It has now been about seven months and, all told, I am right about at a place of maintenance, having lost thirty pounds, three sizes, I'm not sure how many inches, and my icky attitude. (That last one was at LEAST a hundred-pound loss!) These changes that my husband and I made are lifestyle changes that we have adopted as part of our commitment to a daily health plan and, in the process, my paradigm shift goal has also been met with more of a focus on health, family, having fun, and creative pursuits. (Big surprise that I'm a writer/teacher because this story is so long?!) And the best part? Though I didn't take on the Fitness Challenge to fit into a summer bikini or tiny black dress, I've got to admit, these days when I get dressed, it doesn't make me crabby because I don't have to find something that works, I find something I like and that works. Now I have to push my elbows down into my waist for the two to meet. I may not be anatomically correct, I may not be politically correct, but my strong body stands corrected.
Ta-dah!
Thanks for reading/listening!
Best,
Diane
Lean(er) and Not Mean
Diane Dean-Epps, author
Website: www.dianedeanepps.com



