It's been a journey..

Seven months ago, I started a journey to become a healthy, fit woman again.  I've tried lots of times over the years since I had kids, with little success.  Bouncing around like a ping pong ball most of my life, I have always struggled with being overweight.  I decided this was my year to make it happen.  I've been conditioning my cardiovascular system with all the trail time for two years.  Now it was time to step it up and make it happen.  And, it has! Working out and counting my calories was my mantra.  In the first three months, I lost 12 lbs.  It was what I needed to keep my motivation high.  In March, Jeremy and I started taking a meal replacement program called Herbalife.  Jeremy's sister was on it and selling it.  I have NEVER in my life done anything like this.  I was terrified!  Will I be able to stick to the program and keep working out?  It took about a month for me to start feeling comfortable and used to the change.  And I'm happy to say, I am thriving, not starving!!!  The plan teaches your body to maintain it's self on small protein packed meals, eaten about every two hours.  And then, for dinner I eat the rainbow....lots of veggies, some protein, and a small amount of whole grain carbs.  I love it!!  I have given up coffee...no need for it now!  I do drink caffeine in my morning tea, but it's so much better for me this way.  And to date, I have now lost a total of 43 lbs.  Amazing!

Today was a big day because I tried on my 'skinny' jeans that I have been carting around with me for years.  An old pair of faded Levi's....and they FIT.  Comfortably.  I was elated!  It was the goal, finally realized.  Funny, the jeans fit but are out of style now....a little high in the waist for my tastes anymore.  But, I still was proud to be wearing them today.  I feel great and don't ever want to go back.  I've finally found the right mix of food and exercise for my slow metabolism.  It's a wonderful feeling!