Today was the day - the day we have all been waiting for (ok mostly me). Weigh in day! It just so happened to coincide with Mother's Day and what a better Mother's Day gift than losing 5.4 pounds and 'drum roll'.......12 inches!!! If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes I wouldn't have believed it. I lost 2 inches in my waist, 2 inches in my hips, an inch around each arm, and 3 inches in my shoulders/chest (bye, bye boobs). But the best part is I feel awesome - so full of energy and a clear head. NO crashes, no hunger panic, no caffeine headaches, nothing! And I PRed at the Mother's Day 5k this morning! Ran 3.1 miles in 27.11 - 8:45 pace. My sister asked me in the car, "Do you think you will gain it all back? Go back to your old ways?" which is a good question. Here is my answer - why would I want to? Why would I want to feel sluggish and crabby? I love the way I'm feeling and looking - and sure, I miss my glass of wine and a few of my food indulgences - but I'll be able to have those again. Just in moderation. I know now what works in my body. I know now that I need protein all day long. I know that I need multivitamins to help balance my mood and my rev up my energy. So, no, I don't think I will go back to my old way and it will all come back. But only time will tell. But today I am happy and so proud of myself. And here are the pictures to prove it!
Please know that I don't doubt YOU. You amaze me. I wished i had half your will-power and resolve. You ran 13.1 miles, twice! I am just being devil's advocate and thinking about how I would face that challenge... When it's done and wine and con queso aren't off limits. You probably know its just a matter of time before I do the challenge. You got me to run a 5K again, after all :) Go sis!
ReplyDeleteDang, Hottie!! You look amazing!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Your will-power is over the top girlfriend! I'm so proud of you...AND the pictures definitely show it!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so fun to follow!