I’ve put off writing this post for a solid week. Not because I didn’t want to, but because there’s just so damn much to say! I recently completed a 6-Week Jessica Smith Workout Program called Walk Strong. I also completed my first 4-week DietBet challenge, where you bet $30 that you can lose 4% of your body weight in 4 weeks!

First to the statistics. During those 6 weeks, I lost 19 lbs and won $50.50 in the DietBet! Beyond those stats, I’ve had several Non-Scale Victories (or NSVs). For instance, I noticed that climbing the stairs at my house is a lot easier. I used to just amble slowly up the stairs – my knees hurting and my lungs working harder by the time I reached the top. Now, I don’t even think twice about going up the steep flight and I’m breathing much easier by the time I reach the top!

I also noticed that I have a LOT more energy and, probably the best NSV has been my mental state. Before starting on this journey, I used to wake up each morning and think “what do I have to do today.” And now, I wake up and think “what do I get to do today.” It’s a subtle, but huge difference.