6 Months Since My Last Post

Here I am, 6 months since my yearly review and I decided it's time for an update.
I have lost, gained and lost again 5lbs and a few inches in my midsection - Christmas and Easter will do that to you! (I now weigh 115lbs(!), abs: 32", waist: 34.5", tummy: 34.5")
Looking back on my previous post from January 2010 I weighed 141lbs, abs: 38", waist: 40.5", tummy 40.5'. That means that in 3 years I have lost 26 lbs and 18" from my mid-section! Slow and steady does win the race!

Over the winter snowshoeing and cross country skiing did happen. Downhill skiing did not. However, weights, cardio and rock climbing indoors happened as well! Jeff joining me in most active efforts did not happen. I decided that his presence was not to diminish my efforts. That being said, he has been verbally supportive and continues to cook healthy meals with/for me.

I went on a Keyto diet for 10 days. I was successful at not eating carbs and Jeff rewarded me with a dishwasher as mine broke down 2 years ago. Yay! It was interesting to realize that I do not miss eating carbs and that I did not enjoy my 'cheat day' full of carbs and sugar. So, a modified version was decided on: low carb/paleo. Berries and greek yogurt for breakfast smoothies were added back in, as was spaghetti squash & yams for dinner. I find that this suites me best.

As for pants: I now am too small for the smallest size pant where I work. The exciting thing is that I now shop at other stores I never used to go in to! It's not as pricey as I thought and it's nice that they fit my new size properly

Now I am excited to see what the next 8 weeks will bring. Daily workouts (sometimes double work outs, ie: weights in the morning and rock climbing at night) and clean/paleo/low carb eating should result in more weight loss and muscle gain.

See you July 1st for another update!