A little spiral in my journey to a better me

I made it to my April goal. Down 15 lbs.  I decided a could have my treat meal.  It just turned into serveral.  And I'm up a few pounds.  Ugh!   So here we go again.  I'm going to keep plugging away.  72 days till our beach trip.  The scale doesn't mean as much as the way I look. My pictures are between two computers once I get them pulled together I'll post.   I can't wait to see either.  Trying to do once a month.  

How are you doing on your journey?  How have you over come a back slide?  

T25 Week 1 Completed

Hey guys, so week one is done!!!!   I am so proud of myself for sticking to it.  There was a day or two I didn't want to do it. My motivation to follow through was my kids.  Most of the days they were in the kitchen making oatmeal watching me..  I couldn't give up!  What would that teach them!  So I kept pushing play.

 I don't have a handle on my schedule for the week.  The weekends kinda get me off. Saturday we went bird watching so I walked about a mile and a half with Princess Pea on my shoulders.

  So I am counting that as a workout and Sunday I was able to get it in after church.  Usually I don't like working out in front of Prince Charming.  But he was outside with the kids.

My eating has been okay.  We ate out once which is huge for us and I split the meal.  I asked for a to go box when I ordered!  I have always known to do that, but never had the guts.  New me here, and I don't what others think.  The kids were so happy I had brought them home some food!  So here my plan.  I have been making freezer meals again.  What I need to do is add up the calories in My Fitness Pal .  They now have it so you can scan the items for you recipe or meal.  EASY!!  I hope, I will give it a shot my next cooking session.  

So that is where I am  making progress one day at a time.  This time around I am in it for the habit.  I know the results will come with that!

For 25 minutes I sure sweat a bunch! 

Let me know how you are doing.


Do something today your future self you thank you for!
Kelly 

T25 before Day 1

Why am I doing T 25 instead of any of the others?   Hummm. It's only 25 minutes.  I got that.  The kids can totally take care if themselves while I take care of me!

Why is it going to work this time?  I have a great BeachBody coach. Who pushes me, I'm in an accountability group that is just the right size we talk there and get to know each other and feel okay calling someone out and encouraging them on.  

I know I'm not the only one who wants to be healthier or in shape.  I am stepping out of my comfort zone and putting it all right here.  I'm calling myself out.  Enough is enough.  I have started and stopped too many times.  

Here is my day 1 pic and stats.  Let's get this started!

WEIGHT 160
CHEST 34.5
WAIST
HIPS 36
RT THIGH 21
LT THIGH 23
RT BICEP 12
LT BICEP 12

Many people say to focus on your WHY.  It's what will push you through those days you don't want to do it and feel like giving up.  I had to dig deep, not just I want to weigh 130.  That's just a number.  And not one I really care about.  I don't just want to look good for our beach trip at the end June. But that would be awesome. I don't want to just fit into a smaller size. Something I have always dreamed about ( who hasn't)   None of these things has kept me going.  So what is different this time.  I sat down and really thought about it.  

I don't like me.  I use to be super outgoing and creative. Loved each new day. However, lately I haven't. I enjoy my days with my kids but I have energy and am crabby.  Those are not the memories I want for my kids.  I use to dream about all the awesome things we would do. Learning,  exploring, creating, and building.  Now I think who has time for that. There is so much other stuff that has to be done and at the end of the day I am done.    I want to be happy to see my husband when he get homes instead of negative.  

So pretty much my WHY is going to be a better wife and mom.  They don't care what I look like but, how I treat them has a huge impact.