New Month, New Goals and Recap

 

 I've never been so excited for a new month to start. I have been on a great roll the last two months (June & July). Not only are results happening on the scale finally 2 months in a row, WooHoooo, but I see actual changes in the mirror and my endurance has improved some too, especially with my running. 

First off, before I share my new goals here's a recap of the last 31 days and my accountability report of how I did. 

JULY TOTALS

137 Miles walked/run

5 weeks of C25K completed 

37.4 Active hours

22 Total walking/running session 

5.8 Pounds lost WooHooo! 

JULY RECAP 

of Goals I had set and how I did.  

✔️ Start Couch to 5K- 5⃣ weeks completed

✔️ Walk 6 miles M-F (100+) 1⃣3⃣7⃣ DONE!

❌ T & Th upper body w/wghts. 70% effort

✔️ Complete 13.1 mile walk. COMPLETED!

✔️ Lots of Veggies    💯

✔️ Hydrate more   💯

❌  Complete a Whole30 - did 2 weeks then felt best to transition into using GF shakes & bars for more of an on the go reasons. 

Now on to my new goals I've set for August. You will see some are the same and some are new ones I've added.  

AUGUST GOALS/CHALLENGES

I chose this pic for my goal pic because in September I'm off to that very place for a girls weekend away with my sisters/cousin/friends. I Can't wait!! 

NSV (Non Scale Victories) 

One big NSV was I tried on 2 dresses recently I've had for a while hanging up. One was a silk printed dress that is a 14. In the way past I've tried it on and it wasn't just too small, I honesty couldn't get into it to even try it on. I had a purple one just like it once, HAD is the operative word here.  Over a year ago I was determined to see how much I'd really have to lose to fit into them both. Well I'm embarrassed to say, actually I can't believe I'm even going to say it... I literally got stuck in that purple dress and had to cut it off.  Yup, cut it off!! Who was I kidding thinking I'd even be able to squeeze into a size 14 anyways.  

Well the up side to this story is that I pulled that very dress in the printed pattern on and it slid on with ease.  I have room up top and the girls are not suffocating, and the bottom skirt area was roomy and... It came off without cutting it off. It's not as perfect as I like so I want to wait to get a better pic of me in it- the pockets pucker a little. 

Oh, and as for the second dress that I tried on its not an everyday kind, it's more on the sexy side black dinner dress that I picked out a long while back in hopes to wear it out one night with my hubby. ❤️ Back then it was WAY TOO TIGHT. Although it was an 18 my frame/figure was just too big in every way to wear it. Well when I tried it on just the other day it is starting to fit great in the fitted body area, however hence why I've added the AB CHALLENGE this month.  One surprising thing about the top part is I will need to have it altered in the straps & bust area.  The girls are shrinking!!

There was a time I was ready to give up on those dresses and me but that's not who I am.  If I need to work harder than some then that's what I will do. 

 I CAN DO THIS!

Here are a few pics from my month. 

Sunrises!

Embracing Me & My Accomplishments!

Lessons Learned:

🔸Don't listen to doubting thoughts!

🔸You are much more capable thank       you think. 

🔸If you stick with it result do finally happen

❤️Live❤️Love❤️Laugh❤️

~Embrace the Journey~

Well Wishes, (((Hugs))) & Prayers,

Janine

I ❤️ Running... NO I Don't... at least not yet.

  

I hope one day I can truly say I ❤️ Running but as for now I'm just glad it hasn't killed me yet.  This C25K (couch to 5K) app is kicking my butt.  

👟 At what point will I not feel like my calves won't split apart?

👟 At what point will I not feel like I'm going to die? 

👟 At what point will I get to run a full mile without needing or wanting to walk some to catch my breath? 

I'm enjoying the challenge and the process but it's not easy. I made a commitment to myself a while back and chose this to be my "hard" at this point in my journey.  We all have obstacles to face and this one I chose as mine. It's proven to be tough but Im determined to overcome it and reach my goal.  

When I was a kid I didn't have any athletic abilities what's so ever.  I wanted to be that girl who could play softball, basketball & soccer well but it just never happened, probably due to lack of exposure but never the less I never became that girl. After years of growing and desiring a healthier life I've hoped to one day learn to become a runner. I don't care how fast I can go, I just desire to be able to go.  Now is my time, no more waiting & wishing, it's all about doing.

 I started week 4 today so I'm well into my commitment. 

 Go Me!! 👟👟

Well wishes, ((hugs)) & prayers

Janine