Day 15 - Kicking My Own Butt!

As I lay on the ground, in pain, covered in sweat, I thought to myself...OH YEAH!!!! I recently purchased Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred, and I wasn't entirely sure what to think of it. I have my doubts about things that say "Lose 20lbs in 30 days!", but if I did this for 30 days and ate really well, I am pretty sure it would live up to it's name. I practice rest days, because I think they are important both for your muscles, and also for your soul. Working out every day, every minute will make you crazy!!!

My last couple of days have been rest days due to a terrible week-long headache that I had. Luckily, I visited my doctor, and I am getting this problem under control. I was able to kick my own butt today, and it felt really good. Even though I hadn't worked out in two days...as I walked through my office this afternoon I felt lighter, and my pants felt looser. It felt good. I even decided that before I weighed myself today I wasn't going to be down if I didn't lose any weight, and that not going up was going to be my victory. I dropped another 1.5lbs, and although it's a small number every pound lost feels like a BIG victory!

The Big 2-6

Last weekend I ran into an old friend of mine from HS, Nicole. She told me how she reads my blog and has been inspired to get in shape herself. I instantly felt guilty for not updating more often...now that I know that people actually read it. :)

I celebrated my 26th birthday a little over a week ago. It's so weird to be in the upper half of my mid-twenties. I was having one of those "what does it all mean?" birthdays, where you start to question all the things you've done and haven't done. While I started feeling a little low about not traveling to other countries, or being a doctor (not that I would want to be), Scott (my wonderful fiance) reminded me that I have had a huge year. I did what a lot of people try to do. I lost 20 lbs. and over 16 inches. I guess I have had a big year after all....

Last Year....


This Year...