My #80lbJourney – Getting the hang of this…I think
My #80lbJourney - Getting the hang of this...I think
The past month has been a learning experience for me when it comes to food, and looking at it in a whole new light. I am not just eating, I am fueling my body, so that I feel better, have more energy, can workout and sleep better. The mornings are where I see the biggest change. No longer craving coffee is weird, really strange for me. In the past I have had coffee first thing when I wake up, then at least 2 more before noon.
Now, I still drink a coffee most days, but not always first thing in the morning, and I am not craving it. It is more habit than anything.
Last week I posted this video update, have a look/listen (sorry for the poor audio). I was struggling with sticking to my plan. But got through it!
Thanksgiving weekend was looming all week, and I was a little scared how I would make out. You know what! I had turkey, sweet potatoes, apple & pecan coleslaw and a small dish of apple crisp. Everything EXCEPT the dessert fit into my eating routine, I ate at lunch time, so I was okay on starches, and by supper was not hungry, so had a light snack.
My 18th wedding anniversary is today,so Saturday night we went on a date night. We went to the movies that night and ate NOTHING! I love theatre popcorn, but I survived without it 🙂
As you already know, on Sept 11th I started my 8 week challenge and today is a big day! Today, in addition to it being Thanksgiving & my anniversary, it is midway weigh in and measure day for my 8 Week Challenge with Journey to Wellness. When I started my journey in July (on my own, no guidance), I started cutting out little things, started working out occasionally at Airtime Fitness, and thought I was making all the right choices. I LOVE my workouts when I get there, and do more at home through their on demand classes, plus Deb provides an exercise routine for the 8 week challenge as well.
Starting today, I am going to ramp up the workout routine. I am happy with my results, but feel I focused most of my energy learning how to eat properly, which is half the battle, and although I was working out, my intensity could be higher.
So here it is!
Sept 11th - 238lbs // TODAY - 230lbs // Down 8lbs in 1 month
Chest - Lost 4"
Waist - Lost 4"
Hips - Lost 3"
Thigh - Lost 2"
Calf - Lost 1"
So overall I am happy. Since Day 1, back in July, I am down 20lbs. Starting at 250lbs, I had no clue what I was doing, just going for a walk was tiring, and now I am feeling so much better.
My goal is to be down another 20lbs by Nov. 30th. I feel confident in my food choices now, so now to get moving and moving more often with more intensity!!!
I will have to try to get a video of my home workouts, when my son (almost 4) joins me. That kid can do the perfect Burpee! Me, not so much, lol.
Goals for this week:
Continue on my meal planning, prepping and routine
Drink 3L water every day
Workout every day, even if it is just a 20 min workout, or half hour on the exercise bike.
Continue to de-clutter my office (mental health is important too, and clutter is stressful!)
Make plans for a date night again with hubby. We deserve it. He is on his own weight loss journey and doing great as well!
Great work 🙂 Kudos on the workouts… I’m such a lazy butt. I walk quite a bit, but that’s about it. I ‘should’ get on that… but not sure it’ll ever happen.
Great work 🙂 Kudos on the workouts… I’m such a lazy butt. I walk quite a bit, but that’s about it. I ‘should’ get on that… but not sure it’ll ever happen.