One Size Down!

It's frustrating when you hit a plateau. It's even more frustrating when the plateau holds you in that awkward spot where your clothes are starting to get baggy but the next size down is just a little too tight. When you hit that spot, it's disappointing because you feel like nothing fits quite right. When you hit that spot, you start to lose confidence. When you hit that spot, you start to give up.

I've been stuck in a size 14 for a while. A while...that's a massive understatement. I've been stuck in a size 14 for about 2 years. Every once in a blue moon I would dip in my weight and be able to fit into a size 12 for a week or two. Then it would be back to the dreaded size 14. I know that for some body types a size 14 might be perfectly healthy. But I'm only 5'4" so a size 14 is not a healthy goal for me.

When you hit a plateau, it's important to remember to stay strong. Keep up with all of the nutritious choices your making. Stick to your workout plan. Don't let temptation and laziness get to you. If your goal is reasonable and attainable, ignore the doubts that come with the plateau and keep working.

This week, I'm happy to say I'm down to a size 12! It happened unexpectedly. I have been wearing a size 14 for so long, I pretty much assumed a smaller size wouldn't fit. We had a dress down day at work and I wanted to wear jeans that would fit into my grey boots. My size 14 jeans were too baggy. So, I thought, "Well, they probably won't fit but I'll try on a size 12 and see what happens."

They fit perfectly. They weren't even tight! I had been doubting myself so much that I wouldn't have even given those jeans a try if it wasn't for dress down day.

That's my sweet dog in the bottom of the picture. He always comes and lays on the mat in the bathroom when I put on makeup and get ready for work.