Day Seventy-Nine - There's that Million Dollar Smile

Before

Every day when I look in the mirror I see the same guy.  I see the same beard, the same eyes, and the same million dollar smile.  I don't know if this is the same for everyone out there in the blogosphere, but because I see myself each and every day, I don't realize how drastic my body can change over a period of time.  I can put on a ton of weight, but not even realize it for the most part.  In the same way, I can lose a large amount of weight and not realize how much change my body has been through.  Bekah sent me a text today with a photos from right when I started this journey, a few weeks in, and then a selfie she had me take today.  I was completely blown away.  I did not even begin to recognize the person that I saw in those picture from only a couple of months ago.

After

So here are the pictures.  I want to share them with you for a couple of reasons.  I want to celebrate.  This is absolutely huge!  I have nearly lost fifty pounds over the past eleven weeks.  The results are really starting to show.  I also want to encourage those of you out there who are on, or starting a weight loss journey.  Stick to the processes you know will work.  Even when you don't notice the results, keep fighting.  You are making more progress than you realize.  This can be applied to goals outside of weight loss as well.  Whatever your journey, don't give up!  I know that the results I am seeing are great, but I also know that I am not done yet.  I'm still in the beginning processes.  I'm still losing my butter half.

Here are my calories and exercise for today.  Delicious roast for dinner and another fifty minute workout.  Grateful for a great day of eating and exercise!