Losing weight this time around has been so much more of a struggle than it was on WW Round 1. I feel like my body is hysterically laughing at me while saying "Try all you want, I ain't budging". It was time for me to gain some perspective. I asked myself three questions:
1. Are you healthy? Yes.
2. Are you happy with your reflection in the mirror? Yes.
3. Are you happy with the number on the scale? No.
Question number 3 has always been what is important to me. I've prided myself on being that 124 pound girl (for the record, my goal weight is not 124). And for what (or for who)? I have a husband who loves me no matter how much I weigh so who exactly am I trying to impress? It's not like I introduce myself to people by saying "Hi, I'm Brea. I weigh 124 pounds". WHO CARES?!
My body is different and I have to shift my mindset now. I have to get away from focusing so hard on the number on the scale and start focusing on how I feel about myself. That's what is important, right? I may never get back to 124 pounds and I have to accept that. It's going to be hard to accept but I'm trying.
So here it is. I lost 0.6 pounds. Whew!
Now for the real honesty.
I wrote this post yesterday fully convinced that I had gained weight. I had a whole schpeal about how I ate too much candy, had pizza for dinner and doughnuts for dessert. But I tracked everything I ate and I didn't understand how I gained weight. Imagine my surprise when I stepped on the scale this morning and saw I actually lost a little bit.
I know I can improve and make better choices. Hopefully I can get my emotional eating under control.
My goal for week 6 is to limit the amount of soda I drink and increase my water intake.
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