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 I originally wanted to see the big waterfall at South Mountain State Park, but the trail was closed. So, I thought the Chestnut Knob Overlook would be a great, easy alternative. Oh my gosh, I was so wrong. What I thought was a quick two-mile walk turned into a steep five-mile trek up the mountain. Plus, wearing a cotton t-shirt in 95-degree heat with crazy humidity was not my best idea. My legs were basically jello by the end. But honestly, it was an amazing adventure. I have been on a weight loss journey for a while, so I definitely got my heart rate up and got my steps in. I even had to team up with a trusty branch I named Mr. Stick to clear out all the giant spidey webs early on the trail. We saw some cute little lizards and salamanders, which makes sense because North Carolina actually has the largest variety of salamanders of any US state. If you ever go, just know it is a serious workout. South Mountain is North Carolina's largest state park, and the elevation goes from 1,20...

Weekly Weigh-In (Week 4) on my weight loss journey — and this one’s a real-life reminder that diet, exercise, and consistency don’t always go perfectly (especially when winter weather hits). If you’re into weight loss updates, weigh-ins, Fitbit goals, and learning from setbacks , you’re in the right place. Welcome back to Week 4 of my weekly weigh-in! This week was… messy (not literally — thank goodness 😂). We had an ice storm in North Carolina, I bought way too many snow day snacks , and my routine took a hit. I’m keeping it 100% honest: I didn’t crush my nutrition like I wanted, I didn’t hit my movement goals, and the scale reflected it. ✅ This Week’s Weigh-In Results Last week: 184.6 lbs This week: 185.2 lbs Weekly change: +0.6 lbs Starting weight: 191.8 lbs Total progress (4 weeks): -6.6 lbs overall 🎉 So yes— a small gain this week , but the big picture is still progress. Weight loss isn’t a straight line, and this video breaks down exactly what I di...