Which is why I'm writing this post! I hit the 15 pounds lost mark this morning, and it makes me feel really, really good. Sure, I've been lighter than this before during my weight loss efforts, but it's very affirming to see that my hard work is paying off once again. Now I just can't wait to see 20! Hopefully I'll have a good update for you on that number again next week.
Every five pounds lost is definitely something to celebrate, and I hope you're able to do that as well if you're on a weight loss journey. Heck, every pound is a success! What are some of your checkpoints and 'state signs' along your way? How do you celebrate these smaller accomplishments on your way to your final goal? Or if you've already reached your goal, what tools and rewards did you use to keep yourself motivated and moving in the right direction?
1 comment:
I think it's really great that you're acknowledging the milestones (even the 5 or 10 lb ones) along the way! It can be so daunting, if you just focus on the big number ahead of you. I have 50-ish lbs left to lose. But if I focus on 50, it feels like a huge undertaking. If I focus on 5 lbs at a time, that feels more doable and much less overwhelming.
Someone at Weight Watchers (my program of choice) once said, "I don't have to lose 50 lbs. I just have to lose 10 lbs, 5 times." :-)
You've got me thinking now - I focus on mini goals (5, 10 lbs) but I don't actually think about what I'll do to acknowledge them when I get there. So, I think I'll start planning out a few non-food rewards for reaching each of the next 10-lb increments, from here until goal. So, thanks!
I look forward to your vlogs and your blog posts and keeping up with your successes. It's really important to take time to appreciate the journey from who you are to who you are becoming. Keep going! :-)
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