I have been told, over the last week or so, that I am ‘inspiring.’
While it makes me feel so good to know that people think of me in that way, I want to clarify that what some might find inspiring is just accountability on my end. If I don’t hold myself accountable through pictures of my food and pedometer, I am likely to slack off and fail. Failing is not an option for me. My end goal is to lose 100 pounds. I know that won’t happen before the #iHeartOmron challenge is over, but what I learn now will teach me new habits to keep me on track later. As of today, I’ve lost 3 pounds in this challenge! (And about 15 since I started walking last August.)
Like I said, I am honored to be considered inspirational. Just don’t forget to take that inspiration and turn it into perspiration! (Gross, I know, sorry!!) Hold yourself accountable for the things you want and the goals you have!
As we head into the third week, I am really excited to increase the steps I see on my Omron 323-U pedometer!
Some things that worked for me:
- Having prepared lunches has continued to be ideal!
- The workouts were good. But this week we are starting a new workout plan, so hopefully it will go well!
Some things I need to get better at:
- Getting all my steps in. My goal is 10K steps EVERY day. Last week went well (with the exception of Saturday, where I SAT at a conference all day). I just have to keep it up!
- Eating less carbs. They are my weakness.
This week’s numbers (with the help of my husband):
- Application Weight (this was December, I believe) – 219
- Weight – 216.0
- Waist – 47
- Hips – 47.5
- Arms – 16 1/2 (L), 16 1/4 (R)
- Thighs – 27 (L), 28 (R)
- Chest – 39
- Bust – 45
Total weight loss (SO FAR): 3.0 lbs.
I can’t wait to see what next week’s numbers bring!
I participated in the Graffiti Run on Sunday, and it was awesome!! I walked the 5k with two friends and we had a BLAST!!
Which 5k would you love to participate in?
**Full Disclosure: This post is sponsored Omron Fitness as a collaboration with Bookieboo Blogging Network and Mamavation – a community dedicated to weight loss for women and obesity prevention for families. I was provided with product and compensation for my time and honest opinions.
I’m so proud of you! You are totally rocking it and you definitely kicked my button in steps this past week!
Thank you! I guess now we are even with steps huh, you kicked my butt the week before!
Sara you are doing so well! So proud of you! You can do it! Keep it up girlfriend!
Thanks so much!
You have been SO good about your step count — I love seeing your pics every day showing off those numbers!!!!!
So happy for you!
Thank you! (My secret goal is to beat Kim & Paula in numbers! 😉 )
YAY! I like prepared meals too. I think it really helps! 🙂
Congrats Sara! I love watching you. I miss my water inspiration though! LOL. You have definitely inspired us, hubs and I will be doing a couple 5k’s this year all because of you!
You guys are doing AWESOME!!! I can’t wait to see which 5Ks you pick! Oh, I did a water one yesterday! Maybe it didn’t come through to facebook? (It was on Instagram.)
Oooh, I’d love to do one of those color runs. They look like a blast! You are inspiring, that’s for sure. Here’s to a new week of burning/blasting exercises!
Today’s was HARD!! It’ll get better, I know, but WHEW! DEFINITELY do a color run when you get the chance, they are a BLAST!!
Carbs so my weakness too! Good luck with the new plan.
I want to join you next year for the walk, it looks like so much fun!
Becca said she is coming down!
You are awesome, doing such a great job our accountability keeps reminding me to get off my rear and get moving!
You are doing great! I’m so impressed that you did that run. I would have died.
Well, technically, I just walked it, but it was SO MUCH FUN! You should do it next year!
You are doing awesome! I love how you went from a few thousand steps a day to hitting 10k! That IS inspiring.
I really couldn’t do it without you (and Paula)! Trying to beat your numbers gives me incentive! 😉 Thank you, Kim!
Woot! Awesome job on your weight loss and the Graffiti Run looks like so much fun.
Carbs are my weakness as well ! Your doing a great job! So proud of you!!