Fit Fab and Forty

So here we are! We have arrived to the age of requiring a yearly mammogram. Where has the time gone? I remember hearing women talk about their experience , and quite frankly I was horrified. Their elaborate description of their breast being smashed between two plates of glass, causing alot of pain. Well either technology has changed, or I have a high pain tolerance; because it is really not that bad.  I have come up 6 things I wish I would have known before my first mammogram. Hopefully this will ease your anxiety, and have you schedule your appointment.  Lets start with some facts, shall we. These are from the American Cancer Society.  Women 40 to 44 have the choice to start receiving their annual mammograms Women 45 to 54 should get one every year Women 55 and older can switch to receiving their mammograms every 2 years, or continue yearly  Okay with that being said, here are the 6 things I wish I knew before my first mammogram Mammograms only take about 20 m

 It is not much of a secret that I am pumpkin obsessed. Every September I wait until it is released just  like everyone else. Not this year!!! I am enjoying my pumpkin coffee in June with my best recipe. Hope you enjoy!!! Try it out and let me know what you think!!!!

The 3 stages sweets have had on my life: PRE HEALTHY LIFESYLE Best friend!!! I had a hard time controlling myself around them BEGINNING HEALTHLY LIFESTYLE Enemy!! I thought stay away from them!!!! Never eat them again. They are what made you gain weight!!!! CURRENT HEALTHYLY LIFESTYLE Someone I use to hang out with alot, but dont see very often, but it is nice to say hi every once in a while. This healthy living journey has taught me alot about myself. I know now that sweets did not make me gain weight. It was how often I was eating them. You dont have to give up things to lose weight.  I mean how realistic is it for me to say I will never eat a donut again. And why would I never eat one. They are good!!! What I know is portion control and exercise is the most proven way to maintain a healthy body weight. BACK TO THE BASICS!!! Is anyone in any of these 3 stages????