New Discoveries

I have finally reached the 150s!!  Granted, I'm at 159.6, that is still the 150s, so I'm happy!!  I have once again lowered my goal weight.  My new goal is 140 so that I can fluctuate between 140 and 145, so that means I'm 19.6 pounds away from my goal weight.  Seems like a long way, but I know if I work hard enough, I can get there!  


I have started taking some Raspberry Ketones.  They are a natural supplement that are supposed to help burn fat faster.  If any of you watch Dr. Oz, he swears by them, and so I decided to try them.  I've heard varying information about them, but nothing bad, just "they work" or "they can't work."  So I figured I'd try them out and see what I think for myself.  


I have also made a couple of discoveries over the past few weeks that I want to share with everyone.  First of all, I'm sure we've all been told to "stand up straight" before by our parents or doctors.  Well, I have found that this is not only good for your posture and your back, you can also look slimmer instantly by simply standing up straight!  I was shocked!  I looked in the mirror in the gym holding my shirt up (nobody was around) standing how I usually stand, and then I straightened my back and stood up straight and tall and proud and it immediately looked like I was slimmer with a smaller waist.  It was awesome!  


Notice how I said I stood straight and tall and PROUD.  It's really important to be proud of yourself for what you've accomplished no matter how little or how much.  I have said before that it is important to reward yourself, and not with food.  Save up some money and when you reach a benchmark, or even if you just need a little push to get yourself going again, do something special for yourself, like plan a rock climbing trip, or take a certain amount of money and get yourself a new outfit that shows off your improved body.  I have learned that when you feel good about yourself, you care more about your appearance, and then you feel even better because you look better.  So be proud of who you are and what you've done!  


I'm still not 100% pleased with my appearance, but I think that's a good thing because it keeps me motivated to keep going and working hard.  So get on out there, stand up straight and tall and proud, feel good about yourself, and look even BETTER!  More to come so stay with me!!