Update

Checking in! Although I was extremely discouraged by my results last week, I am still progressing and doing my best to meet my weight loss goals.  To be honest, I did indulge this weekend; but, I do not feel bad about it, nor have I beaten myself up because of it.  I understand there will be ups and downs and it is up to me to keep moving forward.  I have still been consistent with my exercise and have maintained doing five days a week since I started the exercise challenge on 7/13/15.  I am happy to say that it will be over next week and I have not let anything deter me from meeting my goal.  I can honestly say, that regardless of how defeated I may feel at times, exercising is what keeps me going.  Once I have completed my hour, I feel so rejuvenated and energized. Even if the scale has not moved, I definitely am seeing small changes in my body.  No matter how small, it is still a change, so that is still success in my eyes.  Also, one of my toughest critics has said that they can see changes in my body.  This motivates me to keep going until I reach my goal. 

As far as my eating, I am not depriving myself; but, I am mindful of what I put in my body.  I will be making minor changes as this challenge comes to an end and the next one begins.  I want to continue to challenge and push myself beyond what I think is possible.

This journey is still a daily struggle and I don’t expect that to change.  This is a battle I will continue to fight and there will be many wins and losses along the way.  Keeping the end goal in mind continues to motivate me and allows me to keep pushing.  I plan to do a final weigh in and overall assessment next week when the challenge comes to a close.  I will be sure to update the final results here.  I will also discuss the next challenge at that time.  Until then, stay healthy; stay motivated!