Wow – what a challenging few weeks it has been! I just re-read my last blog and boy – I was all wound up wasn’t I??
If you followed my progress on my fan page you probably know most of this already, but I want to share here as well.
There were definitely some food challenges, some health issues and work issues…. Food-wise, not horrible but there were some sugar cravings; health-wise I ended up with some lower back pain which I was told was caused by IT band tightness; and work-wise I now need to be in the office 5 days a week which makes it impossible to go to my husband’s boot camp. Good grief I feel like I was smacked down…. but hey when life hands you lemons you make lemon aid right? Ugh – did I really just say that???
So how did I move forward….
- I didn’t beat myself up for my slip-ups… Rule number one – NO ONE is allowed to beat themselves up for slipping-up. If you are following a specific meal plan to drop some lbs and you have a slip, do your best to make a better choice starting with your very next meal. However, if this becomes a habit – know you are impacting your results.
- Lower back pain – I did have to take the running out for the most part, I did take hot Epsom salt baths, I did go to the chiropractor and I even got a massage (was not a fun one though), which helped. I also started to stretch more and started using the foam roller. Rule number two – EVERYONE should take time out of their day to warm-up, stretch, and do whatever else they need to do to take care of their aches and pains…. It is your body telling you something – listen to it, or it will make you listen.
- Being in the office 5 days a week – I am fortunate to have a gym here in my building so everyday I go down from 12:30 to 1:30 to use it. Sometime it’s for yoga, sometimes it for cardio, sometimes it’s for strength training. Rule number three – schedule time for YOURSELF each and everyday to move. This is what is going to keep your body, mind and spirit alive and well. If it’s a nice day take advantage of the outdoors and get the benefit of the sunlight.
Ok – enough of that – here are my results, which I must say I am quite proud of being that they were between the Thanksgiving and Christmas stretch…. drum roll please…….
- Weight: -2.5 lbs
- Waist: -.75
- Low Waist: – 2.0 (no doubt sugar inflammation, water and bloat)
- Hips: -.75
- Thigh: -.75 x 2 (1.50)
Total inches lost…… a whopping 5 inches!!!
Ha – I guess in wasn’t a 5 lb smack down but a 5 inch smack down – woo hoo!!
Next week kicks off my “8 tips to help you reach your health and fitness goals” series – I hope you’ll all join me for some fabulous FREE information.
Oh and I wish you all the Merriest of Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah and Holidays!!
xo
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