Journey to Health: Monthly Results....

We are officially registered for the Turkey Day Trot 5k! That was very exciting and motivating to be formally registered.

I hit a road block with the weight-loss. Scale isn't really moving at all. I have felt stuck. I was stuck, I am stuck. There is a specific number on the scale that freaks me out. It just does. Going below this number would REALLY solidify that I am doing this, all the way. Anything above this number keeps me safely in "struggling" to lose weight category....

I have spent the last few weeks really diving into the emotional connection to this "milestone" number. I got lost in trying to make sense of it, analyze my reaction, when did this begin, how can I possibly overcome it....I was consumed with making this make sense....
Then, a friend said something that clicked with me, "The longer you take figuring this out, the longer you stay in the "struggling" zone, so you are buying time in your comfort zone. If you can't get past a certain number, take the scale out of your house. Do what you know is right: eat clean, be active, sleep, train for the 5k and never get on a scale again."

Never looking at a scale again, isn't an option for me, however, temporarily removing the scale from the equation is definitely an option. My next weigh in will be November 24th! For the months of September, October and most of November- I am going to eat clean, be active, sleep and train for the 5k. Nov 24th I will weigh in again and update you on the numbers for the matching donations!

I feel this was exactly what I needed to hear at this juncture of the Journey to Health...it is a long road, but I know I will see it to completion, even if it is a slow pace.

One of the biggest positives of August was the clothing! I have lost 2 sizes on my tops and 1 on my bottoms and was able to donate clothes and also find some great clearance items to "hold me over" until the next size breakthrough! I have NEVER been a girl that enjoyed clothes shopping or trying on outfits to find just the perfect combination. It isn't my thing. However, there was extreme freedom in getting rid of clothes I have been in and out of for over 7 years! They are gone and I am not holding onto them because I am NOT going back...simple as that.

Donors: Save up your change and lose bills! Nov 24th is the next weigh in! The same day we are running the 5k! Thank you for your support! It means SO MUCH to me!