You may remember from the POST FROM LAST MONTH that I'm resolved to aggressively attack my "newlywed 9" (Note: it's not about the weight/numbers but the point was that I was happy about neither the way I looked nor the way I felt). Thus began the battle to regain my waistline!
I have some new progress to report.
On Friday, I received this email in my inbox:
April,
Congratulations on finishing the eight week challenge! Everyone who did the final measurement made an improvement. The winner will be announced on Monday. Your percentage of change was 12.38%. You went from 36.35 to 31.85. If you would like your beginning and ending sheets please come pick them up.
Great job! Keep it up!
That's right, my first 8-week challenged closed out on Friday. And, overall, I'm pretty pleased! I feel like I have more energy and I like the way I look in some of my recent photos. More importantly, when I grocery shop, I now find myself craving crisp veggies (instead of the heavier, less healthy meal options). That's how I know that a lifestyle change has occurred...and that's encouraging b/c that tells me the chance of falling back "off the wagon" is greatly reduced!
So here's what I credit for the successes:
Exercise - Spin, Zumba & walking
Diet - more fresh veggies, more frequent - but smaller - portions
Discipline - my fitness app (where I can log calories and physical exercise) holds me accountable!
What could I do better:
Make exercise regular and consistent
Research & plan healthy menus before going grocery shopping
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