This post is about body weight and mentions a number of pounds lost. Please skip if that’s not your jam.
I had a big aha moment at HIIT class yesterday morning. I was doing step-ups on a bench, holding a 25-lb dumbbell in each hand.
I was thinking about how hard it was. Possible, but hard.
Then it clicked – that’s about how much weight I’ve lost this year.
This used to be how much weight I lugged everywhere.
Huh.
No wonder I have so much more energy now.
Like, duh, but also… it honestly hadn’t clicked like that before.
I’m proud of my health journey this year, and excited to keep going, but I have to admit, there is a tiny little voice in my head that’s like “You did that to yourself. You’ve done is so many times before and will again. It shouldn’t be celebrated that you lost all this weight you put on yourself.”
Sigh. What a meanie, right? Thankfully, the voice is small and I am determined to prove her wrong. And moments like this remind me why I should.
I’m so proud of you snister! That voice in your head needs to STFU. Every day is a new day. If you struggle one day, you can start again the next, or the next, or the next. It’s never too late. Love you!!
You are the best snis! Thank you! I always seem to need that reminder. I am so glad I have you in my corner. Love you too! ❤️
Losing the weight is an incredible accomplishment, even more so that you have been able to do it multiple times. It is such a hard thing to make that decision and stick with it. Why are we so mean to ourselves?! I am.proud of you for losing the weight, but more so for recognizing the negative self talk
Thank you! It is! All these times I’ve tried and didn’t stick with it, at least I cared and tried! And yes, becoming much more aware of self talk after my therapy this year. I didn’t realize I was being so mean to myself.
100% agree with Christina!!! ❤️❤️
Thanks Denise! 🥹
I remember having that exact a-ha moment when I lost a ton of weight 10 years ago. Like OMG I used to carry these giant dumbbells around EVERYWHERE.
I’m with your sis, tell that voice to STFU. It doesn’t know what its talking about. You should absolutely celebrate the fact that you’re doing so much to take care of your health. What happened before and what could happen in the future are not as important as what you’re doing right now to take care of yourself.
Right! It has to be super external like that for it to click!
Thank you – that is such a good way to put it! I do need to live in the now. I needed that reminder!
The voice in your head sounds a lot like mine – and it needs a b**** slap. It’s just jealous because you lost weight and it hasn’t. Tell it that you plan to “regain” the weight every time that you go to the gym – and “lose” it the second that you’ve finished your workout;-)
Yes! Let’s slap them both!
And that’s exactly what I’ll do!!!!
Good for you! Getting your thoughts right is such an important factor in weight loss, as well as being kind to ourselves. 🙂
Thank you! It totally is! I always wonder about the folks who attempt weight loss without the mental factor and how successful it is.
Congrats! It’s such a nice realization that your hard work is paying off and consistency is key. Nicely done!
Thank you!!!
That’s an amazing realization, isn’t it? Way to go, Kim!
Thank you!!!
Oh, wow – what a realization, Kim! So amazed with everything you are doing for your health. Just think of where you are now compared to where you were in January. Wow!
Aww thanks! I feel so much better now!