Then and Now... My New Goals

Becky Leger Health Quest

Before: So, this was me....after my health quest began. It was 2009, a year after I committed myself to working out regularly. It might surprise you to know that at this point I was working out 4 to 5 times a week and still stuck at about 160 lbs (at 5'3"). I was about to win my first weight lifting competition at the police department with 31 reps of 75 pounds, but I could not lose weight. I obviously had developed some muscle mass but you couldn't see it under the fat I was still lugging around after having my second child. A year later I was still hovering around 160 lbs and still working out. I won my second consecutive weight lifting competition with 35 reps of 75. I felt good...I could feel my growing muscles and I had the resting heart rate of a marathon runner, but the person I saw in the mirror didn't look as good as I thought she should for all the work.



After:  This is me within the past year and now. What changed that allowed me to lose the weight that no amount of exercise seemed to melt away? I went from that unmovable 160 lbs to the 135 lbs I am now. I am a size 6 for the first time in my life! I started working out a little less and began eating clean. It's not about working hard, it's about working smart. I love the look of my toned arms and Having the
strength to swing my kids around.

 So, what goal do I want to attain for myself now? I could be pretty happy if I stayed where I am but I have this idea in my head that someday I could wear a bikini again. My tummy is my trouble spot. I have the best abs of my life now but can't show them off because of my "mommy belly". I would like to see if losing ten more pounds and letting go of a few remaining vices can help me get there (gluten and wine).

So that's it...my goal weight is 125 lbs and wearing a bikini by July 1st. I will accomplish this by cutting gluten (wheat products) and wine from my already clean diet and reducing my cheats days to my two day girl's get away next month and a little when I'm on vacation in June. I will add a little
more cardio as well.

Start thinking about what your goals will be and how to will reach them. The challenge is coming next!

Thanks for letting me share my experiences with you. I wish you the happiest and
healthiest life!

Please consult with your doctor before making any changes to your nutritional or
fitness regimen.