So after hearing of my buddy's success last week, I decided to venture into my closet and pull out some clothes from last year to see if they are any looser. By the end of last summer, my capris were getting a little snug - I had just gotten back from vacation and was moving into the season of flannel and big sweaters so I didn't feel overly concerned.
When the weather started to get nicer this year, however, my panic started to rise a little bit. I decided to bite the bullet and try on a few pairs and guess what - I've had 3 pairs on this week and they are all hanging off me. *insert happy dance here*
It's always an accomplishment when I get through the winter and my spring/summer clothes still fit - but to have them feel big on me instantly lifted my mood.
So now I'm back to being motivated...by the time we hit the fall I want to need a whole new wardrobe :-) Dying to buy some cute fall stuff LOL
Wednesday 24 April 2013
Saturday 20 April 2013
This week...
So after my a-ha moment last week, I set out this week to just go with the flow. I didn't get to work out at all, but did manage to take the stairs a few extra times at work instead of the elevator. And how did it pan out? I'm down another 1.4 pounds. So it seems that I can just "live life" - as long as I make good choices (which for sanity's sake includes a glass of wine or a few chips every now and then), I will be able to stay on track.
The more exciting news this week came from my WW buddy. She pulled on clothes this week that she hasn't been able to wear in a couple of years. To say I am over the moon excited for her is an understatement. That is THE BEST feeling in the world when you're on a journey like this - especially when it seems the number on the scale is not cooperating!
And here's the important lesson about having someone to do this with - when you start to feel blasé or like it's just not worth it, something way cool happens to your buddy and you get motivated all over again.
Congrats to you my friend - and here's to staying on track together!!
The more exciting news this week came from my WW buddy. She pulled on clothes this week that she hasn't been able to wear in a couple of years. To say I am over the moon excited for her is an understatement. That is THE BEST feeling in the world when you're on a journey like this - especially when it seems the number on the scale is not cooperating!
And here's the important lesson about having someone to do this with - when you start to feel blasé or like it's just not worth it, something way cool happens to your buddy and you get motivated all over again.
Congrats to you my friend - and here's to staying on track together!!
Friday 12 April 2013
A-ha moment
So I've been beating myself up about feeling so blasé about my weight loss for the past few weeks. I couldn't seem to figure out why I no longer felt that I was "trying" to stick to the program. And I was struggling to figure out why the scale wasn't moving as fast as I wanted it to. I've been the same number for the last 2 weeks - even though I've been to the gym and my eating habits are staying under control.
Then it happened. I had a bit of an "a-ha" moment. I wish I could take credit for feeling enlightened, but it was actually after reading a friend's blog that it hit me (here is where I give due credit to Sonia for giving me perspective...if you don't read her stuff you should - http://soniasscrappingworld.blogspot.ca/2013/04/some-exciting-news.html).
The reason for the blasé attitude is that I had managed to incorporate the stuff into my daily life, and I no longer felt that I had to try to follow the WW program...I was just doing it. I didn't have to convince myself the bowl of ice cream wasn't a good idea...I just didn't want it anymore. And the stuff I did want (like a glass of my favourite wine), I could do cause I was making good choices everywhere else.
As for the number on the scale, I realized this week that my clothes were looking a little saggier on me. What I decided was to make that my gauge. I still like to watch the numbers fall, but it is a true sense of accomplishment to have my clothes feeling big. And I put on a pair of freshly washed jeans that usually were initially hard to button up - and I had no issues! YES!!!
I've always been a firm believer that you just have to live the change and stop thinking of it as a "plan" or a "program". No one wants to feel like they're on a plan for the rest of their life. We just want to live our lives to the best we can. It just took me a little while - and some help from my friends - to figure out that was the point I was at.
Then it happened. I had a bit of an "a-ha" moment. I wish I could take credit for feeling enlightened, but it was actually after reading a friend's blog that it hit me (here is where I give due credit to Sonia for giving me perspective...if you don't read her stuff you should - http://soniasscrappingworld.blogspot.ca/2013/04/some-exciting-news.html).
The reason for the blasé attitude is that I had managed to incorporate the stuff into my daily life, and I no longer felt that I had to try to follow the WW program...I was just doing it. I didn't have to convince myself the bowl of ice cream wasn't a good idea...I just didn't want it anymore. And the stuff I did want (like a glass of my favourite wine), I could do cause I was making good choices everywhere else.
As for the number on the scale, I realized this week that my clothes were looking a little saggier on me. What I decided was to make that my gauge. I still like to watch the numbers fall, but it is a true sense of accomplishment to have my clothes feeling big. And I put on a pair of freshly washed jeans that usually were initially hard to button up - and I had no issues! YES!!!
I've always been a firm believer that you just have to live the change and stop thinking of it as a "plan" or a "program". No one wants to feel like they're on a plan for the rest of their life. We just want to live our lives to the best we can. It just took me a little while - and some help from my friends - to figure out that was the point I was at.
Monday 1 April 2013
Can't shake it...
So I truly can't seem to shake myself out of this blah mood I've been in...and usually when I get blah I get even more blase about the WW program. I find myself making excuses (I'm really tired, it's Easter so I have to eat the chocolate - you know the drill). Usually at this point on my WW journey, I tend to give up. I just quit and think "I'll start again when things get less crazy".
Here's the thing...it never gets less crazy. There is always a thousand other things that need my attention, and a hundred reasons why it is easier to grab whatever is handy to eat instead of planning and making good choices.
This is where I really appreciate my WW buddy. Knowing she keeps going, and has just as crazy a life as me, keeps me at least on the program. It keeps me going to the meetings, and thinking even a little bit about what I put in my mouth.
Truth be told I skipped weigh-in last week - mostly cause I just didn't have it in me to face the scale knowing it would not be a good number. This week I'm going back to the meeting and will face the music...and I will do it with my support system in tow. Here's to keeping the truck moving forward!
Here's the thing...it never gets less crazy. There is always a thousand other things that need my attention, and a hundred reasons why it is easier to grab whatever is handy to eat instead of planning and making good choices.
This is where I really appreciate my WW buddy. Knowing she keeps going, and has just as crazy a life as me, keeps me at least on the program. It keeps me going to the meetings, and thinking even a little bit about what I put in my mouth.
Truth be told I skipped weigh-in last week - mostly cause I just didn't have it in me to face the scale knowing it would not be a good number. This week I'm going back to the meeting and will face the music...and I will do it with my support system in tow. Here's to keeping the truck moving forward!
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