What Would Happen If You Take That One Small First Step?

Y’all know that I love to check Facebook Memories when they roll over into the new day after midnight.  I just love to see where I was in years past.  Lately, I really love seeing photos of myself over the last four years.  I feel really proud of my weight loss efforts since turning things around in 2016.  I can sure see my 50 pounds weight loss.

I was also blessed with two different types of memories several years apart.  

Here I am after completing my second half marathon, Famous Idaho Potato, including shaving 30 minutes off my finish time.

Here I am after a the Tutu Run 5K.

The difference between these two photos is 5 years and approximately 78 pounds.  When I walked both of the half marathons, I was in waaaaaay better shape than when I walked that 5K.  Walking the 5K was really all I could muster up after walking some 10Ks and even the Bloomsday 12K in Spokane.  

It is hard to come to the realization that you have let yourself get so out of control that it just isn’t healthy to make yourself push through another long distance walk.  I knew something needed to change and I finally found the courage to re-gain control.  The years that have followed were not a perfect downward trend back to my original WW goal weight of 175 pounds.  That doesn’t make any of my hard work any less amazing.  We each hold the power within us to take control.  Whatever feels out of control and scary to navigate, I promise you that if you just take that small first step, you will feel so much better years down the road.

Weekly WI: ONEderland...Again

I can’t believe it has taken me a couple days to find time to sit down and type up a blogpost.  The last few days at work were insane.  It has been a rollercoaster of emotions that is for sure.  But, I survived.

Speaking of work, since I had some work stress this week I had no idea what to expect at the scale.  I was pleasantly surprised to see…

I am OFFICIALLY back in ONEderland!  OMG.  I have been waiting five years for this moment.  The scale was 199.0 making it really official again.

Needless to say, that instantly took away my bad mood that was a hold over from the work night before.  That meant it was time to met up with Brenda and Phoenix for some fun.

We rented bikes along the Boise Greenbelt and rode to a few bars/restaurants.  It was a lot of fun and was really great stress relief.

I met up with Phoenix again later in the evening.  It is so great summer is here.  I can hardly wait to start having social time with my friends again.

How Is It Already June??

It’s a new month and a fresh start.

I’m not real thrilled with the Apple Watch Activity Challenge this month.  It is a mile challenge and the thought of walking at least 3 miles a day is exhausting.  

I have no desire to commit to that.  I will still be getting in my activity regularly but I don’t know if I’ll really strive to meet my goal this month.  We will see how things play out.

The WW topic this week is a mental topic, which is my favorite.  I love topic that include growth mindset and positive thoughts.  It should be a good one tomorrow.

I almost stepped on the scale today.  I am anxious to see what the number says.  I am not feeling super confident of a loss, but I also had a good week that should equal to a loss.  I really am back to not sure what to expect.  The closer I get to Onderland, the more nervous I get about the scale and my WW program.  I just need to trust the program and do my thing.

I have also been dealing with some work stress this week so you never know how that will affect the scale either.  It is my Fri-YAY and even though I have an overtime shift on Wednesday, I am looking forward to the weekend.  Have a great day.