Wow

I can't believe it's over. At workout tonight I gave Kendall a hug before we started because I knew I'd be gross sweaty when it was all over. It took everything I had to fight back the tears during my first reps. Now that I'm home and it's starting to hit me the tears are coming! This has been such an awesome experience. There is no way I would have been as successful without the love and support everyone in this challenge has provided. I have proven to myself that I DO have time to take care of myself, and that it makes a difference in every area of my life. Proof that my emotional health has improved: I used to cry all of the time for no reason, and excluding today, I've only cried a handful of time in the last 12 weeks. I can MOVE and I see muscles and definition that's been missing for far too long. I can easily manage my food intake. I feel like my body and I are finally working together again, rather than fighting each other all of the time. My son is learning to make healthy choices, and I've been able to open a dialogue with many people about healthier living.

Stats for today were good - I was down in everything. I know I have a long way to go, but I'm halfway there! I've lost about 60 pounds since November, and I need to lose 60 more. It would be AWESOME to be at my goal weight by my (30th) birthday in November. Originally I had said I wanted to be to my goal weight by May 2011, but now I think I might be able to make it by November. I'm going to certainly give it a try. 12 pounds per month is very doable. :)