3-4-11

 Yesterday was our checkup at the doctor and my visit went well.  I lost 4 pounds for the month, but I lost 6.5 inches which is amazing to me! Before I found out I lost inches, I had been a little discouraged because I knew pound wise I had not lost much.  I felt like I was working out so much and the scale was certainly not showing it.  Then I realized I have to keep telling myself muscle weighs more than fat.  Physically I can tell each month how different I look.  I take a picture and compare it to other pictures I have and I am like WOW!

 Getting measured yesterday really motivated me to keep working hard.  It is like that old saying, “Rome was not built in day.”  It took years to put on this weight and it is going to take time to get it off.  Patience, patience, patience…..  Each week at the gym I get a little stronger.

 The program is going really well for me.  The problem I have had most has been really bad pain in my shins, but I am hoping that gets better soon so I can get back to jogging the track!  Other than that, I love going to the gym and working out with Donald because he really keeps me motivated and encourages me.  Each week becomes more challenging but I just put on my “Barbie smile” for Donald and hang in there because it is so worth the pain.

 I would like to encourage the other participants to hang tough!  We will make it through this!  One day we will look back on this journey and the pain will not even matter.  Stay strong and do not let the scale defeat you.

More to come soon!

Brittany

Comments

[Wendy Cascio]

I know it's been hard to work through the pain but you have really stuck with your program and I am very proud of you.

[Lsubaseballluver]

Thanks Wendy! I know the pain is temporary and will hopefully lessen soon.

[Karla Needham]

I think you are doing GREAT! Keep after it girl and I will have to buy you a new outfit!

[Lsubaseballluver]

I like new outfits!!! Especially when the sizes are getting smaller!