I told my sister that I was scared shitless to do this post and my heart is racing
like a chicken being chased by a ax waving farmer right now! WTH?
Why am I having such anxiety over this?
My husband has always made me feel like I'm the most beautiful woman alive regardless of my weight. He tells me every morning how beautiful I am to him and how much he loves me. He is affectionate with me. He will kiss me in public, he will hold my hand walking through a store and he will tell me he loves me just out of the blue. We can sit in silence and still I can feel how much loves me. He is proud of me being his wife. So why on earth would I be afraid of what anyone, especially strangers, think about me?? Ya know what?? I'm not!
Short intro...you see this is the little brother I grew up with everyday. The one that used to aggravate the snot out of me. The one that would embarrass me in front of my friends. The one that would dress up like Steve Erkel for Halloween and look/sound just like him! :)
And then this happened.....
The physical transformation in him is astounding but the focused, determination, drive and never give up mental change in him is breath taking to me! He has turned into an amazing man, a wonderful husband, son, brother & uncle. I am a proud sister!! So when I was finally "ready" to make a change that would be attainable and sustainable I told him to hook me up! He warned me...it wouldn't be fun. Bring it on...I'm ready!
Now, don't scroll down thinking I've lost 100lbs like some of the aaahmazing women I follow on Facebook and IG. Take Marcy! this girl has lost 113 POUNDS Y'ALL....that's what you call hard work and dedication!! She's done that shazit on her own!! She has no idea what an inspiration she has been for me over the last year! Life has been hectic for her and may have thrown a few weeny azz punches at her lately but she will come back swinging and stronger than ever!! We say that if we ever are able to meet in person, it'll be like sitting down for a Friday night beer with a life long friend!
No I haven't lost 100 pounds. Hell I haven't even lost 50 pounds. But over the last year I have lost about 20 pounds and I've lost approximately 28 inches overall. I lost it, gained a little back and pulled the rains back and started losing again. But I was bored, it was winter, it's been cold as Jack Frost's balls this winter and I loathe the dreadmill with a passion. So I joined the local YMCA and thought I'd enjoy the different machines and maybe do a spin class or something. After a month or so, no class and was bored again. So, March 12th I began what I've dubbed as Phase 1 of a 60 day plan that my brother has put together for me. He's not a "certified" trainer but in my eyes there is no one better! I asked him to put a plan together and I only wanted to lift weights, do something different everyday and I would add in a couple of runs each week on my own. I know what needs to be done diet wise in the kitchen and for the most part I eat mostly clean 85-90% of the time. The weekends (no schedule) are my downfall. Those are what I've been working on. I'm getting SO much better but of course summer is near which is going to add to that struggle. But after doing a 30 day comparison this last weekend, I've recommitted, I'm focused and I'm ready to continue!
From March 12th until April 12th
By my husbands measurements I have lost a total of 10 inches and if I had to guess maybe a few pounds?? Really don't care about that ho'bag scale!
I have not weighed because I don't own a scale. That will change this week only because my brother wants me to get one. Phase 2 started on Monday and the workout routine will change next week. I'm told we will now begin to look for half pound losses which is fine but I'm also not motivated by the scale. I'm more motivated by measurements, my clothes and now before and after photos. I have always known lifting weights is beneficial...but seriously this is 30 days of nothing BUT lifting weights. Those "thrown in runs I mentioned earlier"....I've ran once in 30 days and hit the stair climber 3 times for a total of about 30 minutes!!
Ladies, lift those weights!!!!
In lieu of Transformation Tuesdays, here is a few photos over the last year.
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| May 2013 |
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Have a great rest of the day!!
Stephanie
Wow girl!!! Great job. You are obviously working hard. You are inspiring to me and the sweetest southern gal too :)
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