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Math and Rewards


It's Wednesday and time to go back to my part time jobby. I've spent all four of my days off working on freelance project for hotel, goldleafing and then I was called in to do an emergency varnishing project. Needless to say I'm a little pooped but it is what it is. I'm hoping this weekend is all ME TIME and my painting sessions for me, me,me. 😂 My body said no 10k steps today...I feel a lot of inflammation in my lower back and thighs/legs. That usually means it's time to CHILL on the walking sessions.
Morning breakfasts have diligently been chocolate whey protein shakes with blueberry, kale and water with a splash of coconut milk and cinnamon and vanilla. And actually I love them and they keep me going till lunch.

This was yesterdays walk... In the dark! It's hot and humid in Texas right now so you beat the sun by waking up before him to get your mileage. I'm actually missing my walk today but will be back on it tomorrow.

Actual photo of me hiding under the covers because I need a day off from work. 😂 

Progress report! Some of my friends asked how Metabolic Renewal was working for me and I missed measurement day Sunday so here's the deets:
*1" lost  from neck (weird)
*1" lost from right arm 💪
*1/2 " lost from left arm (slacker arm)
*1" lost from bust (this is a good thing believe me) 😳
*Waist is the same
*Belly is the same (these will be hard but will happen)
*Hips/Glute lost an inch
*Thighs lost 1/2 inch
*Calves gained 1/2 inch...I do hills and no doubt these muscles are getting stronger because they burn everyday
This is Week 3, 3 dedicated workouts (15 minutes) and shooting for 10,000 steps a day and a specific eating plan for your type. So far so good! Slowly whittling those inches and feeling stronger and more energized. Started with simple walking and stretching and then added this program.
I'm most happy about losing an inch off my bust... They are science projects gone wrong. I've watched them balloon through the years till they stopped fitting all bras and I decided to just wear sports bras and stop caring. I know it's because of out of whack hormones and birth control use and can't wait for them to trim down to a manageable size. Seriously not a fan of carrying blimps around on my chest.
So that's my math since starting the program. Today is workout day and I'm up early for that.
I make silly graphics after each workout as my reward or "badge". Hey whatever keeps you going 😂 
Hope everyone is having a great week. It just dawned on me that I should reward myself for all this work I've been doing because I work and never buy anything for me. Maybe new shoes or a T shirt? Maybe a new pan for cooking since I own ONE pan. Hmm. Rewarding yourself... What a foreign concept for me 😂 

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