I have now been lifting for about three months. The reason why I say around three months is because I have taken some days and weeks off for illnesses, vacations, and all around life. I am not guilty about that and no one should be because life happens and you can't change that. All you have to do is start back up again. I am proud to say that my breaks have not hindered my goals and aspirations, because I am now currently wearing a pair of shorts that I could not get past three inches above my knees three months ago. I am also able to fit in almost all of my old shorts and I tried on a size 4 dress yesterday and it fit. I also, am working on my intake of water which needs to be considerably upped, but I can successfully say I have mostly cut soda out of my daily life and only drink it on occasions now. My next goal is to be able to fit in all of my shorts (comfortably) by my birthday which is in June. I also need to strive to do more cardio on my cardio only days. Other than that I am doing FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!
I originally was not going to do progress updates because I am and will never be comfortable taking pictures of myself in anything that is too revealing. BUT after a big milestone tonight presented itself I just couldn't help it. You know the little steps are what make the journey. I was starting my interval training on the treadmill and when I went to run my shorts that are normally on my waist were now above my belly button!!! I was not used to tightening my shorts past the point I had them, so I decided to tighten my shorts as tight as they would go. They are drawstrings so I was able to tighten a lot and I thought I had it solved, but.... low and behold when I started running again my shorts jumped up above my belly button quicker than before. I decided to do a fast walking incline treadmill workout instead and when I arrived home I found some more positive things. This past summer I was going constantly with school, eating more than my fair share of fast food, and neglecting the gym. About midsummer I am not ashamed to say, because we all let ourselves go sometimes, I was at a comfortable size 8 in shorts which was not my norm. I got home today and tried on those same 8's and they were loose. I then turned to the 6's and told myself before I put them on that it's ok if they don't fit right now because my journey isn't over. I slipped one pair on, then another, and another and they all fit! Only one pair was a little tight on my thighs, but not all 6's are made the same. I then took a deep breath and reached for my fours and what do you know, those same shorts that I was not able to get up past a couple of inches above my knees, were around my hips and almost buttoned!!!!! I have been working out for almost two months now and I did see minor changes after the first month, but it was mostly tightening and slight
slimming, I am now breaking through mountains and not slowing down. |