The Challenge*

A week ago I was still feeling not so great about my jeans and work clothes not fitting the way they used to. Obviously I have had quite a big change in my life that did wonders to my body!...I actually don't mind the stretch marks...they remind me of how amazing the whole process was of a little being forming inside of me and now he is out in this world and has changed our lives forever :) But I do not like not being able to button my workpants...and it makes me realize how small I was before. The perspective check is nice, realizing what my body really was like instead of what I thought it looked like in the mirror but honestly it is a little depressing not being able to button anything yet. I was talking to my wonderful and supportive husband about my discouragement. So he gave me a challenge: loose 10lbs in August. At first I was like ummm...that's not even healthy! But that was just my excuse to not try hard. He told me, shoot for 10lb, if you loose 8lbs, that's awesome or if you loose less that is awesome too! As long as I am trying my hardest and not giving up. I am kind of excited for the little challenge. I have it written on my calendar "Shelden's 10lb Challenge" I honestly don't care if I loose 10lbs. I won't be disapointed if I don't loose 10lbs...I just needed someone to tell me that I my body is worth me giving my 100%.  I was slowly loosing my motivation to workout but having a goal always helps me push to where I should be.
we will see what happens at the end of the month....
I am excited to get in the gym and be active...being healthy makes life more enjoyable! :)