Hello everyone!

 

WOW…time has flown by since I was a part of the first season of the Get Fit Challenge.  It has been a whirlwind of a year for me.  I was promted within my company which means more responsibility and more travel!  I got a new puppy to keep me company and he is just plain adorable.  He’s been a great addition to my life because even if I don’t want to go work out I at least have to walk and play with him a few times a day which keeps me active.  One of my goals from the show was to join a competitive volleyball league which I am happy to say that my first season starts in a couple of weeks!  I’ve been doing some major cardio work and playing some rec ball to warm up for it so I think I’m ready.  It’s going to feel so great to get back into it again!

 

I have to admit that maintaining the weight loss has been the hardest part of this entire process.  Within the year since the reveal show, I think the heaviest I got to was 210, but I’ve been able to keep it under 200 for the most part.  My goal is still to reach at least 155 lbs.  I think with the volleyball season starting and a renewal in focus I should be able to do that within a year.  My nutrition goals are still the same: 1,500 calories on a daily basis, 5 meals a day, and half my weight in ounces of water per day.  The only think I need to start back up is the water…that part is tough for me!  My workouts have been sporadic; I tried to motivate myself by working out with others but even that didn’t get me to the gym every day.  I really need to work on toning my arms.

 

But for the most part I’m still really happy with the weight I have lost and have kept off!  My self-confidence is still high and I’m thankful every day for the opportunities I’ve had to better myself.  I know I’ll reach my weight loss goals…whenever I set my mind to do so I can do it.  If you are trying to lose weight, just remember that it is tough and if you have problems with it then it is always something you will struggle with.  Have your breaking points and your acceptable weight range; that way when you reach the top of it you’ll know to renew your focus.