So onto fitness goals. Last week was an unexpected week off for me. I ended up coming down with bronchitis & having a fever so I was NOT getting out of bed to get extreme. This week I completely started L4L over again (I was only 1 week into it before I got sick, so I started at week 1 again).
I've also started to be much more conscious about how much sugar I'm eating. I have a gigantic sweet tooth, so even the most OBVIOUS bad sugar (cookies,cake,brownies,cake,chocolate,etc) is hard for me to avoid, but it's one of my main goals now. I'm trying to munch on veggies to make myself full so I won't be tempted with empty calories. Its actually working for me. I only broke down 1 time this week & had 3 girl scout cookies after supper. That is AMAZING for me. Usually I can't set them a aside until I've had at least 10, no joke. Also, for Tami's birthday at work I was able to avoide most of the cake & chocolate around all week. I had 1 slice of cake and 2 pieces of Ghiradelli caramel dark chocolate. Also a huge feat. Half the battle is having my own snacks in the fridge so I don't feel like those sweet treats are the only option.
As for weight goals, here we go....deep breath, hold it, exhale, time for honesty:
April Weight Range: 123-125: Last weigh in during last week of March: 124.4
Weight Today: ??? I refuse to interact with my scale more than once a month, at our court-ordered scheduled visitation. I'll let you know where I am the first week of May since I took a week off to be sick.
Goal Weight: 115.
I've been lighter than 115 before (um, like in high school), but that was because I had no real muscle in my body & I looked pretty darn scrawny. I don't know if it's possible for me to get down to that weight and maintain my lean muscle. There is a definate difference between being thin & toned, and just being skeletal. I'll be happy to get to 115 so long as I keep my muscle and am only losing fat. If getting to that weight means I have to sacrifice any of the muscle I'm working so hard at, forget it. I'll be satisfied with 120.
Sarai, I have to admit that I was a little surprised that our ultimate weight loss goals were similar, being that you are so much taller than me. I think you look fantastic right now, and I was surprised that you want to lose as much weight as you said. BUT, I do understand we all have our individual personal goals. Focus on staying healthy & making realistic progress each week, not the number on the scale...that's what Aaron keeps drilling into my head. Keep posting updates on your progress, and I'll be rooting for you as long as you are feeling healthy!=)
Well, onto a brief run & some Shakeology! BTW, Chalene is also a HUGE advocate for Shakeology. We are so like, BFF. Well, we would be if she knew I existed. *Sigh.
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