Last month I was a little lost in a sense that I was getting lax in my efforts to stay on track. While I was still hitting my workouts, my nutrition was suffering. I typically do eat clean but I fell back into some old habits. Accountability is a big thing when you're trying to make changes stick. It takes constant self talk to focus on the bigger picture. What do you want? Why do you want it? And, how will you get it?
I had held off going to Weight Watchers until the end of the month. Deep down I knew I was over goal. This was just the jolt I needed to force a change. And while I was a bit disappointed that I was 3.8 lbs. over the top range of my Lifetime goal, it was just the kick in the butt I needed.
It forced me to get real and make the necessary changes which are critical for the success I want -- journaling, measuring, planning and attending meetings are all behaviors which yield results.
Although stress seems to be on the front burner in my life lately, I won't allow myself to mindlessly eat to numb the pain. I am stronger than that. Plus I am working too hard to get the results I expect.
Today I went back to Weight Watchers expecting a loss and I was rewarded at the scale. My hard work paid off. I lost 4.4 pounds in a week. Honestly I have my own system and have come to realize what works for me. But the one thing I needed was the accountability.
If you need fitness and nutrition accountability to help you along the way, check out my page here: http://www.facebook.com/mariapaulercio
Here are some progress pics:
January 2012, mid-June 2012 and end of July 2012
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