About Me
Hey! Welcome to Real Food Katie’s Way! A blog about striving to obtain a balanced, healthy lifestyle one step at a time!
My name is Katie.
In my every day apparel 
I am a twenty something woman who lives in Western Canada. By day I work at an investment firm and by night I enjoy spending time with my amazing husband, reading fantastic food & health blogs, cooking and working out.
I am married to the greatest guy in the entire world.
My husband’s name is Jeff and he is the most supportive, loving, funny individual I’ve ever known. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I truly am a better person because of him.
I work hard everyday to stay motivated to eat real, delicious, healthy foods and to stay active. But this was definitely not always the case…
Throughout childhood and into early adulthood I was overweight. Gradually gaining more and more weight as life went on. Food was always my “comfort” when life got tough and as I got older and faced the real world, I found myself needing more and more comfort. Hiding behind big, bulky, black clothing, I was in complete denial about my health situation.
You will often hear people speak of “the moment that changed everything.”
Well…Here’s mine.
My then boyfriend (now husband) bought me two amazing pairs of fleece PJ’s for Christmas (which would later become my “goal” PJ’s). Bless his heart he thought I was a size XL!! At the time I was a size 4X. I knew instantly there was no way I would fit even one butt cheek into those PJ’s but for some reason I went into the bathroom to try them on.
I. was. devastated. Sobbing quietly, I felt as if my blinders were removed and the reality of my situation collided with my denial… I could no longer make light of the fact that I was a 5’8” 300 pound young woman who could not walk up 3 flights of stairs without feeling the air I was desperately gasping for burn my lungs. At that “rock bottom” moment, as I sat on the bathroom floor completely defeated, I told myself that I was going to change my life.
And I did.
I completely changed my diet and as I began losing weight I became capable of adding some activity into my life. Home workout DVD’s were my main source of exercise. I stuck with it through good times and awful times and today, with the never-ending support from my amazing family I am down 135 pounds.
But losing the weight was only one piece of the puzzle for me. I realized about a year and a half into my weight loss journey that though I may look like a completely different person on the outside, I was still the same fat girl on the inside. I struggled with that immensely at first and it still is a battle at times…but day by day, the Katie I see in the mirror now is becoming more familiar and the fat Katie I’ve known my whole life is becoming a vague memory.
As life goes on I desire nothing more than to be healthy on the inside and out and to inspire others to see that whatever your goals are, you’re going to get there.
Everyone’s journey is significantly different. This blog shares with you my journey…my way…to releasing the fat girl from within.
Enjoy!!
Disclaimer: I am not a Doctor or any kind of health professional so please consult the appropriate professional before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle. I’ve said this before and I will say it again and again and again, please do what’s right for you personally!
Your story about you is amazing. You will affect so many.
Oh thanks mom! You’re such a peach!
I love looking at your pictures of food. They look like they belong in a magazine.
Way to go, Katie! I never met you before the wedding, and now looking through your blog, I can’t believe your transformation! You are a warrior! Good work!
Kelly!!! Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving behind such kind words. You and that amazing wife of yours are truly incredible people!
Katie,
Thank you for sharing your story, very inspiring. I am new to the blogging world, only really following hungry/healthy/hilary. I look forward to reading all your past posts and future.
Jess Dow
Thank you for stopping by Jessica!! We share interest in HHH that’s for sure…Hilary is amazing!
I’m sure glad you found me
Hi Katie,
I just discovered your blog. I really like it, and will be putting a link to it on my blog. Looks like I’ll be making those oatmeal muffins, too. Did you use a weight loss program in your journey? Weight Watchers perhaps? You are an inspiration. Keep up the good work. I know that maintaining a healthy weight can be a lifelong challenge, but it sounds like you have gained the proper tools and outlook.
Keep up the good work, and keep motivating others!
Mary R.
Hey Mary!
I’m so glad you found me!
I’ll check out your blog tonight!
Those banana oatmeal muffins are super delicious! Even my husband loves them and he hates “healthy” muffins!
I was an “unofficial member” of weight watchers during my weight loss…Once I hit my goal weight I started seeingt hings differently and quickly dropped the weight watchers habits.
My focus now is just living a balanced, healthy lifestyle in both my diet and fitness.
I am also working toward obtaining my diploma in advanced nutrition which really sets a fire from within me and is helping to form an even more solid foundation for health in mine, and my family’s lives.
Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope to hear from you soon!
Katie, I just found your blog and I LOVE it! You are such an inspiration and all of your food looks so healthy and delicious!
Welcome Anna and thank you so much for the kind words:) I’m glad you found me! I look forward to checking out your blog!
Hi Katie! What an inspiring story you have! Please keep sharing yo’ stuff!
Congratulations on your weight loss success
I think that we all need to hit rock bottom to really realize how strong we are to make the necessary changes to our lives. I’m a firm believer that the “fat” girl mentality has nothing to do with weight but your mentality. It’s hard but breaking free from that mentality can be incredibly freeing. And you know what, fat Katie is still inside you. She’s the vulnerable part of you who reminds you that you deserve love and happiness regardless of your weight. I can’t wait to read more about your journey.
WOW.
Well thank you Sarah!
I agree with you 100%.
[...] About Me [...]
Where did you study to become a Holistic Nutritionist? Do you take on clients or work your day job at the investment firm and blog in the evenings?
Hello there! I studied to become a Holistic Nutritionist at the alive Academy of Natural Health. I actually JUST graduated about a month ago so I’m now at that “where do I go from here?” stage in life.
I currently work at an Investment firm and I blog in the evenings or whenever I can!
At this point I’m not taking on clients merely because I need to figure out the direction I want to go in. There are so many avenues I can go in that don’t involve taking on clients. That’s not to say I WON’T be taking clients in the future, just not at the moment
Welcome to RFKW!
You are awesome!! I have lost 30 lbs myself now and and on my way I think. I have about 100 lbs to go myself now and want to start running. I love your recipes. Ever make a kale smoothie? A cup or two of chopped kale, some chopped pineapple, chopped mango (or frozen), bit of water or oj if you like, and some ice. It’s so good! It’s one of my new favorite things to make.
I’m so making your peanut butter too. Thanks for all the recipes
I’ll be you running one day!!
TERRI! You are so very sweet for saying so!
GREAT JOB on the weight loss! I bet you are starting to feel totally motivated though! Yes, knowing you have 100 pounds to go may seem daunting but do something for me okay? The next time you are at the grocery store, go to the butter in the refrigerated section and look at 30 1 pound bricks of it. That is no longer hanging on your body. HOW INCREDIBLE DOES IT FEEL TO KNOW THAT??
Starting running is an exhilerating thing, I’m not going to lie…Just knowing my body is physically able to handle it is enough to make me giggle. You will absolutely LOVE the first few runs!
I add kale to my smoothies quite often…I love the nice chew factor it adds to the mix! Pineapple and mango sounds incredible, I usually stick with my berries
Definitely experiment with the nut butters…Add cinnamon, honey, melted dark chocolate, chia seeds, flax seeds! The combinations are truly endless!
Thank you for your comment! You just made my day!
Hey Katie,
Congratulations on the successful weightloss journey. I stumbled upon your site while searching the net for Kamut pancakes, and I’m really looking forward to trying some this coming weekend. I actually don’t enjoy pancakes, but I’ve been on a kamut kick lately and trying to learn just what I can do with them.
I have type 1 diabetes, and was 233 pounds about 6-7 months today, this morning for the New Year I am 198. Woot. It’s a tough journey, I still stumble and eat things I shouldn’t but slowly but surely (the best way) the weight is going in the right direction – another 65 ish to go! That’s my little story.
I just want to say I am glad you are making health all about your life, it’s important, and always fun to keep finding new yummy foods!! Keep up your hard work, I don’t call it a diet, it’s a lifestyle change, plain and simple.
Take care and Happy New Year!! Thanks for the recipes
Lyndsey you have SUCH an awesome story!!! You have lost 35 pounds!!! You must be so stoked about that! You are so right, it’s not a diet at all…This is our life. We CHOOSE to be healthy each and every day. It’s a battle and for me, it will be a battle every single day of my life I’m sure…But we both know just how good it feels to be healthy so the way I see it, I won’t ever go back to where I was before.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment…The kamut pancakes are my husband’s favorite…They really are awesome! Happy New Year to you too! it’s going to be great!