So Close to 10

When I started on this new lifestyle change (decided not to call it a diet, because they don't work) I didn't take any before pictures.  I did look over some older pictures from last summer and they are when I was at my heaviest so I think they will work as my before photos as I start on this journey.   I am very close to getting to 10 pds lost, but I know with how slow my body takes off the weight, it won't be probably for another 2 weeks or so and honestly, that's okay.  I worked out hard this week and the scale went in the right direction today (down) and starting next week I am also going to keep track of inches lost.  Marty has been a great help in the gym, keeping me motivated, and training me as I do some toning on the weight machines.  He has that background from the Army, he helped train others.  So here goes my first entry of before photos and I am going to put some after ones up as well.  I am officially down 8 pds as of this morning.  I know that is not a big number, but after 5 weeks, for me with my slow metabolism due to my thyroid disease (hypo) it is such an accomplishment.  I also don't want the number to drop quickly because as my best friend tells me, slow and steady wins the race (to quote Katie)  lol.


Before photos  -  June &  Dec 2010

In Progress (8pds down) March 31,2011 and as of tonight April 1, 2011

There is a great song that keeps me motivated every time I hear it on the radio that is so motivating.  Our Zumba instructor also plays it for a cool down after our session to remind us that we all are amazing.  I liked the song before that but it has a new meaning now.  I have added it to listen to as a reminder to myself and maybe you as well, whoever reads this, knows just how amazing you are!