Wedding Blog

20 what? 20 pounds lost, that’s what!!!

Was it easy? Oh heck naw!

That’s me back in November, when the Bay Area bees came together for a meet. Just check the facial roundness.
 

I ain’t hating on myself but I wasn’t comfortable in my skin either and hadn’t been for a very long time. When I met Mr. CB I was at my thinnest; factor in years of happy dating, I packed that happiness into my skin. My weight has always fluctuated, lots of highs, never really any lows.

With the engagement, I always figured that’d be my ultimate motivation. One and half year’s worth of time to lose weight. Easy job, right? NO way! Even harder. With 6 months to go, I wasn’t making any progress. Then come late January, I really kicked my ass into serious shape with the help of a friend/trainer.

Even with help, work, the stress of the wedding, fixing the nest for our move in after the wedding, it took its toll and the work outs lasted a mere 3 weeks, if not a month at most. My trainer was extremely supportive and helped me with a serious diet. If anything, he’d tell me the least I could do is control what I ate. It was one of the hardest struggles I had, and it came with a lot of frustration. It wasn’t just about moderation, it was about eliminating tons from my diet.

In short it created a healthier lifestyle for me. I cut out sweets, soda, juice, and CARBS (reserved only for the two family day dinners that we shared with each of our families.) I ate 5 - 6 times a day (about every 2 hours), maintaining small portioned “meals.” The work week helped because it helped me create routine. I’d pack servings ahead of time and always kept something in my purse so I never felt too hungry. I’d alternate between servings of plain/roasted/raw nuts, a fruit, small salad, veggies and protein. When we ate out, Mr. CB and I would share a dinner and he’d make a small plate for me. I kept my portions small and drank tons of water and never ate til I was full but until I was satisfied. Over time, it became habit.

I never once weighed myself. I always maintained my satisfaction with myself and my progress by how I felt in my clothes. I didn’t want to make any sort of goal for myself to stress about reaching. It was about doing this for me, myself, and I and feeling great with me. At times, I rewarded myself when I felt like it (but in the tiniest of portions) and held back when I had the most self control. I’ve since introduced a little more carbs and sweets into my life and may have added back a few lbs but I’ve never been more happy and comfortable with myself.

Never thought it’d happen, but I actually returned to my old weight when I first met Mr. CB. I feel great and healthy. For the first time EVER in my WHOLE LIFE I wore a bikini on our honeymoon, and here I am, very very shy as I am about this, sharing it with you all.

For all of you in the same bandwagon, don’t do it for the dress, don’t do it for the wedding, do it for a healthier you! I support you 500%. If you need more, build a circle of friends for support …. and you can do it too! GO YOU!