1. TO LOSE 10 LBS:
I never reached my goal of losing 10 lbs, but I did exceed my modified goal of 5 lbs. I lost 6.5 pounds. Good enough, and I would venture to say perfect. As I was dieting, I also lifted weights, ran, did pilates and rock climbed so I added some muscle to my body.
2. TO QUIT INDULGING IN MY CHEATING WHIMS AND BE OK WITH TELLING MYSELF NO:
While I wasn't perfect, I did really well with supporting my cravings. I took out snacking and made sure each meal was complete. I also added a 4th meal to my regimen so I didn't have to struggle with feeling hungry. By doing this, I learned how to regulate my blood sugar so when I did become hungry I didn't feel shaky or deprived. I also learned that strictly telling myself "no" does NOT work. I had to make goals with finesse and look at the bigger picture, rather than my present cravings.
3. EXERCISE EVERYDAY:
By no means did I meet this goal, but I did get creative with how I got my body moving. I tried new things like rock climbing (great workout) and I made sure to get in at least 20min. of running around my neighborhood when I needed to release steam or felt the need to snack.
4. EAT WHAT I KNOW IS HEALTHY AND SATISFYING TO ME AND MY BODY:
I met this goal with flying colors. I always had a variety of veggies for me to snack on and had my blended vegetable soup everyday. I made organic beef burgers with collard greens when I needed protein, and got creative with the type of salads that I made for myself. My body got used to this way of eating, that I began to crave these things daily and did not struggle with being tempted with an alternative. I also had an end date to my specific regimen, so that kept me motivated. I stayed focused when I was out to dinner with friends and modified dishes to fit my desires.
5. GAIN A CLEARER UNDERSTANDING OF MY CRAVINGS AND WHY I INDULGE IN THEM:
I believe that I will always struggle with anxiety eating. However, I learned about relentless perseverance and constant tending to when I felt myself begin to test my boundaries. There are always reasons for my cravings, and usually they tend to be emotional. These emotions need to be addressed and not stuffed.
This blog was created to support my goals and help me lose the unneeded weight that was on my body so I could feel totally confident, radiant, and healthy, therefore being my wonderful authentic self without using the excuse of hiding behind my circumstances and ineptitudes. It's so easy to get caught up in the busyness of life and forget to create a personal foundation of health to use as your spring board.
I have a client's permission to disclose part of a conversation that we had. She was absolutely livid that I should be 'whining' about losing a few lbs. when her end goal is to lose... a little bit more than that. It put her in an impossible situation and she became pissed off that I should be so vain. While I absolutely see her point of view, I have to say that we all go through different periods in our lives... all of us hit hardships. Like I have said in my past blogs, shedding weight permanently DOES NOT mean only pounds. It's emotional and spiritual as well, and if a holistic POV is not taken there will be an imbalance. So to put it lightly, I am "healing" from my imbalance. We came to the conclusion that every body is different as is our story. While I can superficially say "I gotta fit in a bikini", it goes deeper...as with all things.
No matter how much weight you would like to lose, start with 5-10 lbs. Reach that goal, re-asses, and then set a new goal. Healthy actions recycle themselves- first in your body, and then to experiences around you and their affects on how you process them.
I promised you a picture if I lost the weight... stay tuned ;)
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