Ok...I know it's been forever since
I've contributed to my beloved blog, but I'm back. I've ignored it for too
long. The reason? I fell off the sugar-free wagon and I've just felt GROSS. I
did so well for so long, but I'm only human and gave in to temptation around
Halloween. It started with Kraft caramels!! :( I've said it before, but
I truly am a sugar-holic. Once I start eating sugar/candy, I cannot
stop!! I don't know WHAT I was thinking! I'm so furious at myself and
I've gained about 8 pounds. I talked myself out of heading to the gym many
times in the last three months. I feel so bad...not only have I been beating
myself up mentally, but physically, I feel like I'm starting my transformation
journey all over again. Well, guess what? I really am!
I ran into my gym friend, Serena the
other day. She's such a cutie and full of energy. Several months ago, she
competed in the Europa-Dallas show Bikini division. It was on her 30th birthday
and she is a mother of two. Wow, she looked fantastic and still does. She
mentioned a future competition to me once before, but I told her that competing
had never been my motivation in the past. For some reason, when we spoke
this time and she brought it up again, I thought..."Hmmm. Maybe that's
what I need to force myself back into the lifestyle that I know and have been
living, up until a few months ago?" So, I said yes!!! OMG!! I'm going to
compete...at 47 years old? What have I committed myself too?
I have exactly 10 weeks to get my
butt in gear and get rid of those old caramels that have attached themselves to
the backside of my thighs! I started a few days ago and have read EAT CLEAN
STRIPPED another three times already! I'm feeling good about my decision now,
but very nervous and scared already. It's no holds barred...I'm doing this!!
I've transformed my body before and I know that I can do it again. Thank you,
Serena, for saying exactly what I needed to hear so I can get refocused on the
eating clean lifestyle that I know so well.
I'll keep you posted on my progress!
:)
wow how exciting gwen!! you should post a before photo (which would be my dream after picture hehe). i'm in an awful rut, kids have been on summer hols for 6 weeks - they go back next monday - we've been on hols with friends (aka drinking and eating), Australia Day barby tomorrow so i'm starting on monday when kids go to school. sooooo, i look forward to reading your training (im also in a rut with that) and your food journal. good to see you back !!
ReplyDeleteAmanda
I missed your blogging. Glad you are back and I must say I appreciate your honesty about falling off the wagon. I am glad you are humman. I am sure only you notice those 8lbs. Good luck with your training, I know you will do fantastic!
ReplyDeleteOMG!!!!!!!!!! I didn't know you knew Serena! I love that girl. I'm so thrilled to hear you are competing with her. You will look fantastic I just know it. That extra padding will be gone in no time!
ReplyDeleteI love reading your blog. When I discovered it, it continually reminds me of how incredible you can be at any age. I am only 24, but looking at you, well things can only get better! I can't tell you how grateful I am for your most recent post though. I as well have been in a rut, I made it through the holidays! Yes! However, my biggest struggle isn't sugar as much as it is wine! I have such a love for it, but went a very long time without it up until new year's. I have alot of friends that drink, but they I always know what my goals are so they don't bother. I gained a few fluff pounds and am ready to kill it in the gym again! I am glad to hear I am not the only one who feels the need to hide even after a pound is gained. Thank you again for this post and this motivation kick in the butt :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Haley! Don't beat yourself up too bad, just start fresh and move forward. That darn sugar! It will not rule our lives or our bodies any more. We won't let it. :)
DeleteSo glad to see you back. I have spent years on-and-off with sugar and finally realize there is no in between for me. I can't go "a little bit" with sugar, so I have accepted that it won't ever be an option for me again.
ReplyDeleteYou are always an inspiration and I am working now to get to my fittest point ever (before I turn 39 in July). Glad you're back and, as you know, it's NEVER too late! You've got this!