MikaWill’s BodyBlog

Well I see my progress is going to be slow and steady. I did my stats this morning and I’m down 2 lbs this week. I am still learning to adjust my brain into believing that this slow progression is ok and not get discouraged that the scale isn’t moving as fast as I had hoped. It’s not just a body transformation but a mind tranformation as well.

I can see changes in my body. I am definitely getting more toned which is good. I am determined to make it through Christmas without veering off my plan too much. I do have to say with this new way of eating I don’t  have those intense carb cravings like I used to. Every now and then I get a potato chip urge but its not too bad . I could have lived off of potato chips, bread and french fries before I began.

Anyway I just want to thank you guys for all the support you have given me these past 22 days and I wish everyone a wonderful holiday. Stay strong, committed and determined to get it done. Take care.

Ok - its the beginning of week 3. I decided to do my stats every Monday since I started on a Monday. It keeps me focused on the goal that way. I only dropped 1lb last week but I’m not going to get discouraged. I didn’t do as much cardio as I should have this week. I lost some inches though. I am happy with that, it could have been reveresed. I am getting stronger, I can see my abs and arms toning up. I am determined to get where I want to be.

 I have had some challenges this past week or shall I say this year with family issues so its hard not to get depressed especially this time of year with the economy and everything. It has hit us hard and we are trying to struggle through like everyone else. On top of the fact that my marriage has been struggling for a while and its hard to stay positive when the walls feel like they are closing in on me. Working out is definitely my "sanity" right now. I pray things get better, that’s all I can do for now.

Well it has been a complete week since the start of my journey. I am feeling great today. I stepped on the scale this morning and I am down 8lbs. I am trully excited about that. I didn’t think I would make it through the weekend with my eating but I did good being the carb addict I am, but I did surpisingly well. I stuck to what I had done all week and I actually craved salads which was great.

I’m feeling good starting week 2 and I really appreciate all the support I’m getting. You guys are "awsome".

Well here it is day 4 and things have been going pretty good until today .  I had made a tuna and and spinach salad for lunch and something didn’t agree with me at all. I am just now starting to feel a little better but not 100%. I am going to keep it moving though. I have to muster up the energy to get my workout in tonite. My husband and kids have been supportive in my transformation. They have alwasy known that I like to exercise but incorporating the new eating plan is getting weird looks . I’m like it’s regular food, just healthier. I know that is a weird concept in a house full of males.

 I totally forgot to take my measurements when I started on the 1st, mainly because I couldn’t find my tape measure but I will post them this coming up Monday. I do feel good though (minus today). I feel myself getting lighter and more toned. Its a good feeling.

 I am so grateful for the support of the people on this site. A special thanks to DeterminedDeana (DD) for reaching out to me and helping me reach my goals. You are awesome. Everyone, please vote for her in the Iron Man/BB.com Model Search Round#2.

Well this is Day 1 of my transformation. I actually started lifting weights a couple of weeks ago to prepare myself for this but I just incorporated the diet and supplements today. I am ready to get this party started. I just wish I had found this site sooner. I have always had an issue with my weight. I have tried every diet out there. I guess the hardest part of anything I have tried is managing my diet. It’s always been a challenge. I have always enjoyed exercising but like many others,  always believed that lifting weights would make me look like a man. Its only here recently that I have finally squashed that myth from my brain and have decided to give it a real chance and see what I’m made of.

I started my Eat Clean program today. I have to admit, it hasn’t been as hard as I thought it would be. I have gotten alot of ideas from members on this site about food choices and preparation so I am planning my week out as we speak. I know if I can do this, I can do anything. I am determined to make this life altering change and finally get the body I have always dreamed of. Wish me luck <smile>.

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