I previously published a post called my weight-loss journey. As I have fallen off of it and struggled to get back into the groove of exercising, I have learned that I’m not sure I want to call my journey a “Weight-loss Journey” anymore. I don’t want the main focus of my journey to only be on losing weight. Instead, I also want to focus on me becoming a fit individual that is healthy. I don’t want my end goal to be to reach a certain size and then forget about exercising. I want to turn my journey into a fitness lifestyle. As I have gotten back into working out and eating properly to see a change in my body, I want to be able to incorporate fitness into my life on a consistent basis.
I feel like we get so caught up into reaching that one weight goal and feel like we can go back to eating whatever we want, as if the weight we lost won’t creep back up on us in a few months. I am definitely a victim of that, and now I am realizing that having a weight loss goal is fine and dandy, but my overall health is my ultimate goal. Now I’m not saying that I won’t fall off and eat a slice of pizza or drink a margarita here and there. Lets not forget, I am still human, but I definitely plan on cutting bad food out a lot more. I not only want to look good with my transformation, I want to feel good when I run around the track and be able to run with ease. You may not know this, but I am not a fan of running. I didn’t give up on the track and I am so excited that my endurance and stamina has improved in a major way. My goal is to run a mile without stopping and if I continue to push myself, I know my goal will be accomplished.
I can’t wait to see how far I will come in six months of eating healthy and exercising on a regular basis. If anyone is looking for that motivation to get healthy and feel better when they walk, run, or daily living, just know I am with you. We have to stick together to push ourselves for a healthier YOU. Do it when you are ready, and your results will keep you going. I have a trainer and a workout buddy and they are both a great support system. Get the support you need from a friend , family member, or even a fitness group. Don’t hold yourself back from your full potential. I’m rooting for you! So go ahead and get going. 🙂
It has been one month since I have started back and I don’t plan on stopping!
One Month Results:

Don’t mind the dirty mirror, but look at the results! Small victories 🙂
Month one: My first month of being serious on eating properly, and exercising on a regular basis was something I had to get my mind in the zone for. I fell off on eating properly a few times, but I made sure I didn’t let it discourage me and continued to get back on track. I am proud of the results that I have for this month and it has motivated me to keep pushing through. I am not as tired as I run and exercise, and the workouts are not as dreadful from when I first started. Oh yea, I recently ran around the whole track without stopping and I felt GREAT. A few more weeks and I’ll be running a mile non-stop. Those old jeans I haven’t worn in months are calling my name! I’m not there yet. #JustWaitOnIt 😉
Read my Fitness Journey: Month Two update here. 😄
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I think once you do something for twenty one days or more it becomes a habit or a lifestyle. In the process you will be able to make wiser decisions when it comes to food, you will also become fit in the proces
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True. My support system also helps as well. I make sure that I stay on track the best I can. It’s definetly getting better each week 😊
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Yay!!!! i am here if you have any questions
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well done! You look great so far.
Best of luck and don’t be afraid to ask for support 🙂
CJ 🙂
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Thank you so much! 😊
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Yes girl! Get those results!
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Thanks girl! I’m excited for October
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Congrats! Small victories lead to huge victories in time. I can totally see a difference. I started a weight loss challenge with 3 friends 2 weeks ago and now I’m more motivated than ever to get fit💪Keep it up!
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Yes! Thank you! I am working out with a friend and our motivation increased after our one month update. Congrats on your challenge, stay focused!
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Thanks dear!!!
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Nice! High five, girl! Keep it movin’ ! One day at a time! Go, go! Get ’em, get ’em!!! That’s my cheer for you.;)
Fyi, couch to 5k ( C25K) is a good app for loosing weight and running. I, too do NOT lije running. So, I found this way to help me do both. AND in baby steps. 🙂
Keep doin’ YOU, girl! Keep doin’ YOU ! I got nothin’ but love for ya!
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Aww thank you! 🙂 You are so sweet and encouraging! I’m taking it one day at a time because I know the results are going to be there. Thanks for the cheer!
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Welcome!
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You’re looking good! Keep up the hard work! I’ve been thinking about blogging about my fitness journey just to hold me accountable. After reading your post, I think I may just do it!
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Yes, I say go for it! Getting supportive comments keeps you motivated and you get go back to previous posts and see how far you have come. I think it’s a great idea 😊
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Those are awesome goals and results!
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Thank you. I’m excited for October
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Good one!
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It sounds like you are setting yourself up for success! I like that you aren’t just trying to lose weight… you are trying to get much more out of it than that, and I love it!
Katie
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Thank you! I feel like thinking in that mind frame your goal is always there.
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Wow, great stuff !! Well done 🙂
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I’m new to blogging, but I’m definitely not new to fitness. Let’s connect…I’d love to become a part of your support system.
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Sounds great!
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Keep it up! You look great!
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Thank you! I’m trying
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It’s a constant struggle but we can’t give up
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Nope, we can’t give up. We have to push harder
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Fantastic progress! You look great! I’m a new blogger and have only been on my weight loss journey for 5 weeks! Hoping to find find a community of people to keep me on track!
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Thank you! I an very proud of how far i have come so far. I saw your blog and you are doing amazing! Keep up the good work and don’t let your obstacles hinder you from moving forward. 😊
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Thank you so much! I can’t wait to see our continued progress!
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wow you have made some great progress keep it up 🙂
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Thank you! Be sure to check out my month 2 update. I have improved even more. 😊
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Definitely agree with you on not letting a little setback discourage you! Like you said we are all human after all! Oh and we’ll done looking great! 🙂
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Thank you! I try not to let the minor setbacks keep me down. This is a great journey so far. Thanks for reading 😊
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Journey well travelled indeed. Congratulations.
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Thank you!
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Great results so far and a great mindset about the journey. 👍🏼
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Thank you Sarah!
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way to go girl. I too just started on on path of cutting my flab. Follow me on http://www.lifeinfinitude.com/blog/category/inspired-living/cut-the-flab/ and give me motivation to keep working on it 🙂
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Thank you! 😊
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Yes! Don’t let the setbacks discourage you. I am starting out today albeit my journey is a little different since PCOS is a factor. Best of luck to you!
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It’s definitely a lifestyle change. You have to take it one step at a time!
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Yes it is. So far I am happy with the steps of have taken. Be sure to check out my updated months if you havent. 😊
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Well done on your achievements so far. I can relate to everything said here as I’ve been through a similar experience. Currently I’m starting to get my weight under control again with trial and error. I think developing new habits and patterns within your life plays a massive role!
From my own experience and other I know, I have started designing a mobile health app which I hope will solve this for lots of people and get them excited about this challenge instead of dreading it. If you have time, come check it out and see if there’s something you would like to see 🙂
myhealthrev.com
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Thank you and congrats to you for getting back on track! These past few months have been a game changer and i love it! I never try to keep myself down when I fall off. I always keep going. I’ll check out your app. Thanks for letting me know 😊
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Thanks, me too 🙂 keep up the good work!
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You look great!! Keep up the good work!
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Your doing amazing!!! Congratulations xxx
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Thank you. Be sure to check out my updated months as well if you haven’t 😊
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I will do! I’m 7 months into my journey and lost 4 and half stone. Have a look on mine if you like. I’ve only just started blogging 😃😃xxx
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Will do. Congratulations!
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Thank you❤
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That was inspirational. I think I’ll be setting some new goals for myself, instead of a number on a scale. 🙂
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Yes! I think making a number goal is too much pressure starting off in the beginning. For me personally, I think it’s better to focus on being healthy and not the numbers. Your progress will show for itself.
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Great job girl! I’ve decided the same thing about myself. There was a point that I kept a goal weight in mind. Now I realize that when I practice healthy habits on the regular, my body just sort of ends up how I like it lol. Keep it up! Feel free to check my page out too, all about healthy lifestyle and good vibes. Good luck!
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Thank you! I thinking having a goal isn’t bad but it also puts pressure on you when you are starting your journey. I say just focus on being healthy first then worry about a weight goal later. I’m glad you liked my post be sure to check out my other months. Ill check out your page. 🙂
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True. I’ve found that setting nutrition goals works a little better for me too. Ex. planning to drink a certain amount of water throughout the day. Sounds good!
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Exactly ! I say make other goals for endurance or stamina or like what you mentioned. It’s more rewarding that way.
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Yes !! Well done !!
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Thank you!!!
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Amazing job! keep up the hard work! If you need motivation or help follow my blog and Instagram!
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I’m totally agree with you on the fact that being in a weight loss journey doesn’t mean that your main goal should be on losing weight but also should be on keeping yourself fit. People who are overweight their main goal should not be on losing weight but should be on keeping themselves fit and live a healthy life styles. Because if you plan to keep yourself fit and exercise regularly that will reduce the chances of diseases that can cause because of being obese and when you will exercise regularly obviously you are going to lose some weight.
So, you absolutely right about having a weight loss goal is fine and dandy but overall goal should be being healthy.
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Thank you for reading Rahat! I learned that from my first go round of losing weight. Now that I have a different mind frame I’m becoming a little gym rat lol I love to workout.
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Thanks for your sharing.
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You’re welcome
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Oh wow good job and congratulations on the work your done. Your so very beautiful and you deserve the body that you want and I know you will feel in pain but you will feel accomplished so much more when your finished with you 6 months. Your going to be a big inspiration to people and I’m going to be looking up too you as well. I’m so very lucky in having people who support the things I’m interested in doing and have more goals in fitness life.
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Awww, thank you Juneliz, thank you so much for reading. I am so happy that you see my journey as an inspiration because I know how it was when I first started myself. Thank you so much for wanting to stick along in my fitness journey, and the best of luck on your journey as well!
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Great job! I couldn’t agree more – starting a diet or some kind of weight loss regime is only about reaching a certain weight goal. I have been getting fit since March of last year and whenever anyone asks me what my goal weight I just say ‘strong’. Simple. Keep up the great work!
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Thank you. That’s a great goal too!
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Great post! Keep grinding.
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Thank you, I will!
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You go girl!!! this is awesome. I just started my own weight loss journey. I look forward to seeing more post an your progress 🙂
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Thank you! Be sure to check out my other updates. I’m currently on month 4!
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yoohoo doing really well!
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Thank you!
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Just like you said it is a lifestyle change that has to happen. Looking forward to following along!
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Thank you! Be sure to look at my other posts. I’m currently in month 4!
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I really like your mindset. You are absolutely right saying that getting fit and healthy is so much more important than to simply lose some weight 🙂
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Yes, absolutely. Thank you for reading my post
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You’re doing great! I also really like your mindset and I love how you’re set yourself a journal. Keep going 🙂
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Thank you! I know the struggle of losing weight and staying determined so my posts not only help me see how far I’ve come but also show others as well that they can do it too. Thanks for reading! 😊
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Such an inspiration. Keep it up! You’re great! Can’t wait to read more!
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Thank you so much! And thank you for reading, be sure to look at my other updates if you haven’t 😊
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Amazing so proud of you 🙂
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Thank you!
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Oh-em-gee! Reading your blog made me feel like I was reading my own! I totally agree with ditching the weight loss journey because there is no end goal. For this to be everlasting, it has to be a lifestyle change. I’m glad you figured that out early on 🙂 BTW, you are looking amazing and have made so much progress! Keep going (even on those tough days) and never give up! #LetsGetIt
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Thank you! I’ve worked really hard for this. Right now I’ve hit a wall but I’ll be back on track soon. People like you who comment great words like this push me to go harder. 🙂 I won’t give up! #Goals
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It may be time to switch things up a bit (new workout, less calories or maybe even more in certain cases, increase water intake, or add strength training to your workouts,etc)
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Thanks!
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your progress is amazing, and I love your message! It’s the same thing I preach all the time- being healthy isn’t about a number on the scale, it’s about being the most confident, best feeling version of yourself. I’d love it if you’d check out my blog, too!
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Thank you Alana! I’m so glad you can relate. Drop your blog link in the comments and I’ll be sure to take a look. 🙂
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Aww thanks so much! I think we can all relate! Here’s my blog: https://lifestylebylanadotcom.wordpress.com/
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Great post,you got me so motivated!! Keep going! ❤
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Yay! I’m so glad you’re motivated. That’s one of the first steps. 🙂
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Heyy, great stuff!! Love that your sharing your journey! If you need any information about fitness or nutrition just click on my blog! I hope it helps! Keep up the great work!
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Thank you! I’m hoping that sharing my journey will help others and it gives me documentation of my journey that I can look back on. I’ll be sure to take a look
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This mindset is what breeds long term success! Shifting focus onto health and happiness and most importantly, learning to enjoy the whole experience. Really great read, and fantastic results!
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Thank you! I really want this to become my everyday lifestyle and not a phase. So far these past 6 months were a challenge but I’m learning in the process. Great blog by the way!
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No problems, it’s great to connect with real peoples journeys! Thank you for your kind words!
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