Well, today was weigh-in day. Sadly, though I was showing a loss last Thursday, I was up a bit (0.8 lb to be exact) on the scale today. But you know what? I’m totally happy with that! I had a good week – spent time with friends and family and enjoyed myself. And the fact that I was pretty much able to maintain my weight while doing it? Hallelujah! And I’m still not really tracking – just kind of doing it in my head when I can. I think I’m really starting to learn about myself and how I need to be eating.
And you know what? I think that’s what is different this time around. Sure, my weigh ins have more peaks and valleys than a roller coaster lately – up, down, up, down, but I’m not completely stressing myself out over it this time. I’m allowing myself to have fun and am allowing myself to live my life. I’m not telling myself that I’ll do something “when I get thin” anymore. I’m trying to appreciate where I’m at by remembering where I was and how far I’ve come. I’m at a point where while some situations are still really uncomfortable at my weight and I’m not as in shape as I’d like to be (still need to get that damn treadmill back into commission), my weight really isn’t holding me back right now.
Of course, I’m going to keep trudging on and keep plowing my way down that scale.
Of course, I want to get back to the weight I was at at my lowest.
But in the meantime?
I’m going to enjoy the ride.
YAYYYYYY! I’m thrilled for you. Weight loss shouldn’t be drugery…especially at your young age.
Glad to hear you are not suffering for beauty, because you are already beautiful, inside and outside. Enjoy eating good food, enjoy your body’s capabilities, celebrate life!
Thank you, Rebecca!! You’re so sweet. How have you been??
Love it! It really is all about the journey, not the destination. Congrats on your new view. Ride on!