In it for the long haul

sunflower8926

I've been back on this site since the new year, and my weight has been bobbing back and forth above and below my starting point by a pound or two. It has been a little frustrating, because I have been pretty faithful about logging, and I am trying to increase my exercise level.

What I want to say as an encouragement to others who might be in the same boat is that I am not discouraged. I have bad knees, but I have been able to steadily increase the amount of exercise that I am doing. I have more stamina. Things that seemed heavy before seem lighter now (like a bag of yard waste). And I am succeeding in changing some of my problem eating habits. Sure, I'm not perfect, but I've come a long way, and I am doing it consistently.

I lost 15 lbs here last year, before my son's wedding, and I know that the weight will come off eventually. But I wanted to share that not everything is instant, and that choosing to be healthier is a choice that is worth long-haul effort.

Oh yeah, and while I was showering today, my stomach felt a little strange. I suddenly realized that it was MUSCLE I was feeling under all that flab! The crunches are working!!!!!

Thanks for listening

sunflower8926

I've been back on this site since the new year, and my weight has been bobbing back and forth above and below my starting point by a pound or two. It has been a little frustrating, because I have been pretty faithful about logging, and I am trying to increase my exercise level.

What I want to say as an encouragement to others who might be in the same boat is that I am not discouraged. I have bad knees, but I have been able to steadily increase the amount of exercise that I am doing. I have more stamina. Things that seemed heavy before seem lighter now (like a bag of yard waste). And I am succeeding in changing some of my problem eating habits. Sure, I'm not perfect, but I've come a long way, and I am doing it consistently.

I lost 15 lbs here last year, before my son's wedding, and I know that the weight will come off eventually. But I wanted to share that not everything is instant, and that choosing to be healthier is a choice that is worth long-haul effort.

Oh yeah, and while I was showering today, my stomach felt a little strange. I suddenly realized that it was MUSCLE I was feeling under all that flab! The crunches are working!!!!!

Thanks for listening

MyaPapaya75

Wtg! and thks for the inspiring post!!:drinker:

MOMOFTWO29

that's great, keep up the great job.

sunflower8926

:flowerforyou: Thanks, gals

heal4444

Great post sunflower. Sometimes, our success cannot be measured by scales or any instrument, but more intangible of our awareness, consciousness, a lifelong journey of learning,lifestyle change instead of a quick fix.

Good for you and tks for sharing your success story with us. Wish you the very best in your weigh loss journey.:happy: