12 weeks later....

It's been 12 weeks since I posted about my decision to get fit and healthy. I joined a weight loss challenge and put my weight and measurements out there for the whole world to see... Well, I'm surprised how quickly the time went by. I learned so much about my body after having a baby, leading a more healthy lifestyle, and just about myself in general...

When I started this 12 weeks ago, I was really unhappy with my body. I was so wrapped up in the world of Rayleigh and Kit that I wasn't making time for myself, mentally or physically. We started the weight loss challenge on April 13th, and these were my numbers:
Weight - 185.5 lbs
Pants Size - 14
Shirt Size - Large
Body Fat % - 34.3%

We had the final weigh in last night and my numbers are:
Weight - 169.5 lbs (down 16 lbs!)
Pants Size - 10 or 12
Shirt Size - Med or Lg
I don't know the updated body fat percentage, but half way through the competition, it was already down almost 3%.
I also lost almost 13 inches total from my hips, waist, chest, arms, & legs.
While the numbers say a lot, sometimes an image is worth a thousand words...

When I made this picture earlier, I couldn't believe the difference. I never realized how heavy I'd gotten, but I know that I'm never going back to that! I've lost 16 lbs, but I'm not done yet. I want to lose at least 15 more, and I know I can do it.

This journey also lead me to the Granbury Seals swimming program, which I love! I always loved swimming growing up, and it's been a very cool experience to live out a little dream and do competitive swimming for the first time.

I feel awesome, both inside and out, about what I have accomplished. It feels amazing to have come all this way in such a short time, and I am so motivated to keep going. To top off this whole experience, I WON the challenge and $200 cash!! (which I need for new clothes since a lot of mine don't fit anymore!)
 
I just want to say THANK YOU to everyone who has been so supportive over the last few weeks. It's amazing what someone can do when they put their mind to it and have the people they love support them. Thanks again!!