2018. A year of change.
Here’s a recap of Chick 2’s year…one with much more change than usual.
Since I mentioned working on my weight a while back, here’s the 2018 tally.
Started a challenge on January 15 at 243.2 pounds.
Final weigh in of the year: 193.6 pounds. Total loss for the year (minus the first couple of weeks, which I gorged myself knowing that diets were on the horizon): 49.6 pounds. I did a series of eating plans, including keto, modified paleo, and now I am working with Stronger U Nutrition. Each has their benefits and drawbacks, but right now I am primarily learning to pay close attention to what I eat and portion sizes. All the changes have helped me grow (and shrink!)
Pics above are February to December. Do you see a difference?
My major life change was moving schools. I worked at my previous school for 5 years. It was a great situation with many beloved co-workers. No school is perfect (since there are humans involved and humans are notoriously messy), but I had a lot of freedom and trust.
Still, for several reasons, the time was right to switch. It would be a better opportunity for my daughter and bring on new challenges for me. The jury is still out on this life change…it’s been a tougher adjustment for both of us than I had anticipated, but I am still hopeful that it will work out. (And if it doesn’t, or even if it does, lessons!) Pic below is me getting ready to host the governor’s wife in my library this fall.
My older daughter left the nest to live on her own. It has been a Proud Mom Moment to see her work hard, scrimp, and come to a new appreciation of life’s challenges and earnings. She puts in a lot of effort to maintain her independence. She embraces her strength, uses her smarts, and works at her health.
I’d be leaving out a big part of my life this year if I didn’t mention my fitness family. I spent a lot of my time this year sweating out stress while smiling at CrossFit Pure. It was time for a change late in the year, so I’m happy to now call CrossFit Faded Glory my gym home. You’ll definitely hear much more about this amazing place in future posts.
I have worked through some setbacks with injuries, but I still stay as consistent as I can. I know that my diet is the major part of my weight change, but CrossFit has changed my body shape as well as my confidence level. It’s a journey I hope to continue. Deepest thanks to all of my coaches and “classmates” (co-sufferers / co-crazies) who keep me going (in mostly the right direction) each day!
Goal post coming soon. Until then, thanks to 2018 for all the lessons. Welcome 2019 and more changes for the better!
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