MONTH ONE

So, I've reached a milestone of sorts. I've been on my diet/exercise routine for one month now, I've seen some great results (16lbs lost, more energy, sleeping better etc) and have gotten some compliments (just today the sports guys said that it looked like "my clothes were hanging off me") and I've gotten great support from all my friends, family and coworkers (big shout out to Justin who texts me everyday to ask how I did and really keeps me going! and of course Shannon too, who's comments mean alot to me! thank you everyone!) But the hardest part is yet to come...

Everone's been asking if I'm gonna celebrate this one month milestone, I said there's nothing to celebrate... yet... The upcoming week is the test, I've never been on a diet or exercise routine past 30 or so days, so for me the real milestone is 30 days plus a week. As great as I feel, and as great as my accomplishment is, so far, I can't focus on celebrating or relaxing yet, theres still alot to do.

I've started the P90 program before, I've done Atkin's multiple times, I've had a regular routine of using the treadmill and wii-fit before, I've lost 20-30 lbs before, but I've always failed to make a lasting change, I've always failed to make it a lifestyle choice. I've gained all that I've lost and then some. I've always hit a wall around the one month mark. The last month has been relatively easy, I've done it before, the real challenge is month two, the real test is making the transition from diet to lifestyle change, from short term weight loss goals to long term life change. That's my challenge as I enter month 2.

So, the easy part's over, now it's time to get to work!