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.

Losing Inches

I posted this on my other blog.

Obese - Moderate

I looked up my BMI today.
I went from Obese - Severe to Obese - Moderate.
Next step is "Overweight."
I need to lost 20 more lbs to get there.
But, 50 more lbs lost (from where I am now) will put me in "Normal."

50 seems like a lot.
Probably because it is.
But, breaking it down is helpful.
I lost 20 lbs from October 31st (when I started working out) to March 1st.
4 months.

Hopefully, come July 1st, I will be in the "Overweight" category.
Lol -- when did "Overweight" look so good?!?

20 lbs.

I weighed myself this weekend.
20 lbs that once clung to my body are no longer there.
50 more to go to reach what I've read is the healthy weight for me.
So, about a 1/3 of the way there!

Busy

Last week I barely made it to the gym.
But, I made up for it yesterday!
I lifted for an hour, then did the treadmill for an hour.

I ate dinner when I got home, and had no trouble falling asleep!

Yvette

My friend Yvette joined the gym with me.
She is a workout nazi.

She gave me a good tip. Before, I was lifting weights after cardio. She said I would have more energy for the weights, and it would help to get my muscles warmed up for a better cardio workout.

So, last night, I did that. And my cardio workout was more intense.

NY Resolution

I'm not big on NY Resolutions.
Mostly because they tend to focus on the wrong things.
Namely me.

If I'm going to live for the glory of God, the first thing I need to be pursuing is growth in godliness.

With that being said, my NY Resolution of sorts can be found on my other blog.

erg

After the better part of two weeks "off" from the gym, I'll be hitting it today.
Erg.
I refreshed my fridge with healthy foods.
At least I'm starting the year right!