I went to the mall yesterday and was trying on dresses for the upcoming holiday parties. I was surprised by how well the size 4's and smalls fit me. I knew I had lost inches and my clothes were fitting differently but I had no idea how much. I thought I might as well try on a pair of pants/shorts to see if they would fit. I was at Express and grabbed a cute pair of dress shorts on clearance in a size 4. Let me preface that I have been a size 6 for quite some time. I tried them on and they were too big! I giddily asked the salesperson for a size 2, simply because I was curious if I could fit them. I am pleased to say that THEY FIT! I have NEVER been a size 2 in my life. I was so excited that I celebrated by leaving the mall and eating a large salad from Whole Foods salad bar and working out on the step mill at 10:00 pm. I just got back from my Saturday morning group workout in the rain and I couldn't be happier. Today I reached my goal weight target for the first time in 4 weeks AND I did it one day before it was due!
I feel like I have finally found my happy place. I have so much enjoyment in the time and effort I am putting into this program.
Here is a list of positive changes these past 4 weeks.
1) I have lost 10 pounds
2) I have learned how to balance my nutrients in consuming so much protein, carbs, cal, sugar, etc.
3) I drink plenty of water
4) None of my clothes fit
5) I dropped two pant sizes, from a 6 to a 2
6) My bra size has changed
7) I have registered for the competition and bought airline tickets
8) I am happy with my body for the first time in a long time
9) I have made working out a habit and crave it
10) I have muscles and strength I never thought I was capable of
11) I am getting pretty darn good at cooking clean and healthy meals
12) I have learned to say no to sweets and eat well at restaurants
A delicious and healthy salad I have been making for lunch/dinner
My favorite part about Austin, being a mile from the lake and running on the trail. This is my favorite view taken from my run on Sunday.
Marilyn doing cleans, kind of. Just for fun. (source unknown)
Have a great weekend!! Rest up, grocery shop, meal plan and get ready to attack this next week!
- Whittney C.
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