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June, like my stumpy legs, was short yet powerful. These were my big moments of the month.
What I did
Went on a work trip for 5 days. To get in all my steps and stick to my healthy eating, I got a little... creative. I hoofed up and down 8 flights of stairs anytime I wanted to go to or from my hotel room and never strayed from clean foods or gave in to the very tempting buffet meals. I met or exceeded my daily steps and lost 2 pounds while away.
What I learned
I can survive outside of my element because I am stronger than I think.
What I did
Added measurable non-scale goals to my focus for extra motivation.
What I learned
Achieving those goals feels fucking awesome.
What I did
Had a minor meltdown when I saw a photo of myself well into my weight-loss adventure, still looking like a fat cow. Hours later, I dragged myself to the gym and, without intending to, snapped myself out of it.
What I learned
No one and nothing has power over me. I'm in charge, and I've got this.
What I did
Almost visually sexually harassed a colleague when the weight of my cell phone in my pocket pulled my pants all the way off of me at work.
What I learned
Weight loss is hilarious and replacing clothes gets expensive. I say both of these things with a smile.
What I did
Started -- baby steps -- sharing my weight and weight-loss issues with people I care about.
What I learned
There's a fine line between embarrassment and pride (in both senses). I have to let go of my over-protective reflexes and let people into the scary places with me.
What I did
Worked like a mad woman to get my steps in every day. I missed only once all month.
What I learned
Gym shoes come in unexpected styles, and it doesn't matter how askance the people on the machines around me stare at the girl working out in a T-shirt, business pants, and flip-flops. It also doesn't matter how late I got free that day; my gym time is more important than my ass-parked-in-front-of-the-TV time. Finally, I don't have to choose between socializing and getting my burn in. The gym is open until 11 for a reason, and I can close it down with the night shift guy whenever I need to. At least no one will be on the machine next to me when that happens.
What I did
Stayed home, got in only a third of my daily miles goal, and took three (!) naps on a stormy Saturday.
What I learned
Falling short one day is not failing the entire mission, and listening to my body when it's telling me what it needs is just as important as sticking to my goals.
What I did
Set a goal of getting in 200 miles in June, and eked it out just under the wire. And I threw in two bonus miles to grow shrink on.
What I learned
Those pounds I have to lose are in big trouble.
