10/23/2023
Iβve been keeping my head down, staying in my own lane & silently crushing my own goals at my own pace over the last few months.
My main goal was to feel like myself again.
After that I was determined to get back down to what I weighed when I first met Ron Patrick back in November of 2019 by our anniversary on 11/2.
I also really missed wearing all of the fun clothes in my closet.
I did it.
Well almost.
Iβm 1 pound away.
It was not easy.
At allβ¦.
After our lives were turned upside down back in March I attended a 3 month long VIP carb/pity party.
On top of taking Under 2,000 steps a day, all forms of exercise stopped completely.
I went to work & thatβs it.
I was getting thick.
My face was a mess & I couldnβt fit into anything in my closet.
Itβs like someone took my spark & I wanted it back.
I was getting frustrated.
The buttons on my jeans were begging for mercy.
I had to take control.
The carb party was over.
Pity out the window.
I had to remember my self worth.
I had to remember that exercising & eating healthy makes me a whole lot happier than sitting in bed & stuffing my face while remaining stagnant.
Going outside just to walk in the sunshine is honestly what helped the most.
That & cannabis of course.
Sativa, Sativa, Sativa.
My short walks turned into runs & now Iβm running just under 4 miles a day followed up by 30 minutes of intervals on the Peloton.
I let the weather & my body tell me when I need to take a day off.
Instead of snacking all day at the office I fast & go for my run on my break.
Going out for a run has become my sanity.
I can eat when I get home - No need for mindless eating while Iβm sitting at a desk.
I also always have a podcast on or music in my ear to keep my thoughts on track.
I fast 14-18 hours each day & when I do make dinner I make healthier choices instead of choosing sugar & carbs.
Fruit & veggies have been my friend & my skin is loving it.
10,000 steps a day has become the norm.
I havenβt given up sugar & carbs completely but moderation is definitely the key.
My face has cleared & so has my head honestly.
Exercising makes me feel so good!
ALL of my clothes fit again.
I Feel Good Again! πβοΈ