A friend of mine recently told me that she has been dieting since January 1st and she had lost 20 pounds. I honestly didn’t think she had 20 pounds to lose but I congratulated her and listened as she talked about how awesome she felt. I wasn’t jealous or envious. I was genuinely happy for her. This deal ain’t easy friends. We need all the support we can get.
Fast forward two days.
I step on the scale.
Down 21.5 pounds since January.
My first reaction, of course, was disappointment. 21 pounds in 19 weeks? Forget this one year goal. This will take me at least 2.
But then I remembered my friend. And I thought “What if I just extended the same kindness to myself that I so readily give to others?” And I decided to do just that.
So I will admit that losing weight at this snail’s pace is frustrating. It’s almost as if I am releasing the pounds one at a time. And sure, symbolically that makes a beautiful image. But in reality it’s a pain in my booty. But change is happening. I see it every day.
And it’s ok that you can’t see it yet. It takes about a 30 pound weight loss before it’s noticeable to others. At this rate I will be there by around Christmas.
But I will get there.
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