It is so important to not let the scale dictate my moods. I *know* a bad day at the scale can set me off, just like anyone. However, it is vital to focus on the positives so as to not loose sight of the goal. So I have to look to those non-scale successes.
It is really the biggest one. I feel better. I have gotten rid of back pains, etc. I feel more energetic and better balanced than I did before.
When the scale won't budge, it is always good to take my measurements and think about how many inches I have lost since starting! It really helps keep it in perspective.
It still happens now and again, but with feeling better, I am also more able to be physically active. I also try not to let it hold me back. I walk, I make sure I don't use my weight as an excuse.
It helps to see the difference in trying on old clothes. The jeans I wore when I started fall off me now! Also, I have some clothes a friend gave me...sorta form fitting and sexy. They are getting closer to fitting.
It is so important on a bad scale week to reflect on all the good ones. Taking joy in what I have gone right, whether it be drinking enough water each day or eating those fruits & veggies. It helps.
When I look back at what I was eating, it is sorta scary. Even my bad days on WW aren't as bad as a good day before WW. I eat more regular meals that are far more balanced.
It is a good thing to know I am more in control and making better choices with my food.
May sound a bit goofy, but over the time, I have learned that I will gain weight while I am PMSing. I also know when my body will crave certain foods. It helps in being prepared.
The body is a very funny thing. Sometimes it decides it wants to hold onto those extra pounds. Or perhaps it is that TTOTM. I nearly always gain 2-3 pounds while PMSing. Yet, it is easy to get down about it. Also exercise can add that muscle that means loosing inches, but not pounds.
I need to remind myself of all I have learned along the way. It really is a good thing how many steps I have made towards bettering myself and how I think and react towards food. Check out my What Am I Learning? page for more details.
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My Personal Story
Non-Scale Successes