Final Reflection

This has been a roller coaster of a journey from beating myself up about not being able to commit to something, to realizing that it is ok, to realizing I tried to do too much at one time, and so on.  Although I did not follow through with my original plan, I still managed to reach my main goal, which was to lose weight.  What this helped me to realize is that it's not always about how we do something.  We can plan and plan and see no progress, then one day, something just happens.  This made me think about change with clients and how sometimes, we can try this and that and see no progress, but then something just happens one day.  In many situations, the process is what matters most.  But when it comes to goals, the how is not the most important thing.  What's important is that the goal is reached. 

Woo hoo!

I lost 10lbs!  How, I do not really know.  My eating habits have changed some for various reasons and I do walk up a crazy big hill to get to my bus stop each morning so maybe that has something to do with it.  I have been trying to get this weight off for so long and I'm finally seeing some results.  Feels great!

I did it!

I actually went to the gym and enjoyed a workout!  It felt really good and I was able to really push myself.  I stopped saying what I could not do and just gave it a try.  This was a really good experience, so I hope this trend continues.  I just have to be consistent in pushing myself to get to the gym, then I'm ok.

Cookie Monster

Chocolate chip cookies have been my friend for the past week. They make me feel good and I like them.  I just ate six chocolate chip cookies and I am not ashamed.  I also didn't eat dinner so it balances out, right?  I did a lot of walking today though so I don't feel bad.  The real change here is going to transform into not feeling bad about the choices I make. 

Home Sweet Home

I went home this past weekend and received a lot of compliments on losing weight.  Maybe I am slimming down and I just don't notice.  Multiple people told me that I have lost weight, but I definitely have not been doing anything that would cause a drastic change in weight.  Maybe it's the stress.  Who knows!  But I will take it!

Withdrawals

My biggest challenge lately has been cutting out caffeine.  I have been suffering from withdrawals the past few days.  Looks like I will be changing something else.  I am trying to find a small change that will not be so difficult.  Caffeine is not it!

It's All Uphill From Here

I decided to start taking the bus to class from my apartment when possible, which is everyday except Tuesday.  Then I realized, there is a HUGE hill from my apartment to the bus stop.  I live in a pretty large  complex and I live at the very bottom of the hill.  That is more than enough exercise for a day.  The first day, I was breathing so hard and sweating.  It was horrible!  But this is a way for me to get moving and get some exercise whether I want it or not.