Slow & Steady Wins the Race

I know I haven't posted in a while. I'm not sure if you missed me or not, but I feel like I need to address an issue I've been pondering. I keep seeing and hearing about all of these weight loss solutions: Weight Watchers, Isogenix, HerbaLife...I could go on. I have seen so many people have amazing results with these methods, but I just can't help but wonder what happens when/if you stop. I'm seeing amazing before and after pictures and I can't help but wonder if I switched out my grilled chicken for vegetable-based protein shakes at dinner if I'd be doing myself a favor; but, that's just not reality for me. I have never been able to stick to something that limits what I eat. I never could stick to weight watchers because it was too much trouble to account for every single morsel of food and calculate points for improvised recipes. I have not been perfect at tracking what I'm eating lately, but I've also been insanely busy. (Class ends this Wednesday and then I'm on a break til June 13th, THANK GOD!) I just want to be able to eat something I know is healthy without worrying about every single calorie or point. I guess that is what I'm trying to say...although I might not be able to lose 65lbs in 6 months or even 20 lbs in 6 months, I would rather make small, healthy changes on a day to day basis than make myself insane by counting points or calories or subjecting myself to powders, shakes and supplements. I know my workouts are making me feel mentally and physically better and that is more valuable to me than the number on the scale. It might take me ten times longer to lose this weight, but damn it, once it's off at least I know I can sustain myself! I need a glass of wine and potato chips and to chew actual food every now and then. I'm certainly not knocking others who have success on these plans, but I have to be able to do what works for me. I may not be getting perfect or quick results, but I am considering this a marathon, not a sprint and slow and steady wins the race. I'm excited to wake up early again tomorrow and train with Alexa. I'm even looking forward to measuring my inches to see if I've lost any in the last month or so. Although my before and after pics thus far might not be dramatic, I'm happy with the progress I'm feeling...and ultimately, that's what counts, right?

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  1. ChelseaApril 23, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    I have to remember this too! Last night, I had a meltdown of frustration and rethinking it - I was being silly and impatient. Slow and steady is the way to do things and I have to stop pressuring myself so much. I hope your training/measuring session went well!

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