Photo Shoot - The Day After

I know it has been a while since my last blog. I have been extremely busy with my pet sitting and coaching business as well as with getting ready for my photo shoot. Not making excuses, such is life I guess. I was a bit cranky for the last couple days before the photo shoot so I didn't have much to say anyway, besides that I wanted a potato!!!
I will be perfectly honest...I was less than thrilled with the results of my first shoot. We did have some lighting issues and issues with the lack of self tanner on my hands and face...OOPS! But I was not happy with the way that I looked in most of the shots. I did the work, and I ate clean but I truly only cracked down those last two weeks before the shoot. I was disappointed in my progress and was beginning to wonder if all my hard work was paying off. Two weeks prior to the first shoot I started eating strictly from the top two tiers of Michi's Ladder, but two weeks was not long enough to see significant change. I also began adding in extra cardio, again not alot of progress in two weeks.
Even though I was frustrated and disappointed after that first shoot, I didn't give up. Ya, I could have gone into a full blown chocolate binge, but I didn't. I started a Clean Eating Challenge on my thread, eating only from the top two tier's of Michi's with one Cheat Meal a week. I have to thank all my ladies on the thread for keeping me accountable! Over the course of this past month I have seen a HUGE change in my body! I credit it to the hard work but mostly to the super clean eating. It has made ALL the difference! SO...I went to this photo shoot feeling pretty good about the way I looked. Of course there was some doubt..certain people can attest to this and you know who you are! :)
I have seen some of the pics today and I have to say I am pleased. Yes, of course there is some self-criticism because let's face it, that isn't going to go away over night. But I think for the first time in a LONG time I am at peace in this body of mine. I know I still have a long way to go in regards to loving what God has given me, but I am working on it. I have truly come a long way. I think the mental transformation for me is just as important as the physical transformation.
So I look forward to seeing some more pictures and when I have my profile all set up I will post the link here. Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout this profile. Your support means the world to me!!!