Weigh to go!!! |
This morning I woke up and got on the scale. I was excited. Even though we weren’t supposed to weigh ourselves for 30 days, since January 2, I cheated once. No weight loss according to the scale on that cheat. That probably served me right! Was I surprised that this morning showed a 6 lb. loss. I never expected it and promised myself I wouldn’t be disappointed if my weight stayed the same. The truth is, I felt much happier seeing the loss! I feel secure in knowing that the 6 lbs. was lost 1 day, 1 workout, 1 wise meal choice at a time. Over time. It only makes sense that the 6 lbs. won’t be gained back by eating 1 fattening meal or missing 1 workout either. Being consistent in my improved lifestyle and habits is what got me here. And if I want to stay on this same weight loss trend, I’ve got to keep being consistent about wise food intake and exercise.
My clothes are fitting better, if not looser. But most powerful of all is how much stronger, more energetic I felt during tonight’s workout. In past sessions I thought I would keel over with fatigue. Tonight was MUCH easier, though still challenging. No comparison. So this is what the process of succeeding feels like.
I also know that I’ll get wherever I want to go. I’m learning and living the habits that work toward getting and keeping a slimmer, healthier body. Feeling good is a real motivator. Living like a couch potato feels like a past life. I’m going to keep all of these signs of success in mind. The number on the scale is just one measurement of success in this program. My increased sense of well-being and stamina are less tangible but very real signs of success too.
How are you fellow bloggers doing?
February 3rd, 2007 at 8:01 pm
Way to Go Marna on losing the 6 lbs! I can relate to you and wish you the best of luck. I am 50 and have gained around 30 pounds in the last couple of years. The extra weight sure does make a difference in how I feel and how I perceive myself. I think you Have inspired me!
February 4th, 2007 at 11:21 pm
Hurray Marna! 6 pounds in 30 days! That’s fabulous. I’ve been following the Best Life Plan and lost 4.2 pounds in 30 days. The good part is that we are losing fat, not muscle. My clothes feel better and my husband told me that I probably lost more, but because I gained muscle the scale only tells part of the story. I promised you a soup recipe. I’m going to give you a super simple recipe. I was served this in a swanky Italian restaurant once and it was so simple and delicious! It’s called Spinach Stracciatella. Use a good low sodium chicken broth to start. Bring it to a rolling boil and add 2 eggs worth of egg substitute, several handfuls of fresh spinach, and 1 stick of organic string cheese sliced in rounds like little coins. Season with fresh ground pepper and sea salt. Enjoy with the bread of your choice. My favorite bread is split pita brushed with olive oil and placed for a few minutes under the broiler. Watch it carefully because it can burn after 1 minute. The pita comes out crispy and yummy. Keep up the good work! A big hug from Tish
February 8th, 2007 at 6:18 am
Tish, isn’t it amazing how much better you feel losing just a few pounds?!? I don’t ever want to go back to where I was 5 weeks ago. Now it’s starting to show, but the feeling is really dramatic. Working out almost seems easy. (I said almost.)
Thank you so much for the soup recipe. I love soup and it helps me curb my appetite so I don’t eat too much yet feel really satisfied. True comfort food. Muchas gracias.
February 8th, 2007 at 6:30 am
Join the club, Laurie. The 30 Pound Club. The past 5 weeks have been tough but so worth it. “Sluggish and uncomfortable” is now part of my past. This is such a great program for me because it progresses in very manageable steps. Doing everything at once felt very overwhelming so I guess I avoided doing anything for a long time. Now the results are very motivating and the feeling of energy and strength alone is enough to keep me going.
Good luck to you and thanks for your support and kind words. Keep me posted.