No More Excuses!!!

I started MFP in March 2011 and did really well for about 3 months, then I lost motivation and stopped logging in and frankly, I lost my way. Although I continued to work out (I dropped it from 5 days a week to 2 and stopped the strength training altogether), I gained 14 pounds, Ugh!!!! So when my work decided to kick off a "Scaleback Challenge" and I decided this is it, I'm going back to MFP where I had found success.

The Challenge started one week ago and we just had our 1st weigh-in. With a lot of hard work and dedication, I lost those 14lbs my first week!!! I am more motivated then ever and want everyone to jump on board and find their own successes!

I did this in a very healthy manner, no cheating! I worked out and watched what I ate. I jumped out of my comfort zone (which we all should do from time to time) and went to a new gym to take on a new Zumba class, all by myself. I needed to add a third cardio day and I thought I would try out a new instructor on a new day but unfortunately the ladies I Zumba with couldn’t make it to that class. Instead of saying ok, whatever, I’ll just wait until our regular Tuesday class; I got off my butt and went alone! (Yeah Me) I have also added 2 days of strength training and boy does that help!!

I personally count on each of you to help keep me motivated. I love to see everyone’s success stories and even your setbacks… it reminds me that we are all in the same situation and that everyone struggles! I had set a goal for myself that my 40’s would be the best years of my life. Well, in 3 days I will be 40 and I still have the same goal! We all have excuses as to why we can’t do something, but believe me, if you just quit making excuses and do it, you will feel so much better. I used to use the excuse that I have RA and I’m always in pain… so what? Will it matter if I’m in pain while working out vs. being on the couch? I’ll hurt either way, right? Well now, I hurt less often and I feel so much better!

No More Excuses; Just Do It!!!