Today I took actual "before" pictures and my measurements. Eeek! These are things I've been avoiding lately because of my backsliding and how I used to look/feel even just four months ago. I figured I need to do them now so I can actually be proud of myself as I progress. So here goes:
Weight: 129 lbs
Chest (bra line): 29"
Waist (at hip bone): 33"
Hips (fullest part): 39.5"
Thigh: 22"
Arm: 11"
It is going to be interesting because I have been working out and lifting weights the past few months so I have a lot more muscle than before. But the stupid stress-eating! I feel if I can get to a healthy eating lifestyle I'll get rid of those unwanted inches, but losing actual pounds is going to be difficult. I know this is technically a weight challenge but I'd be happy even just losing inches so my clothes fit better.
Because I know that stress (and boredom and loneliness and being tired) all contribute to me medicating myself with food, I've committed to doing daily stress reducing activities such as yoga and meditation. I realize that even though this challenge has an end goal and I that I might accomplish that goal, my issues with using food for comfort will continue until I address how I deal with those things. So that is a big part of my journey here. This morning I did yoga and I'm going to meditate before I go to bed. Stay tuned. ;)
Today I wanted to do a kettlebell class at my gym but the roads were too bad (it normally takes me about 45 minutes even with good roads) so I settled for a T25 class instead. One-legged burpees, yeah! ;) And as usual, I'm happy I put in the effort.
I ate three healthy meals today and am under my calorie goals so I'm SUPER proud of myself!
I feel like I'm starting over again, and as long as I'm not giving up, that's a good thing.
Thanks for all of the support everyone, even just in these first few days! Keep up the work yourselves. We can do this!