Reaching Milestones

Today marks another milestone in my health and fitness journey.

I have always struggled with my weight, even before I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and then PCOS.  I would workout, lose weight, get comfortable, and then gain it all back.  It was a vicious cycle for me that I just couldn’t get a hold of.

In 2009, I started running daily in order to train for the Gate River Run, a 15k race in Jacksonville, FL.  I lost 20 pounds while training, and I felt better than I had in years!  I bought all new clothes – mostly size 8’s – and threw away the size 12’s and 14’s that were hanging in my closet.  I vowed that I would never wear those sizes again.  However, the weight began creeping back on towards the end of 2009.  I couldn’t figure it out.  I hadn’t changed my eating habits, I was still running as much as I could, and I worked as a waitress so I was constantly on the move.  It didn’t make any sense.

In 2010, I was diagnosed with PCOS.  My doctor put me on Metformin and sent me on my way.  Nothing changed.  I was still struggling to lose weight.  I exercised, ate right and still, nothing.  It wasn’t until September of 2012 that I decided to take my health into my own hands.  I got off Metformin and began eating a gluten-free diet.  I dropped 12 pounds.  It didn’t hurt to exercise anymore!

Just this past February, I decided to take my health and fitness one step further by joining Beachbody as an Independent Coach and participating in a Beachbody Challenge Group.  I began drinking Shakeology every day and working out with P90X.  I lost another 8 pounds, putting me at a total of 20 pounds lost since September!  I still have 10 more pounds to go to reach my goal of 138, but I am confident that I am well on my way!  I have taken my health into my own hands and have successfully managed my disease and my weight.  I have made a lifestyle change.  I will not wear those sizes again!

So, what is the milestone that I reached today?  I went shopping in my bin of 8’s and 10’s and medium shirts this morning.  My favorite shirt from Express finally fits!  The size 10’s I put on with it?  They are almost too big!  I have not been able to wear these items since 2009.  This is a huge accomplishment for me, and my motivation to stay on track!  Hard work does pay off, it just takes a little dedication and commitment to see results.