Pounds versus Inches

It's definitely mind over matter and drinking enough water.  Prior to Friday, I had a calorie intake of 1500 allowed and consistently stayed under by 200-400 calories.  So on Friday I decided to lower my calorie intake to 1250 for a goal of 2lb weight loss (using loseit.com), since I was consistently under anyway.  Yesterday I had a really really hard time with that lower calorie intake of 1250 calories due to multiple factors (PMS, Eating incorrectly, being tempted) so I was closer to my 1500 calorie day yesterday.  Regardless of yesterday's tough day, I am down 6.5 pounds and 6.5 inches since Jan. 27th!  This is extremely motivating to me and I'm ready to gear up for this week!

Still at it!

So it's been a month and I'm still going strong.  I haven't given up!  Loving my support system, very very helpful. I'm looking to step up the workouts soon, adding running in more consistently with the 30 Day Shred.  I did both on Saturday and felt great, now I'm looking to add them a few days a week.  I will make it this time!

When I feel sad, I look at success!

So far I've lost 5 pounds and 2.75 inches in approximately 1 month.  Not a huge success story (yet), but I know someday when I look back on these blogs and this struggle, I'll be thankful I stuck with it.  Lately, even with the soreness of my body, I've been a little sad of the results on the scale.  I mean, sure, at least I have some results, but I want them quicker.  I want them NOW.  So, I've been looking at weight loss success stories for inspiration and motivation.  It took those people nearly a year and sometimes much longer to lose the weight I'm shooting for.  I just have to remember that although it feels like forever right now, it's only one day.....one week.....one month of pain and suffering, but a lifetime of change.  A lifetime of healthy living is worth it - for me, for my kids and for my husband.

I'm BAAAACK!

About Jan. 10th I set up a group on facebook, set up a good support of friends/family, and set my goals for the year.  I'm not sure if they are 100% realistic, but at least I have goals.  Starting Jan. 10th I was walking on the treadmill a few days a week and watching my calories.  I wasn't super committed, but was headed in the right direction.

For the last 15 days I have been tracking my calories very diligently and staying under my recommended calories (1515).  In the last 10 days I have worked out every day using the 30 Day Shred by Jillian Michaels.  Last week, I lost 4 pounds.  This week.....I'm not sure.  The last couple of days I've been feeling like I'm getting nowhere, but I'm still working out and eating right.  I weigh in on Sunday.

I'm feeling like I'm FINALLY FINALLY on a roll again.  I'm feeling motivated, supported and focused.  I *will* reach my goals this year.  I *will* keep this up.  THIS is my year to become healthy.  This is MY year.