So after talking to some church friends at the gym today, I got the urge to do some measuring. clear Back in February I Took some measurements so that I could track how I was doing, but haven't really done anything since because I hadn't really felt like much had changed since then until recently. I have been going to the gym and have started to see a couple differences (i thought). Taking measurements today has actually kinda proved to me that it really has made a difference. I am definitely not anywhere near where I need to be, but it is nice to be headed in the right direction!

STARTING STATS/Current Stats

February 4, 2010/Today

Waist: 50"/Waist: 48" (-2")

Hips: 54"/Hips: 53" (-1")

Right Thigh: 30"/Right Thigh: 29" (-1")

Bust: 49"/Bust: 48" (-1")

Right Arm: 18"/Right Arm: 16.5" (-1.5")

HOORAY FOR THE GYM! Yay!

staying motivated

Because my Havasupai hike is so far away, I don't want to give myself a chance to get unmotivated. So, my husband and I decided to go to Sedona, AZ next month and go on a couple of the many beautiful hikes there. One of the hikes we're going on is called Devils Bridge and it is 2 miles round trip. The other one we're planning on going on is called Boynton Canyon, which is 6 miles round trip. We wanted to do one "easy" hike that was a good distance and one "moderate" hike that wasn't quite as long so that is why we chose those hikes.

We're hoping to go on a couple more good hikes before the big Havasupai hike so we can prepare ourselves, so I am really excited! I think that going on a good hike every month or so will help keep up the motivation. It is easy for me to lose sight of a goal when it is 8 long months away.

Also, this morning I am starting to count calories again. My husband is going to do it with me so that I have some moral support. It's so much easier to keep it up when you're doing it with someone else, especially somebody who you live with. I'm going to make a calendar and we're going to mark when we go to the gym as well as write how many calories we ate every day. I'm excited!