Measured Motivation: I Dropped 20 Inches!

I went in this morning to get measured and weighed. All weekend I played head games with myself knowing I was getting measured this morning.

It sounded something like this…”Even if I don’t lose anything, I’ve gained confidence, and a great mental attitude about all of this….”

I knew things were shifting a little, but was holding out to see what those numbers looked like. Remember, I’m a big time slow loser, and I’ve been frustrated in the past. I was walking regularly (3 miles/4x a week/up and down hills), and nothing was doing. Don’t get me wrong, my stamina was better, and the strength in my legs was up. I just couldn’t see a difference.

I’ve read some great stuff like The Fat Loss Bible (see my full review, chapter by chapter here) and some motivational stuff.

In the end, this is what’s changed in the last 8 weeks.

I’ve lost 10 pounds.

I’ve lost 20 inches over all.

I lost a boat load in my hips, rear, and thighs. I lost some around my knees and calves. My arms are like rock under my layer of fat over it.

I’m feeling strong, relieved and happy.

I’ve signed up for 8 more weeks, as it will be a year long journey for me. Let’s face it, when you have 100 pounds to lose, you need to do it slowly and safely.

For once I’ve given myself the gift of time. It’s been an incredible change in me, allowing myself months, not weeks to see changes. Mentally, it’s opened a different playing field, and I don’t feel the panic or need to see those changes quickly.

I know I’m part of a team now, and she knows what she is doing. I’m grateful to have such a fun trainer to visit. It makes going even better.

I look forward to watching my body change as time creeps forward. I’ll keep you updated as I go. I’m booked until the last week in December, at which time I’ll be measured again. I plan on continuing with her until next September, God willing. I’ve worn this extra weight for 20 years, and I’ve committed an entire year to changing my body, my mind, my habits and my goals inch by inch.

Truly, this has been the best thing I have ever done for myself.

I’m smiling.