So, as all of you who follow this blog know, I have posed a challenge to myself to become a cleaner, leaner, MEANER, me. A challenge to beat the goals of yesterday that have eluded me, meet newer, bigger goals, get down 20 lbs and see what happens from there. What I really want to let everyone know is that it's not about the weight.
Since I have started writing this, I have been bombarded with comments, which is awesome because now I know I'm not writing this for no reason. People are reading it and forming opinions which is great. I have been getting a huge amount of positive feedback and I hope that continues. I have also had a number of people tell me that they don't think I need to lose 20 lbs. In a lot of ways, this is a huge compliment, but I want everyone to know that this is more about me getting stronger, leaner and tighter than it is about the number on the scale.
Believe me when I tell you, I will reach the 20 lb weight loss goal, but you will not be seeing me doing anything crazy or unhealthy. No diet pills, no starvation diets, no shortcuts, just getting down and dirty into the hard work of it all.
The number is part of the goal, but it is definitely less about what the scale says and more about what my body says. I set this challenge to prove to myself that I can do anything I set my mind to. I have sat at a comfortable plateau for long enough. I hope it makes people uncomfortable to think about me getting down to my goal weight... remember, nothing gets accomplished if you get too comfortable.
So for all of you who tell me that you think I look good enough now, hang on to your hats. Angela has made up her mind. Get ready to see a strong woman. The way I look will be strong, but the way I work will be even stronger! Stay tuned for the week 1 weigh in coming up!
Did you know that January 19th of 1966 gave India it's first female Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi? I didn't either... Man, I love the Internet! I wonder what January 19 2012 will bring the world? Maybe today is your day to make history!
Since I have started writing this, I have been bombarded with comments, which is awesome because now I know I'm not writing this for no reason. People are reading it and forming opinions which is great. I have been getting a huge amount of positive feedback and I hope that continues. I have also had a number of people tell me that they don't think I need to lose 20 lbs. In a lot of ways, this is a huge compliment, but I want everyone to know that this is more about me getting stronger, leaner and tighter than it is about the number on the scale.
Believe me when I tell you, I will reach the 20 lb weight loss goal, but you will not be seeing me doing anything crazy or unhealthy. No diet pills, no starvation diets, no shortcuts, just getting down and dirty into the hard work of it all.
The number is part of the goal, but it is definitely less about what the scale says and more about what my body says. I set this challenge to prove to myself that I can do anything I set my mind to. I have sat at a comfortable plateau for long enough. I hope it makes people uncomfortable to think about me getting down to my goal weight... remember, nothing gets accomplished if you get too comfortable.
So for all of you who tell me that you think I look good enough now, hang on to your hats. Angela has made up her mind. Get ready to see a strong woman. The way I look will be strong, but the way I work will be even stronger! Stay tuned for the week 1 weigh in coming up!
I also want to throw in a little progress report for those who are curious. I already feel like I have more energy than I did two weeks ago, I have been to the gym every day this week, and I have been killing my diet. The word diet should not even apply here. I have been doing my best to eat consistently every 3 hours and making a conscious effort to drink more water.Only a couple more days until I get to see if my hard work has paid off on the scale! Whether it has or has not, I can promise you it won't be ending there! Much more work to come!
Did you know that January 19th of 1966 gave India it's first female Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi? I didn't either... Man, I love the Internet! I wonder what January 19 2012 will bring the world? Maybe today is your day to make history!
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