Measuring Progress In Your Weight Loss Journey

How do you measure your own progress throughout your journey without a scale???

First thing I will tell you is to take BEFORE pictures! Just do it! It can be very intimidating and embarrassing (at least it was for me), but I can assure you that you will be so glad that you took them.  I bet you that in as little as 3 weeks you will be able to see a noticeable difference just by comparing the two photos. Honestly, you never have to look at that picture again, but just make sure you take them! Shove them in your drawer, leave them in the bottom of your purse, just stash them away...The day will most likely come where maybe...just maybe when your confidence is soaring and you are feeling brave, you are going to want to compare where you are now with where you had started.  Plus!! It helps that you have a chance at winning $500 just by submitting your before/after photo to Beachbody after completing one of their workout programs. Sweet! Right?!?



Another good way to measure progress is to be sure to do your measurements!! I don't really like doing this myself, but I do! I know that it will show how far I have come, so I suck it up and just get it over with! I find it fascinating when the number on the scale does not move, but my measurements get smaller. Just another exciting way of tracking how far we have come!



How do you feel?? Do you feel stronger, more alert, more active, less moody, craving unhealthy foods less, do your skin look better, are you sleeping more soundly, are you using heavier weights, do you feel stronger ??? This list could go on and on! Since everyone is an individual, only you can look back and see what has really changed in your journey. This is why it is SO important  to reflect every once in awhile on how far you actually have come!

I hope you realize now that there are many other ways to track progress other than pounds on a scale. My next challenge/fitness group will be starting at the end of June and there is only a few spots left! contact me now to chat about starting  your very own journey with support, motivation & fun!!! 

Week 3 Brazil Butt Lift Progress Update

This month is flying by!  I can feel the weather getting warmer each day which makes me super excited for summer!! I pretty much have a routine now, and I look forward to getting up each day and getting my workout in. This is what this weeks schedule looks like:

The Workouts

Sunday-Rest

Monday-Sculpt

Tuesday-Cardio Axe & Bum Bum

Wednesday-Sculpt

Thursday-Cardio Axe & Bum Bum

Friday-Sculpt

Saturday-Hight and Tight & Tummy Tuck

First thing I do when I wake up is drink my shakeology (usually my fav...Choc shake with 1/2 a banana and 1 tbs PB with skim milk).  Then I clean up the house a bit while sipping on my E&E (which is an all natural energy booster).

 Honestly, this has been so helpful!! Since working night shift, I find that when I have my shake then E&E I am full of energy within the next 30-60 mins! We all know I need all the energy I can get to keep up with my little man!!!(YES! that is Shakeology in his bottle! He will steal it from my glass if I don't give him his own lol)

Physical changes I have seen  in the last 17 days: My belly feels and looks smaller, I can feel myself getting stronger with each workout, I now fit into scrubs TWO sizes smaller for work!!!

One of the greatest feelings is when people notice all your hard work and effort. I cant tell you how wonderful it feels to hear people say "wow, you can really tell you have lost weight". Hard work does pay off!!!! 

In the last 17 days I have lost 10.3 lbs and feel amazing. I can finally see a difference when I look in the mirror and put on my clothes. My confidence is increasing and I am so thankful I stuck with it!

I attribute my success in larger part to the challenge groups that I belong to on Facebook. Honestly, they keep me motivated, excited, accountable and when I'm having a rough day, I know there are other people one click away to get me through. We share pictures of us after we workout for accountability, celebrate each others successes (every single one! even the simple things like "My pants feel less tight today"), share recipes & most importantly of all... we make each other stronger. We are a team, we care about one another and whether we succeed or fall short, we will be right there together. 

There is something so special about our challenge groups that I almost cant put it into words. Its PRICELESS when you get back your confidence, self-esteem and become stronger inside & out, you are becoming a BETTER you! 

My next Challenge group starts on February 3rd. I would love nothing more than for you to join us!! What are you waiting for?? The time is now, and I promise we will work side by side and reach your goals. We will walk through the storms and come out the other side stronger!! Email me at savko.christine@gmail.com  to see how to become involved with our groups!  I would love to talk with you!!!