monthly check in

So this week i knew that on Saturday i had my end of month progress check in and that i had set a goal to hit by that time. I knew if i pushed myself and focused i would be able to hit it.

I’ve learned for myself goals work great. Set a goal and work towards it. Make that goal achievable and something that makes you proud. My goal was to be down 20 lbs by October 31st. I knew i could do it but i knew it would take that extra push.

Going into my workouts this week with this goal in mind, it made me do that one extra rep when i felt i had nothing left. It made me pedal the peloton a little harder when i felt i was done.

I was tired this week and things seemed harder then normal. But that goal had been set and i was determined to reach it.

I hadn’t been seeing the numbers on the scale change like i was used to and it was becoming frustrating. I feared i was plateauing just before hitting my first goal.

I know everyone says it’s not the numbers on the scale that matters, it’s how you feel. And yes, i agree with this and i don’t let the scale run my life. But the scale also allows me to see my progress and track it and that’s something i need. Everyone is different, for me i need to see those numbers. Now maybe as time goes on that will change, but for now thats what drives me. Those numbers help me in a positive way and help me mentally.

Friday morning came and i got on the scale..... i had done it. I had lost the 20 lbs! But oh no, i needed that number to remain for Saturday mornings weigh in. As I’ve learned your weight fluctuates day to day. I see differences of 4 lbs throughout a day! But really, i was so proud. I had done it. But personally i just wanted to see that number on Saturday so i knew that from Sept 1 to Oct 31 i had lost 20 lbs.

I went down Friday morning and did my workout. It was a tough one but i felt determined. I finished the weights and decided to peloton since it was Friday and i knew I’d want some drinks after work.

Friday night i enjoyed some champagne and worked on the launch of my blog/website. Still on the back of my mind was that number on the scale, but i knew i had worked hard and that i would see that number Saturday morning because i deserved it.

So, Saturday morning comes and i go for the moment of truth...... I DID IT!!!! I was so proud, the number was even lower then the day before, only by .3 but hey take whatever you can!!

I DID IT I DID IT I DID IT! That feeling was amazing, that feeling still is amazing. Again i am so proud. And i am so proud to share my progress. Down 20 lbs and ~15.5 inches in 2 months.

Now this number wasn’t the number i had set as my “goal” when i started this journey. But i knew i need to set my goals in intervals and build on them to achieve what i wanted. Now that being said, i am 6.3 lbs away from that “big goal”.

6.3 lbs away from achieving what i set my mind to. 6.3 lbs from setting my next goal. So for the

next few weeks i work on those 6.3 lbs and achieve that goal.

These goals where hit by setting my mind to it; by completing my workout plan and following my meal plan. I didn’t do a crazy crash diet and just drastically changed my life in a positive way. Better eating, better mentality and better work ethic. If you want it bad enough it will happen.

I will achieve it and i will be proud!

Xo stilettos to sneakers