42.5 %

"My body is amazing and I love my body. In order to show the deep love and respect for my body, I choose to eat healthy foods.  Each moment I decide to eat or drink something, I am conscious of the impact it will have on my overall health and I make healthy choices."

Sounds like common sense, but I feel like I need to read this on a daily basis to remind myself why I am choosing to change my lifestyle.  It's not a diet, it's a lifestyle change that I'm trying to achieve and it's hard.  Some days are easier than others.  I'm learning that it's all about surrounding myself with positivity. 

Today was my day 20 of my 30 Day Cleanse... That means weigh-in and measurement day.
I've lost 10 lbs, 2 inches from my chest, 2.5 inches from my waist and 1 inch from my hips in 32 days.  (I did start weigh-ins and measurements 8 days before I started the full cleanse, that's why I count back to 9.5.11.)  So this means I get my 1st reward-a new pair of shoes... I'm planning on going to the store this weekend to get my new shoes!

Today I took another step towards my commitment to myself and my healthy lifestyle.  I saw a trainer at the gym, I am so glad I did so because he was so helpful.  (The last time -over one year ago- I saw a trainer; the guy was flirting with me and totally not even helping me.)  This guy Frank really helped me and taught me that I can push my body to do things that I didn't think it could.  I did 30 modified push-ups... yeah, me, I did!  I didn't think I could get through 5 push-ups and I did 30.  The workout he had me do was awesome and he helped me really push myself.  It was great and could you believe that I already feel a little sore.  Yup my ass was handed to today at LA Fitness!

I also had a body fat analysis ... I'm at 42.5% body fat.  When I saw that number I freaked out, thinking "that's half of me!", but then Frank made me aware that for women at a healthy range are between 20-23% body fat.  Phew!

My next weight-in and measurement day is Monday, October 17th!  I'm excited to see these inches go down more!