I went ahead and weighed this morning and only lost 0.2 pounds. The good news is that's a total of 11 pounds in 3 weeks!!! After I stepped off the scales, I asked myself (out loud), "Now, how are you going to handle this?" Of course, I was hoping for another couple of pounds or so! I made a conscious effort to push that number out of my mind. I mentioned in a prior post that we cannot let the scales define us! I know that I made good food choices, drank plenty of water, and moved more. That's all I need to know! That is how I measure my success. PLUS! We started that squat challenge! That's it! I gained 2 pounds of muscle mass! Haha!
Because this has been so therapeutic for me and has seemed to inspire others to strive for better health, I think I'll keep posting! I'm also going to get serious about following through with a blog. It is nice to have a cyber community of encouragers and kindred spirits who can share encouragement and struggles, so I'm going for it! My aunt, Shelia has inspired and encouraged me to do this for years, and I think it might be time.
I also want to thank Shelia, my son, Eric and daughter-in-law, Caitlin, and my best friend Marla Panzer for modeling a healthier lifestyle and encouraging me to take control of my life by moving more and eating real food! Todd, my sweet hubby, and Emily (daughter), thanks for being my biggest cheerleaders! Becoming a regular at Better Bodies Gym and Fitness is my next goal, and I can't wait to get stronger and fitter!
Wow! I feel like I just wrote an acceptance speech for an Oscar! In a way, I guess this is an acceptance speech! I accept this lifestyle of clean eating and adopt it as my own. I take responsibility for the choices I make and offer my body as a living sacrifice to the One who set me free from the bondage of a food addiction! I challenge you to accept this mindset in your own life and take control of your body! This is not the end...it is only the beginning!
Blessings! — feeling free.
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