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Taking a Maintenance Break : 185

Today vs 6 Months Ago
So, last week was a tough one. I found myself stuck on the same pound for about 6 weeks. Calories were increased to 1600, protein intake was increased, simple carbs were decreased, fat content is limited; workouts were in the midst of being changed up... Everything that I knew to do was being done.

I must express my immense gratitude for the Half Size Me Community here, because these people have been a key part of my journey up to this point and I will continue to lean on them as long as they allow me to seek their encouragement. I posted about my frustration and they responded by reminding me of all the things that I would say to my friend who may be facing the same challenges.

I had to reflect on how far I have come over the last 6 months. So, I am going to share the fact that I am grateful for what my body has done for me. It has given up 65 pounds in 6 months. It has strengthened enough to enjoy my children so I am able to crawl on the floor and be the jungle gym for my little girls as they grow and learn and figure out how to crawl and walk and climb! It has slimmed down several clothing sizes so that I feel confident in my own skin, this has never been the case.

Making it to size M
At the beginning of this journey, I knew that I wanted to reach 150 for my own lifetime maintenance. Last year, though, when I began working out after my first child, I gave myself grace to say, "I think I am going to shoot for 185 due to the natural 'pouch' I will likely have as a mom." Granted, I know now that I AM able to strengthen my core still, but I need to be content with where my body is now. Six months is a short amount of time for my body to drop over 50 pounds!

I am going to give myself grace for a few months in order for my body to find balance here. Besides, if I am not content with my body just the way that it is, there is no amount of lost weight that will ever be enough. I am going to take care of myself right where I am.

What does maintenance mean to you? For me, it is contentment. What does it look like in terms of your health journey? For me, it means the same thing as weight loss. It means making healthy choices and intentional indulgences that are planned and tracked.


Enjoying Vacation


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