Transformation Challenge - Week Six

I feel really good. I mean that. I feel really, really good. I have been noticing a lot of my habits these days have changed. I enjoy working out, and eating healthy. Don’t get me wrong, there are still moments in the wee hours of the morning where I would rather roll over and go back to bed then go to bootcamp, but I know that it’s worth it. I have been working really hard, and making sure that I take full advantage of this challenge. I am a changed woman.

I have been thinking a lot about attitude this week. My attitude toward food and life has changed. I no longer deal with my stress with cookies and ice-cream. To tell you the truth, blog-reader, I feel less stressed, and I sleep better at night too. Last week I stepped on the scale and found that I had gained two pounds after a really hard week of working out. This was devastating to my self esteem. Even when I said out loud that it didn’t bother me that I had gained weight, it really did. Working out in the beginning of the week seemed like extra pressure. Finally, mid-week, I decided that I can’t dwell on this number anymore. I know that I feel great, my clothes fit better (I fit into pants that I haven’t worn in a year!); and I have the energy to do whatever I want. After being able to get past the numbers, I am really able to fully commit myself to being healthy. So with this new positive attitude I stepped on the scale this Monday to find that I had lost 6 pounds (a total of 7 pounds). 7 pounds lost in 6 weeks may not sound like a huge number, but I can only think about how easy it would be to gain 7 more pounds. It is SO much harder to lose weight than gain it, and I am really proud of myself.

When I look the mirror, I don’t think I look that different to me. I guess I am just me and I see myself all the time. I have been getting tons of positive feedback from friends, and family. I have been noticing HUGE changes in all the ladies in the Transformation Challenge. I see the physical changes in appearance, and I also notice a huge attitude change attitude with everyone. You look great ladies, keep up the good work!

We are halfway through this Challenge. 6 weeks down, 6 weeks to go!