I made it!!! I made it to two weeks! I have never made it this far, and the feeling I have right now is indescribable. I am so proud and excited and I just want to keep going!! There is nothing quite like feeling healthier to make your life better. I feel like I keep selling my self short about this whole thing. Without sounding too full of myself, which are not my intentions at all, I am proud. I have been able to take my life from processed, oily, and deep fried, to healthier, green, and good for me. It takes a lot of focus to be able to do those things. I can honestly say that I definitely could not have done it alone.
As this week is halfway over and Friday is quickly approaching, I can't help but get nervous. I am an avid Biggest Loser watcher. The show is so inspiring and is incredible to be able to see these peoples journey to a better life. If those people can do this, there is absolutely nothing to stop me. BUT, with that being said, anyone know of the dreaded week two curse? I mean, I'm not working out for 6 hours a day, so I don't expect to compare to them at all. However, there has to be some truth to that week two plateau. If there is, I am nervous to see what Friday has in store for me. I know I have worked hard this week and pushed myself further than I have been able to go in a very long time. I guess only time will tell, and the numbers will speak for themselves on Friday.
When I originally started this blog, it was late at night. I was angry with myself, and the person I had become. I would always say, "You know I'll just start tomorrow. I'll just wait until event X happens and then I'll start. I'll just run around the house, that counts". All these were, were excuses. What I really needed to do was look in the mirror and realize how unhappy I was. I'm 24 years old and I'm not living even half the life that is possible. So I decided I needed to make a change. And with it being about the 50th time I decided to do that, I needed to do it different. And that was to involve all of you. So late at night, just 14 days ago, I decided to bring you all so much further into my life. It took more courage than I thought I had. I am a very scared person and very rarely go outside of my comfort zone. So this....this is far scarier than I thought it could ever be. I am ready to enjoy and embrace every moment of this, though. I will make it through and keep going. And I could not have made it even this short distance without all of you!
Off to hang out with Alayna today! I hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday!
Hey Bethany,
ReplyDeleteYOu already know that I think what you're doing is pretty awesome I really do love coming and ready everyday. I LOVE the biggest loser. It just makes me want to go run a mile and each some veggies haha. Even if you do hit that plateau it's worth it to work through it. I'm a big believer in trusting how you feel about your body and seeing changes, than the actual scale. At two weeks you're starting to grow muscle you never had that is going to help burn calories but also weighs a decent amount. Basically I don't want you to get frustrated with it. I've read somewhere that you really start to notice results physically at 4 weeks and others at 6. I know you are going to plow right through those and beyond. I have faith and will keep reading and helping if I can.
You've actually really inspired me to write a blog of my own about my journey towards my half marathon in November. I haven't started yet but when I do I'll make sure to pass it your way!
Thanks and keep going girl!