Gradually, then all at once...

The weight loss that is! A phrase that used to describe my slow decline into alcohol use, now describes my weight loss journey after 130 days alcohol free.

At first, I didn't lose anything, probably because I replaced alcohol with sugar for a few weeks. But during the summer I picked roller blading back up, and have been getting in anywhere from 5-20 miles of blading a few days a week. I noticed the weight start coming off, maybe a pound or two a week.

Over the last month I really focused on diet, so started making lots of simple healthy meals. I still mow down on sweets, but with all the healthy habits stacked together, the weight starting flying off. I didn't think I'd reach my goal weight ever again. But I did!

It's been a huge personal motivator to stay sober and keep this new foundation. I'm going to build a mansion of self-care on this thing.

I just wanted to share, hopefully to motivate others to keep it up.

IWNDWYT