The Last 20 Lbs Part 8‏

I’m 12 pounds lighter and feeling great. I’ve become girly again. Getting dressed has become fun again. The weight loss has impacted other areas of my life as well. I’ve become social again and feel like going to events, mingling, shaking hands with restored confidence and repaired self esteem. Great for my health, terrific for my looks, good for business. It’s win, win, win!

But life is never easy. The six weeks that Scott, had agreed to train me for has come to an end, and as we know, talented people are always in demand.

I did not manage to lose 20lbs in six weeks, but in a manner slow, sane and steady, lost 12lbs without starving or stressing.

Although I’ll admit I’m a little anxious about how my progress will be now that I’m on my own. There is something about having someone to check in with for support, guidance and accountability that really helps in this process.

Tip: Share your goals with someone supportive and ask them if they would be willing to have you checking with them, or even better, find a someone in your life who would also like to lose some weight and do it together.

I intend to keep eating right, sprinkling SENSA and exercising until, I reach my weight and fitness goals. It’s important that fitness is part of your healthy lifestyle journey and not just a goal on your check list in order to have staying power.

Tip: Make small changes gradually so you can have the power to conquer one small, lasting change over time rather than a crash and burn quick fix.

Try to do whatever you can during the day to make the right choices. Even if you fail in one area, like not going to the gym because your work schedule does not permit, that does not mean that the whole day has to be a wash. Drink another glass of water, take the stairs, walk around the block fast on your break, do some abs before going to bed. All the little things you do and positive choices you make consistently do add up.

Don’t stress, do your best!