2 Weeks Out From Atlantics
Easter was a big success. I thought I was going to feel deprived and left out but that wasn't the case at all. I really focused on being around family and the importance of the holiday rather than the usual stuffing my face and not being present in the moment.
I was able to sit with the family during dinner (and dessert) without any issues. The Easter bunny even hid Easter eggs for all us kidaults. I also received a goodie bag of chocolate (as well as treats from Jeff) - all have been put away until after competition which is now less than a week away!
Also, check out the old pair of pants that I found at home. Yes, those are mine...size 15! It really put things into perspective. This didn't happen over night. It's been almost 6 years in the making. Am I ever happy I started this journey when I did. I'm not perfect but I progress and improve as much as I can each day and that's all I can expect from myself.
Food and water were all fine this week. I don't feel deprived and am still plenty full. If you would have told me this is how I would feel 16 weeks ago I don't think I would have believed you. I had thought that I would be craving lots by now but since I'm full the cravings aren't there. Don't get my wrong - I'm still taste hungry when I smell delicious food cooking or see those amazing food pics on Instagram but I'm not hangry about it. I figured I would be a bear needing to chew someone's head off by now.
While I was home, I was able to train with an old school friend and a team mate Melissa! Shortly after I decided I would do a bikini competition she mentioned she wanted to do it too. I recommended my coach and quickly she was on her own journey. Her show will be happening in July! I'm so excited for her.
Let me tell you, this was the only "easy" workout this last week. The workouts were similar to the last 3 weeks but finally it hit me like a ton of bricks. Up until this point, I haven't had much issues with workouts but this last week got to me. My energy was low at the beginning of the week and I was sore AF. I decided to rub some cream specifically for sore muscles that I usually use when Aunt Flo visits and it worked wonders on me. I'm not sure if I would have been able to make it through the workouts without it. It soothed the soreness enough for me to continue on with the workouts - weights weren't as heavy and incline wasn't as great for cardio but I got it done. The cream is from Kizzy-Vila. Thankfully, by the end of the week my energy was up again too.
While I was home I was able to visit my favourite jewelry shop - Bizou AND they had a ton of sales (PERFECT!). I picked up some show jewelry and the rest I will be borrowing from my coach. She's the absolute sweetest.
My weigh in was 113.2 lbs for a total loss of 14.1 lbs (start weight 127.3 lbs). I will let you in on a little secret. At the start of prep I told myself if I could get to the 113 lb mark I would be very please with myself. I know the number on the scale isn't everything but I like to work towards a goal. I knew it was a reasonable goal (less than 1 lb per week) and it sure as hell feels good to accomplish what I set out to do. As usual, my progress pics are below. Peak week starts now and I will be taking progress pictures every single day to send to my coach. At the end of the week I will add them all to my blog to really see how much change can happen during this last week. Peak week is here - I'm ready to crush it!!
