Anyway like I said I was a little disappointed in myself for not losing as much weight as I wanted. I have lost a total of 8 pounds and was hoping to lose more. But I can’t be hung up to much on the scale otherwise I will go crazy. So I have decided to make a list of things that have
improved (that I have noticed) so I can look back on this and remember its not all about the scale.
- I can feel my stomach is smaller and my butt has lifted slightly higher..
- I am not getting so winded when swimming.
- I feel like I am getting faster at swimming
- My work pants (even though stretchy material) feels baggier to me
- I can walk up the steps at the train station without stopping, in pain or dying for a breathe
- My mood has improved.. I am more happier and calmer… I feel like I can handle any
situation
- I am not so tired. I mean I have tired days but not so many of them now. Relying less and less on energy drinks (which I shouldn’t be drinking anyway)
- This might sound strange but I feel like my brain function has improved. I am thinking
clearly and less mistakes happening in my work
- My legs are stronger
- I am able to jog slightly longer than before
So ill look at this every time I have a bad day and remember that not everything is related to the scale. It is said that when starting a lifestyle change within 4 weeks you notice difference in your, within 8 weeks your friends will notice a difference and within 12 the rest of the world will notice. I have passed week 4 and I am definitely seeing a difference in me. I had a friend last week mention that she has noticed that I have lost weight but I haven’t see her since November, but I’ll take it. Hopefully more friends will notice and then it’s on the rest of the world.
I can't get to hung up on the scale otherwise i only set myself up for disappointment. Just keep working on eating healthy and exercising and the points