It's been a while since my last post - so (due to popular demand - hint, hint Molly!) I'm posting an update on what's happened since I last wrote.
First of all - I WON the competition - yea me! Over the three months (Jan-Mar) I lost 42.4 pounds, 13.55 inches and reduced my body fat by 8.7%. I celebrated with a pre-planned trip to Mexico with the family over spring break and was actually pretty happy with how I felt and looked in my swimsuit...now that's saying something! Had a great time on vacation, didn't stress a ton about what I ate, but still tried to make good decisions, and felt good about my choices.
However, getting back into the swing of things once I got back from vacation proved to be a little difficult. I got out of my routine, relaxed a little too much and found it hard to get back on track. I gained 2 pounds during my "time off" and after nearly a month of floundering and some soul searching I realized that I wasn't quite ready to be kicked out the nest and fly on my own. I still needed/wanted guidance and support, I missed the twice weekly training sessions with my fabulous trainer Lori, and I needed a goal to set on the horizon.
So, here's what I've done and decided: I'm working out with Lori again 2x a week, I've started a high-protein, low carb eating plan (that includes one cheat meal a week, to help satisfy those cravings) and I'm setting a few short term goals. My first is to follow this eating plan for the next month (starting today and ending on my 41st birthday June 8). I'm striving for a minimum of 10,000 steps a day, in additional to daily strength training, I've scheduled a massage for myself on June 9 (the one I won as the winning contestant!), I hope to have shed at least another 5 pounds during this time period, and possibly drop another pants size so I can take myself shopping for some new summer clothes as a birthday present to myself. Yea me!!!
Here I go (again)...thanks everyone for your continued support and encouragement!
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