Back on Track

So, I've been MIA for a bit. We went on vacation and it has been a rough go ever since. I didn't gain any weight, just a few pounds of water weight that came right off. But, I also haven't exercised. I NEED to get back into it. So, I took the plunge and joined DietBet: https://www.dietbet.com/games/15609 That's the game that I'm doing. I'm nervous. 6.5 pounds in 28 days is a lot for me. I'm also restarting INSANITY. It's where I've had the most progress.

Before & after my first round of Insanity.... 

And my before picture now... 

I just need to keep myself motivated... and eat clean. I know that I can do it if I put my mind to it. I'm tired of being fat, and I'm finally gaining some much needed self confidence. I just need to stop sabotaging myself! 

Starting weight on my dietbet: 163.
Thankfully, I'm positive that my Beachbody community will help me through all this... and they also helped me get that awesome new tank I'm wearing in today's picture.

Pseudo-progress

So, I feel like I've had progress in some areas and weaknesses in others. I signed up for a 5k! I KNOW that I can beat my time from last time if I just get my head out of the clouds and focus on my breathing. I know that my body is capable of it. It's what, a half hour? That's only half of the craziness that Shaun T put me through and I made it through Insanity!

My eating has been out of control lately. I need to stage an intervention on myself. I don't even like sweets and it seems that all my body wants is chocolate, chocolate and chocolate. So, I need to revamp something. Eat more fruit, drink more water, drink my Shakeology later in the day. I don't know, something.

My friend found a recipe for making her own laundry detergent. She gave me some to try. If that works, then it is one step closer to self-sufficiency. Call me crazy, but if you can make something cheaply at your house that is just as, if not more, effective- why wouldn't you? Pretty sure I'm becoming a hippie.

That is all. I'm pooped out from the day.

Note to self.

Sometimes you get some rough news that would normally spend any sort or progress you are making into a tailspin. That's my normal reaction to things. Going good, going good then BAM, something crappy happens and I want some ice cream and some trashy TV. Well, NO MORE. This is a destructive behavior that needs to change... and now.

Just because something does not go exactly as planned, does not negate all of the progress that you have made. It is beyond easy to focus on the negative, but what good does that do? Just bring yourself, and everyone around you, down. 

Instead, let's try something new... together. 

Take the rough times in stride. Keep your head high. Do the best you can with what you have to work with and live each day to the best of your ability. Focus on the happiness of yourself and those closest to you. 

It won't be easy. We will slide into old habits... but we will try, and try and try. 

And be better people because of it.

Because life is too short to not enjoy it.