When you are trying to lose some weight it is so easy to dismiss all your efforts unless they result in a big loss but I’m firmly of the belief that a pound is a pound and that every one counts. Just one a week will result in a 26lb loss in a year and that will make a big difference. Yes it is easy to think that 26lbs is not a lot when you realistically have 98lb to lose but it could be as much as two clothes dress sizes and I suspect that could have a big impact, not only on how I look and thus feel about myself but on my health too.
If you’ve read my recent posts you’ll know I’ve been making some positive changes with earlier bedtimes, focusing on drinking more water, starting to exercise and since Monday 1st February cutting down on what I eat too. I’m not sure what success I’ve had with weight loss as yet as I’ve not weighed in the last week but in the first week I was a couple of pounds down and I’ll be weighing Monday night but for now I am revealing in the little successes that I have seen.
Successes like –
- Not eating at meal times if I’m not hungry. Perhaps preparing a salad ready for when I do get hungry
- Choosing to not snack in the evening whilst watching TV
- Carrying a bottle of water with me at all times
- Taking a bite of the delicious rice pudding my husband had cooked the other night and realising it tasted too sweet for my palate, so I only ate a small amount and saved the rest for the kids
- Getting to mid morning and finding that I’m not seeking a snack as I’m not hungry
- Leaving food on my plate if it gets to the point that I feel full
- Not automatically just going for pudding when I am at work because it is there.
- Avoiding carb loaded breakfasts
There is lots of work to be done, but I am in this for the long haul and feeling good. I look forward to sharing my success next week. Mich x
Linking up with Beth in a Box for Weight Loss Wednesday and Kirsty at Hijacked by Twins for Slimmerseeker Thursday
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Celebrating the small successes is definitely the way to go. Whatever the scales say, you’re making so many positive changes and in the end, that’s all you can do. Babysteps all the way xx
Thanks Cheryl, yes indeed it is just changing yoru mindset isn’t it?
Oh good luck Mich, sounds like you’re making some really positive steps.
I’m trying too, I’d got into bad habits like family-sized bars of chocolate and cans of Dr Pepper in front of the telly! Had to knock that on the head when I got the the heaviest weight I’ve ever been.
How are you doing Liz, have you managed to get some better habits re-established?
Well done on your successes, definitely worth celebrating!
Thanks a lot Rebecca
I’m sure slow weight loss is better in the long term than losing lots very quickly. Sounds like you’re got a good plan to keep it going.
Yes, I think you are right Ness, it is not good if it all drops off to quick.
Its great to see the changes you’ve already implemented. Changing your mindset is a big part of being able to change your lifestyle, something I am also working on. Well done and good luck with the rest of your journey.
Good luck with the eating plan, can highly recommend Thinking Slimmer to help achieve those goals
Its good to be aware of what you eat and have set eating plan.
Great successes there Michelle!
I’m with you every step of the way as I’m trying to change my habits too 😉
So many positives there Mich and the water being the most important! I do find with the weight loss journey, I am more likely to leave food on my plate when I am done – growing up, I had to eat everything that was on my plate, but nowadays I know where that line is and when I am full, I am full. Slow, steady weight loss is easier to maintain over time and you are sounding so positive about it all – I am sure those scales will surprise you on Monday! Hope you are having a lovely week and thank you for linking up with #WeightLossWednesday! Sim xx
well done on all your successes 😀 brilliant you are so inspiring
Well done this sounds really positive. Snacking in the evening is my downfall too. I think healthy eating is the way forwards rather than faddy diets x
Little and often is the way to lose it and keep it off I think. It can be a bit frustrating. I lost a stone over a year 2 years ago and have kept it off.
I totally agree, Michelle, weight loss should be seen as a long term project and every achievement should be acknowledged and celebrated. It is the only way to successfully achieve what you have set out for.xx