Reality Check

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!