Healthy U is broken into "quarters"
Our first quarter Evaluation was in April, the half-way eval was in July and the 9 month evaluation will be in mid-October.
This quarter has been the roughest, not necessarily meaning that it has been the hardest to lose weight (although it has slowed down a bit)
But mentally and emotionally this quarter has been hard.
Not only because of the Healthy U bit, but also because of everything that life throws your way.
Our first quarter Evaluation was in April, the half-way eval was in July and the 9 month evaluation will be in mid-October.
This quarter has been the roughest, not necessarily meaning that it has been the hardest to lose weight (although it has slowed down a bit)
But mentally and emotionally this quarter has been hard.
Not only because of the Healthy U bit, but also because of everything that life throws your way.
Everyone goes on their own journey when taking on a weight loss goal.
Every person in our group has taken a different path, and each of us have experienced different things.
Every person in our group has taken a different path, and each of us have experienced different things.
This quarter I have had to deal with my schedule being upset by summer and the fair.
And then softball starting, along with school.
And then softball starting, along with school.
But most of all, I have had the mental-ness of this journey to finally contend with.
Ya know how once you mend something - You fix the leak in the sink, for example - You inevitably find something else that is broken or needs fixing.
That's how this journey has been.
I have fixed my relationship with food. It's a daily thing, and I'm still learning a lot, but for the most part, I have conquered the mindless, emotional eating that used to happen. I have learned how to properly prep and plan my meals so that I know I am fueling my body with what it needs through the week.
So, now that that part of my life is "under control" as they say, I am seeing the other cracks that need mending.
That's how this journey has been.
I have fixed my relationship with food. It's a daily thing, and I'm still learning a lot, but for the most part, I have conquered the mindless, emotional eating that used to happen. I have learned how to properly prep and plan my meals so that I know I am fueling my body with what it needs through the week.
So, now that that part of my life is "under control" as they say, I am seeing the other cracks that need mending.
When you lose a large amount of weight, in my case 60 pounds so far, you start to see some things totally differently and some things exactly the same.
When I look in the mirror, I still see the same person.
Some days, she still weighs 242 pounds, and some days she looks like the size 12 she has become.
Some days I marvel at how small my wrists have gotten, or how slim my face looks; other days I still criticize my rolls and how 'big' my thighs are.
When I look in the mirror, I still see the same person.
Some days, she still weighs 242 pounds, and some days she looks like the size 12 she has become.
Some days I marvel at how small my wrists have gotten, or how slim my face looks; other days I still criticize my rolls and how 'big' my thighs are.
Am I perfect? No.
Do I claim to be? No.
All I know is that it is September, we have been doing this Healthy U thing for 9 months now.
We have 3 months to go.
I know that I have 7 more pounds to get to my first "end goal" ... and about 20 pounds to get to what would be considered not "obese"
As much as I want softball to continue, I also am ready for it to end so that I can get back into a gym/workout routine- mine has been pretty faint as of late.
Do I claim to be? No.
All I know is that it is September, we have been doing this Healthy U thing for 9 months now.
We have 3 months to go.
I know that I have 7 more pounds to get to my first "end goal" ... and about 20 pounds to get to what would be considered not "obese"
As much as I want softball to continue, I also am ready for it to end so that I can get back into a gym/workout routine- mine has been pretty faint as of late.
So, now for a few pictures...
We WENT to a wedding this weekend ... Joseph was the "bridesman" and stood up with his cousin Lacy. He can be sweet!
We tried to take a picture after the ceremony ... if he would have just cooperated the first time it would have been over quickly! But nooo... always the goof. At least I look good 😉
Myself and Joe's sister Rebekah. We decided in front of the diesel tank would be a good background.
Joe's sister Rebekah, his mom Mary and myself.
Joe's youngest sister, Sarah and myself.
It was a great, quick wedding - short and sweet. With a great party to follow with good food!
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