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.

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.