So my last post I was griping about how I always seem to look fatter when I’m working out and eating the best. Thanks to all those who encouraged me to keep going, because I kept going, and I can feel myself getting stronger.
I think it’s time I stop worrying about what number is on the scale and what the mirror is showing. It’s not helping me because I get discouraged too easily. What is helping, though, is seeing my weight loss journey as a life-changing experience. I used to always look at it like this: eat healthy and exercise to lose all the weight so I can get skinny, look great, and eat whatever I want again.
Faulty. Logic. Right. There.
This doesn’t work for two reasons.
1) If I do this, I may or may not lose the weight because I’m probably going to give up because it’s such a huge task that’s going to take a long time. I think this is partly why I fail so much because every time I fail one time, I get discouraged and think I can’t do it.
2) If I temporarily eat healthy and exercise to lose the weight, then I’m going to gain it all back once I stop! (DUH Laura!)
So… it finally makes perfect sense that I have to make this my new lifestyle. I can’t focus on the numbers anymore. I have to focus on making this a lifestyle change, and I have to realize that no matter what the scale says, as long as I’m treating my body with respect, making it sweat, and fueling it with nutritious foods, then I’m going to be okay. I will get to where I’m going, one healthy decision at a time.
This isn’t to say I won’t occasionally weigh myself, and it’s not like I’m covering all the mirrors in my house… but I’m in this for the long haul.
Being healthy isn’t a goal with a finish line… it’s a never ending journey that we all deserve and need to travel and explore!
Laura's Losing It... 
February 25th, 2014 at 4:15 pm
Reblogged this on healthsmartmomma and commented:
I think Laura does a great job at putting into perspective what a weight loss journey is truly about, check out this post and many other’s on her blog for a different healthy living journey! 🙂
February 25th, 2014 at 4:16 pm
I always like reading your posts. Although I’m in the opposite boat as you, trying to gain instead of lose, I can relate to the weighing and mirrors! It’s frustrating at times but in the end it’s worth it. I hope you don’t give up!
February 25th, 2014 at 6:21 pm
thank you so much for the encouragement! i’m not going to give up!! you don’t either 🙂
February 25th, 2014 at 6:48 pm
Definitely not! Just have to keep up the motivation 😀
February 25th, 2014 at 6:49 pm
Ha, that’s the hard part for sure!
February 25th, 2014 at 7:00 pm
It really is! That’s why I’m always looking for something to motivate me. haha.
February 25th, 2014 at 6:15 pm
You’ve totally got this! Don’t think of this as a diet…. diet has the word die in it… and a “diet” makes everyone want to die lol just think of it as the new you! A new lifestyle a new healthy fitness lifestyle. Tell your self this when u feel like giving up and cheating your self…. the junk food ive craved ffor an hour or 2?!? or the body I’ve craved for my entire life!? You’ll get it together real fast 🙂
February 25th, 2014 at 6:26 pm
that’s a good way to put it! why cave in for a temporary craving when it makes my real craving impossible! thanks 🙂
February 25th, 2014 at 6:36 pm
Yayy!!! This is AWESOME! I love your new mentality. I, too, struggled with the whole notion of losing weight. Like you, I thought it was just something I had to do for a short period of time. I didn’t understand that I had continue this way for life. That knowledge doesn’t seem daunting which is surprising. Anyway, keep going forward. Keep looking forward. You’ll inspire many people in this journey of yours, including yourself. 🙂
February 25th, 2014 at 6:38 pm
what a sweet thing to say! thank you so much! changing how i think is extremely hard, but i know it’s going to be worth it in the end! 🙂
February 26th, 2014 at 8:45 am
I love this! You have such a positive attitude towards everything, it’s great. Fitness is a way of life, not a destination 🙂
February 26th, 2014 at 5:29 pm
You are so right! Thanks for your comment 🙂
February 27th, 2014 at 1:28 am
You’re welcome!
February 27th, 2014 at 10:53 am
Well done, Laura… Isn’t it funny, I know the scale is haunting me right now, and I’m just not at that point where I can push it to the side and ignore it. I look forward to seeing your changes from a different perspective.
February 27th, 2014 at 5:38 pm
Thank you Lisa! I’m looking forward to it as well 🙂
February 27th, 2014 at 10:03 pm
I think that’s great! I do suggest you continue to weigh yourself even after you’ve lost weight…I stopped weighing myself and gained like 20 lbs in 2 years! I knew i had put some weight on, but that is a lot on my 5’3 frame.
March 2nd, 2014 at 5:22 pm
Yes, I definitely don’t want to gain it back. You’re right… if it’s a slow gain, it’s likely I won’t notice it as easily. Thanks!