In April I began my challenge- and I'm happy to report that I feel better about myself both physically and emotionally... and I've lost 20lbs! I've certainly got a ways to go- and I know I said it wasn't about weight, but I would like to get down at least another 20.
I've really bonded with some friends that have similar goals and we get out 6-7 days a week doing something physical. It has been really wonderful! The only downside is that I have less time with my family, which really does bum me out sometimes- I keep telling myself that once I get down to where I want to be I can start doing these things WITH them, because I'll be stronger and more able to do things like carry Amory in a backpack hiking or go on a jog with Zak. Hopefully. I've definitely got to work more family time into my busy schedule!
In the meantime I've done a lot this month! April and I have taken up kayaking every Wednesday and have had a few crazy adventures (how does a river drop so low in just a week, I'll never know!). We've been kayaking, hiking, walking, doing skyrobics, flipping tires, lifting weights, swimming and we are going to start skating soon, also! Wow- it sounds like so much when I type it all out!
I just want to write this post as a big hoorah to me- I'm feeling pretty accomplished and happy with the direction things are turning and I wanted to document it.
In other news- Zak is about 1/2 way through his summer semester with about 35 days left. I only know this because we are going to THE BEACH a few days after his finals are over (can I get a woot woot?)! Amory has started gymnastics and is going every Tuesday morning- she is adorable. Amory has also developed a new little attitude that I'm attributing to the terrible threes- her birthday is next week, and I am SO not ready for that. :)
Way to go Samantha!!! I've been following all your awesome'ness on Facebook and thinking, way to go! Congrats on the 20 lb loss and enjoying the process of getting fit and healthy!!! I have strived towards this everyday, for the past 16 months, ever since having Alyssa. Some days you get tired of all the struggling and making good food choices, but keeping at it and staying consistent in your resolve to be healthy, even with the ugly failures days and binges, you still come out a winner!!! You look fantastic and so happy in your photos!!! :)
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