Minor Setbacks

Being sick is possibly one of the first things at the top of my "Things I Hate List". It is painful, uncomfortable, and boring. Worst of all I'm fairly sure I have been suffering from minor depression for a few days this week and last, I just didn't have time to notice it because I was only awake for approx 6 hours a day. Sleep was my middle name. Sleep was my life. Sleep was everything to me and more. Being awake for only 6 hours a day meant that I had NO time to workout, or the energy to do so. Which is why I was pretty sure I was in depression because is all I wanted to do was workout.

I am used to working out each and every day. I only miss Saturdays, which I still go for a short jog on that day. I only had the availability to work out 2 days this last week.... OUCH. I knew my weigh in was going to be embarrassing this week, and it was. BUT I'm not going to let it get to me because I know I had a reasonable excuse.

Do you know what a migraine is? By definition when you type it into Google it is, a recurrent throbbing headache that typically affects one side of the head and is often accompanied by nausea and disturbed vision. This has been my life for nearly 2 weeks now. I have started off slow(ish) this week because it is midterm week. In other words, hell week for college students. I have huge projects and tests due this week and still dont feel good all on top of that stress. If you have any amazing tips for migraine relief please don't hesitate to let me know.

For the more positive side of things! I have lost 13.6 pounds to date! Amazing amazing amazing is all I can say! Also, I have a new workout partner! She has come to me for motivation and guidance and we are going to go about this journey together! Knowing that people look to me as a teacher, mentor, or simply for motivation makes me SO happy! This whole journey has been worth every second so far.

I am going to post my transformation picture so far as of my birthday in July. And with that picture I want to say thank you to every single person who has encouraged me so far, who has picked me up when I was down, and who has smiled at me and told me how great I look. I am SO thankful for the support group I have gathered.

Far left is me at the heaviest I've ever been (208ish lbs), Middle was my birthday in July (200lbs), and far right is yesterday at (186lbs).

This should remind every one of you that we all have the power to do this! We have to search from within and find the strength and determination to do what we want! I believe in all of you and I am full of happiness for myself tonight.

Don't ever give up on something you think about every day! If you eat a meal and feel guilty, find a way to change. If you put on clothes in the morning and hate what you see, find a way to change. If you don't want to dress us because you don't want to show off your body, find a way to change. Change for YOURSELF not for others. Change for your future. Change is the only constant.

xoxo,
Audrey