Month 1 Results

The first installment of my monthly check-ins with progress pictures & stats

This isn't really "Month One" but I have no real documentation from the last 19 months like measurements or pictures. So, I guess I'll just go with it. <insert big huff & sigh here>

As you may have read, I did a 21 Day Sugar Detox which started on September 1st. I took my measurements and weight; my son took a picture of me two days later. (That was a fun day - my youngest decided he was going to be my "personal trainer for the day" so we worked out before dinner in the yard. Must say, one of the toughest workouts I had in a while. Darn those karate classes for him!)

OK, back to my story...

Each Monday I "officially" weighed in to keep track of my progress; but, I also weighed myself daily. I need that constant feedback and accountability to myself so that I can monitor what's going on. I know that I should say that it's not all about the number on the scale but, let's stop fooling ourselves, it IS. I need that constant reassurance to my progress. Without it, I easily go into a tailspin and get a bit out of control. So, while some people may say frequent weighing oneself is not good, I'll just quietly continue on my ways.

The numbers went in the right direction. Thank goodness! And, I'll tell you - once I stopped the 21DSD and had a few items which contained sugar, I gained some back! Yes. I did. Sucks! And, I got really ticked off at myself not only because I knew better but it was not worth it. (Gluten-free cupcake from my son's birthday; yes it was good but no, it wasn't. If you can follow that, you rock!)

Now, I know I'm not revealing the real numbers here. And, you may ask: What does she weigh? Well, I'm not telling. I'm just not ready. I know some of you may not know me from Adam - which is fine by me. But, there are friends & family reading this and I just cannot bear myself such embarrassment. Because it is embarrassing.

I'll make you a deal, though. When I get to a goal that I've set, I'll share the numbers. I'll go back & share all of these numbers. OK? Deal!? K - move on.

So, without further adieu, here are my September results:

Another Reason to Celebrate

So, today is another big day for a different reason: it's my birthday!!



Yup, I'm 41 years young today. Last year was the big 4-0 and it was that event which inspired me to make this change. I look back upon the last year - and then some - and realize just how far I've come. How far my family has come. We're healthier and happier than I could have imagined. And, I'm so thankful for their continued and unwavering support. I love them all so much.

So, when I recommitted myself to this transformation, I pledged I would lose the last of the pounds that I had gained back over the winter (post bunion surgery) by TODAY. Starting on 9/1, that was an 7.5 pound loss to be achieved in just one month. My track record from last summer was good: an average of 10 pounds per month. But, I knew that I had to be very strict to make this actually work.

Did you see my stats for the month? Yup, I met that goal - and then some! Yeah!!!

What's my next goal?

My next goal is to be achieved by 12/31/14 and that's the 85 pound mark. So, another 16 pounds. Sure, that may sound easy when I was averaging 10 pounds before. But, this isn't an easy feat by any means with football, birthdays, and holidays. So, please keep cheering me on. I can use all the support I can get.

I always feel like I need to end my posts on some profound note. Not sure why. Perhaps it's the inner coach in me dying to get out. I'm working on a post about PERFECTIONISM and how we sabotage ourselves when it comes to setting goals. You'll also learn my personal motto.

But, until then, I'll leave you with this - which is right up there for "profoundness" (is that a word? :) )



 

Here's to your journey

~Anne