NSV: Stalled, but didn't backslide

kristinksmith

So I haven't lost weight or inches. My exercise hasn't improved and my eating habits went down the drain. And I consider this a NSV? You bet! Here's what I didn't do that quanitifies as a NSV: I didn't lose sight of the progess I've made. I didn't stop logging what I ate and the measely exercise I did do. I didn't lose perspective on what I was (or wan't) doing. I didn't lose the good habits I have established-- my eating habits are still better than they were 100 days ago. And I didn't beat myself up.

August is the one month of the year where we don't have school or sports commitments, work slows down and we can just relax a little more. I relaxed my focus on weight loss, I rested more and recharged my batteries. And now I am ready to keep going, stronger than ever.

So with 100 straight days logging on MFP, I am back at it. Getting healthier one step at a time.

retiree2006

Smart lady! Sometimes taking a break without undoing all the good is important and rejuvenates you. Too many people think of "not losing all the time" as failure and give up. I know you'll tackle this with renewed energy.

JessiBelleW

I'm not sure if I count my summer as a win - but I do not count is as loosing either. I travelled this summer and spent close to two months not at home. I didn't go great at exercising and I didn't do great at eating well (especially the 10 days I spent in the US) but when I weighed in a week after returning home I still weigh roughly what I did before I left. I am gearing up to recommit this week, keeping a closer eye on what I eat and getting back into the exercise but I obviously don't eat the way I used too as I didn't put all the weight back on ????

Great to hear that you are back at it!

Soulpaint

Excellent attitude and awesome NSV! This is about long term changes and living a great life and you GET that....good for you!

HermioneDanger118

:drinker:

Stenobun

It's great that you see that you're making progress even when you don't think so. I've been stuck for months, and I get down on myself pretty often for it. But I also stop to think every once in a while that I haven't gained any of my 47-pound loss back, and that's pretty major because it means I have changed my life in a big way.

spoiledpuppies

Very cool!

redbev306

Way to go! I would consider this a victory... as I have made the mistake of giving up many times before in the same circumstances. WHEN I have a hard time in the future, I will hopefully think back to your story to inspire myself to keep pushing too! Thank you for sharing!

BobcatGirl110

way to go! Just "keep on keepin' on" with the good habits