Rough day here yesterday so instead of getting on my social media to do my update, I fell asleep...It was much needed sleep. Today didn't start much better. I woke up with a migraine so I took meds and laid back down for a bi t. Thankfully it went away quickly!
As I mentioned before, I decided to get some smaller clothes this week - it has been 8 months on this journey and I could definitely tell a difference in how my clothes fit. My biggest problem is that I didn't want to fork out a bunch of money when I am still working on myself. Jackie and I went to the thrift store on Friday since we love their 5 for $5 deals and really, I was ok spending a dollar to see if the even smaller size jeans would fit me...which THEY DID!!! Words cannot express how excited I am - I have not wore this size since probably back in high school. Such an accomplishment for me!!! But I don't want to be full of myself here...that number isn't everything to me. Honestly, it is ALL about getting healthy. Trust me when I say, one maybe discouraged that the scale number hasn't gone lower than it has this year with all of the work that I have put in...but I know that I am building a TON of muscle. I am so much stronger than I was last year!!!
I just really need to get my focus back on my meals...I am staying in a calorie deficit but I have slacked on my fruits, veggie and making sure I get enough protein in every day. This week I didn't even get my meal prep done and that didn't help at all! I will be working on that tomorrow!!!
Today I had two visitors...my good friend Cheryl and my Aunt Sandy. Cheryl & I went to the thrift store and I picked up some more of the 5 for $5 deals! I am excited for the selection that I got. Cheryl even picked out a shirt for me (and I picked out one for her) that I wouldn't typically wear...so we are going to both wear them out when we go up to Mackinac Island next week! I am pretty excited about that!!! We always have fun together! My Aunt stopped by to give me a lovely birthday present - 2 new outfits (in smaller sizes). I LOVE THEM!!! It was nice catching up with her - I absolutely love her. She's like a mother to me!!!
Here are some new photos!
After my workout today...
Loaded Teas that I made today!
Update on my 45 @45 list for today....
- Try a new recipe every week
- Exercise everyday
- Eat in a Calorie Deficit - make healthy choices
- Read 2 books a month - 1 self development, 1 for fun
- Post on my blog more regularly
- Daily Gratitude/Journaling
- Establish a consistent skin care routine
- Weekly outings with Jackie
- Take photos daily
- Post regularly on Instagram
- Buy a new, properly fitting bra
- Update clothes as I continue to lose weight
- Drink half my weight in oz of water everyday
- Buy myself something special every month