So I have lost 3 pounds this week for a total percentage of weight loss of 3.72% whoo hoo! So how has it been going? Pretty well, I'm excited that this week Brooks and I are going to start boxing again (my favorite). I'm finding that I really love the pool, especially after a cardio workout. I bought myself a swim cap and goggles and am going to start swimming laps. My eatings been pretty good, but I find myself with my workout schedule, eating dinner later in the evening than I probably should and it may be affecting my weight loss. I've been back on the fat burner for a few days and seem to be doing OK. A little over a week til I am on vacation and I am very happy about it. I am starting to notice a difference in how I feel, my cardio is getting easier (which means I have to kick it up a notch) and I am starting to feel better about myself which is ultimately the goal. I bought a new bathing suit and for the first time in a long time I feel confident enough to wear it without being self-conscious. This is a HUGE thing for me. You can't see the weight loss too much yet (11 pounds total right now) except for in my middle between my boobs and my big belly. I swear thats where the 11 pounds went, there is like nothing there ha-ha! I am waiting for Brooks to start tracking measurements so we can see the progress that way. My clothes are starting to fit a little better, but I havent dropped any sizes yet. I am OK with that. I know it is going to take a long time, and as long as I continue to lose weight and feel better, I am happy. Nicole has really become my saving grace, especially on those hard days when we both don't feel like working out. We've got each others backs and I am excited for us to complete this journey together. I could not do this without Brooks though, as he is my guide and really makes our time together fun, even if I am whiney ;-) Heather has been awesome too, giving me advice on my food intake, which has been a bit of a challenge in consuming the right amount of calories and eating the good type of carbs. I am lucky to have an incredible support system and I hope I can continue to make myself and them proud. Vacation is a little scary for me, but I have a game plan in mind and will stick to it. I hope I can get my family involved, as we all could use the plan. I go for bloodwork on thursday, and to the dr. next week. I am nervous that I am going to be diabetic, but I will take whatever comes my way. My brother who is 6 years younger than me may also be diabetic, so it is a serious issue in my family and I am lucky for the size that I am that I havent been diagnosed. I have an awesome PA that takes care of me, and I am greatful to have such a wonderful medical team. I'm still struggling with my moods, but that is because I do struggle with depression (I have medical treatment for it) it is due to my hypothyroidism and it makes things a bit challenging from time to time, so if I get upset or post on facebook, please understand that I have mood swings, and facebooking or writing in this blog is my outlet. I dont do it for attention or sympathy, it is simply my way of expressing my emotions. I am not one to write, but I do like to type and that is why I do the things I do. I have gotten to spend some quality time with friends in AZ this summer so far, and I am very happy about that. I am enjoying my "selfish summer" and I feel so much more relaxed and at ease. I'm working at my second job just enough to make some extra cash, with still leaving myself plenty of time for me. Anyways, thank you to everyone that reads this blog and supports me. I look forward to seeing a bunch of you on my vacation!
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