Hey y’all! How is everyone? Things are pretty great around here! Just trying to finish unpacking from my mini-vacay to Dallas!
It was such a great trip! I got to spend some quality time with my two best friends {they are married} AND I got to meet the mini bestie.
I’m in love.
Mini bestie is such a good baby! He came out with us quite a few times and was so well behaved. If/when I have a child, I hope 1) I’m half as good of a mom as Darci and 2) my child behaves like mini-bestie!
Now I say we went out a few times … I mean we ate quire a few times. Here are a few shots ;)
Today before I hopped onto a plane back to NoLa, Darci and I went for a little jog around White Rock Creek Trail.
There wasn’t a cloud in the sky and the trail was absolutely beautiful. It was perfect jogging weather.
Pretty flowers!
On our way back to the house, Darci and I got to talking {so typical for us}. She was talking about losing the weight she gained throughout her pregnancy and how it’s so frustrating that it takes so long to get back into shape. We were talking about losing weight in general, eating right, exercising, how everyone is different, etc.
Then I challenged her.
… and she agreed.
We already support each other, as best friends do, through life … why should losing weight be any different?
{Note: neither of us think we are “fat”. What we are workings towards is getting in the best shape of our lives and feeling comfortable in our bodies.}
Enter the Four Month Bestie Challenge. We set our rules and guidelines {haha, this is what happens when you get two type-A personalities planning something}.
We set our weight loss goals. I have 15 pounds to lose and some mindless eating issues to work through, and she has a few more pounds to lose than I do, but no food issues.
We set our goal date. September 1, 2012. Roughly, 4 months away.
We planned how we will hold each other accountable. Every Monday morning, right when we wake up, we weigh-in and measure ourselves. Then every Sunday evening we share what exercises we did that week, and a general overview of what we ate and where we are struggling.
We planned how we will celebrate. I’m flying to Dallas, Darci is getting a sitter and she and I will hit the town to dance our little hearts out. We will be confident, and feel amazing and beautiful. There may also be a little pool action involved in the trip ;)
She and I both have recently struggled with how we feel in our clothing, so what better reward then to dress in something we think is cute, want to wear and feel comfortable and confident in it?!
I will admit I’m SO excited to start this challenge. If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, y’all know I’m great at starting, but I give up. Darci is the kind of gal who will NOT let me give up. It just won’t fly with her. I’m not going to lie, I’m the same towards her. One word, accountability.
Have you ever done a challenge with a best friend? Group of friends? Strangers?
How do you reward yourself for reaching any of your, not just weight loss, goals?
Xoxo,
Tags: Dallas, eating right, Weight Loss, weight loss challenge, Working Out
cutest baby!!! Dallas looked awesome! Love the bestie challenge I think thats such a great idea!
Sounds like a great idea! I’m so competitive that once someone challenges me to something, I’m all in. I reward myself with shopping, always.
I adore the reward you are using for this challenge. A night out dancing with the bestie is the BEST kind of reward for a job well done!!!
That jogging trail looks gorgeous. Good to enjoy it and be active at the same time!
WHAT are those cookies with the frosting on top in your food pics?! Oh baby.
They are my secret weapon … you can thank Betty Crocker & Pillsbury! haha. It’s Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix & Pillsbury Funfetti icing. Ah-mazing!!
This sounds like a great idea Liz! I know that teaming up can be so so helpful and can definitely help you with accountability and motivation!
Good luck! I know you’ll do great – accountability is what it’s all about, and if Darci doesn’t keep you accountable we will ;). You are so beautiful btw, such a great smile! And I think I have that same tank…if it’s from Lululemon? I have it in grey – love those tanks!! xx
Thanks Anna :)
And yes it is! I love their tops for the built in bras! So comfy and airy!
How fun that you went to Dallas to see your bestie! My brother lives in Dallas and it really is pretty there. This sounds like a great challenge! I too, want to get back to my best feel good weight and a commitment with a friend sounds like a good way to do it!
Viva la Bestie Challenge! Yippeeeeee! I guess all there is left to say is……SO, what did you have to eat today????????? What sort of work out are you getting into to start off the week???????????? ;) Oh yeah..and thanks for the Mom props! LOVE YOU!
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