Success

I've finally done it. I would like to proudly announce that I have lost 5kgs :) 5 kilos, 8cm off my gut and 3cm off each leg. I started out on this mission 104 days ago. Which isn't really that long, considering all I've been doing is walking. Here's how I did it:

• Walking every single day, for between 20mins and 1hr. Usually closer to 40 mins. I miss about one day a week, usually because I've caught an early train and am busy at night.
• I don't eat unhealthily and didn't to start with. I still treat myself with chocolate or ice cream or a few drinks of wine, I just remind myself that the more crap I eat, the longer I'll have to walk for. And if I haven't walked that day - no treats.
• I don't like exercise, but I love our neighbourhood. I love walking in the mornings, feeling the day (it's the only time I spend outside) and enjoying the silence. I've taken to listening to Focus on the Family podcasts, to make it a more productive, reflective time. There are also kick-butt views if I want to take a look at God's creation. Plenty of motivation.
• Summer is looming. I'm sick of covering my tummy and being ashamed of my legs - so I set myself a goal. 5kg.

Since high school I've been so proud of not going above 59/60kg. After losing 5kg (and still having flubber galore!) I've realised that I've been very slack with my body. My 'normal' weight should have really been 54/55kg this whole time. So now there's a new challenge: to stay below 55. I'm terrified of putting on weight, so that should be motivation enough.

So here's my encouragement to you - get out and walk! It's beautiful :) If I can do it (and I HATE exercise....except rock climbing), you can too. :)

P.S. Today I bought a new swimsuit to celebrate. A one piece. For some reason I feel less inclined to show my stomach now that it's flatter? I know it looks better - the world doesn't have to. And now I can't WAIT to boogey!