Progress and moving forward

Life changes are not an easy thing for anyone really. I think I'm doing a pretty good job right now though.

I had an entire week of not being able to work out because my hips were just not allowing for it. Than I got shots in my hips. So last week I was able to work out again. It wasn't easy I'm still struggling with a Fibro flare up. That means little sleep, nerves messing with me and just tired tired tired.

I was able to lose 2 lbs thought even on the week I couldn't work out. This past week with working out 3 times. I was able to lose 4lbs. 4lbs is really really good. I can't believe it. I don't expect it to happen but if I could lose another 4 lbs this week that will be me at my first goal.

The 10 week body change challenge that I was doing is on its last week. My goal was to get down to 230. I am at 234. So far from thin, but so much better than I was. I have lost a lot of inches as well. At least 3.5 on my waist and on my hips.

Once this week is over I plan to continue with working out. I don't think I'm going to be as rigid in how I eat. The reason for that is its so time consuming. I feel like I am always planning meals or making meals and I'm not complaining but I love to be creative in how I cook. That is really hard to do when I have such a small group of food to work with. Now I'm not going to go back to eating like I was either. I'm going to pretty much stick to the plan I'm on now during the week. Maybe allow myself to use a little cheese now and than or some grain etc... Just not make it a daily thing. Instead of only allowing myself to eat what i'm not allow during the week on saturday, I'm going to make the weekend free eating. However again I'm not going to go over board. Right now I feel Like I have to try to eat everything I have been craving all week on one day. I think I'm going to be less likely to scarf down so much on saturday if I know hey I would like some ice cream but you know I had grilled cheese and mac n cheese today so I'll wait and have the ice cream tomorrow. Something like that anyway.

I plan to continue to work out 2 or more times I week. I'm leaving my goal of 2 times a week because my medical issues are still the same and I still see no reason to set myself up to fail. That is why this is all working for me. I'm not allowing myself unrealistic goals in any way. Even though I'm excited that I can see that I'm thinner I'm not going to lose sight of why I'm doing this. I'm doing this to be healthier, the thinner is a bonus. Wearing cloths I have not worn in years is a bonus.

I'm down 17.5 lbs. so If I can at least lose 2.5lbs this week. That will mean I'm down 20 lbs. And you know Trever is down like 21 or 22 lbs.. I'm so happy for him..

I'm pretty sure I'm rambling because I'm tired as hell but my fibro is keeping me from sleeping. That is why I'm tying right now. Keeping busy keeps me from thinking about the pain.

Another thing I would like to share is I'm not selling a makeup and products from a company called Younique. If you want to check out the party I have started right now here is the link https://www.youniqueproducts.com/WendyDinayaNeedham/account/myparties

the makeup is made with a natural base. I have only been a presenter for less than 24 hours and have already had sales. I'm also excited about that. Now I have a way to try to bring in some money for the wedding besides just the dolls.

now I have that and my dolls on etsy as well.  here is the link for that https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/BeautifullyArtistic I will be adding at least one new doll this week.

Hey If I'm not willing to put my stuff out there and sell it, and sell myself so to speak, no one else will either. Its all about funding the wedding, and hopefully funding a honeymoon. I didn't get one my last marriage and that is okay, but I really think Trever and I need one. We have such an amazing time together that I look forward to that more than the wedding..

Well on to other things.. I know so many people this year who are doing things to become healthy. Its almost like becoming healthy has become the new fade. I'm sure I'm just noticing it because I'm doing it.. Or it could be like every other year and people tend to do that because of the new year and it will fall away by May. Not for me though.. It needs to be part of my life because I want it to be.
And If I can do it.. damn so can anyone else. No kidding.