Week 9: Choose Your Hard

"We are not to expect to be translated from despotism to liberty in a featherbed." -Thomas Jefferson

First of all, I just want to say a big thank you for all of the positive responses to my last post! I posted that comparison picture with some trepidation, realizing that I was REALLY putting it all out there! But your support has really motivated me to keep it up this week and stay on track!

This week, probably more than any week of my journey so far, people have been asking me what I am doing to lose weight.  I'm starting to feel like people are expecting some complicated answer, but it really is simple.  Eat well and exercise. That's really it.  As simple as it is to understand, it's not easy to accomplish. In fact, it is quite difficult.

I have to exercise nearly every day, and not just a walk around the block.  I have to plan and prepare healthy meals and snacks.  I have to say no to cookies and brownies and pizza even when I would rather just eat one. Those things are hard. But you know what else is hard? Getting winded every time you walk up the stairs. Going shopping for hours and finding nothing that both fit and was flattering.  Being told every time you go to the doctor that you really should lose some weight.  So yes, losing weight is hard. But staying fat is also hard. As they say in the fitness world, choose your hard.

I did a pretty good job this week sticking to my convictions.  I wasn't perfect of course, but I was much better than the previous week.  I hit an "all-time low" on this scale this week as I dropped another 1.2 pounds! It's not a lot, but it's encouraging to see progress once again.  

I am excited for another healthy week ahead!

Pounds lost: 13.2

Pounds left to lose: 16.8

Love,

Candace