scale...

in my efforts to eat well and work out more efficiently, i have noticed that i rely on the scale to tell me how successful i am.  but the truth is that i noticed changes in my body long before the numbers on the scale started to change.  i am very proud of my commitment and all the progress i have made.  sometimes it feels slow, but i know this is a lifestyle and not a fad diet.

it is important to be happy in your own skin and not compare yourself to others.  i am working towards a health goal and i have come a long way.  i have lost weight, gained muscle, become more toned and am overall feeling great.  i don't always make perfect food choices, but i don't let myself feel badly about it either.  i practice eating well most of the time and exercise a lot, so it's okay to splurge every once in a while.  if we always feel deprived and hungry that would be no fun.  i am having fun experimenting in the kitchen to find new ways to make healthier versions of the food we crave, which tends to not be so good for you.  and lately i have been addicted to a weekly fro yo date with jarad at yogurtland or penguins.  i realize that i can not be defined by a number on a scale, and that each day is a new opportunity to eat well, exercise and recommit to your health goals, so don't obsess about yesterday!