On the right track!

08JKgirl
08JKgirl Posts: 44 Member
in Motivation and Support
So I know this is a very very small victory in the scheme of things.... but after a month of the start of my journey I finally weighed myself last night! I was a little worried about it for 3 reasons.... I really havent done as well with my eating/exercise as I could be, its right around that time of the month so I am retaining water like crazy! (I know most women will understand this) and I weighed myself at the end of the day (so all the food and water was still in my system from that day)
When I jumped on I had a little pep talk with myself about how its ok if it is up a couple pounds cause I know why it is... and dont get too discouraged! Well turns out... I lost 3 pounds!! I was really happy about it!
In the past when I would weigh myself I would always get discouraged if it was only like 1 pound or even 5 pounds. This time makes me want to work harder this month in both eating and activity so when I weigh myself again I can see what really happens when I put my all into it! I am looking forward to this next month.
Looking back is great too! looking forward and thinking I have months and months till I reach my goal makes it seem daunting but looking back on this month it went so quickly!
7 pounds left till I reach my first initial goal (also made the decision that as soon as I am 10 pounds down I will quit smoking)

So just want to share my small victory and realization :) and I am looking forward to really push myself this month and see where I land!!

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  • OhioTallGuy
    OhioTallGuy Posts: 82
    Awesome! Keep it up, it is those small victories that keep you motivated and going!
  • FlatTummyTrish
    FlatTummyTrish Posts: 88 Member
    Great job :) If you incorporate more exercise and healthier foods in your diet imagine what the weight will be next month :)
  • clover5
    clover5 Posts: 1,640 Member
    Congrats! Keep up the good work. Slow and steady works best.
  • asciiqwerty
    asciiqwerty Posts: 565 Member
    great job,

    but be prepared for not getting that loss every time, weight loss is not linear, be persistent , keep going, and re-set you calorie goals as you loose weight
  • 08JKgirl
    08JKgirl Posts: 44 Member
    Great job :) If you incorporate more exercise and healthier foods in your diet imagine what the weight will be next month :)

    I know that is what is really going to push me this month! I am starting to religiously weigh and track my food using this site. Once I can see what I can really do I will be unstoppable!
  • 08JKgirl
    08JKgirl Posts: 44 Member
    great job,

    but be prepared for not getting that loss every time, weight loss is not linear, be persistent , keep going, and re-set you calorie goals as you loose weight

    Yes I am prepared for this! I am just looking for a pound a month even!
  • asciiqwerty
    asciiqwerty Posts: 565 Member

    Yes I am prepared for this! I am just looking for a pound a month even!

    my current target is 0.25 kg per week or 1/2 a lb
    heads up my monthly cycle puts me up and down well over this range around my period
    that doesn't mean the progress isn't there

    good luck
  • KombuchaCat
    KombuchaCat Posts: 834 Member
    Nice work! You are very introspective...you know what you need to do to refine things and move forward.
  • olddirtydieter
    olddirtydieter Posts: 1
    Good Job!
  • RockinTerri
    RockinTerri Posts: 499 Member
    Great job!
  • 08JKgirl
    08JKgirl Posts: 44 Member
    Thanks guys :)

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