A week into IIFYM, and a new attitude!

I'll start off by saying thank GOODNESS that stomach bug cleared! That was absolutely no bueno, at all. It knocked me off my feet for longer than I had wanted, but I've bounced back. I really try to see the light in every situation, and I will say that despite the poopiness (literally) of being sick, I did find the time to disconnect from my physical fitness and focus on my mental fitness. I realized that I had kind of  inadvertently taken a downward spiral and wasn't happy. So I adopted the IIFYM (if it fits your macros) nutrition plan and so far it has been great! Just by concentrating on what nutrition I put into my body rather than how many calories is so freeing. Not having to feel guilty for having more chicken, or veggies, or even rice is amazing. I also realized that contrary to what some may believe you still have to stick to a certain regimen and find your balance because let's face it, you still are eating healthy, and really, junk food doesn't have much protein. So unless you're trying to fit your carb macro goal, you tend to stay away from anything that won't help you fill you macros ASAP. It is so much more fulfilling both mentally and physically to feed your muscles the nutrition they need, and not feel guilty about it! It has also really helped cut back my cravings and need to "bored eat," which when I'm home day in and day out, will tend to happen. I'm in the process of taking some weekly progress photos to really show myself that I am still capable of making physical changes and lose fat and gain muscle through this lifestyle,  so here those are :

I've also had a few NSV's in the past week, I measured my fat % at my thickest part of my body and it has gone down 2% since what seems like the longest 6 months of my life. Maintaining has taken a toll on me mentally and I feel like I'm making zero progress. I also went shopping with my sister in laws and best friend over the past weekend and just grabbed a size, without trying it on as Bristol was a little fussy, and was pleasingly surprised when I got home to see that they fit and hugged my curves where they should. I always have to try jeans on because of my changing body type and was a little hesitant, but I am in LOVE with them. They replaced my favorite pair of holy jeans that had been with me for half a decade, but I had to get rid of because they were just too big!

I'm taking this new eating regimen and attitude towards progress and letting it echo in all parts of my life. I will not be negative, I will let things slide, I won't stress and I'll love and live life to the maximum. I will laugh with my family and friends and I will cherish those moments because I also know they can be cut short at any moment. But, I am doing as much as possible to ensure that I will be healthy for them! It is amazing how a few positive changes can compound.