Unfortunately when I weighed in this morning, I gained back the few pounds that I'd lost. Did I breathe a sigh of disappointment? Yes. Did I throw my hands up in the air, and give up? No.
I chose to look at this two ways. The first being that a weekend of eating food that is unhealthy for me will destroy my body faster than I can construct it. No amount of food, no matter how delicious, is worth it. And that's the first hard lesson to learn here. Sure, it tastes sooo good...for how long? Ten minutes? Well that could take me ten days to make up for it.
The second being, I am lifting weights, so I have to pay attention to the inches lost and not the pounds. My muscles build very easily, so now when I get on the scale each week, I should be shedding a couple pounds, but if it's not coming off at the rate I want, my backup would be to take measurements.
In March 2013 I had taken my measurements for the first time, and I haven't since...until today.
Measurements of 3/28/2013
Right calf: 17 in.
Right thigh: 30 in.
Hips: 49 in.
Waist: 38 in.
Chest: 40 in.
Right bicep: 14 in.
Measurements of 6/26/2013
Right calf: 16 in.
Right thigh: 29 in.
Hips: 48 in
Waist: 37 in.
Chest: 41 in.
Right bicep: 14 in.
Well..it doesn't seem like I've made much progress, but some is better than none.
I'm just going to have to step it up. I refuse to give up. I know I can do this, and I know how bad I want to succeed. I have so much that motivates me:
→I'm tired of having to search for a bigger size everytime I go shopping.
→I'm done buying swimsuits that cover everything.
→I want to be the girl that everyone admires for overcoming her biggest problem.
→Who has ever heard of a fat cheerleader?
→I want to feel great about myself again.
→I'm done hiding behind extra large clothes.
→I want to be the best me I can be♡
I can make this happen, I will make this happen.
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