New account, new post, but I have spent a lot of time here browsing people's stories and they have been very motivating. I wanted to share a revelation that I had when I stepped on the scale today that made me realize how different this time is.
The journey so far has looked pretty normal: I started 2 years ago and lost about 50 lbs and stalled out for about a year. I didn't really gain but fluctuated 10 pounds or so. Earlier this year I started up again and this time has been different, I am not following keto (like last time), I am sticking to CICO and exercising.
The revelation: Tonight when I stepped on the scale mid week (I only log Sunday morning weigh ins), I was only 1 pound above my Sunday weight and I had a fully day of chugging water (drink about 150 oz a day) and eating a couple meals. Previously if I saw what I would consider great results like this, my mind would immediately think, "well maybe I can have a little more, maybe I can have another cheat meal." But this time when I saw the scale I smiled and simply told myself, "great job and keep it up."
I know this sounds silly, but a light bulb went on tonight. Skip those things that wont harm you but will slow your progress. Another idea that has kept me going is forgiveness. If there is a day where you have to eat something you normally wouldnt or if you make a mistake and eat too much, forgive yourself. You can find this advice all over the internet, but its so true. What we are doing is for ourselves, if a friend slipped up we would forgive them and tell them its okay, why would we treat ourselves differently. If you got this far I wish you the best of luck in your journey and I hope to read your success posts in the future.
Current before and after: https://imgur.com/a/vYVVdzm
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