I have been on this journey to fit and fabulous since 12-26-2012. For the last 3 weeks I have not lost a single pound. I was upset and worried. I was eating right and working out everyday. Why aren’t the numbers going down?
Then I realized that it is not the numbers on the scale that I need to worry about. I have lost 5 1/2 inches off my waist and I feel great. All my pants are getting baggy. My size smalls fit again. I am feeling fabulous.
I credit this to my TaeBo workouts and eating right. My goal in the beginning was to lose 20 pounds and get healthy, emphasis on the healthy. I think I am achieving my goal. My workouts are varied in intensity and in content. I love them. I also add boxing once a week. I walk everyday, one of the advantages of owning a dog. I have changed the way I cook – processed foods are out. When we go out to eat, I choose better. Salads, fish and chicken are my main choices. When I cook beef I eat about 3 ounces. I watch my caloric intake but my main concern is the fat grams – the saturated ones. I snack healthier – nuts, carrots, celery, fresh fruit and edame. I still have a bite of the dessert. I don’t overdo it anymore. I don’t buy cookies or crackers. I limit the amount of bread (my favorite). I don’t feel like I am missing out on anything. I feel like I have gained a better lifestyle and a way better body. I think I even heard my heart say thank you!
Thank You!!
It dawned on me that since I am working out everyday for 40 minutes to an hour plus, that I am building muscle. I am a solid mass of Mommyness now! Whoop, Whoop!!! I don’t have the flapping arms anymore. I don’t jiggle when I run. My legs do not rub together anymore when I walk. No more odd noises from my thighs! I can sit with my legs crossed. I don’t have to hide my muffin top with loose fitting clothes anymore either. I can even leave the light on …. if you know what I mean! Wink, Wink.
I have achieved several small but wonderful victories. I am that person that I used to be; the one that took charge of her own life. This is who I am meant to be. I am still on my journey. I don’t believe there is ever an end. The view just changes and becomes more beautiful with each step.
Take your own journey to your beautiful you, you will not regret it.
This is so inspiring! Updated picture?
Thank you! The last picture taken was about two weeks ago. I need a new one. I will post one on Facebook tonight.
Where is the pic? I gotta go find it!!
I am going to have to post one on Facebook.