Today is the first 5 week checkpoint of the new 20 week challenge!
I have lost 7 lbs since February 1! My goal was 5 lbs. I have lost weight at every checkpoint since September(44lbs total)! That's a really big deal for me!
These past five weeks have been filled with some ups and downs. I have continued to go to the gym, but not as often as I would have liked. I am completely past my fears of the gym now, which is a victory! Now I just need to work on the motivation to go! I guess that's everyone's challenge. But, I'm making good progress. For my birthday my siblings and parents all pitched in and got me five free sessions with a personal trainer. That is going well. I met with her again this morning and she is teaching me a lot of new exercises and giving me nutrition advice as well.
I've also been off and on with my food journal. I have DEFINITELY noticed that days in which I don't journal I tend to eat WAY more junk than usual. But I still haven't had any fast food! Yay! I haven't had any since November! :-)
On the upside, I have kept up with my prayer journal and although I have missed days between reading the Word, I keep getting back on track. That is what I'm working on, now. Always coming back. Not letting small defeats take over my will to keep fighting. God has continued to bless me. I can really feel his presence in the changes I am making in my life. Defeat is not for me!
For the next five weeks these are my goals:
- Keep a food journal. Record what I eat and drink as well as approximate portion sizes .
- Exercise 6 days a week. Strength Training on M, W, F. Aerobics on T, Th, Sa.
- No fast food.
- One dessert a week.
- Read at least one chapter of the Bible every day when I wake up.
- Keep a prayer journal. Write in it at least TWICE a week.
- Memorize at least one Bible verse each week. Recite it at least once a day while exercising and/or before eating.
- Drink only water, tea, coffee, milk, or nutrition drinks.
As always, prayers are GREATLY appreciated!
Oh, and Hannah has a blog now! Yay! http://my20weekchallenge.blogspot.com/
