Ok, so maybe the scale really isn't my enemy, but this week was tough. As much as I vow to only get on the scale once a week, I failed again this week to heed to that. I did get on the scale this morning and I felt frustrated because it is up 3 pounds from last week. I had a tough weekend, but I don't think I did anything worth gaining 3 pounds over and I have had a great week. I even snuck in some exercise, although I need to do more. I think maybe tonight I will pull my bike out of the garage and try to use it a few times a week. I know exercise is key in my weight loss journey and in my quest to obtain a healthier lifestyle.
My official weight in is not until tomorrow anyway, and a similar thing happened to me last week. Although, it wasn't a gain, the scale was only showing like a 1 pound loss and when I weighed in the next day, I had actually lost 3 pounds. So, I am hoping that when I weigh in tomorrow, it is not showing a gain. If it is the same, I would be ok with that.
But no matter what, I am not giving up. I think it's important to use multiple measures in addition to the scale. If you are working out a lot, it is important to take your measurements because if you are building muscle, it weighs more than fat so although initially the scale my not reflect the changes in your body, the tape measure will show you results. I experienced this when I was a member of curves.
Also, I am paying very close attention to 2 very important things. The way my clothes fit and the way I feel overall. These are excellent measures. These two things keep me going. I have been wearing two different pair of jeans that were too tight to even button and now not only can I button them, they are pretty comfortable and are not giving me a muffin top. The other measure is how I feel. I feel great! When I am eating unhealthy, I feel tired, sluggish, I don't sleep good and I am feeling all sorts of bad. But I feel good, energetic, and I am sleeping pretty great. And most of all, I am feeling so great emotionally because I know I am on my way to a better, healthier life!!!
Today I had a small food related challenge that I conquered and the best part was, it wasn't even hard.
We had a small lunch event to welcome new employees to the company and they had chips, sandwiches, cookies and some other yummy items. I packed my lunch today, knowing that although I would attend the event, I would eat the food I brought. But while I was at the luncheon, i grabbed a handful of grapes and I socialized. So, because I was eating, no one questioned why I wasn't eating. If I didn't eat anything, it would have drawn more attention my way and may have possibly led to peer pressure to eat. Then, when it was over, I returned to my office and ate the lunch I had brought for myself and I really enjoyed it!
When you really want to do something, it is really easy to overcome obstacles, but you must be 100% committed and this time, I really am. And last but not least, I really hope the scale is my friend come tomorrow morning!
“The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph!” -Marvin Phillips
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