Final 4

4 days to go until my final weigh-in and body measurements. Can't believe I started this nearly 3 months ago! Quite a bit is becoming second nature to me, and I feel like I've transitioned into a healthier lifestyle. I'm making better food choices (although I do have occasional temptations and weaknesses - just learning that it's okay to have a "cheat meal" every now and again), I'm exercising at least 5 days a week (but usually 6!) and I include at least 45 minutes of cardio as well as at least a half hour of strength training. Feels good, I'm liking the results. Had to go shopping the other day for new pants - not even a belt would hold my old ones up! Was happy to see that I've dropped about 2 sizes - yea! Even had to buy a couple new bras since I've gone down in size in that area as well. LOL

I was originally hoping to reach a 50 pound weight loss goal by Thursday, but that's not going to happen - and I'm okay with that. I should be over the 40 pounds mark (in 3 months - that's pretty amazing), but I'm more concerned with the body fat number and the total inches I've lost. My body has slowed down a bit on the weight loss (22 lbs the first month, 12 lbs the second, and I'm thinking around 6-8 lbs this final month). It's taken me some time to adjust, and embrace these changes, and I'm sure my body is wondering what the heck I'm doing pushing it like I have, while at the same time thanking me for taking better care of it. It needs some time to take in all these changes as well! So, I'll be kind to it, keep on doing what I'm doing, and know that we'll continue to work together towards a common goal. (Talking about my body in the third person is kinda weird, but I think you get my point.)

So, stay tuned as I'll post my final numbers on Thursday evening. It's been an incredible journey and I'm looking forward to the additional changes, challenges and triumphs I'll encounter as I keep on keepin' on!