I haven't been able to weigh myself in around 2 weeks, as we have been in isolation with my partner's family in the countryside with no scales in the house. I have been a little worried about this, because they are foodies and drink wine with every meal, but I have been trying to enjoy the time mindfully and focus on things other than the scale. We've now finished isolation, and a friend of his family dropped round this morning to visit. She's known my partner since he was a kid and has met me a few times over the past few years, but hasn't seen me in around a year. We were passing in the hallway and she asked me in that very quiet, complimentary way if I'd lost weight, and I was THRILLED! I almost didn't know how to respond, I started out almost doing that pretend surprised face like it was no big deal and I hardly even thought about it, but then couldn't contain my smile and decided to just own it and acknowledge my effort. I know asking people about weight is not generally to be encouraged, but this has just made my day. In over 3 months she is the first person to acknowledge any change (other than my partner when prompted), and it's confirmed to me that it's noticeable and that I'm on the right track! Woo!
ETA: my details for success need to be included apparently. CICO. It's all CICO. I don't even know what to say about it, it's so so so simple and I just can't believe how long it took me to click after years of thinking that I was the exception who nothing worked for and didn't obey the laws of thermodynamics. Measure and record everything that passes my lips, preplan portions and calorie content so that I never get caught out. Counting makes me feel less out of control. It's like someone opened my eyes and now I understand that every other thing I ever tried that had short term success (keto, IF etc) worked because they ultimately made me eat less, so pulling back the layers to the basics is what has helped me grasp it, finally. I know that other people prefer cutting out meals or food groups because it's an easier way to manage the mental labour, and I applaud that! Do you. Find what works, and do it! I believe in you all!
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