Day 51

I feel amazing. I keep being told I am an inspiration to others. That is an absolutely amazing feeling. I have worked hard. I have lost 43 lbs to date. I started a year ago (July 2010. I stopped drinking, i started working out, and i cut calories. I did it the right way. I did not cut corners, or take meds. I used me and my body to get the fat that had accumulated on me off.
Was it easy? NO, not at all.
Did it feel good? not while I thought I was going to die.. after yes sure. I love the sore feeling. I love the feeling that I did work. I love the feeling of fat melting off. Funny to say "fat melting off" but that is how i see it. The more my muscles burn, the more I can feel the fat going bye bye.
I have pushed myself through what I thought were my physical limits. I pushed through the feeling that my heart was going to pop out of my chest, or that my lungs were going to explode (or implode), pushed through the feeling that i wanted to die just so i could catch my breath.
Do I always win my internal battle? No, not at all. I am my own worst enemy. Some days when I am running, my brain says, " you should stop" When I know my lungs and body can handle more. I have to literally say "Keep going, you can do it, you feel fine" I have to be my own coach. I do not have anyone else to push me forward. Over 40 lbs later, I know I can push forward and I know that others can also. I am happy to help others stay motivated to push forward. it takes work and dedication, but what in life is easy? From my experience the best things and the ones you work you a$$ off to obtain. I work through the haters, the de-motivators, the food pushers all to be the girl I know I can be.
it is a good feeling. I have overcome a lot in the past year. I have learned I do not need a man, I have learned what my body needs to survive and that it really does not need the over indulgence of crappy food (even if it tastes good) and that my body really does love a good work out.

Need inspiration? Email me. I am more than willing to help!

Live strong and live life to the fullest!