Weight Loss Journal
I started my weight loss journey back on June 01, 2016. I started my journey knowing it was going to be difficult. I have started a lot of “diets” and failed miserably. I wanted this time to be different. This time I wanted more than anything to be successful. In being successful I decided that I would need to be intentional. I also need to be prepared, focused, and dedicated. One way I am being intentional is by prepping my meals each week. Meal prep is a lot of work, but it’s totally worth it.
I will admit the amount of support I have received so far has also really encouraged me. Making my weight loss journey public has helped keep me accountable. I not only want to succeed for myself but for all those who also believe in me. I look forward to seeing the results and sharing them with everyone who is supporting me. With that being said, I am excited to tell you that since starting this journey I have lost a total of 33 pounds!!! It’s hasn’t been easy but it’s been so worth it. There were days that I totally fell off track. But, I worked hard the next day to get back on track. I am learning how to prevent turning a cheat meal into a cheat week. Whenever I want to reach for an unhealthy food item I just think about how far I have come.
I still have a lot more weight to lose but I am closer now than when I first started. In order to really see my weight loss I decided to create a journey journal page to track it. Each month I calculate my total weight loss and track it by moving the gems from the “pounds to lose” jar to the “pounds lost” jar. The jars are chalk friendly so I am able write the number of pounds lost in the jar. I find so much satisfaction in moving the gems to the “pounds lost” jar. I am able to visually see how many pounds I have actually lost!
In this photo you can see where the gems were pealed off the “pounds to lose” side. Its so nice being able to see my progress this way. The pounds are vanishing!!
33 pounds down and it feels so good! I feel even more confident about my ability to lose more!
If you would like to make this weight loss journal, or are interested in the chalk board mason jars I purchased mine at Michael’s Craft Store
e last couple weeks of eating healthy has been relatively easy. I make sure to prep all my meals and snacks. Prepping takes a lot of the guess work out of eating healthy. However, getting back into the gym and working out has been difficult. Most days after work I am exhausted. All I want to do is unwind and relax once I arrive home. I don’t want to jump into my workout clothes and hit the gym. That is actually the last thing on my mind. Some people have suggested that I go to gym in the morning. That sounds good and all……but I am not at all a morning person! If I wake up at 5am for the gym by 4pm I will be dead to the world.
One of my largest struggles in losing weight is staying motivated. I tend to crack under pressure easily. I also let my mood dictate what I am going to eat. I admit it I am an emotional eater. If I have a rough day at work or even if I am in a celebratory mood I want to eat junk food. If my day is basic and normal I am easily able to stay focused and stay on track.
