The other morning after seeing a disapointing number on the scale I found myself frustrated. Over the holidays I gained somewhere between 2 and 3 pounds. Now that the holidays were over, I wanted the weight gone.
But these few pounds were stubbornly sticking around, overstaying their welcome. Exasperation was setting in and I was beginning to feel hopeless.
And then. A moment of clarity. I thought, "What would I tell myself if I were my personal trainer?"
You have changed your life.
You exercise 5-6 times per week.
You are strong.
You eat more whole foods in one day than you used to eat in one week.
You are happy in your career choice.
You sleep peacefully every night.
You have lost more weight than you ever thought possible 3 years ago.
The scale is just a number, it is not the whole story.
Refocus. Go back to the basics.
Reread the books that inspired you.
Do the exercises that you love.
Feel good about your achievements.
The weight will come off. I promise.
And so, I got dressed. I made my oatmeal, I packed my lunch. I had fun with my exercises. I laughed.
And you guessed it. The scale is moving down.
It may be another year before I reach my weight goal. But I have already achieved so much more. The weight is only one small part of this journey - I shouldn't let it weigh me down. Pun very much intended.
Are you in need of a pep talk?
Be well.
