Reality Check

ehloring1

I always say one of the great qualities my mother has but I did not inherit is " the patience gene". And so getting on the scale and losing .4 lbs when I really have committed to logging my foods and exercising is well, rather a disappointment. I know, I know - any loss is a good loss and in the right direction and there are many other ways to measure my success. I know it all- it's not my first rodeo - but it always seems we expect the weight to dissolve faster than when we put it on.
Then I remembered 10 years ago when I lost all the weight ( first time in my life I didn't have to lose weight) and kept it off for about 3 years. My mindset was not being in a rush to lose it - I remember telling myself back then "every day I eat right and exercise, I am a day better than the day before". It's not like I reach the goal weight and magically, I don't have to worry anymore. I forgot- I am creating a lifestyle here - something I obviously have gotten away from.
And so today I will do good things for myself. Dining at a friends for dinner who is a fancy and fattening cook. I am bringing a salad and fruit bouquet to add to the desserts. Setting myself up for success!

tmbg1

I've found that whenever my weight loss is too slow or nonexistent, it's because I'm logging incorrectly. I underestimate my portion sizes and overestimate my exercise calories burnt. That's what is happening with me now and I need to take a long, hard look at how honest I'm being with myself.

ehloring1

That's not me. I actually will err on the side of more calories than less. I also don't eat my exercise calories so even if that doesn't calculate properly, it doesn't really effect what I eat. For me it's just impatience. But today I put on a shirt that felt a little looser and when I did my errands, I felt more energetic and lighter! I felt good!
That is an accomplishment!