Despite all the negative talk about no one sticking to their New Year’s Resolutions much past the first two or three weeks of January, I’m doing okay with mine. I see friends updating their progress, too. Go, us!
Losing weight is a common resolution and I’ve cheered on friends who have shared how many pounds they’ve lost so far.
While one of my resolutions was a little more general, that I’d take better care of myself, that did include losing weight.
I’ve made strides toward this goal. Going to the gym or some other exercise class is now a common part of my routine. I’m keeping track of what classes or activities I do. While I’m not on a specific diet, I’m being more conscious of what I’m eating. That still includes cheat days and foods probably not recommended for anyone trying to lose weight, but they’re fewer than they were last year and I compensate in other ways for them, instead of just shrugging it off and going back for seconds.
Early in January, a #gymselfie to prove I was actually starting to workout.
Almost 6 weeks later, I can tell there’s a difference. I feel stronger and have more energy. I’m starting to notice a slight difference in how my clothes fit. It’s not dramatic enough for anyone else to notice yet, but I feel different and I’m happy to be on track to take better care of myself.
But how much weight have I lost?
I don’t know.
I have no clue.
It would have been an easy way to measure results, but in order to measure them, I would have had to step on that scale to get my starting weight.
I’m not entirely un-self-aware, so I had a general idea of what that number was.
But there’s something about actually seeing that number that I knew would pose a mental roadblock for me. That if it said over a certain number, I’d feel completely hopeless. I couldn’t tell you what that number even is, but it was something that I’d know if I stepped on the scale and saw it.
I realize this is not the healthiest mindset to have. That weight is just a number, just one indicator of health and not the only one.
Yet, I needed to not know that number in order to get started.
I’m the opposite I have to know the number otherwise I don’t feel like I’ve made progress. Even with pregnancy I weigh myself every week just to see where I’m at (not that I’m worried about it) but I like to know. I can’t wait till I can work out again after the baby, I miss long walks or going for a run and a fun exercise class.
You look fantastic!
I rarely weigh myself. I do it once in a while, but so long as my pants zip, I’m good.
You look great! And I’m so glad you feel better too.
Sandy
That’s the reason I don’t weigh myself anymore. I used to step on the scale every day but then I fall into the trap of letting those few moments determine how I feel about myself for the rest of the day. I don’t want to be down on myself all the time, or only happy when I feel like I am making progress on losing weight. I love that your resolution was to simply take better care of yourself. I think that should be the goal, no matter what the number on the scale says.
Good for you! The scale is the devil. Good reminder for me! <3
You go girl! Healthy is best!