So, I gained today. Three. Pounds.
I have to say it is hard to accept. And typically, I scour the past week for what I did wrong. And that's a good thing.
But today, I feel tired. Because after 7 months of doing that and working constantly and then being disappointed, I'm tired.
And so, for this week, I'm taking a break.
Yeah, I'm sure that if I look back I'll find something I could have/should have done differently (although I feel sure NOT three pounds worth). But I just need a break. I need to focus on other things. Because really, this weight loss thing is just a means to an end.
So this week, I'm not going to focus on losing weight, I'm not going to agonize over my gain and what I need to learn to improve my success this week. I'm going to rest.
I'm going to focus on Jesus and being a mom, a wife, a homemaker, a servant and friend.
Am I going to count points? Yes. Am I going to be active? Yes.
Honestly, my week might not look much different from the outside. The difference may only be on the inside...in my thoughts and in my heart. But I can tell you that I already have felt a weight lifted from my shoulders...even though I have to constantly remind myself to let myself rest.
I don't know what my next weigh-in will hold. But for now, the part of my brain that keeps saying "hey loser! get to your goal weight already! Or at least lose SOMETHING!" is on vacation.
And all I can say is...BON VOYAGE!
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Wishing you a wonderful week on "vacation"!
ReplyDeleteThe difference on the inside is the one that matters. I was so surprised the last time I saw you. I hadn't known you'd been losing weight, and you look fantastic! Take it easy on yourself. Do what you've been doing and trust God to give what you need. The most important thing is that you're getting healthier and being an awesome mom to those sweet babies of yours.
ReplyDeleteTifany, thank you!
ReplyDeleteCynthia, you're so right! Thank you!