I still think this retail holiday is a flower shop’s dream come true, but today I have a lot to celebrate. I have a loving husband, a beautiful daughter, and my hard work on this journey is paying off!
In the last week, I’ve dropped nearly 4 lbs! YASSSSSSSS!!!
Did you know that in order to lose a SINGLE pound, it requires a deficit of 3,500 calories? Yes, you read that right – THREE THOUSAND and FIVE HUNDY CALORIES for ONE STINKING POUND. You have to either sweat those calories off or consume 3,500 less calories than what your body needs for its usual functions (over a period of time – don’t try to die), in order to lose one pound. In a well-rounded attempt to shed pounds, you’ll want to tackle it from both ends – eating less and moving more. And that’s what I’m doing.
I’m still going to my pilates class 2-3 times a week (nothing crazy), and I am also using MyFitnessPal to make sure I’m staying within a calorie range that is weightloss-friendly. I can’t tell you how important it has been for me to track what I am putting in my mouth every day. I wasn’t doing super bad before, but when you track that mess after each meal, you can quickly see where you fell off the wagon, and probably need to stick with celery and crickets for your next meal. Yum!…
I also bought two 32oz Nalgene water bottles that I carry with me to work every single day, with the goal of finishing them by the end of the work day. (A coworker introduced me to these, which are made in the USA, and have a lifetime warranty.) I’ve read a lot over the years about water consumption, and how important it is when you’re trying to lose weight. Not to mention, staying hydrated is great for your complexion and SO many other things!
But I digress.
Y’all, I’m far from where I want to be, but I am SO proud of myself for taking this leap of faith and sticking with it this past week. I keep reminding myself that it’s not a sprint, but a marathon. Thank you for believing in me and reading along. I am so thankful for your cheers!
Stay thirsty, my friends.
Blessings,
Emily