Previously when I was trying to lose weight I'd try a thing or two which would lead to temporary success. This time I'm using as many tools as I can to keep me motivated month after month.
I titled this "The little things" because aside from eating right and exercising, there are little motivators I'm using to keep me pushing forward.
I titled this "The little things" because aside from eating right and exercising, there are little motivators I'm using to keep me pushing forward.
1. Photos
I took photos of myself on day one. Unflattering, tight clothed, straight up "this is what you look like" photos. I also look at them frequently. Not only has that helped me but when I took pictures again 2 weeks in, WOW! It certainly doesn't matter what the scale says, it's what your body shows.
I took photos of myself on day one. Unflattering, tight clothed, straight up "this is what you look like" photos. I also look at them frequently. Not only has that helped me but when I took pictures again 2 weeks in, WOW! It certainly doesn't matter what the scale says, it's what your body shows.
2. Take measurements
I had to take a step back from the scale. Especially because it's digital to 1/10th of a pound and fluctuates every day. Measurement show results!
I had to take a step back from the scale. Especially because it's digital to 1/10th of a pound and fluctuates every day. Measurement show results!
3. Accountability
This chart is in my face every time I'm in the kitchen. It says "you will do this all year, and you will not let those numbers go up month to month."
This chart is in my face every time I'm in the kitchen. It says "you will do this all year, and you will not let those numbers go up month to month."
Weight: -8.8 lbs
Neck: -1 in.
Arm: -.5 in.
Bust: -2.5 in.
Waist: -2 in.
Hips: -2
Thigh: -0
Calf: -.5 in.
Total inches lost: 8.5!
There is also a significant difference in my photos but again, not ready to share ;)
My goal for this month, and every month until the end of the year, is to lose 5lbs. It's not a lot, it's a slow moving process, but I know if I try to lose too much too fast I set myself up for failure in two ways. I could end up crash dieting which only shows short term success, or I could give up because I'm not hitting goals that were unrealistic anyway.
On February 8th I begin a program called the 21 day shred via www.skinnymom.com Regularly the plan is $49.00 but there is a special limited time (I'm going to call it a STEAL) going on right now. If you buy her cookbook, which is half the price of the shred, you'll get the plan for free! Also you end up with all these great recipes to try for your family that are healthy but DELIOUSIOUS! My husband has loved every one of them so far and my picky toddlers have, well, liked most of them, which is a big deal in itself! Anyway click here to find the special offer! There is plenty of time to get ready for it if you want to do this with me!
I also decided not to renew my gym membership this month and I will instead do the home workout videos from skinny mom and start running again! I've come up with a workout schedule for myself
Monday: Run
Tuesday: Ladder 10 workout (this will make you feel awesome!)
Wednesday: Run
Thursday: Slow workout, muscle build and tone
Friday: Run
Saturday: Ladder 10 workout
Sunday: Slow workout, muscle build and tone
I'm only just starting out again, I haven't run in over 2 years, so it's really just walking with short running intervals for now. When I used to run, I couldn't believe how much I ended up loving it and you could too just give it a chance! If you want to run with me, come out and run with me!
I'm excited to see what results February brings!
On February 8th I begin a program called the 21 day shred via www.skinnymom.com Regularly the plan is $49.00 but there is a special limited time (I'm going to call it a STEAL) going on right now. If you buy her cookbook, which is half the price of the shred, you'll get the plan for free! Also you end up with all these great recipes to try for your family that are healthy but DELIOUSIOUS! My husband has loved every one of them so far and my picky toddlers have, well, liked most of them, which is a big deal in itself! Anyway click here to find the special offer! There is plenty of time to get ready for it if you want to do this with me!
I also decided not to renew my gym membership this month and I will instead do the home workout videos from skinny mom and start running again! I've come up with a workout schedule for myself
Monday: Run
Tuesday: Ladder 10 workout (this will make you feel awesome!)
Wednesday: Run
Thursday: Slow workout, muscle build and tone
Friday: Run
Saturday: Ladder 10 workout
Sunday: Slow workout, muscle build and tone
I'm only just starting out again, I haven't run in over 2 years, so it's really just walking with short running intervals for now. When I used to run, I couldn't believe how much I ended up loving it and you could too just give it a chance! If you want to run with me, come out and run with me!
I'm excited to see what results February brings!
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