I finished the Alpha phase of T25 today. I've also consistently been swinging my kettlebells around for a few months, and am on Day 54 of my Whole 60.
You would think the scale and I would be BFFs. Not so much. I'm at 176. Which is not bad, given I once weighed 285 (perspective is imperative here). But, it is a little disappointing when the scale doesn't agree with your hard work, sweat equity and dedication in the kitchen. Measurements weren't much better. Nothing horrid, just not alot of change. I can feel my triceps way better - but they are not necessarily smaller, just changing in shape.
So today I want to list out some NSV's to be proud of, to hopefully inspire you to do the same and NOT allow the scale or it's lack of downward cooperation to make you want to quit.
- My skin looks awesome. One side effect of eating so clean and so many veggies is that my skin responds so well. I just have a glow about me and today went all over town with no makeup on besides some lip gloss. I realized it about 3 stores into our trip and exclaimed to my daughter, "Oh geez, I've been walking all over the place with no makeup on!" She said, "Mom, you can't even tell. You look great." When I gave her a look, she said "I'm not just saying that Mom." And of course, in her 10 year old fashion gave me a good old eye roll. (yep, a mini-me!)
- I bought a size small dress today. I'm not always a small - I mean, hello, I wear a size 10 or 12 shorts/pants. But every now and then I luck out - tried on a size medium in a maxi dress today and it felt too roomy. Asked the sales girl to bring me a small. She did. And it fit perfectly. Whaaaat? Given I used to wear a 22/24 in the SAME STORE it felt great to say the least.
- I love the way I eat. This is super important. I have a ton of satisfaction with my meals. I don't feel deprived. Did NOT crave the cheeseburger and fries my daughter ate in front of me earlier - I was excited to get home and eat my leftover ribs and brussel sprouts. Every morning my breakfasts are satisfying and YUM. I love the way I eat. Everything tastes so good.
- I feel disciplined and in control. This is so important for a food addict. I feel like I'm in control but not in a miserable "I can't eat anything" kind of way. Instead I feel like I'm making great choices as second nature since I have been doing it so long. It feels natural and amazing.
- Not everything is measurable. So I can't measure that part of my body where my butt meets my legs - (once heard it called the Bu-thigh - lol!). But I can tell you my butt fits better in my jeans. Not something I usually can measure with a tape measure and no number attached to it - but feels great. I bought a pair of size 10 shorts yesterday that fit PERFECTLY. Do you know how amazing that feels?
- I ran a 5k last weekend with no training. Once again, being an athlete is amazing. I am not fast, but it's cool that I can go run for 34 mins and change without months of training and enjoy it so much. Running for fun has really been enjoyable and I know my strength training during the week has made me a better runner.
I'm looking forward to next steps. Going to try some new things nutritionally, still staying within the paleo/W30 guidelines but going to see if I can jump start some fat loss again. I'm excited about what is next and ready to see more positive changes.
Had I quit at any point in the last 5 years I would NOT be where I am today! Look for the NSVs in your life and tell me what some of them are in the comments section!
Today, if you get no other message from me, please get this:
"The scale is not your friend. Your own amazing progress is." ~Clara B. 2014.
Holla!
Clara
