January 23, 2008 at 10:25 am
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I’ve not always been fond of scales. In fact, I’ve detested them, run from them, avoided them at all costs.
But since early December, I haven’t minded them much. I think I can honestly say I like them.
Two Saturdays ago I worked out at the Wellness Center, then took my shoes off to weigh. I’d not done so since a few days into the new year when I discovered I’d lost my first 15 pounds. Well, I was not very pleased to see I’d stayed the same.
I didn’t let it frustrate me, but it did disappoint me to see no numerical results for my hard work.
Truth is, I’m feeling better and my clothes are feeling loose, so I fretted for a few hours about that trip to the scales, then I let it go and pressed on.
This morning just before 7, I decided to weigh again. (I try to weigh every two weeks. Some folks like to weigh daily. I can’t do that because that does cause great frustration for me.) Anyway, I was pleased this morning to see that I’d lost 6 more pounds. That brings me to a total of 21.
And that makes me very happy.
Sure, I’ve still got a long road ahead of me, but I’m trying hard to enjoy the trip and not worry so much about reaching my destination regarding the numbers on the scales.
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ginna wrote @ January 23, 2008 at 11:56 am
Leslie, I’m so proud of you! And I’m glad you didn’t let the plateau slow you down. You knew you were doing things right. Sometimes the scales just refuse to budge. That’s when you have to take notice of other “scales” … like your clothes fitting looser.
And thanks for the recipe for the bran muffins. If I can find the Miller’s Bran at Kroger, I’ll be making them this weekend.
Todd wrote @ January 23, 2008 at 3:32 pm
Great job Leslie. It is inspiring to read how well you are doing!
Leslie,
What great progress!
And _your_ reaction to
the news that you have
now lost 21 pounds
is just wonderful.
It will be a while
before you fully
realize just how
many others of us
out here are being
motivated by your
story.
Jan
ca wrote @ January 24, 2008 at 9:39 am
Leslie, glad to see you working on through stubborn scale numbers. Those scales are great, but they don’t seem to tell the whole story. Those loose-fitting clothes and the changes in your body, mind and spirit mean a lot. A friend of mine was working hard to drop a lot of weight, and he was hung up on the scales “not moving,” in spite of the new clothes he had to buy due to smaller pant/waist size and so on. He wasn’t taking into account body fat % changing and some extra muscle he put on, offsetting some of the body fat he shed. There are lots of factors that feed into the equation, the main thing is, you’re doing the right thing, exercising and eating better, feeling better, and so on. Like you said, enjoy the journey itself!! The rest will follow…
Keep up the great work, and great new lifestyle!
Great Job Leslie!!
We are sooo PROUD of YOU!!
Makes me admire you even MORE!
Love you,
Terri Lynn and Becky
Daniel wrote @ January 29, 2008 at 10:43 am
You’re wise to be afraid of scales. You can cut your fingers on them if not careful, and besides, the fish smell pretty nasty. Oh, you mean …
Great job with the lifestyle change. It really is an inspiration to see you going after it like you have. Who knows, maybe others will follow.
Kim J wrote @ January 29, 2008 at 12:54 pm
Congratulations!! I am so proud and inspired!
Ginny wrote @ February 2, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Keep up the good work!
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