Signs…
I planned to only weigh myself once a week, on Sundays, but that’s not happened. I want to see the results of my hard work and see it now!
After a really good start last week, I’m not seeing anything in the weight department this week. I’m just hovering around the same. Now I fully expected this. This happens each and every time I loose weight. I drop 5lbs+ in the first week and then stick for a while. I’ve never stuck with it long enough to get over this part. Obviously this time, I’m not giving up so easily so I decided to look for evidence beyond the scales to fuel the motivation.
Firstly, I am feeling so much better. I am sleeping better and feel more energetic. My fitness level has already improved in a week and a half and I can run 3Km without wanting to die. My clothes feel more comfortable. My skin looks a little better. I love feeling full after a normal sized meal and I’m learning to listen to the ‘full up’ alarm. I’m saving money buying food instead of eating out. I haven’t had a hangover for 2 weeks.
All little things that add up. I commented on a blog yesterday that looking good was just the icing on the cake and our health and longevity is the ultimate prize. I guess it’s sometimes hard to truly know what this means as a relatively healthy 28 year old.
To all those that have maintained this week (or not), please let me know what signs you can see that this process is working…
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I know it can be really frustrating to not see results of your hard work. I try to think of it as a marathon. I say to myself, ‘If you keep doing what you’re doing, 6 months or a year from now, you will be at your goal weight, looking and feeling amazing.” When I think of it like that, this one specific little week of maintaining doesn’t seem so depressing. Keep at it!!
I run almost every day, and being able to run a little farther and a little longer than last week is always really rewarding for me. And it is always fun when your jeans are a little loose
Good luck!!