This morning I was a little apprehensive with getting on the scale because quite honestly, it hasn't been treating me very nicely lately. I worked my butt off this week, figuratively and hopefully a little literally. I started being really good with my water intake, although that just started 2 days ago. In the last week, I've walked 37 miles, which is far from what I've ever walked in that past, and I'm even missing some miles as I wanted to try to complete an average of 42 miles per week. At any rate, I was hoping for something awesome this week, and well, I may have gotten just that. While its not crazy awesome as I would have liked to have seen a number double to what I got, the number I got was certainly WAY better that what I've been getting. The number...................2 lbs down. Yay! In the last 18 weeks, this will be the fifth time I've seen a number with a 2 or higher in front. Everything else has been under 2......13 weeks or less than 2, while watching everyone else I know blow past me with their weight loss has been a bit discouraging. But perhaps this is my season to kick it up into high gear. Maybe the extra walking and the water is the trick. Who knows. What I do know is I will see how this week goes, and if its the same of better, than I know I'm doing something right. If its worse than this week, well, there will be some changes in the diet department for sure.
I had a battle with myself a few days ago. I don't know what came over me or what set off my thoughts, but I said to myself, "Why are you doing this? You should just give up. There's no sense in continuing on." But I told myself that was wrong, and that I would not quit. This is a lifestyle change, not a diet. I will have to watch what I eat for the rest of my life. Now granted, my limitations won't be as strict once I'm maintaining and not trying to lose, but let's face it. My metabolism's not going to get any better and I'm going to have to constantly keep my food in check. But it's all worth it in the end. =)
So now I'm down an even 24lbs. That puts me at 6lbs away from my next goal, being 30lbs down, and some more progress pictures.
I had a battle with myself a few days ago. I don't know what came over me or what set off my thoughts, but I said to myself, "Why are you doing this? You should just give up. There's no sense in continuing on." But I told myself that was wrong, and that I would not quit. This is a lifestyle change, not a diet. I will have to watch what I eat for the rest of my life. Now granted, my limitations won't be as strict once I'm maintaining and not trying to lose, but let's face it. My metabolism's not going to get any better and I'm going to have to constantly keep my food in check. But it's all worth it in the end. =)
So now I'm down an even 24lbs. That puts me at 6lbs away from my next goal, being 30lbs down, and some more progress pictures.
4 comments:
YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
I knew you could do it! And knowing that you are probably building up some muscle means that you are really toning up. I am sooooo proud of you, Gabs, especially knowing how you absolutely HATE the heat and humidity!Way to go:)
Yes, I believe there is no one who hates the heat and humidity more than me, lol!! For me to actually walk OUTSIDE is a feat in and of itself. =)
I just keep thinking that in another month it will be a smidgen better, and in two months it may even be a little cool. When its been in the 90's feeling like 100's it really feels noticeably cooler when its in the 80's. Man, am I looking forward to the cooler weather!!!
Good job Gabbi!!
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