Yesterday was my 1 year BLOGGING ANNIVERSARY! I had grand plans to re-cap my last year of blogging and all that has gone on in my life, but then my Lazy Type-A personality kicked in, and I just plain didn’t want to go through all of my old posts.
Here are some things that have happened in the last year:
- Lost 30 pounds
- Completed the weight lifting program New Rules of Lifting for Women
- Got into weight lifting for the first time in my life
- Fit into my first pair of designer jeans that had been sitting in my closet since post-pregnancy
- Participated in the Vegan Kick Start Program…. TWICE
- Walked a 5K (one day I will RUN a 5K)
- Made exercise a regularity in my life
- Kept on plugging away at my blog for added motivation
I can’t help but think that I should have been farther along by this time, but I also have to remember that everyone goes at there own pace, and I have definitely learned a lot on this journey. I still struggle to find balance in my life right now and have had a problem with the “all or nothing” attitude.
I made my Get to Fifty in Sixty goal in April, and it is very clear that I will not be getting to a 50 pound loss by July 4th.
Ack! This is a celebration of 1 whole year of blogging and all I can talk about is how disappointed in myself I am! Get over it Carrie! Jump past this hurdle and break the 30 pounds loss mark already! Or as Nike so plainly puts it: JUST DO IT!
There are a couple of things going on this week:
1. My mom and niece are coming into town until Saturday. They are actually coming into town so that they can watch my little lady Hanna while I am going to:
2. GIRLS CAMP! I won’t be able to enjoy their company too long since I am heading “off the grid” to our church’s girl’s camp. For those of you who don’t know what Girl’s Camp is, it’s basically camping for 4 days with the 12-17 year old girls in my church. I’m really excited, it’s going to be a LOT of fun, and will help me to get to know some of the people in my church since we are still fairly new.
Since I will be in an area where there is no cell phone service I won’t be back to blogging until next week, and hopefully the 5 mile hike I get to go on will help me to work off all of the junk food that will be accompanying us on this trip. I am going to try my hardest to eat the fruits and healthier food that they will be supplying for us.
So wish me luck, I am off to the mountains to spend some much-needed time in the peaceful outdoors. Next week I will come back renewed and ready to get back on my journey!
I know I have shown these in the past, but in case you are a new reader here are progress photo’s from my beginning weight of 284 pounds to my current weight of 254.2.
To be honest, I may have just needed that extra boost today from these photo’s! It definitely did the trick!
I hope everyone has a great week, and I will catch up with you all on Monday!
Dom Will Run For Beer
/ June 18, 2012Happy blogaversary! You’ve come such a long way and have a lot to be proud of. Enjoy camp!
Marion
/ June 18, 2012Hi Carrie! Yes, you’ve done well this past year. You started weight lifting. And you quit eating as much meat. You’ve had a very growthful year. Yay you!
Marion
April harris
/ June 19, 2012I love you carrie!! I miss you and your “realness” wish we lived closer. You will be great at csmp You look great!!
Aimee
/ June 19, 2012Congratulations Carrie! I think you’ve had quite a successful year especially considering you moved in the midst of it. I think you have the right attitude to continue your success. Those photos should be a source of inspiration to you as you can clearly see the progress you’ve made.
I think your camp experience sounds wonderful. Girls that age need strong, caring, compassionate role models. They are lucky to have you.
C
/ June 19, 2012Ah-Maz-Zing what can happen in a year. Love hearing about your adventures and here’s to the year to come!!
L @ Trying Not to be Fat
/ June 20, 2012Amazing progress so far! And talk about a list of achievements. Great job, you should be VERY proud!!
Bella
/ June 21, 2012Those photos show a dramatic change! 30 lbs is quite a bit – could you have lost more in one year, sure, but you also could have gained, and you didn’t. Beyond just the pounds you made significant changes to your lifestyle that will stick with you to the future. I’m really proud of you!!