I Had This Picture in my Head

Hello blogger world! I'm back. Updates: I have not weighed myself just yet. I'm waiting to see if I met my goal for the month of June on Monday. If I didn't...well, I will be slightly upset with myself but I will push forward and keep working hard. I also started a new Instagram account (@Kymberworkinprogress) to share my weight loss journey with the world. So many people have been so encouraging and kind...it really means a lot to me! <3

 I've learned a lot this month about my eating habits and how I used to just eat empty calories out of boredom or stress. I've been channeling that energy into other activities, such as going through everything at my apartment and tossing a lot of stuff. And my apartment is still a mess. Penelope (my dog) and I have been going on longer walks lately. I've been trying to bump up my physical activity. I have also decided I'm going to do a bunch of squats a day. All of this hard work needs to lead to me gaining a booty. It's something I have hated my entire life...especially when my younger sister would point out the fact that I do not have a butt. That's just another added goal in this journey.

I had dinner with a friend last night and we laughed so much. It was definitely a dinner I needed to have. We were talking about my weight loss progress and I explained to her how I am hoping to lose all of the weight I want to by my 29th birthday. (Also, side note...I'm getting old you guys. I turn 28 in a few months time...when did that happen?) That thought...of being my goal weight by my next birthday...it's so crazy to think about. But, it's totally doable. Even with the days that are harder for me...and I cave by eating a couple pieces of pizza at work or a donut (or two) when they are brought for breakfast...I'm going to be able to get back on the right way of eating and working out. I follow several people on Instagram that have lost so much weight. They are truly inspirational to me. One of them posts a before and after photo with the caption "What would happen if this time you didn't quit?" WOW. Right? I have tired to lose weight several times over the years...for superficial reasons...I wanted to wear cute clothes, get asked out by the cute boy at school, feel like maybe I was someone that somebody would want to love and just to try and be normal...to fit in. This time? This time I'm doing it for me. To feel better and be healthier.

So, even if I don't reach my goal of losing another 10 lbs this month...next month is a new month. I know how to do better and stay on track. And I'm not kicking myself over the days I stray to eating something I shouldn't. It's all a learning process and I'm getting there.

If you check my Instagram account you'll see two photos I took to compare my progress. One was from November and the other from just the other day...I was blown away. It's hard to see progress when you look at yourself every day. But comparing pictures from months apart...it was exciting to see the difference!

Here's to hoping I reached my goal for the month...and if not...here's to making July the best month yet!

Until next time beautiful people. I love you like mad.

XO
Kymber.


"I had this picture in my head
Of where I ought to be and when
But it's just like the good advice that John gave when he said,
'Life, it happens while we're busy making plans.'

I'd rather make sandcastles
Instead of these wide-world decisions
I knew, I knew it all was catching up to me, yeah

And I don't have a plan at all
But I got this six string religion
And I do, I do believe a song can heal me
It's enough for me, yeah"

Kate Voegele, Sandcastles from Gravity Happens