New year, new chapter.

The holidays have left me thankful, yet lethargic and gassy. Started with some measurements today which I will (nervously) share below. Looking forward to getting back on track toward caring for my mind, body, and soul!

Measurements:

Chest. 50.5

Stomach / waist. 50.75

Hips. 54.5

Thigh. 25.75

Arm. 14.5

Neck. 16.5

Calf. 16 & 5/8

Photos

This is definitely hard to look at but I have to remember that this is before. I signed up for a challenge with other youth pastors so I hope for that to give me some continued motivation.

My dinner, half eaten, lookin' a little rough.

This morning I was tired and definitely regretted spending 6 carbs on my coffee because I ended up finding flatout 9 carb giant flatbreads to use for tacos so I made it right to my limit of carbs today. I typically like to stay under 20net but it just was not a thing today.

Those tacos were so 👏 dang 👏 good 👏though!

Definitely need to eat more than 700 calories in a day. Definitely need more protein.

Someone once said to me that it doesn't matter where you are, you can start again. That is your new beginning. In the middle.

I feel that.

Today was a new beginning for a multitude of reasons; I woke up before 7am on purpose, I took vitamins, I made my husband a coffee, I grocery shopped at 8am. What a morning! I have a student from youth staying with me for the next couple of weeks as a retreat of sorts, and maybe it's playing mom that is giving me motivation to be up and at 'em, but I'm thankful for the opportunity to be a blessing and find a very life-giving rhythm before the sun is ready for the day.

Yikes all around.

1. My pedicure 😂😂 for sureee got off the scale and booked an appointment for thursday.

2. Gained back 12lbs.

3. Did not eat enough at all. But hey 💁🏼‍♀️ I am under my carb limit so #winning.