So because I'm a big weenie baby and complaining about only losing three pounds in one week, my friend emailed me this picture.
I hate those pictures of fat...they're so gross...so I'm glad three of that gloppy mess shown above are gone!
My problem...or one of my many problems is that I read other people's blogs about losing like 100 pounds every two days their first three months out...and I think, "me too, me too, me too".
I have to reign in that competitive nature of mine....that nature that gets pissed off with an A- (yeah, I'm that girl). And realize I can't compare my journey with any one else's. Because if I do I will end up even more crazy than I already am.
Deep breath
I am now Zen about my weight loss last week...three pounds is great! It's good enough. It's okay.
I need to be Zen because it looks like that's all I'll probably lose this week too.
Deep breath
I'm just not going to be one of those people who lose tremendous amounts of weight in like five seconds.
But it will happen.
I'm committed. And I have this wonderful tool.
And I have a great support system.
I feel ya! I struggle with lose each week, like last week I lost 1 lb and felt exactly the same as you.
ReplyDeleteI could be wrong, but I feel like you're still upset about it, or at least unsatisfied, just by the feel of this post. Just for some perspective beyond the pound of fat visual: if you lost 3 lbs per week every week for a year... you'd be down 156 lbs. You're welcome. =P
ReplyDeleteRonnie, not upset, but probably unsatisfied...in the way a perfectionist is...it's one of those things I'm working on about myself...and something I realize I'll have to deal with for a long time while on this journey....Great perspective, I would be close to goal in one year at this rate...(but of course my brain answers that with, wouldn't it be nice to be goal at Christmas....What I do to myself is crazy!).
DeleteGotta agree with Ronnie here, 3 is significant!
ReplyDelete3 is a lot for a week. Rejoice in the -
ReplyDelete... it could have been a +
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Oh, an I HATED getting an A-
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I would shank my best friend for 3 lbs in a week...no seriously that is great
ReplyDeleteI agree with all of the above. I was a "slow loser" my first year and averaged 1.5 lbs a week. Seriously...3 lbs is the most I EVER lost in a week. So if the competitive nature in you needs it...compare yourself to me. That way, you're always a winner! :)
ReplyDelete3 pounds lost in a week is HUGE. HUGE. Focus on the overall picture. This is an amazing journey and you are going to miss it. Slow down and enjoy the ride. This isn't a competition with anyone other than yourself.
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