Updated on February 18, 2020
I can’t believe I am going to show all of you these pictures, but I am really proud of the work I have been doing! At the end of June I started a 60 day {body, mind, spirit} challenge run by the lovely April. After seeing her amazing transformation from doing a previous 60 day challenge, I was sold!
Basically, there are teams of 4 competing. Our competition includes 38 teams. We each paid $25 to be a part of the challenge, so there is some big prize money up for grabs! You earn points by doing positive things – eating right, exercising, doing random acts of kindness, etc. The reason this challenge appealed to me is because it was a total body challenge. We don’t just focus on weight loss, but rather a new, healthier lifestyle!
The best part? After four weeks my team is number one for points, which means we ‘could’ win $1000 for our team! All the girls on my team have been doing so great!
I am down 9.8 pounds and 6.5 inches! That is just crazy to me! I can’t wait to see where I am at in four more weeks at the end of the challenge.
I have been using the My Fitness Pal app to keep a diary of my food and exercise daily. I have tried using this app before with little success. Now that I am being held accountable for what I am supposed to be eating and exercising 6 days a week, it is much more motivating. I think my failure with the app before was I was trying to continue eating poorly and not exercising much and I just couldn’t stay under my calorie goal. Now, there are days where I have to eat extra to get enough calories for the day.
This challenge has been hard at times, but it is totally do-able! No crazy limitations or anything. And competing with a team has been great. We are all supporting each other to do better each week.
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Rita CALDWELL says
The weight loss looks wonderful on you!!! Congratulations!! How are you doing it? I need to lose about 30 – 40 pounds so I’ll feel better but have no will power and love to eat!! A desk job isn’t helping and not getting any exercise is a real bummer.
Lauras Crafty Life says
Thanks so much, Rita! If you click the link at the beginning of the post you will see some info about the challenge. April of My Life, My Style is running a 60 day challenge. We compete for points with a team. Basically the premise is to eat right, exercise and help build up your spirit.
April Kennedy says
This made me smile SO BIG!!
Lauras Crafty Life says
Thanks so much April! I am so glad I joined your challenge. It has really been great so far!
Holly says
Laura – thank you for sharing your story. Keep it up – even on the days you don’t want to. And keep your eye on being healthy and everything else will fall into place. I’m right there in solidarity with you! Hugs, Holly
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Lauras Crafty Life says
Thanks so much Holly! It is going really well. It is hard, but not as hard as I originally thought it would be. It definitely helps to have support. And seeing results from all my hard work is definitely motivating!
Poppy (xperimentl) says
Congratulations to you and your team, Laura. I think it is key to do it with others or have an accountability partner, it makes it so much easier! I hope you guys win the big bucks.
Lauras Crafty Life says
Thanks Poppy! It has definitely helped. I have tried to lose weight basically this whole year, but I just couldn’t stick with it by myself. Having the support of a whole group, plus the competitive aspect of ‘getting all my points’ has really made it click for me! I hope after the 60 days some of my bad habits will be broken.