Let's get to tracking!!!

Well hello there!  I realize its been a couple weeks since my last post but there is a reason for this.  I was in debates about whether I really wanted to do what I'm about to do in this post or not.  I have decided....I do.  Let me start by catching up on how my new years resolutions are going.  

First, becoming spiritually fit.  This has been slowly improving.  In fact, my attitude about God's faithfulness has GREATLY improved.  Along with being in the Word.  I still struggle in my prayer life but I am coming up with a plan to improve in that area.  In fact, yesterday I got to have an incredible conversation with a woman that really touched my heart.  It was so encouraging!  I am also pretty excited to get to help with Vacation Bible School this summer at church!  In fact, they want me to help with music.  I am a little nervous to be singing in front of a huge group of people but hey....they are kids so they won't care if I am on pitch or not!  

Second, becoming financially fit.  This is going SO GOOD!!!!  I have paid off one of my credit cards and will have another completely paid off in a week or two!  This is so incredibly exciting I can't even tell you!  I am being more cautious on where and how I am spending my money!  I can tell it is making a difference because I got a target gift card for Valentine's Day and I don't even know how to spend it because I keep thinking "I don't really NEED anything."  So I think I am just going to have to save that for a rainy day! :)  

Now....this is where my big debate I was talking about earlier comes in. My third resolution....becoming physically fit!  A couple weeks ago the thought came to my mind that I needed to make this year of losing weight the year that I actually DO IT!  I need to be faithful to this and not give up! So what helps with that?  ACCOUNTABILITY!  And what better way to be held accountable then to post a before picture with my weight and measurements on this blog?!  This is really hard for me because I don't even tell my best friend and family members these numbers but I figure if this blog is going to be about me and my life then I need to be 100% honest and these numbers are part of who I am. But not for long! So a couple weeks ago I took the picture, weighed myself and took my measurements.  Then this week, a week after the initial weight in and measurement taking, I weighed and measured again.  I think this has a win win affect because not only am I being held accountable, I also can be encouraged if I don't lose weight but do lose inches!    So...here it is...the picture isn't pretty and definitely NOT flattering. And these numbers are not fun to look at but I hope to not see either one of these for much longer.  Have a great week!  I will be checking in again next week with new numbers!  

 

	Initial Weight	Bust (inches)	Waist (inches)	Hips (inches)	Right Thigh (inches)	Right Arm (inches)
Starting	244	45	40	51	32	15
Week 1	243.8	45	38.5	50	31	14.5
Difference	-0.2	0	-1.5	-1.0	-1.0	-0.5