Losing It....Week 16

Okay folks, it's once again weigh-in day.

Change is happening a little slower now and it's a bit frustrating, but I'm still headed in the right direction, so yay for me.

Results:

-3lbs.

Paraphrasing Bob Harper from the Biggest Loser last week he said something like this (he was speaking to Antone referring to John)...That guy never is satisfied, he never stops to celebrate...if he does start to celebrate his success along the way he'll never be satisfied...and mark my words, he'll end up gaining every pound back. 



I've been thinking a lot about perspective lately and how it really is hard to feel satisfied. I have lost 30lbs. in the last 4 months. I wear 2 pants sizes smaller than when I started. I get compliments on my progress regularly, but lately I've still just felt fat. I have already forgotten what it felt like to be 30 lbs. heavier. I have already lost my perspective. 

Until I stopped to look back...sure I have felt a little stuck this past month. It has been discouraging. BUT I am still moving forward. I'm losing weight right in the middle of "goodies galore" season. I am moving forward even if it is at a slower pace, and that's OKAY. Taking time to look back and remember has helped me regain my perspective. I am going to celebrate my -3 pounds, and keep on trekin'.

(silent dance party)

On a final note: This week as I was talking to a friend of mine she asked..."Your losing weight, other people can lose weight, why can't I lose weight?"

I've have thought alot about that and here's my answer. I had a DESIRE to lose weight for a long time before I did anything about it. DESIRE is not enough, you also have to COMMIT. It wasn't until I decided to commit that I had any results.

 

 

DESIRE without COMMITMENT is like a GOOD INTENTION without ACTION.

It's a nice thought, but it does no good.

 

 

One of the big reasons I was able to change desire into action is this...If you follow my blog you may remember me saying back in August that I was thinking about seeing a counselor. Well I did start seeing a counselor and during my first session he gave me an assignment to spend at least 30 minutes a day on myself...exercising. So there...it was an assignment. Something to add to my to-do list. Which was strangely motivating for me. All of a sudden the guilt was gone and I had permission to do something for me. So if that's what you need too here goes...You are now assigned to workout at least 30 minutes each day, you have my permission, guilt free. :)  Go to it!