Weight Loss…kind of

Part of this 'make over' is also to get my body in better shape.  I ran a marathon this year but I still have what I like to call my front butt.  I feel that I am in a place where I can be realistic about my body now and have come to terms with the fact that I won't ever be 22 again, however, that doesn't mean I have to accept my post c-section belly.  

I have been doing a challenge with my husband and his family to help us adopt a healthier lifestyle.  The things that we are focusing on in our health challenge include:

     Less alcohol

     Less soda

     Not going out to eat (especially fast food :( )

     Exercising consistently

There are more things that we are adding to our routine but these were the four that we have been really focusing on together.  

Alcohol

    My husband and I are drinkers, we love a rum and coke after work or a glass of wine, but have decided that we need to cut back for our liver's sake and the pocket book.  So far we have been doing pretty well with this portion of the challenge but are continuing to work on it.

Less Soda

    I love soda, call me Mrs. Dr Pepper.  However, that sugary yumminess is not what my bodies needs. So we have cut out buying soda.  However, I am not a crazy person and if I want a soda at a restaurant, I feel that I can do that.  Moderation right?

Eating Out

    Luke and I have a hard time with this one.  It may not necessarily be fast food, but a Papa Murphy's pizza or so on.  We are working on setting a weekly menu so we can help our budget as well as our guts.

Exercising

   It's good to do right?  We are signing up for the Beaver Freeze triathlon in April and so we are slowly training up to that together.  I am excited to get back out there and do more than just run, but bike and swim.  My shins could sure use the break.

So with all of that I will be updating you as to if we made our goals and what it is looking like for now. I started this weight loss journey at 175 lbs.  I am happy to say that after about 2 weeks I am down to 170.  5 lbs gone!  I wish it could come off faster but I also am reminding myself that slow and steady wins the race. It is also important to celebrate those little victories.  So, take that 5 lbs, take it in the face!