I’m so excited today!!! We are a day into the Holiday Weight Loss Challenge and I’m feeling pretty good about it (PS- It’s not to late to sign up!! The pot is already over $6700!!). So many people are saying they are already making healthier choices because of it! SO PROUD of all of you! I mentioned yesterday that I was a little bummed with my weigh in, so I went in search of some inspiration. For me, nothing is more motivating than seeing the progress I’ve already made. If you have seen my Health Journey Page – you know that this has been a life long struggle for me. I’ve been trying to get to my “healthy” weight seriously for almost 3 years now. After I had my daughter I had one pair of jeans that fit comfortably (that weren’t maternity jeans… we won’t talk about how long I wore those for…) and they were a size 20. I wore them almost every day because none of my other clothes fit. So, I decided to pull out those bad boys and see how they fit now….
While I still have a long way to go before I reach my healthy weight, I am so so proud of the progress I have made. And it is worth celebrating. This journey is hard. and long. and sometimes it just sucks. My blog crush friend Emily posted her thoughts about a bad weigh in last week. She was SO real about it. The truth of the matter is just because we blog about it doesn’t mean that we don’t get frustrated with the ups and downs of long term weight loss. But just because it’s hard, and frustrating, and we have slip ups and let downs does NOT negate the progress we have made. And you know what else? That progress doesn’t just have to be a number on scale or a pants size. Sure those are the most visual and make for great marketing… but sometimes it’s being able to run 30 seconds longer. Or lift 10lbs heavier. Or maybe… just maybe… it’s getting the courage to do something absolutely terrifying…
Like register for your Level 1 CrossFit Certification. Oh yes, this is really happening. I will be going to CrossFit Mayhem in February to take my Level 1 Certification Class. This is kind of a big deal for me.
Am I terrified? Yea.
Am I excited? You bet.
Did I ever think I would do something like this? Not a chance.
Six months ago when I started CrossFit I had no idea how it would change my life. I celebrated every step of progress… from not being able to do girl push ups, to being able to eek out a few boy push ups. From not being able to lift the bar to hitting a 200lb deadlift. It was all the little steps a long the way… the journey… that led me to where I am today. And I am so thankful for this journey.
So- I want to celebrate with you! Upload a picture of something that reminds you of the progress you made to instagram or twitter and tag me in it – use the hashtag #celebratetheprogress so we can all celebrate with you. It can be anything, big or small.
And remember those Under Armour Shoes I told you about?
As a part of my #celebratetheprogress party we are doing a giveaway for a pair of the Spine RPM shoes in Pink & Teal!! Merry Early Christmas to you, you deserve it!! Just enter using the Rafflecopter Below.
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What progress are you celebrating today? Join the party and #CelebratetheProgress
imperfectly courtney 
Your progress is amazing! I’d say that is great motivation to look back at your own progress. Way to go!! 🙂
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I am soo excited about the weight loss challenge!! Thank you for the opportunity to get myself moving in the right direction and possible make a little money in the process!!
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I am celebrating that I was able to do pull ups at crossfit with the band rather than just doing a jump with the pull up
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I am almost finished with C25K. YAY! Running my first half in April.
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Being a runner. One who runs half marathon distances…and hoping to do a full!
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I am celebrating not getting up for seconds today…that’s big for me whooooo!!!
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I ran 4 miles today for the first time in my life!!! It was amazing and I’m feeling more confident for my half marathon in Feb. 🙂
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My running progress! I got most improved at my Cross Country Banquet! 😀
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Hey Courtney!
Here’s my post all about celebrating my progress 🙂 Made for a good weigh-in day on DietBet, too!
http://www.inhealthyhabitswetrust.com/2012/12/motivation-monday-celebrating-progress.html
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I love watching your journey! From a former “big girl” and after (and still ongoing) journey of my own… I offer you nothing but praise! 🙂
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I’m currently celebrating my growing baby bump; and then I’ll be celebrating my body shrinking again. 🙂
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Today, I’m celebrating waking up early to work out, packing all my meals and snacks for the day and drinking LOADS of water! This is a HUGE step forward from where I’ve been living lately, so I’m giving myself a BIG GOLD STAR for making such great progress today. 🙂
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I am currently training for my first half marathon…it is scary but I really want it
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So glad I found your blog over on dietbet. You should definitely celebrate where you are at now; you’re rockin’ it! Good luck with the Crossfit certification.
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I love your blog! I am just getting started running but I finished the C25k!
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You are Inspiring Courtney!!!
I’m celebrating running 3 miles in a row 🙂 its my new mile stone and my ultimate goal is to run 5 miles w/o stopping.
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I’m celebrating a 5K PR! Now it wasn’t an official race or anything, but I’ll take a 28 minute run after being sick!
I’m also celebrating the launch of hubby’s (and my) Mustard company!
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I’m celebrating the commitment t step up my excising before New Year’s
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Congrats on your progress! Amazing:)
I am celebrating that I am still committed to my strength training 3 times a week!
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I am celebrating sticking to my training plan for 3 weeks- working out before I do anything else for the day. I love your progress pics!
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