My Weight Loss Journey Thus Far: February in Review

Here at Flourished Fit and Well, I blog about health, wellness, and motherhood.

I have a natural tendency to blog from a “teaching perspective.”

This tendency makes it a bit hard to blog about my weight loss journey as it’s happening.

However, making sure I do so, is extremely important.

I want you, my dear reader, to receive a realistic experience.

Weight loss is already hard enough on its own; my goal is to put relatability, realness, and honest perspective into this endeavor.

I hope you enjoy. 🙂

7 Weeks, 3 Days…

It’s only been a little less than 2 months since I (re)started my weight loss journey. You can read about my extremely flawed history with weight loss here.

However, if you were to ask me, I would tell you that it feels like I’ve been journey for six months! No lie!

If you’re wondering, it has taken just as long to finally reap the results from the work I’ve been putting in.

My jeans are fitting more loose, and overall, I have a bit more confidence.

I’ll also mention that this slow result made me frustrated, upset, and I even questioned my ability as well.

But, I made it through, y’all!

Daily Actions…

I’m proud of myself for keeping up with the actions required to promote wellness.

I’m still getting over 7 hours of sleep every night.

My Fitbit says I averaged 7 hours and 21 minutes of sleep last week.

And let me tell you… I have noticed a big difference from when I was only getting 4-5 hours of sleep at night a few weeks ago.

Honestly, it’s not always easy getting in the bed at a good time.

However, I’d rather get enough sleep than be running ragged due to sleep deprivation.

If you want more energy during the day and you’re tired of being crabby in the mornings, please get more sleep.

It surely pays off; especially if you’re a mom like myself.

I recommend a good melatonin supplement (I use this one), turning off all lights, dim the light on your phone, and shut your eyes.

My exercise regimen has been pretty LEGIT, if I say so myself 🙂

Currently, I’m following Beachbody, The Master’s Hammer and Chisel program.

My favorite fitness instructor, Autumn Calabrese, is in this program as well. (this is the 3rd program that I’ve done with her this year)

The program has been enjoyable so far and I can’t wait to witness my body change even more.

ALSO! You ready for this one?!

I recently got a bike!

Biking was a huge part of my childhood, and I believe bringing it back into my life will bring joy and give me something to do (hobby).

Mindset Matters…

This journey hasn’t been like my other weight loss attempts.

This time feels different; different, good, and different, bad.

The part that feels good the most is the fact that I truly believe that this time is going to stick.

Stick, as in, I’m in this for the long haul.

I truly have no desire to deter off plan, and I now understand the importance of putting in the work now, for later.

I’m constantly thinking about my future self and I want her to be thankful for the work that I’m putting in.

I don’t want to be regretful in the future.

As much as I want this wellness journey to be only physical, it simply can’t be.

This journey is mental just as much as it is physical.

And my mental has been challenged AF.

I’m realizing how important it is to exercise your mind and thoughts just as much as you exercise your body.

This has been my biggest hurdle by far, because, I’m not good at remembering to challenge my thoughts.

Well, I take that back.

I’m good at challenging my thoughts in a therapeutic way (such as managing symptoms of anxiety).

But, not with fitness.

It’s been hard to believe in myself.

It’s been hard to believe that I will lose the weight and get back down to my smallest size (or at least somewhere close to it).

I’m not sure if this lack of belief has anything to do with the fact that I’m no longer in my 20’s anymore.

Either way, I’m learning how to love myself, uplift myself, think positively of myself, and trust in my abilities.

Honestly, I think mothering has got the best of me; I’ve got so used to devoting my efforts to making sure my children are well internally, that I’ve stopped talking myself on an internal level.

And unfortunately, this has left me feeling lost.

But, rest assured, I am rebuilding myself, and learning how to believe in myself.

One day at a time.

P.S. if you’re wondering how much weight I’ve lost since January, I truly don’t know lol. I hate scales, and I’ve yet to measure myself with a measuring tape.

Maybe that will change for the month of March. Either way, I’ll continue to focus on my actions steps (healthy eating, good sleep, exercise, and self- love/ belief).

See you next update! 🙂