Friday, February 8, 2013

Robyn:: weigh in #2


I'm feeling really emotional today! This whole weight loss thing is much more than a physical journey for me. I really am trying to maintain a positive attitude. I'm trying to believe in myself. I’m reminding myself that my value isn't measured in pounds

I had out of town visitors over the weekend and then the Super Bowl. I ate a few things I shouldn't have including a chocolate cupcake and some full sugar soda. (I might have sent a picture of it to Hope while she was at the gym. I sent her a picture of veggies a couple days later though. :)) Weekends are always hard for me. I really got back on track on Monday though and have counted every bite I've taken since then. I have eaten more veggies this week than probably my entire life. 

I increased my workout time. I am leaving everything I have every time I go. I'm talking serious blood, sweat, and tears. Okay, not blood really, but seriously sweat and I could cry being the chubby girl at the gym. My hubby tells me to work out like a man. :) I am pushing myself. I also started some strength training at home. Push ups, sit ups, lunges, squats, leg lifts, and light weights. I can feel my body changing. My attitude and strength are changing too.

So, Friday is here and my weigh in time has come.

I am down 1.4 pounds this week

Which means a total of 10 pounds down for me. I just have to do that 6 more times and I'll be at goal. 

I am incredibly grateful for all of the support we are receiving. I am getting messages from old friends I haven't heard from in years. It has been so uplifting. This is a really scary thing for me, to share this journey with the world. But, it's changing my life. We are doing this. I am so thankful to have Hope in my corner. 

P.S. At my doctor's appointment this week my blood sugar was down. :) I'm still pre-diabetic but not for long. That’s a huge success!!!! 

Here I am down 10 pounds. Do I look skinnier? :)

4 comments:

Unknown said...

So proud of you!! You are doing fantastic!! You are doing it!! Keep it up girl.
P.S. You look great in that pic :)

Unknown said...

I just repeat in my mind over and over, shopping spree, shopping spree, shopping spree. Thanks for being there for me Hope!!! WE are doing this! Shopping spree, shopping spree, shopping spree.

Sharon Rodgers said...

I am trying to training to run a 5K and I am far from ready I have never done anything like this before. I have no self motivation to eat better and loose weight so I am trying to make life changes. I am so happy for you and I think its great that you are being so public about it. I think holding yourself accountable helps. At least it does for me! If you ever want to go running let me know!

-Jessica

Unknown said...

Jessica!! I would love to go out for a run/walk with you. It is so much more fun with a friend and I definitely get tired of the gym. Let's do it!!!! :)