FINALLY!

ChandalNicole

Holy smokes, that was an ordeal. I finally have my house back! I worked out two nights ago and boy, I'm still feeling the effects of it! Holidays are always a stressful experience but when you don't even have the comforts of your own home to decompress and relax.. good gravy! I power cleaned yesterday to keep everything in tip top shape and I really just feel like a huge weight has been lifted! I was in such a bad place mentally that it really wasn't good. I didn't do anything. Nothing. I came home and laid in bed for the rest of the evening most days. But I never truly gave up. I knew it would pass with time. Good news is, I was able to maintain my weight. It always fluctuates a few pounds throughout the week and I've been hovering right around 180, give or take 2-3 pounds. Am I going to meet my goal? No. Am I going to let that defeat me and give up on everything I've accomplished? No. This challenge certainly did NOT go the way I had intended it to. There's been a lot of stress and chaos and unforeseen circumstances that have hindered me a bit.

To those of you who've been consistently posting and staying on top of things, great job and thank you! You're all fantastic. Even if you don't post, I hope you've been reading the posts and moving towards your goals. I know Christmas is this week and everybody is going to be hectic and crazy. Keep your goals in mind but ENJOY yourself! Enjoy your family. Enjoy your life. Making a lifestyle change does not mean you have to deprive yourself completely. It does not mean you can't have that glass of eggnog (vanilla spice eggnog.. mmmm). It just means you have to do it in moderation. Celebrate yourself and the commitments you've kept and changes you've made! You should be proud.