WIW

Today: 189.6

Last week: 191.6

It is a HUGE relief to be out of the 190s (even if just back there briefly). I vividly remember getting out of the 190s back when I started in journey in 2010. It was SUCH a huge accomplishment and it meant so much to me. Having a healthy lifestyle and feeling good about my body still means so much to me, but it’s something that I must CHOOSE to make a priority every day. 

I was talking with one of my best friends last night who struggles with keeping weight off as well. We were both commiserating about letting 10 pounds creep on over the past few months. It’s hard work to lose weight, especially when you are fighting your genes, body type, and years of bad habits. My friend and I have both been at places where we were really happy and confident about our body and weights, so why did we just let it slip away? For me I was tired. Tired of making time to work out 5 days a week, tired of saying no to indulgences. I was at a great weight and fitness so I got lax and wanted a break. In the journey of weight loss and weight maintenance I know just like my body which needs “rest days” I need to give my diet “rest days” too to avoid burnout. It’s finding that balance that is hard. Weight loss is both mental and physical. I remember my beloved former spin instructor would ALWAYS say during the warm up that we had “get our mind right” – we had to be prepared to work and fight.

My mind is right and my body is ready.