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  • Weekly Update: The Scale Didn’t Move, But I’m Not Giving Up

    This week’s update isn’t the one I was hoping to write.

    When I stepped on the scale, the number hadn’t changed. No weight lost this week. I’ll be honest, it was disappointing. After seeing progress my first week, I think a small part of me expected that momentum to keep going. Instead, I had one of those weeks where life got busy, my nutrition wasn’t where it needed to be, and I made more unhealthy choices than I’d like to admit.

    It’s tempting to look at a week like this and think, “Well, I blew it.” But I’m trying to change the way I think about setbacks.

    This Is Part of the Journey

    If there’s one thing I’m learning during this Soft 75 challenge, it’s that real lifestyle changes aren’t perfect. There will be weeks when the scale goes down and there will probably be weeks when it goes up, and there will definitely be weeks like this one, where it doesn’t move at all. The difference this time is that I’m not quitting. The old version of me might have used one bad week as an excuse to give up completely. This version of me is choosing to learn from it instead.

    Nutrition Is Still My Biggest Challenge

    I’ve realized that my workouts aren’t the problem. I’ve been moving my body, staying active, and showing up for myself. The hardest part continues to be what happens in the kitchen. Meal planning takes effort. Cooking takes time. Making healthy choices after a stressful day at work isn’t always easy. This week, I let convenience win a few too many times. Instead of beating myself up over it, I’m asking myself one question: What can I do differently next week? That’s the question that actually moves me forward.

    My Focus for Next Week

    I’m keeping my goals simple because simple goals are easier to stick with.

    This week I want to:

    • Plan my meals before the week starts.
    • Keep healthier snacks in the house.
    • Drink more water.
    • Stay consistent with my workouts.
    • Stop expecting perfection and focus on consistency.

    I’m not trying to make up for this week. I’m just trying to have a better one.

    Looking Ahead

    According to the rules of the 75 Soft Challenge, this means I’ll be starting over. At first, that felt frustrating. Nobody wants to reset after putting in the effort. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized that’s kind of the point. This challenge isn’t about having a perfect 75 days—it’s about building the discipline to get back up when you stumble.

    So next week isn’t a failure. It’s Day 1 again. I’m taking what I learned about my nutrition, my routines, and the choices that got me off track, and I’m using it to build a stronger foundation. This time, I’ll be better prepared. Here’s to another Day 1, another opportunity to grow, and another step toward creating my Lucky Girl Lifestyle.

    Weekly Update: The Scale Didn’t Move, But I’m Not Giving Up

  • One Week Into My Soft 75 Challenge: Sore Muscles, Four Pounds Down, and Finding My Rhythm

    Well…I survived my first week of Soft 75!

    Going into July, I knew this challenge would push me outside of my comfort zone. What I didn’t expect was how quickly this first week would fly by. Somehow it’s already time to look back at what went well, what was harder than I expected, and where I want to improve next week.

    Four Pounds Down!

    The biggest win this week? I’m officially down 4 pounds!

    I know that not every week will look like this, and I don’t expect the scale to keep dropping at the same pace. Weight loss isn’t always a straight line, and I’m trying to remind myself that building healthy habits matters more than chasing a number. Still…I’m celebrating this win because it reminds me that showing up every day really does make a difference.

    My Muscles Have Something to Say

    Can we talk about muscle soreness for a minute? I forgot what it feels like to wake up and have every muscle remind you that you worked out yesterday. Walking up stairs has become an adventure, and sitting down requires a little extra planning! As uncomfortable as it is, there’s something encouraging about it too. It means I’m asking my body to do something new. Every workout is making me a little stronger than I was the day before. I’m hoping next week my muscles decide to be a little nicer to me.

    The Nutrition Part Is Harder

    If I’m being honest, the workouts haven’t been the hardest part. The nutrition has. Planning healthy meals, resisting the urge to grab something quick after a long day at work, drinking enough water, and making sure I’m eating enough protein has taken a lot more thought than I expected. I’m realizing that exercise only takes up an hour or two of my day. Nutrition is something I’m making decisions about all day long. I’m still figuring out what works for me, and I know there will be plenty of trial and error along the way. Instead of expecting perfection, I’m focusing on making one better choice at a time.

    Finding My Blogging Routine

    Another thing I’ve been working through this week is figuring out what I want this blog to become. When I first started, I wasn’t sure if I should post every day, once a week, or somewhere in between. After this first week, I think I’ve found a direction that feels right. My plan is to share a weekly update every Sunday—a place where I can celebrate the wins, admit the struggles, and reflect on what I’ve learned.

    During the week, I’ll share smaller updates on social media, but here on the blog I want to slow down and tell the whole story. This isn’t just about losing weight, building discipline, creating healthier habits, learning to believe in myself again, and hopefully encouraging someone else who’s standing at the beginning of their own journey.

    Looking Ahead

    My goal for next week is simple:

    • Stay consistent with my workouts.
    • Improve my meal planning.
    • Drink more water.
    • Give myself grace when I have an imperfect day.
    • Keep showing up.
    • Build some kind of plan for my business.

    One week down! Thank you for following along on this journey. Whether you’re here for the weight loss, the healthy habits, or you’re simply trying to build your own version of a Lucky Girl Lifestyle, I’m so grateful you’re here.

    I’ll see you next week!

    One Week Into My Soft 75 Challenge: Sore Muscles, Four Pounds Down, and Finding My Rhythm

  • Prepping for My Soft 75 Challenge: The Calm Before July

    If you’re reading this, welcome! I’m so happy you’re here.

    This week feels a little like standing at the edge of a diving board. I’m excited, nervous, and maybe overthinking things just a tiny bit. On July 1st, I’m starting my version of the Soft 75 Challenge, and instead of jumping in completely unprepared, I’m spending this week getting my life ready. I’ve learned something about myself over the years: I do much better when I have a plan. If I wait until the morning of July 1st to figure everything out, I’ll probably spend more time wondering what to do than actually doing it. So this week is all about preparation!

    Planning Before the Challenge Begins

    One of the biggest things I’m working on is deciding what I’ll be sharing. I want this blog to be an honest look at what it’s really like to build healthier habits and changing my life, especially when you’re starting from scratch. I’m not aiming for perfection. I’m aiming for consistency. Some weeks will probably be exciting. Other weeks might be a little boring. But I think that’s what real change looks like. It’s made up of hundreds of ordinary days where you choose to keep going. Here’s what I’m thinking I’ll share throughout the challenge:

    • My workouts
    • Weight-loss progress
    • Wins and setbacks
    • Motivation when I have it…
    • And honesty when I don’t.

    I want this space to feel like we’re figuring it out together.

    Getting My Life Organized

    Besides planning content, I’m also getting the little things ready that make healthy choices easier. That means stocking the kitchen with foods I’ll actually eat, cleaning up my workout space, finding clothes that make me feel comfortable, and deciding when I’ll fit exercise into my workday. None of these things are exciting on their own, but together they remove a lot of excuses before they even have a chance to show up. Future Me will be thankful.

    My Goals for July

    I’m keeping my focus simple. I want to become someone who keeps promises to herself. Of course I’d love to lose weight. That’s one of the reasons I’m doing this. But more than anything, I want to build discipline one small habit at a time. I want to prove to myself that I can show up consistently, even when motivation disappears. Because motivation comes and goes but habits are what stick around.

    Join Me

    If you’ve been thinking about making a change in your own life, maybe this is your sign to start with me.

    You don’t have to be perfect.
    You don’t have to have everything figured out.
    You don’t even have to be confident.

    You just have to be willing to take the first step.

    I’ll be here sharing the good days, the hard days, and everything in between. Here’s to July, fresh starts, and creating our own Lucky Girl Lifestyle, one day at a time.

    Prepping for My Soft 75 Challenge: The Calm Before July

  • Welcome Friends!

    My name is Maggie and I’m so glad you’re here! I have never had a blog before so please forgive me if this is a rambling mess, but I have decided in this giant chaos fueled world we find ourselves in that I want to use whatever luck I have left to make my left better! On July first I’m starting a mild version of 75 hard, with the goal of instilling a bit of discipline into my life and losing some weight. Join me in making my own lucky lifestyle🌠