Wellllllll just to recap, June was a pretty big bust for me. I attacked the gym whenever my schedule allowed, but it certainly wasn't 6 days a week. I didn't drink any more water than normal, but I'm a fish anyway, so that was no big thang. The no-sugar and the portion size is what killed me - like always. I lost a couple pounds, but anything I lost in June, I'm sure I gained it back over the past week while I was in Mexico for my brother's wedding. Mexican food = my weakness, so let's just say I'm not that excited to get on the scale tomorrow morning... But there's nothing I can do about what's done, so I'm starting a fresh clean slate tomorrow. Yes, on Wednesday. You don't have to start a new goal on in January or on a Monday, every day of the year is a new opportunity for change! So tomorrow I'm re-committing to my healthy lifestyle. ESPECIALLY because I'm doing a study abroad in the United Kingdom for the month of September, and I want to actually like my pictures and be able to show them off without hating how I look, so I'm going to try to lose at least 20 pounds before then, if not more! And in addition to eating healthy (I haven't decided how I want to do it yet) Jenny and I are starting these workout challenges (provided by my friend Amanda Laine! :)
So there's 31 days in July, and starting TODAY (July 2nd) means we'll still be able to finish! :) If anyone else wants to join us, please feel free! And let us know how you're doing with your health and fitness goals! :)
<3 Courtney
Jeni:
It's all my fault that this is going up a day late, but you have to forgive me because to today is my birthday! ;)
Friends, it's been one heck of a year in the Waahila home. From miscarriage to depression and now some new health concerns, it's been a year of trials, tears and testing. Luckily, there is hope in any hard time. I've lived through enough of them in my life to know that what follows tribulation is always glory (D&C 58:4) and that God truly loves those he tries.
With all of that being said, I'm happy to say that this challenge will be a welcome addition to the good lifestyle changes I've already made. I've decided because of June that sugar is like poison in my body and I think I've sworn it off for good. (Except days like today of course...who has a b-day without cake?!) I've slacked off with working out and drinking water lately, but I can only promise as of now that my water intake will increase and I will complete this months challenge.
Until I know more about my current health issues, that might be all I can do. My hope was to run a marathon at the end of the summer, and I still have hope for that, but I will let you know ASAP what I'm really able to do.
So here's to a new month with lots of promise. I love you all!
Stay happy and healthy!
xoxo Jenny
