The Weight Loss Chronicles: And So The Journey Begins

Like most women out there, I like to think there is a way to wish yourself thin. Or perhaps there is a magic pill that I can take and make all this weight magically disappear. It's hard to think that the 30lbs I worked so hard to loose a couple years ago has magically returned. But then again, I also thought I could quit working out and some how manage to stay thin. Don't get me wrong, most days I am ok with the way I look. Even with the wedding less than five months away, I still manage to feel confident in myself (most days). Perhaps it has to do with my awesome fiancé who will always love me no matter what I look like or the fact that most days I don't feel as overweight as I am.

It wasn't until recently that I finally started to feel motivated to get in shape again. Why all of a sudden become motivated you ask? I just happened to catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror the other day while at work and I had to do a double take because I could've sworn they replaced the real mirror with a fun house mirror! Although I'd like to think I'll be at an ideal weight soon, I know that it will take a lot of hard work, sweat, and determination. I'm not trying to be model thin or anything crazy, I just want to be healthy again. I want to be able to walk around without my thighs rubbing together or getting winded from jogging for a few minutes. I want to be healthy! I want to feel confident in myself again. I want to enjoy summer without feeling like a beach whale.

To start my weight loss journey, I decided that I needed to dedicate four days to working before I knew I was serious. Last week I accomplished that! I worked out four days out of the week and also kept track of what I was eating. I'd like to say that I was able to work out for at least an hour but I think forty five minutes was pretty good for my first week. This week I have started using Isagenix again. While I'm not doing a complete 30 Day Cleanse, I will be replacing two meals each day with a Isalean Shake. Also I've added a supplement that helps kick start your metabolism. For the first two weeks, I'm going to drink the Isagenix Cleanse twice a day (once in the morning and again in the evening). Since I have a hard time not eating, I'm hoping this will be easier and still beneficial. The next two weeks I'm going to try setting aside a day that I can actually cleanse all day. Cleansing your body not only rids it of harmful toxins, it can also help reduce water weight and generally make you feel better all around.

Since it's hard to see results day after day, I have taken my measurements and some pictures (that I'm to embaressed to post now) for reference. My hope is that by the end of this journey, I can lose the 40lbs I've gained over the last few years. I also want to be able to fit in all my old clothes again, since they are just taking up space right now. I know that this will not be an easy or short process, but I know in the end it will be worth it again. I hope that anyone who is reading this series will be able to find motivation or information that is helpful to them.

Starting Weight: 160(ish)lbs                  

Goal Weight: 125(ish)lbs

Height: 5' 2" [on a good day :) ]

Starting Measurements

Bust: 38"

Hips: 40"

Waist: 34"

Neck: 14"

Until next time.....

xoxo

Megs