Losing It, Week 5

We are halfway through the Losing It 10 Week Challenge. I can't believe how quickly time flies anymore. This is week 5.

I think.

I had a really great session with my nutritionist Thursday night. But one of her goals for me right now is to totally, with a vengence, avoid the scale!!! I was starting to rely on it way too much.

And I was getting too easily discouraged by it way too much.

So I can't tell you I'm doing in that regard, but I do know this:

• My clothes are looser
• I'm either going to need to buy belts soon {which I hate...ask any really overweight person; belts are evil, they jam into your tummy and make you miserable} or buy new clothes {which I really can't do}... hmmm, a bit of a pickle
• I am stronger
• I have more endurance
• I have more energy
• The pain subsides as I stay in shape... one workout missed and I can tell
• I've asked for higher weight levels for my strength training; a sign that I'm getting stronger and can push myself harder
• Overall I am having better days and have been able to be at work more days this winter than in years past
• I am a little more confident

So even though I can't see it on the scale, I know I'm making huge changes that will stick with me. It's just taking time. And I have to allow myself some grace. I'm different than other people. I'm not going to lose the weight overnight like some can. I'm attempting to do a drastic lifestyle change that will be with me forever instead of an overnight fad diet, or a feeble attempt at weight loss. I don't want to yo-yo. This has to stick.

That means learning to give myself a little more grace while still pushing myself hard.

For more of this week's posts, go to Giving Up on Perfect.