I can't believe that it's already the end of Week 3....Day 21. Christmas came and went, but it was great. I was able to enjoy some time with my family and friends. It felt good to..FEEL good in my dress at church. I hadn't felt good in my clothes in a long time.
Before this journey started...my pants were tight. My shirts were getting snug. I didn't want to dress up because nothing fit me like it used to. It just felt better to wear my workout clothes and my EXTREMELY big sweatpants.
But in 21 days...I was able to see a number that at one point was the heaviest I had been in years. Well, that number is a GREAT number to me today. I have lost almost 7 lbs in the 21 days. I know that it shouldn't be about a number on scale...and truly...it's not. But 150 lbs. was the number that pushed me over the edge quite a few months ago...I swore that I wasn't going to see that again. I knew how to eat healthy. I knew what it took to maintain. So why was I happy to see it again today?
Divorce sucks! Plain as day, simply put. Some people may lose weight during the process...but nope. Not me. I gained. I ate terribly. I didn't workout like I should. I not only got back to the 150 lb. mark, but I surpassed it by quite a few. So to see that 150 again this morning...was a great feeling. I have also been feeling better in my jeans, my dress clothes, and have actually been wanting to put on something else than my...ACTIVEWEAR! :)
So how did I make that happen during the holidays? Well I was determined. I had hit a point in my life that it was more motivating and internally satisfying to say NO to all of those treats that kept arriving at the office. I knew what I wanted to FEEL like...and nothing TASTES as good as FEELING GOOD feels. I planned in my mind that I would splurge on scheduled days and there was no need to get off the plan along the way.
I used my new Veggetti (thanks to my great friend Ophie)...and made my first set of Zoodles. They were so good, that I plan to have them again tonight for dinner. In order to make a change, you need to accept that you might have to get "uncomfortable" with what you normally do. I had to say no to treats. I had to tell friends that I didn't want to come out and have drinks. I tried a new vegetable and learned that I liked it. You never know until you try. Honestly, it hasn't been that hard. Now that I'm 3 weeks in...I feel like finishing won't be a problem.
I made it through the holidays...and not only DIDN'T gain weight...I lost weight. I feel like that is an accomplishment in itself. I can do this. I'm feeling confident. I'm feeling empowered. Who would've thought an 'at-home' DVD fitness program could do that to someone??? When you see results, when you feel the results, when you mentally commit, when you stick to a plan...it is life changing.
And to top it all off...SANTA was very nice to me. I was able to complete my home gym this year. I was given a weight bench and I bought myself some new weights. This way I can really push myself to my full potential. It was a great feeling to get up this morning and workout. Kinda like a kid on Christmas morning. I used my new "toys"!
Here's to Week 4...stay tuned!
Feeling inspired to begin? I have an online accountability group that will be starting January 4th. There is still time to get in on the fun and start this life changing experience for yourself. Find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/karen.hendershot.73. Or on Instagram @kmhendershot. Or email me at kmhendershot32@gmail.com.
Let's get you started on your journey today!
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