Challenges

Over the past 6 months I have faced many challenges. At some points I didn't feel like I was every going to make it through. From living situations that just weren't right, money problems, transfering with work, being sick often and just overall lack of motivation. I was not focused on any of my fitness goals.

Sometimes life throws you into a bad spot and its up to you to get yourself out. We need to fall and go through pain in order to really appreciate the good things in life, to learn from our mistakes. That is what makes you succesful. If you continue to make the same mistakes over and over, well, some people just need more time then others:P

I am very thankful to those who have helped me out of the situation I was in. There were times when I felt like giving up everything I had worked towards over the years, but am lucky to have people around me who truly care. Always be there for those closest to you. You never know when you might need a helping hand.

The past 2 months I have re-focused myself and done a lot of thinking and planning. I have not achieved the fitness goals that I set out to achieve over a year ago. And that REALLY bugs me! But I know now I am on the right track.(even though it is 43 degrees outside right now, no A/C, but let me tell you that kills any nighttime cravings).

In order for me to be succesful at achieving my goals I had to really decide what was important to me. Was it going out and having fun with friends? Or relaxing and spending time with the ones closest to me and feeling rested the next day? Do I need my own apartment or can I settle for something else until I can pay down my debt and actually afford to eat?

I ended up selling my car, taking some much needed help in the area of living situation and making up my mind about making no excuses for eating bad (no matter how emotional of a day it was) and getting back into a regular exercise routine.

And here I am now. What kind of plan do you have in place for yourself? Have you covered all the bases? If you are serious about achieving any goal, you must plan, plan, plan. And be consistent. Eating good for one week does not equal weight loss. Its a lifestyle change that needs to be made, for good. People might laugh at me when I carry around a huge cooler full of meals for the day or have to eat every 3 hours. If you want serious results, you have to be serious about what it really takes!!!

Here is an update on my measurements

Arm: 11.75 (-.25)
Chest: 33.5 (+.5) (most likely back has increased, not actualy chest unfortunately)
Waist: 29 (no change)
Hips: 33.5 (-.5)
Butt: 39 (-1)
Thighs: 24 (no change)
Shoulder: 40.5 (-1)

I'm really happy that I went down inches in my lower body, especially my butt! Such a stubborn area to lose weight for me. My upper body drops it like its hot. We have made a cut by 20% in cals starting this week. We will see how that pans out. Weigh in on friday!

Vacation is in 19 days as well!! Who wants to go bikini shopping??


xoxo
JG