This upcoming Saturday, I am going to be wearing my absolutely amazing wedding dress. I am also going to be feeling absolutely amazing in it — thanks to my vow to get back to a happy, healthy weight by the time that I walk down the aisle. I’ve shared with you some of the things that I have been doing to get in shape. Now it’s time to show you what kind I shape I am in!
Let’s start with a before picture, shall we? This picture was taken in early July on one of our Las Vegas scouting trips.
In the Wynn Casino
Now, let’s see the after photo. This picture was taken today by Mr. Mole. (Thanks, Mr. Mole, for helping so much not only with the wedding but also with the wedding blogging!) My hair is a little nuts here, sorry.
In front of what has become our picture taking wall
I feel so much better, both in terms of my physical fitness and my self-confidence. I have not been weighing myself, so I don’t know exactly how much weight I’ve lost; however, I do know that my wedding dress had to be taken in a few inches around the waist. I also know that I can fit back into some of my old bathing suits, just in time for our Mexican honeymoon. Hurray!
I still have a way to go in terms of some of my fitness goals. I’d like to be able to run a comfortable 10 miles again. I’d like to get back into a more consistent strength training routine. I’d like to learn some more advanced moves in my step aerobics class. But I feel pretty proud of what I have accomplished so far.
Getting some muscles back
The wedding date was a good motivator to change my lifestyle (again) for the better. Now I just need to make sure that I remain motivated to be healthier, to feel healthier, for the rest of my life (and, accordingly, throughout my marriage to Mr. Mole).
What keeps you motivated to stay healthy and in shape?
