Interesting. So I looked in the mirror this morning and I couldn't wait to take my measurements. I actually looked visibly skinnier. To the point where I was loving this Skinny Bride Mission and I started daydreaming about which bikini I'll be wearing on those stunning Fijian beaches in 10 short weeks.
I weighed myself first. I've lost 1 lb this week. Good. 1.25 lbs would have been better, but I'll take that 1 lb thank you. I figured, like last week, most of the weight loss would show up in my measurements.
When I measured myself a curious thing happened. Everything was the same! What??? I honestly don't understand how a simple 1 lb weight-loss can be so noticeable in my reflection. How can this be?
Bodies are weird. I guess mine has a greater plan. For now I'll just focus on getting through each day.
A silly thought crossed my mind thins morning. One of those limiting beliefs. "What's the point of all this hard work if I'm just going to put all the weight back on in the end?"
NO!
I shut off that thought immediately and vowed to take this Skinny Bride Mission one day at a time. Once I reach my goal it won't be all over. I won't have to keep up this intense exercise pace forever. I'll be able to drop down to a maintenance program and maybe even slightly increase my daily calorie intake. There are loads of support networks out there for that.
Jillian Michaels is a major player. I am totally committed to her diet and exercise plan for living. She used to work out like a crazy person and restrict her calories for years. Then she realized it's all about going organic to reduce hormonal chemical interference, eating enough to maximize metabolism, and that you really don't need to exercise much more than 40 minutes (intensely) 3 or 4 times week