Woman of Steel...almost!

This past weekend my sister, my niece and I participated in the Woman of Steel 5K. Now, we didn’t run the whole time or even half the time. We are power-walking fools! I know there are those out there who may ask why we even bothered to show up – given our lack of actual running enthusiasm. I may never be a runner, but I don’t participate in 5Ks to be the fastest. I realized that the greatest accomplishment was the fact that I was there and that a year ago you wouldn’t have caught me dead at a 5K. Progress, my friends!


Since August, I have been on an adventure of sorts. It started as a weight loss challenge among friends and has turned into a lifestyle change for myself. It hasn’t been an easy road, but I have no intention of stopping. I have finally hit the 30-pound loss mark! I have to say that it took longer than I ever thought to get from 25 to 30 pounds. I was cruising along and then I hit a wall. Sadness! I am at least proud that I didn’t just give up, but I was frustrated! Then, along came Lent. A ritual that I have never truly participated in due to my lack of religious ties to the practice, but I thought I would give it a try. I decided to give up fast food since that always seems to derail me. I seem to thrive on speed and convenience - I know I'm not alone. I've been able to keep this up so far - hooray! My coworker decided to take on a tougher endeavor - no white flour and nothing with over 10 grams of sugar. Honestly, I thought she was crazy! Then she started seeing results - quickly. I realized she was on to something! So, I decided to join her on the journey. This week marks the end of week three and I feel awesome! In three weeks, I have already lost 4.8 lbs. and an inch off my waist! Holy crap! I have been shocked the difference it has made in my body and my mood! My ultimate goal is to go 120 days with little prizes for myself every 30 days. I am allowing myself to have one cheat meal a week if needed. I can't go crazy, but if I'm really feeling a Reese's peanut butter cup it's ok. Just one!! It's been a long time since I've felt this good about myself! Woo!! I hope to keep posting about my progress and share some surprisingly delicious things I've found along the way.



P.S. I have discovered a love for cauliflower! Did not see that coming!!

 We are Women of Steel!!

 Look at our medals!

Kayliee and I showing off our muscles!