I weighed in early this morning. I have to confess I got a pit in my stomach that caused a bit of anxiety before getting on the scale. I stepped on the scale and it showed a 3 lb. weight loss. I lost weight…didn’t gain and I should be really excited about that but I have to confess, my initial reaction wasn’t a happy one. I thought I could lose more. I immediately started to think about what I could have changed throughout the week and how I could have done better.
Truth be told, I could have worked out 1 or 2 more times but honestly, there really wasn’t anything else to change, besides I worked out more in the last week than I have in the past 2-3 years! My whole life has transformed and praise be to God, it hasn’t been a horrible transition. I prepared my mind for this lifestyle change 2 months prior to starting WSWE. This past week, I ate more veggies than ever before and my fridge looks like a produce aisle in a grocery store. I stuck to majority of my goals (minus one workout which will change next week) and for this being a transition week as far as a healthy lifestyle change, I did pretty well.
So why am I having a harder time than expected with this? Not sure. I should mention prior to WSWE I got a really bad cold and traveled to Haiti which helped me lose 9 lbs, so really, I am at a 12 lbs weight loss. I am proud of myself for losing weight; I guess, I thought I would lose more. That’s why I know this journey is more than just a physical journey, it’s emotional and spiritual. If I trusted solely in the scale I would always struggle with discontentment. I cannot place my value and my happiness in the number I see on the scale, because that number is not a reflection of my heart, soul and spirit. At the end of the day, my hope is in HIM and NOT a scale. So despite not losing as much as I wanted, I am going to confidently celebrate my victories:
I Lost 3 lbs!
I ate VERY well this week!
I drank more water daily than I planned!
I worked out 3 times…Which is 3 times more than the week before!
I read my word and journaled daily
I FEEL GREAT!
I hope you can celebrate your victories also. If you have 10 of them that’s great, if you have one that is great! They are victories and that is what matters right? I would love to hear yours and celebrate them with you.
As I share this with you, I am speaking also to myself. We are more than a number. With every step taken, every healthy meal eaten and every effort made we are that much closer to our freedom!
Be encouraged today…We can do this…The best is yet to come!
Madelynn
“Then you will know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.” John 8:32
Madelynn,
That is awesome! One day, one week at a time. You’ll soon see the results you are seeking. It’ll come. Stick to it. You got this!
AMEN!!!!!!!! YES!! I need to do it, nobody will do it for me! Thank you!
I enjoy reading your blog! Thank you for sharing. God bless you!
Thank you Linda! I hope you and your hubby are well! God bless you!
I Am Soooo Excited For You! Three Pounds In One Week Is Fabulous, I Don’t Care Who You Are!
Thank you Ruth. Sorry this is late…I am adjusting to this blog lifestyle 🙂 I hope you are well star sister! Miss you!
Keep your head up Mad! You did great! I think reality TV gives us an altered view of reality on shows like The Biggest Loser that we can realistically loose 10-20 lbs in a week. The truth is that yes we can if we work out 10+ hours a day. Keep at it and you will get those results your heart is desiring. You are changing over 30 years of habit and that will take time but it will be worth it my friend. I’m celebrating each and every successful moment with you!
Roose! You are ABSOLUTELY right! I thought I responded to you sooner but it didnt go through. I expected Biggest Loser results on a real life scheudle!!!! I may have to blog about that! Thank you for your encouragement. Your so sweet. I appreciate your encouragement! Your words are weighty (no pun intended!). Love you!!!
I went to a super intense workout class with Melissa Correa this morning and it felt great! I then went to the store and bought nothing but healthy foods! I feel great! Congrats on the 3lbs. That’s 3lbs off and closer to your goal. Baby steps! 🙂
This is a journey. An adventure. You are making lifestyle changes. 3 pounds is awesome!! The norm is 1-2 pounds a week so you are doing well. Next week will probably be more. 🙂 Good for you!
You are right. I’m hoping next week will be a good week and if I lose three lbs that will be great as well. It’s all a learning process… Body and mind!
Mads, when do u do ur exercise? I hear ppl say, it’s better in the morning, others say in the evening… (read the following in broken rican english…lol)
Toy ma’ peldia que un juey vijco!
Lol
Congratz on ur weight loss!!! Xoxoxo
#WSWE
SEE YOU SATURDAY!!!
I work out when I can right now. A little of both. Because this is a lifestyle change I am trying to figure out waht works best for me. I think you have to be realistic with your life and your schedule and work on it from there.
3lbs is Great!!!! I know from my own dieting experiences that there were even weeks when I ate right and worked out and I didn’t lose anything! those weeks WILL come. but what absolutely counts is the stickability. if you are healthy for a year (even if its not to the level you initially had in mind) that is WAY better than being super-crazy-healthy for just a few weeks on and off. for me, its finding that balance where over a numbers of years I can LIVE with the ‘plan’. ie not be so much ‘on a diet’ mentality where I then think of nothing else but breaking the diet!!:-D but have restraints that I can live with and still have space within that way of living to have the odd pizza or dessert or whatever… actually for me right now this next year 2013 my restraints are to eat no desserts but that I CAN eat pizza whenever I want. that sounds mad, but it works for me as I value desserts over pizza, tho I still enjoy pizza. so now and again I enjoy guiltfree, as its still within the general plan, a lush pizza, but day in and day out slowly over time my weight drops and stabilises without the dessert-ridden binges I have whne I have no plan at all!
sorry for writing lots but this blog touches my heart. I believed the lie for years that I would never be anything than bigger than average. and it is not true!! i just had to find what worked for me longterm. xxxx u r super brave xxx