Progress Pictures :) 28/ F/ 218-193=25 lbs Lost

Today, I took my measurements for the second time after starting Camp Gladiator (see my profile for the description) and decided to take some “progress pictures”. I was kind of waiting to lose 3 more pounds before taking pictures, because for whatever reason 190lbs sounded better than 193lbs? But my clothes are fitting a little nicer and I’m off today, so why not?

I’m down 5 inches in various places. But up slightly in my arms. I’m not sure if that’s because they’re getting bigger, I measured wrong or accidently flexed. Ha.

And I’m soooo GLAD I took the pictures today!!!

Even though the scale obviously told me I lost a bit of weight and I’ve been feeling much, much better mentally and physically… that negative voice in my head has been telling me the changes in my eating and going to personal training twice a week and Camp Gladiator twice a week aren’t *really* doing all that much. Stupid voice.

Now I can actually SEE a difference in the pictures and it’s such a huge motivation to keep going and to push myself even harder. This is the first time since high school athletics (10 years ago) that I’ve stuck with working out for longer than a week. It’s the first time since then that I really feel proud of myself. I finally have the determination to reach my goals and the courage to keep trying even when I slip up. I want to feel good, feel good about myself… and maybe even see 145ish on the scale again.

Eating wise, I’m working on staying away from horrible fast foods, over processed junk and lots of sugar. Just trying to kick all the bad habits I developed over the years. I don’t have it down to a science or anything, but I’m trying to eat more fruits, veggies, whole wheat, just real foods, and tracking it all. Drink half my weight in ounces of water per day and to stay away from Diet Coke. Diet Coke seems to be my weakness. That and cheese… and chocolate. lol

After work Monday’s and Wednesday’s I do 60 minutes of personal training with a co-worker, mostly weights and core exercises. Then Tuesday’s and Thursday’s my husband and I do 60 minutes of Camp Gladiator - cardio and full body work out and I LOVE IT SO MUCH. I committed to 6 months and I can’t wait to see what I’m capable of at the end of the 6 months.

My knees do not love it, but I’m hoping once more of the weight comes off, they will feel a little better. Does anyone have any advice for me about how to protect my knees or keep them from being sore during/ after a vigorous work out?

I’ve only shared these pictures with my best friend and sister… but I thought I would share them here too. It’s not very easy for me to do, but I’m working on stepping out of my comfort zone as well.

If anyone has read this far, I thank you.

I think most my Facebook friends are tired of hearing about this kind of thing… so I’d love to make more friends on MyFitnessPal to keep me motivated and on the right track.