Update

So, I'm at a bit of a plateau. I can't seem to get below 182lbs, which is kind of annoying. I switched up my exercise routine today and moved to level 3 of the shred, which I love. I'm going to pick my 3 and 5lb weights tomorrow though, because some of those moves need more than the 2s. I'll keep the 2s for the cardio, but some of them I definitely want to be using my 5s. I especially want to use those on the arm exercises because I'd like to start seeing a difference in my arms.

I found 3 pairs of older jeans in my room which had been too small on me. I tried them on today, somewhat skeptically, and they actually ended up being a tiny bit too big on me! I was really happy. I'll still wear them because I'm in a weird in between stage where the jeans I have are either too big or too small... none of them fit nicely. Which is okay, because hopefully in 5-7lbs I'll be able to fit into my skinny jeans again. I just need to get past this plateau. I did get a compliment about my weight loss yesterday, though. My aunt, who is bigger herself and has always been the type to say "what's the point of diets? just eat whatever you want" said that I was looking good. It actually meant a lot because she's really not the type to comment on things like that. So at least I'm at the point where people can notice I've lost weight, but I still want to lose way more.

I'm just really going to go hard this week. I think I'll do a class at the gym too. Amanda and I decided not to do the booty camp because it's too expensive. So I'm going to do a few classes at the gym with her. Hopefully we're going to do this Body Art class on Tuesday which is like.. strength training and cardio mix, but also with a focus on relaxation. I also really want to do a cycling class, and physique which is a ballet conditioning class which I love. I hope doing these will help me push past this plateau. But if anyone has any tips on how to get past plateaus please let me know! I'm drinking water and not snacking at all, so I hope I'll get to 180. I really want a pedicure!

I think that's it for now!

-Monica