You may remember waaay back in November when I decided to finally do something about this baby weight. At that point I was holding steady at 175. I felt tired, sluggish, sad. For several months I did a weekly weigh in. Then life got in the way. Depression got in the way. Grief got in the way.
Now I am ready to start anew. I went to counseling, I am on an amazing medicine called Pristiq, and I feel like a new person! I feel so good compared to how I felt back then, I can't even describe it.
Here's where I am right now:
I am down to 158. My husband and I have decided to start weight training together. I now want to concentrate on getting stronger instead of getting skinnier. I want to be fit, I want to be strong. And if I happen to get skinnier in the process that's great. But my new goal is...
I want to do a pull up.
Here is my before photo:
I've come a long way and I'm proud of myself. And now I'm ready for the next leg of the journey!
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You can do this! I think deciding to get fit and healthy instead of skinny has been a turning point for me. Congrats on your journey so far.
ReplyDeleteFeeling good about yourself is the best reward you can possibly have. My goal was to run a 10k, so I found a race and that was my goal. All I wanted was to be able to run that whole thing and not have to walk. This from being unable to run for even 3 minutes! Having the date of the race as my motivation made me get out a few times each week and run. It took nearly a year but I found myself being able to go one mile, then 2, then 3, 4, and 5. I was amazed at what my body could do. I ran the whole race and finished with a sprint!
ReplyDeleteThe best part was that while I was in training I could do things like take my kids to the zoo on a warm day and be able to keep up with them and by the time we got back to the car and they were falling down exhausted, I still felt pretty good. It helped me be a happier, healthier, better mom. I know you can do it too!! You deserve it!!!
So, I just stumbled upon your blog. Congratulations on your weght loss journey! You look great!
ReplyDeleteGood for you!
ReplyDeleteYou look great! I started back in Nov. as well, but the past couple months I just lost motivation. But, I'm starting back up again and yes, it's about getting stronger and fit and if I happen to get skinny, then that's awesome too. :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck and I hope to see you're awesome progress!
Great goal! You look great at any weight to be honest! I know having a goal of feeling healthy and strong though will make you even more beautiful! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic accomplishment - and a good goal. Congrats on beating depression. It's so hard, and you are doing it. Very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and wanted to say you look great and congrats!! And, also, I love your blog. :-)
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