Week 4: Jan. 18-24

Cardio: 215
Strength: 60 minutes
Weight: 252
Weight loss this week: 0
Total weight loss: 8 lbs

Wow. This was a tough week. Nothing extraordinary happened but I think my resolve is starting to wear thin. This was the first time I didn't make all of my exercise goals and I'm mad at myself. There is no excuse except laziness. I have to go even when I'm not feeling like it. Once I'm at the gym, it isn't hard to stay for the time that I need to. Getting there is the hardest part. I'm also mad at myself for not sticking to my diet. I ate way too much and now I'm seeing the results of my poor decisions. Time to get back in gear and remember why I am doing this. I am NOT the token fat girl anymore. I am a strong woman and can do anything I put my mind to. If I look back however on my goals for myself I must remember that even though I didn't sustain any weight loss this week, I still have met my weight loss goal for this month as 8 lbs evens out to be 2 lbs per week. I'm going to do even better next month.

On a more positive note, I have been noticing that I seem more flexible. Although I am unable to resist tempting treats, I am more able to know when to say when and not finish the whole thing. On Saturday I was stuck in Wendover all day for work so I decided to take a short hike. North of town there are some pretty steep hills so I got some decent exercise. I tried to keep a steady pace and was surprised that I only had to stop a few times to catch my breath. Three months ago I wouldn't have been able to do as much as I did. It would've taken me a lot longer if I had attempted it. I'm very grateful to be able to feel a difference in such a short period of time. I can't wait to see what I'll be able to do in another month.