Almost a year

I've been working out for almost a year.

I've gone from a size 18 (tight) to size 14ish (depends on the cut).

In shirts and pants, I've gone from an XL to an L.

But, the scale does not reflect it. I've only lost 25 pounds in a year. Given the track I was on, I thought I would have dropped 40 by now.

The BMI calculators said that I need to have dropped 70 lbs from my original weight. So, 45 more to go.

It is discouraging if I look at the scale. So, I don't do that too often.
One of the biggest things I've learned this year is self-control.

Galatians 5:22-23

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

So really, it is God's grace at work in me. Though it has required some action on my part -- my action is fueled by the grace of God! Now that is encouraging!

Large

This morning, I put on a Large t-shirt.
and, it fits. well.

bye-bye XL

I can no longer wear two of my suits.

and most of my other pants are saggy and droopy.

thankfully, it is summer and I have a lot of skirts -- my hips are holding them up.

I don't think I can fit in a 14 pants size because of the hips and butt... oh well.. :o)

Kayaking

I've already been kayaking a few times this year and I already am so thankful that I've been working out for months.

I've enjoyed the kayaking and even during some more intense moments, I've sustained energy.

One draw back -- I might look like a line backer by the end of the summer.

Spinning Skirt

The description my mom has for her hips can be used to describe mine: Child-bearing.

And, if it wasn't for the child-bearing hips my skirt would fall off.
Instead, it practically spins around as I walk.

The waist is big, but the hips. Oh, the hips.
Since I don't have a lot of extra $ these days, I'm very thankful for my hips!
Though... it would be nice to literally have to buy new clothes!

Jessica

My cousin is staying with me this summer as she works as a Summer Associate for a law firm downtown.

She joined the gym for the 2 months she is with me.

Already, we are sweaty grossness.

I wasn't able to work out with her Monday.
She sent me a text, "I'm the only fat person here."
I replied, "Yeah, because I'm stuck in a meeting."

haha

joined the gym

so I need to get serious about this. I have 60lbs I want to lose and I think for the last year that I would just magically lose the weight over night.

10 lbs

I lost 20 and gained 10.

But, my clothes are not fitting; so, I will assume that I have gained muscle and lost fat.