow him.. Use the time to pray for our country and families and neighbors..
This world has fallen to hate when if we'd take time.. connect to our Lord and pray. Give praise to every one and to all..
Get on a piece of cardio and #PRAISEANDPRAYNOW.. Make u a list as long and u want and just make it happen.. most of us listen to music anyway.. why not let God be part of your cardio. Now more empty stomach cardio for me..

Praise And Praise Cardio...

Question 9~ How Do You Deal With The Bad Days

This question is such a good one. What do I do when I get frustrated? Well it happens more often than u think and I would like to admit. Weight loss is such a hard and lonely journey at times and definitely not easy to do alone.. I struggle  daily with it and the depression that comes with it.. I am lucky that I have a couple of ways I deal with all that. First and foremost I have God.. I pray alot over this because in all actuality no one can male the change in my body and life but me and as long as God is at the hub I know I can do anything..
I am also lucky enough to have this blog. I can come here and tell all of you what's going on and how I'm feeling and get it all-out and to me that's healthier thank sitting down with the bag of doritos and dip with the candy bar and just pigging out. See I have depression eating and that's my favorite thing to do when I am hurt or upset. Well I come here now and can read all I have posted so far. I can see the progress I have made and it all comes together.
I also have a very wonderful support system, which is a must. I have wonderful friends and family that are so sweet and encouraging.  They are always there to congratulat me on the good and remind me that it's ok to have bad days.. I couldn't do it without all of u and I love and appreciate u all so much..
So to anyone out there that is struggling with this horrible weight monster, please keep u have someone to go to.. I am here and u are welcome to email me any questions, concerns,  u can be mad and raise Cain. Whatever u need I will do what I can to be helpful..
I am in no way an expert, I am simply sharing with u what has and is working for me. Feel free to send any questions to
divatammy93@gmail.com..

The angel u see? My main reason for all I do. 

Question 8~ Will U Share Your Fritata Recipe.

I got an email asking me about another recipe.. My fritata recipe.. well it's funny because I honestly just threw this together as a trial and error just looking for things that were high in protein and healthy..
You can pretty much do this to suit your taste but this is the final recipe I came up with.
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 small red onions, diced
1 1/2 pounds sliced mixed mushrooms (about 8 cups)
2 pints grape tomatoes, halved
1 pound spinach leaves, torn into 1-inch pieces I used frozen and squeezed out all the water
3 1/2 cups egg whites
8 ounces creamy goat cheese
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 large green peppers diced
This recipe yields me enough to get 24 1 to 1.5 cup servings..
I am in no way an expert, I am simply sharing with you what is working and has worked for me..
If you have any questions or a success story u would like to share please shoot me an email
divatammy93@gmail.com
I look forward to hearing from you

COFFEE... Slim Roast ~ A Review

A week or so ago I was contacted about trying a new coffee.. Well anyone that knows me knows I am a lover of all things coffee. I didn't use to be but I definitely am now and when I was approached about this coffee I was Intrigued.. A coffee that also aids in weight loss? No way I was definitely going to try this.. I was skeptical but excited..
Well guess what? IT WORKS... No joke my starting weight was 175 and I am now down 2 pounds and 3 inches all over.. Now I know that don't sound like alot but to those of us who struggle with weight it is..
The coffee is a great source of energy without the jitters that some people experience with regular coffee..
The coffee taste great also. U just simply add your cream and or desired sweetener.. I only added a powdered non dairy cream and simply honey to sweeten because I wanted to actually taste the coffee. I can't say enough great things about this coffee and was very happy to be able to do this review..
Please if you want more information or you would like to order this wonderful product you're in for a treat..

www.getslimwithcoffee.com/theskinnylatte

www.valentusmovie.com/theskinnylatte
828-333-8883
Lily Nguyen
Please tell her I sent you..

I wasn't paid to do this review but I did receive a trial to tey for.tje review.

OMG!!! Sorry I Didn't Mean To Scream.

Ok guys so check this out.. I have been feeling my way through this exercise thing. The one thing I know for sure is I will walk.. I will always walk.. it's one of my favorite things to do. It calms me it distresses me and I just LOVE it.. After my wonderful birthday gift of a treadmill I also now have it drilled in my head that I have no excuse. Well I also have a set of circuit that I do that is routine for me now as well.
A circuit of: 10 burpees, 10 air squats, 10 push ups, 10 sit-ups, 10 lunges. Do as many rounds as u can. Try not to rest too much in between but don't do for more than 30 mins. This is a good overall circuit that works arms, legs and core...
These are done no less that three days a week
Well I decided to get creative with my walking when I am able to go to the elementary school my baby girl attends and it's cool that it just happens to be right beside my house. I added in all of the stairs .. 7 sets to be exact.  And omgosh... it is awesome.. My rear end is on fire but that's ok. It feels good.. So now I do a 30 min mandatory empty stomach cardio, my 30 min circuit listed above every day. I added in the hopefully 3 day a week at the school to walk and add steps..
So far I feel amazing and look forward to what the new has in store for me..

My Girly Side

Nothing I love more than having my nails done.. So when I am able to find an AMAZING nail salon I tend to get a little excited. 
Stay tuned for an amazing review and maybe u can help pick my next design.

Question 7~ Is There A Best Time To Work Out?

This is a great question. If you are anything like me I am a morning person. I always have ever been. I can't speak for any one else but I being a morning person am up and at it early. Insomnia also plays a factor in the fact that I work out first thing in the morning.  Now that's just me . I think putting yourself on a schedule is the best way to help you self accountable.  Now I have a very early schedule because I have severe insomnia... So I usually have my fist part (30 min empty stomach cardio) done by 5am. This making me have breakfast done by 6am.. With that part of my day being done I try to have the rest of my workout done before lunch..
This is no way means you have to follow this I am just telling you what works best for me. I know many people who are night owls and working out comes best to them as a winding down technique and that too is great.  I don't think there is a right or wrong answer to this question I just think making time to make it happen is what Is important.

I am in no way a professional and don't claim to be I am just simply sharing my experiences and what is and has worked for me.. please feel free to send questions or comments or your workout experiences to
divatammy93@gmail.com..

I Despise A Bully

In some form or fashion I have always been bullied. In high school I was the red head with glasses so I got called everything under the shinning sun.. as I grew up and had kids of my own I always made sure to instill in them the importance of loving people and being kind no matter what. You never ever know what someone is going through.. People fight some kind of battle no one knows about. My handicap went from the red hair and glasses to actually blooming into a beautiful young woman but oh the red hair still gave them the reason to make fun of me..
It made for a horrible high school experience and I just wanted out. I wanted away and nothing to do with any one from my years there.  Well as time went on and I grew up so did some of them. Life got busier and I had kids and then something else happened. I got heavy.  I gained weight from pregnancy and it didn't just go away like I had hoped or led myself to believe.. Well this opened up a whole new reason for someone to poke fun, laugh at and just be mean to. People in general aren't mean but you will always find that one person that leads a whole group to be ugly to others.
Well it has taken me a very long time to come to a place where I can push through this whole mess and know I am a good person and their words are just that, Meer words.
I have come to a conclusion that letting my haters be my motivators is the best way to handle these kinds of people. I will over come and I will be the best me there is. I don't need any one to validate me..
Please know that u are a wonderful person, inside and out and no matter what people can't take away from you anything u don't allow them to have.. God made you a wonderful being and u don't need anyone aside from you self to believe in you..

Question 6~ What Has BeenThe Hardest Part Of This Journey?

This is a great question. To be honest it has been a couple of things. The one major thing that has and at times still is the hardest is motivation.. I have a serious lack of motivation at times. I am one that would much rather lay in bed and not get up and do my cardio or my circuit stuff. I like being in bed with my little doggie, BUT that gets me nowhere and isn't any healthier for me. So I suck it up and I get up and get my rear end on the treadmill and make it happen..
Aside from motivation there are times I would really like to throw in the towel and just sit in the mingle of my couch with all my favorite junk foods around me and just eat until I can't move. Well that to won't do me any good and isn't healthy for me.. No one ever said that eating right and being healthy was or is easy, but it's very worth it. So instead I keep my cheat meal to one meal a month and from there I try very hard to stick to my diet. 

I am not an expert and I don't claim to be. I am just sharing with you what has and is working for me.. of you would like to ask me a question please feel free to drop me an email
divatammy93@gmail.com..

Setbacks, Frustration. Don't Dare Give Up.

How many of us start things and then just stop?? How many new years resolutions have been just dropped. Forgotten. Trust me when I tell u I have been there. I have done it. 
I have stopped and started diets so many times I loose count. One thing u couldn't call me was follow through.. well, in the last 9 months or so I have gotten better at it . No not anywhere near where I want to be. But I am definitely getting better. I have made myself commit to a stricter diet and I have also made myself commit to a 2 mile walk and a 30 min circuit of exercises that I do daily... Please know that this in no way is or has been easy because I will be the first to stay in bed and think no.. I watched a pretty cool chick the other day though that said.  "If you have time to sit and think about how not to do it, You could have done it already ". So please y'all..Don't Dare stop. You got this... Get up and move.. anything is better than nothing.
I am in no way a professional and don't claim to be. Just sharing what has,worked and is working or isn't working for me and maybe touch someone somewhere...

She is why.. ❣❣❣

Coming Soon. Coffee Review

Coming soon, an awesome coffee with even better benifits. Stay tuned for more details..

I Keep A Strict Schedule . 📆🗓

The biggest thing for me in the very beginning was timing myself of when you eat. I wasn't used to sitting down, stopping what I was doing to actually pay attention to my eating. I was a grab and go, some sort of junk snack and maybe actually eat a real meal for supper. That would be meal of some kind of fried, Southern casserole, drowned in butter fatty something. Well this is a whole new lifestyle change for me and now that I was set to a 1200 calorie a day diet, I had to plan meals, snacks, prep times and all of this. I was excited and couldn't wait to try. My OCD makes me a chart maker and a timer setter so that is exactly what I did. I have stated in a previous blog that if you are going to be a breakfast eater it needs to be within the first 3 hours of getting up in the morning. I chose a protein shake for breakfast and for lunch so that makes those two areas easy.
Check this out. Now I'm not saying that these are times you should use, these are just the ones that work best for me.
6am- breakfast shake
9am-high protein snack
12pm-lunch shake
3pm-afternoon high protein snack
6pm- high protein supper.
Now here is where I usually stopped. Ideally three hours later you're supposed to have one more snack that is high in protein. I'm usually early to bed so I don't eat that late. I've had people ask me what I use for snacks. Well that's a good question. I keep them higher in protein than carbs so I am always carrying something like beef jerkey, almonds, quest bar. Things of that nature. And I always have water with me.
I hope this is useful. Please feel free to leave comments on my blogs I love your feed back. I also appreciate the questions I have received so far. Please if you have something you want to know shoot me an email.
divatammy93@gmail.com. 

Weightloss Product Reviews.

I have had a couple of companies contact me about trying a product they sale to put on my blog. This excites me. I want to go over a couple of things though.
If you would like for me to consider your product as a rule I would need at least a 30 day supply because usually as a rule it takes at least 7 day for said product depending on what it is to enter your system.
I also will in now way invest money in a product for the sake of doing the review. Not even shipping. If you want me to try It I would love to but you will cover the cost.. I love trying new things and passing on my thoughts on the product... I am looking for products to review now..
I will review all weightloss products.
Protein shakes, if you have a pill or patch, if you have that magic product that will be my breakthrough please shoot me an email and I'll look it over.
divatammy93@gmail.com. Thank you so much for your support I look forward to hearing from you.