I always celebrate when I step on the scales and see that they are going down, down, down. This year, I can’t say that I haven’t been serious about my commitment to a healthy life, because I have lost weight, but I’ve cut myself a lot more slack this year, which has resulted in smaller numbers. I’ve only lost about 12 pounds this year so far, but I still celebrate each and every pound.
In August, I recommited myself to my plan and program, and I have lost a pound since Monday. I have started strength training again, something that I had really been slacking on this entire year, even though my regular cardio work outs have been consistent. Oddly, a day after I recommited myself, someone offered me what they are calling the best fat burners to, as they put it, ‘help me reach my goal a little faster’. As you probably know, I declined. They may be great, but they aren’t for me. It is something that I feel that I ‘have’ to do on my own and I will do just that.
So today I celebrate yet another low on the scales- two more pounds and I’m at a milestone in this journey- one that will definitely be worth a treat to celebrate, and one that won’t break the calorie bank. I’ll be having that hot air balloon ride before I know it, which is one of the gifts I plan to give myself when I reach my goal.
WOO!!! I too celebrate each and every pound with a wooo and a happy dance. One down is still one down, and better than none down (or worse, one up). Congratulations on your new low! I’m at my new low too and have one more til my big milestone – we can do this! A hot air balloon ride is such a good idea, for so many reasons, if you think about it…
Comment by Sammi — August 13, 2009 @ 5:34 am
Yayyyy Sammi You are right! You and I are on the same journey and we share the same outlook- every pound is a pound down and one less we have to carry.. YIPPEEE for milestones!!
I agree with you on the hot air balloon ride. I wish Marcel would go, but he’s a lil too scared. I was planning on maybe taking a friend, but maybe, just maybe I’ll do it alone and revel in the moment with me, myself and I.
Comment by gardener — August 14, 2009 @ 6:41 am