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Determination Equals Sweat

"A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work."
-Colin Powell


So...I don't know that I would classify losing weight and getting fit as a "dream." It is most definitely a goal. And no goal is met through magic. I can attest to the fact that yes...it takes sweat (a lot of it), determination and hard work.


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"They" say it takes 4 weeks for you to start seeing a difference after you start working out, 8 weeks for the people closest to you, and 12 weeks for the rest of the world.

I've been dedicated to working out at least 3, if not 4, times a week for the past month. And I am finally starting to see a difference. Not in just my physical appearance -- although I can see my face is slimmer. My face is the first place I can always tell that I am gaining or losing weight. But there are several other ways that I can feel a difference.

1. I have more energy. This is not to be confused with not being tired. I am the mom of 3 little ones and am up once, if not two to three times, every night with a teething, cranky baby. But I have more energy. That 2pm slump is easier to get through every day. I have more energy to get down on the floor and play with my kids, or fold a load of laundry, or clean the kitchen.

2. I am more positive. I certainly don't work out every day to be negative! I am empowered. I am fearless. Taking this mindset has definitely made me more positive. More positive about myself and my surroundings. Shutting out the negative thoughts has really improved my overall well being.

3. I am calmer and less anxious. I guess those endorphin highs work. Who knew?

My days tend to look a little bit like this now...

I aim to double my move goal every day.

You have no idea how sedentary you are until your watch reminds you that it's time to stand.



Things I've learned...

1. 10,000 steps is a lot! Even with 35 minutes of exercise -- and walking 1.5 miles to the pharmacy from work -- I didn't hit 10,000 steps yesterday. How many miles does 10,000 steps equate to?

2. Sweat is satisfying. I hate sweating. I think I discussed my hatred of sweat in a prior post. Honestly, I do not like sweating outside in the humidity in real clothes. In the gym, the more sweat, the better. Embrace that sweat!

3. To get my exercise minutes, my heartbeat must be 140 or above.

Today's wins...

1. My pants don't fit. IN A GOOD WAY! The pants that were too tight when I started back to work in May are now too loose. I am constantly pulling them up!

2. I wore shorts to bed last night. Okay, I know you're probably sitting there thinking -- why is this a win? Well, because I don't wear shorts. Not in public. Not at home. I live in my yoga pants. But last night, all of my yoga pants were in the laundry (an oversight, I assure you). So I dug in my drawers and pulled out this pair of blue pajama shorts that I've had probably since college. I figured I was just going to sleep, not hanging out around the house, so I threw them on. Now...let me tell you why I do not wear shorts. I hate the way my legs look in them. And I am SUPER uncomfortable around people, including my husband, in shorts. To illustrate the fact that I don't wear shorts, when I put them on Stephanie says "Mama, where are your pants?!" :-( Not the example I want to be setting for my daughters.

Current weight: 230
Pounds lost: 4

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