Last week, I hit a pretty big milestone. When I weighed in at the gym, I admit - I shed a few tears. I have no ideal or goal weight in mind but losing 100 pounds was just really huge.
Physically, I definitely feel the change more than I see it. I was and still am a super-sized woman. Most people who lose 100 lbs can tell a dramatic different. Me? It's there, but I still have a long way to go. But I'm not focusing on that. I'm focusing on how far I've come, how I feel and how much of my life and confidence I've gotten back already.
I still drag at times but generally speaking; I have energy, I have motivation and I have determination. People ask me how I do it or what I've done.
No, I did not have surgery. Not my gig.
No, I am not on a diet. Don't believe in them.
No, I have no magic pills.
I workout 6 times a week.
I eat healthy. (But I still indulge regularly, I refuse to be a prisoner to food and I'm way too lazy to food prep)
I drink 1 isagenix shake a day.
I take one scoop of ionix supreme a day.
I cleanse once or twice a month. (Isagenix, Cleanse for Life)
I try to get a good amount of protein.
That's it. It's not rocket science but it is not easy. It takes work and dedication and it requires you to leave the excuses in the past. I made myself a priority and my health and happiness my motivation.
I go to the gym and I work hard. The harder I work, the better my results. I make better choices nutritionally. But I still indulge because living on salad is not something I can maintain for the rest of my life. And I want this change to be sustainable and maintainable. I've battled weight my whole life and will continue to. Every day. It may come off a little slower with not being super strict. But my hope? Is it will last. Because there's just no way I am losing myself that much again. I just about hit rock bottom and I much prefer the view from up here. :)
That's it.
