Before I get started I want to shoutout everyone on this sub. You guys are so amazing and inspiring, it gives me a swift kick in the ass when I need it most.
The end of the year is fast approaching and because of that, I've been thinking a lot about what I've accomplished and what I want to do in 2019. I've been seeing a lot of posts from others on this sub, that for the first time, their new year's resolution will not be to lose weight. And you know what? Mine won't be either. I like many, have always put that at the top of my list when I think of new year's resolutions, but I want 2019 to be different. If you look at my flair, yes, I still have 18lbs to lose, but looking back on this year I have done so much more than lose weight. This isn't to say that I'm not proud of my 30.2lb loss (because thats a big number and quite the achievement I might add!), but I'm more proud of the things that I've accomplished along the way. Here are some of those things, in no particular order:
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I learned to put myself first and how to say no. No, I don't have to eat dessert just because everyone else is. No, I don't have to cheat just because it's the weekend. No, I don't have to give up all of the food that I love to lose weight. No, I don't need a better reason to lose weight other than not wanting to be fat anymore. (Fitness manager at the gym threw that one at me, how is not wanting to be fat not a good enough reason?)
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Major confidence boost. I wear makeup more often now and put more care into my outfits, not because I'm vain (maybe a little hehe) but because I want the outside to match the inside. I walk with more purpose, speak to be heard, and am not afraid to take chances.
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I started powerlifting. It's not secret among my friends that I am not an athletic person. I was never in sports growing up and hated doing PE in school. I'm not the outdoorsy type either (spoiler alert, this hasn't changed), but because I actually started feeling like I was worth taking chances on, I tried it anyway. And I'm hooked. I even inspired another woman (in her 60s!) to start powerlifting too. She and I are like peas in a pod now and I couldn't be happier. We constantly gas each other up while lifting, its awesome. Aside from the weight loss, this is the thing I'm most proud of.
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Sugar is no longer king. I do not worship you and you don't control me or my cravings. Sorry not sorry.
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I eat mushrooms now. May not be a big deal to some, but I HATED mushrooms. Now they are my best friends and I feel so bad for rejecting them all these years.
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I've lost 3 inches around my hips and almost 4 around my waist. I've also been putting on lean muscle because of lifting, and this coupled with the fat loss, has really let all of my hard work shine through.
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My engagement ring spins around on my finger now. It hasn't gotten to the point where it falls off but I definitely have to be more careful when I'm washing my hands haha.
These are the standout things from this year, but this is just the start. In 2019, I want add to this list. I want to make myself into the best version of me that I can, so yes getting to my goal weight is part of that, but I don't want it to be the only new thing on here next year. I want to continue powerlifting and start a body recomp. I hope to inspire more people to make commitments to themselves, whether it be on the workout or diet front. And who knows, I might actually get around trying jiu jitsu like I've always wanted.
But for now, I'm going to enjoy the rest of 2018 on maintenance with a slight deficit and gear up for an awesome 2019.
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