Hey ya’ll! Wow it’s been a long time! So much has happened in our country and our world in the last few months and there are so many topics that I could write on. Today however I’m going to go way out of my comfort zone and do a little health and fitness post for ya!
I’m sure most people would not think of me when they think of health and fitness. Hell most days I don’t either! But I have been on a journey to better health since the end of November. So, six months in seemed like a good time for this. I’m not doing it for accolades I’m doing it simply to give others encouragement.
I am not the picture of health. If you know me you know I like beer, wine and good food and none of that has changed. Those are for sure the reason that’s I’m not much skinnier! BUT, I am definitely healthier, happier, stronger and better than I was six months ago.
Could I eat better? Absolutely! Could I train harder? Absolutely! But what I do works for me. I don’t cheat myself out of eating the things I like I just try to limit the portions and make better choices most of the time. I also don’t beat myself up over not eating the “perfect” healthy diet. Because here’s a big secret ya’ll, salads aren’t always that healthy! I also don’t push myself to extreme workouts but I do try to switch things up and challenge myself.
When I started this journey I had 2 goals; to lose a little bit of weight and to tone up my arms. I don’t frequently measure but I do keep an eye on my weight. Mostly to make sure I’m staying within the same range. I was 195 lbs on 11/25/2019 and had a 41 inch waist. My last check I was 187.2 lbs and had a 39 inch waist. So not a ton of weight loss but that’s okay because that is NOT what matters. What matters is how you feel!
Each day, each week, each month I get stronger and stronger. I also have different goals and different feelings on where I want to be. There is no one size fits all when it comes to your health and fitness and I hope sharing mine will show you that. It doesn’t matter how fast you make progress it just matters that you try; if you try you will make some progress at your own pace and for your own good!
So, super vulnerable, I’m going to drop a few before and after pics for you. I typically only share these to a very small group but figured I couldn’t really write about my journey without actually showing it to you!
As always, live life, and love it!
~Carla
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