Every December 31st, I recycled this new year’s resolution: to lose 30 pounds. This year I’ve lost 33 pounds! Finally, a resolution I can cross off the list!
The last six weeks have been a test in consistency. Now that I’ve been given the tools to help me regulate what I eat and how I workout, I must continue in these habits.
Even though I’m coming up on a year of writing about my weight journey, I’ve only lost these pounds in the last four months.
Celebrate with me as I look back on what I’ve taken away from these past four months:
The workouts have taught me to look for opportunities to challenge myself. Don’t just go through the motions or try to get by doing the bare minimum. I can do hard things and so can you.
I’ve grown into an eating schedule from low carb days to regular macro days to even fasting days. It keeps me on my toes and prevents me from getting too much in a rut with meals.
I’ve never consumed so much protein in my life! I’m buying what seems like a ton of meat, plus I use a lot of chocolate whey protein powder. Game-changing hack: put a small scoop of protein powder in your coffee.
Resting is okay. It helps me come back stronger.
Yes, I love the numbers going down on the scale, but I need to look for other ways of making progress, like better sleep and clothes fitting well. Seeing the change in my body has been my favorite way of measuring my success.
I’m not going to be perfect. I’m going to miss workouts, not drink enough water, and have a treat more than one day a week. I’m not going to stress about it, because I’m going to continue to work hard and see results.
My body is unpredictable, so I’m going to let it do it’s thing.
Healthy weight loss is fast but slow. Hang in there.
I’m turning 30 in six months and one of my motivations is to continue to feel proud of the body I have and the one I’ll have as I go into my 30s.
So, here’s to the next 30!
Leah Jordan Meahl 