x this by 8
I started The Biggest Loser Challenge at work 6 weeks ago. Since that time I've been trying very hard to exercise and eat right. I had my sister to work-out with and help motivate me. By the end of the Challenge I lost 7 lbs. I went from 189-182. It's not as much as I had hoped to lose but with all the ups and downs along the way I am grateful for those 7 lbs lost. Now the Challenge is over but the desire to exercise and eat healthy has blossomed inside me.
Larry has been watching the babies in the morning while Jen and I exercise and that is a big help. Plus with kids being in school that helps as well. So Kait and Kam go to school, Kal takes a nap and depending on the day Kinsee might be in school so that keeps Kai awake and exercising with us or playing with Larry. If Kinsee is home they play together which is very nice. Now on to a new goal...
Jen and I have decided to train for a 5K race. We would like to sign up for the one in Mesa for Thanksgiving Day, the Turkey Trot. Before that though we have the chance to run in UT for the Dead vs the Living 5K. I'm really hoping we do this as it seems fun and running in a race benefits those we're running for as well as us. Plus having a goal for why we're running helps to not hate running so much. So we are now In Training.
Jen and I also went to a Hypnotherapy appointment the other day to help us in our weight loss goal. I was skeptical at first not knowing what to expect. But...I have to say I honestly think it is helping. I'm not sure what all she said to us while we were under but I do have the desire to eat smaller portions and to be happy with what we're eating. I want to drink water over kool-aid. I feel a little more relaxed and happy. I want to exercise and eat right. I want to lose the weight and be satisfied. I can feel myself at the weight I want to be. This may seem weird but I think I'm a believer in the hypnotherapy. I may just do it again when I feel like I need a boost or a bit of help. Since this appointment I've lost another pound! I know it could be water or just the daily fluctuations but I know I can lose this weight. I can do it!
So now 6 weeks and 2 days later I'm down 8lbs! May not seem like much but you look at that picture and multiply it by 8 and it really is quite a bit. Jen and I can do it!
