The Weight Loss Chronicles: Mama knows best...

I always knew my mother was a smart lady. In a recent conversation with her she said something that made me think differently this time around when it comes to weight loss/being healthy. She said something along the lines of "you have to want to do it for you." She has struggled with her weight ever since I can remember but she has finally decided to be healthier because she WANTS to, not because anyone else told her to do it.

In the past I've always had excuses about why I wasn't exercising or being active....my ankle surgery, too busy with school, too tired, not enough time, etc. Well I finally realized that I needed to MAKE the time to focus on my health. I've always been afraid of becoming so overweight that I wouldn't be able to do things that I enjoy. I want to be healthy when we decide to start a family. I want to fit into my clothes without changing 5 times because I don't like the way my outfit looks on my body. I want to feel comfortable in a swimsuit again. I want to be able to run a marathon one day.

I'm not the type of person that can walk into a gym and know what combination of machines to use in order to get results. Previously, I had a personal trainer who made up my work out schedule. It was EASY! I went to the gym, grabbed my paper, did the workout, and went home. I met with my trainer once a month and we took measurements and weight so I could see the progress. In about 6 months, I had lost around 30-40lbs, gained muscle, toned my body, and went from a size 15 to a size 5-7. That is CRAZY when I think about it! That is where I want to be at the end of all this....and it is where I should be. 

I finally decided to use a Groupon that I had purchased and am SO glad I did. My workouts are organized, target the full body, and include cardio. So far I have gone everyday this week...well except for today because they are not open but I did take Embree for a 2.45 mile walk/run. I am finally remembering what it feels like to WANT to workout. I love the feeling it gives me afterwards. I even love being sore because it shows me that I am ACTUALLY doing something right! I'm hopeful that after my two month period ends that I will have started to see results. A women who also workouts where I am going said, overall, she lost 18 inches in the first month. It is motivating to see and speak with people who are getting results and I can only hope I will see the same. 

xoxo,

Megs