Self-Doubt vs Self-Empowerment

Okay, it is Weigh-In Wednesday time with Heather, Ash, and Bailey! I don't have a huge weight loss to report this week (only .6 pounds) but I did hit a new weight decade again! I am at 219.6! August Goal Number One is complete! Now I just need to stay in this decade and keep moving down. I also did my two week Combat measurements and the most exciting number is I am down 1.75 inches in my hips! Also, since May 8th (so almost 3 months) I have lost 4.75" in my hips and 2.5" in my waist! I am pretty excited about that! It can only keep going down from here!

One thing I have noticed that I have been doing lately is doubting myself. Ever since my husband started working out with me I have been disappointed that I am not losing as fast as him or seeing definition as fast as him. I have to remember to remind myself that men lose at a different rate than women do (not fair, I say!) and that he had less to lose than I did. And, this isn't a competition with him this is me changing my life for the better and that is what I need to focus on. So this week I am trying to be happy for him and the changes he is seeing and be happy for me and the changes I am seeing. For instance, when we first started Combat unofficially about a month ago I could barely do a pushup on my knees. I can now do full pushups and do several at a time! I can also do burpees and squats and lunges, they may still hurt and I may still be slower than the trainers but I can do them and that feels great!

I also found another pair of pants and shirt in my closet that now fit me and haven't in years. I can tell you I haven't worn this top in nearly 2 years and I am wearing it at work today! And, clean eating seems to be going a bit smoother. I am just mixing it up and trying some different things to find what works for me. We have found some great recipes and I am excited to keep going. Maybe one of these days I will share some of our new favorites!

Hope you all had a great week!