I haven't blogged here in months. Here's an update:

Two months ago, Wade and I began to get really serious about this health journey -- again.

We are working out as much as we can each week. That is usually 3-5 times a week.

We are eating a Mediterranean diet because it is so heart-healthy and in line with the lifestyle changes we have made over the past 3 years.

In the past, we have not really dug our heels in and made good health our DAILY lifestyle. We have cut corners when things get busy or hard.

Not this time.

Things are die hard right now. Basketball season is ON.

But we have taken it by the horns and CHOSEN to be healthy NO MATTER WHAT!

We are taking our food wherever we go.

I am packing Wade's lunch everyday.

The pantry has been cleaned out for the most part. You will find sweet potato chips instead of salty potato chips. And those we only buy occasionally.

Our frig is full of fresh fruit and veggies.

We are eating less meat.

More fish.

Whole grain pasta, when we choose to have pasta.

Lots of onions, garlic, and tomatoes.

No dressing on the salads for me and a very healthy dressing for Wade.

Lots of water during the day. Lots. Of. Water.

Sweating way more in the gym. I'm personally trying to burn a certain amount of calories each day in the gym.

Health apps on the iPhones.

Label reading.

Different kind of grocery shopping.

Less food being eaten. I am surprised how little it takes to sustain me when I'm eating healthy.

Dark chocolate for those moments I want sweets.

Our taste buds are changing. We are not having nearly as much trouble resisting sweets (for me) and breads (for Wade). We are not enjoying the "cheat" meals nearly as much, so we are having them less and less. They usually wind up upsetting our stomachs or giving us headaches or interrupting our sleep.

We have more energy.

We are sleeping well -- most of the time.

Exercise is a regular part of our day.

After two months, Wade has lost 15 pounds and I have lost 13.4. We are so very pleased with these results. Wade had a personal goal to get under 200 before Thanksgiving. We weren't together Thanksgiving morning and I received a text of his number on the scale that morning: 199.6! Go, Wade.

I could not do this without his encouragement. This journey has been way more fun and fulfilling to do it with him. He is my inspiration!

Can't wait to see where we are by Christmas!