Cheryl from the gym said this to me after I was tired and wanted to walk on the treadmill instead of run. She yelled "You get to walk when you walk down the isle!"
Cheryl is right.
I'm not going to be one of those brides that loses a ridiculous amount of weight, and then puts it right back on after the big day. I have been working for some time to take of weight and get fit, and now I have new motivation and a new goal! I have decided that I would ultimately like to lose 50 lbs before November 21, but my more realistic goal is 40 lbs. This means that I have to lose 2 lbs a week for 20 weeks. There is one week grace built in. Am I crazy?
No. I can do it. I did it before when I lost 90 lbs without barely going a week without dropping significant lbs. But it is more than working out. And it is more than eating good. It's working out and eating good, not cheating, even just a little, and staying motivated when it seems like you'll never make it.
But I can do this. 2 lbs a week is very attainable. I remember I used to lose 2-4 lbs a week when I was way in the zone. I'm ready to back in the zone. SO! I weigh in on Wednesdays, and I will post each week whether I met my goal. Holding myself accountable each week really allows me to stay focused and encouraged.
So I am eating healthy and working out like a fiend until the day of my wedding.
Here goes nothing...
I have no doubt you can do this Ang...but don't forget that people will be throwing you showers and parties and to celebrate you and Brian...so enjoy those and don't beat yourself up, God created us to celebrate - so make provision for it the week(s) before each one...just a thought :)
ReplyDeleteYES Angela! If you can be super motivated, I can too. I think we can be some workout maniacs together, feed off of each other. So, see you at the gym Monday? :)
ReplyDeleteYes ma'am... I said it and I meant it! :)
ReplyDeleteYou are doing great! They say it takes 28 days for something to become a habit. You will be so focused on your goals, that it'll all become second nature to you. Here's a little tip I like to tell myself; consider your food as "Fuel". Make sure your "fuel" is clean so that your workouts are efficient. Also remember; if you aren't struggling from time to time, you aren't pushing yourself to the next level. We all need a little push now and then.
I love your blogs. You are an inspiration to all! You are a beautiful person and will be a stunning bride!
See you on the 4B laps!
~Cheryl
They say it takes 28 days for something to become a habit. You will be so focused on your goals, that it'll all become second nature to you. Here's a little tip I like to tell myself; consider your food as "Fuel". Make sure your "fuel" is clean so that your workouts are efficient. Also remember; if you aren't struggling from time to time, you aren't pushing yourself to the next level. We all need a little push now and then.
ReplyDeleteCher, this is copyrighted material....just sayin...