4 weeks in now and I'm feeling much better than I was. I don't daydream any longer about inventing a portable elevator/escalator (depending on the location), I don't run out of breath taking the trash to the curb, and I don't automatically have feelings of loathing for people who work out or eat healthy. All positive signs, no?However, I was just about to throw my scale out of the window when my Mom reminded me that it's probably not best for me to weigh myself everyday at this point in the process. I think she's right.
It just gets so frustrating when I am working out 5-6 days a week, eating much healthier, drinking tons of water, etc, and I still am not dropping the lbs. But, I guess that's the difference between doing a more holistic approach and doing a fad diet. Also, my clothes are fitting much better, I don't look like a stuffed sausage in my XL t-shirts (4-pack of black pocketed @ WalMart for only $10!), and my wife gets closer in when we hug, which is nice.
I also remember that when I got in shape in 2002, that I dropped fat, looked a lot better, etc, but did not start 'losing weight' on the scale until the 6th or 7th week in. My body is just weird like that. There is also no denying that I still have quite a way to go before I get where I want to be, but throw a man a bone, you know? Marathon, not a sprint... I have to remind myself of that often.
To all of you out there reading, praying, writing, encouraging, participating, feeding me, funding me, etc, THANK YOU! We have had over 950 visits to this blog since it began on March 16th! So, please continue to share this blog with folks who you think would be encouraged.
See ya on Monday! Happy Easter!
2 comments:
Keep up the good work Casey! I know it's a tired cliche but "slow and stead wins the race", it was for me Don't worry too much about the scale, when I started on my journey Jason always reminded me that your clothes and mirror will always be your best gauge on how you are doing. When I did "weigh in" it was once a week, first thing in the morning to get the most accurate results on how I was progressing. From reading your past posts you got everything going for you so just keep it up. I'll be praying for you.
Adam
Adam,
Thanks for the encouragement! I appreciate any and all advice from you, my friend! I will try to implement weighing in only once a week. Otherwise I'm tempted to quit and go to Whataburger... ;-)
C-
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