You guys. I’m losing weight. In December! I weighed in at 225lbs today! Losing weight around the holidays is unheard of for me. I need to keep track of what’s working right now so I can come back to this when needed!
What’s working:
- Having bagged salad mix on hand (for quick lunch, or sides for dinners)
- Premier protein available in the fridge (for when I run out of time for breakfast or when I’m hungry but running out the door, helps to avoid drive thru while I’m out.)
- Focusing more on protein with each meal
- Focusing on meeting my water goals each day
- Choosing between an afternoon latte or a snack, not both
- Eliminating night snacking, aka second dinner
- Tracking my nutrition, taking pictures of what I eat
- Blogging for accountability
- Sharing progress with my spouse
- Having a challenge in place (Fall Challenge, Winter Challenge)
- I’m taking my vitamins
- Giving myself grace
- Seeking God for strength
Since I talked about what is working, let me address what is not working - or what is working against me.
What’s not working:
- Stress is high, ‘tis the season
- Motivation to move my body is low
- Self care is close to non-existent
These are the “lights on the dash”, if you will. If these things aren’t addressed soon, it might cause me to “stall”. The next challenge I give myself will have a focus on each of these things.
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