I don't exactly remember the date. Or when I really "started." There was a point in my life about five years ago that I decided I wanted to live different health and wellness habits (for good!) So it began. I was a pretty active person up until about my senior year in high school. And for context to now, that was about 19 years ago. Woah. Yeah. Woah. Almost two decades. And then I spent 19 years living it up like I thought I could. Partying, drinking, eating out, eating late at night. I was having a blast! Until the day I looked in the mirror years later and just didn't like who or what I saw. I had to change. I'm back in that place, although not that far gone this time. Luckily I could feel things starting to change, which is what prompted me to get back on better habits for health and wellness. And my own mental sanity. How did I know? My favorite clothes weren't fitting right. Some just didn't fit AT ALL. Not good. I spent the better part of the first year and half in Denver enjoying the heck out of our time here, not being too mindful of my habits. I mean, after all, I was still running and ran in a few races. That should be good, right?! Right...
And one day, I was back again, looking in the mirror and on the scale. Up 20 lbs from the original 45 I had lost just a few years ago. No worries, I had a plan. Get back into being active more consistently, making better eating choices for myself, and picking a few habits to focus on. This all started in March of this year. So far it's been about six months. And I changed things up a little since the last rodeo. Because what I had been doing, what I did before, wasn't giving me the same results. Here's where I've been (and I'd highly recommend!): http://fitnesstogether.com/edgewater http://www.titaniumfitnesscenter.com/ http://becamethedance.com/ As for the numbers, I've only lost eleven pounds. But I feel so much stronger! And some of those clothes are starting to fit again. I don't remember when I started to see real results in my first major weight loss go around (mind you I'd like this to be my second and my last, I am SO determined to keep it off!) but I have confidence that if I keep up the path I'm on, I'll be able to see more results soon. My goal is ten to fifteen more by the end of the year. I think I can do it. Of course, I'll check back in with all of you on it throughout the fall too. Accountability helps (hence this post). Not to shame people but to have someone to answer to and help support you. You don't have to do it alone. It's August 31st. That gives me 16 weeks until the end of the year. That's a pound a week and more than possible. See you back here next Tuesday!
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Jasmine
8/31/2016 09:41:38 am
I can totally relate to this post! Over the past few years I have slowly gained 20+ lbs more than my normal weight due to self neglect. I felt like I couldn't take time for myself because of everything going on with my life which would cause weeks/months of hiatus of my working out. Everytime I had a new deadline or major life event I felt like I couldn’t work out. Serendipitously, I taught my first Zumba class last night (I had only 24 hours notice to prepare!) after a 2 month fitness hiatus. Your post has inspired me to say “Screw everything that's going on and I want to be happy and healthy! I can’t keep putting off taking care of myself”. Thank you for motivating me to keep going and not give up! I need a little accountability as well so I promise to attend/teach at least 3 dance fitness classes until the end of the year. We can do it!!!
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Jolene
8/31/2016 02:21:46 pm
Wow, thanks for sharing, we've got this one!
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Jasmine
8/31/2016 09:43:28 am
* attend/teach at least 3 dance fitness classes A WEEK until the end of the year :)
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