Saturday, April 19, 2014

Weigh-In Saturday (Non-Scale Victory Edition)

Starting weight: 301
Last week's weight: 207.5
Today's weight: 207
Total loss: 94 pounds
Banded: 6/7/2013

Hey everyone! Happy Saturday. So the weight loss this week was just half a pound. Kind of what I was expecting. After losing 4 1/2 pounds in the last two weeks, which is a lot for me, I knew that the number would be small.  Also… this is not the time of the month when I usually lose weight. Do you feel me, ladies? I think you do. :)

So this week… I thought I would take the focus off the numbers just a little bit. I will be the first to admit that I have a giant tendency to get so wrapped up in those damn numbers. Especially now that I'm so close to seeing a 1 in front of my weight...the first time in over a decade that I've seen that number. It is close and it has made me a little bit crazy. It's very easy to get so laser-focused in on the numbers, that you lose sight of why you're doing all of this in the first place. You know? For me, it's to lead a healthier, more productive life. A life where I am not limited by my weight. A life where I actually have energy left over to do the things I want to do. So let's hear it for the non-scale victories, y'all. These are the things that make all of this so worth it.

The first one is just a little one, but something that struck me out of the blue this week at one of my very favorite places. Target! I've mentioned to you guys before that Target is right by my gym, and it's super convenient for me to run in there after I work out to get anything I need. And let's face it...sometimes I like to look at shoes while I'm there. I'm only human, people. This week, I saw a pair of sandals that I liked a lot, and I needed to try them on. You already know I like a heel, but this heel looked too high even for me. I had to find out! I had tennis shoes and socks on and I wasn't too keen on plopping down right there on the floor. So what did I do? I balanced on one foot and changed shoes. Like it was no big deal. A hundred pounds ago, I wouldn't of been able to do anything like that. I used to have to sit down to even tie my shoes, and much huffing and puffing followed. If you've ever been there, you know exactly what I'm talking about. I didn't end up buying the shoes, but I did find out I can now do this neat little trick. Hot damn.

The second one is a little more important. Last fall I posted about being able to fit into the desks at school again. I told you guys that we have a lot of impromptu faculty meetings around school, and how it was always awkward for me to have to pull up a chair and use the desktop as a tabletop. Well guess what. We had another faculty meeting this week, and I found out that not only do I fit, there's a lot of room to spare! I've been enjoying it so much that now I'm looking for excuses to sit in student desks. I'm sittin' in desks all over the place. Oh…"You need help conjugating that Spanish verb? Well let me pull up a desk and help you!" I cannot be stopped.  :)

And the third one…it's just sort of fun. This afternoon I'm going to a clothing party at Rachel's grandmother's house. I'm sure you guys know what I'm talking about. Kind of like a Pampered Chef or a Tupperware party, but with clothes. I've only been to one clothing party before, and guess what… I couldn't wear one thing they offered. I remember feeling extremely self-conscious...standing around looking at the handbags and accessories. This time, it will actually be fun. I previewed the items online, and even if I don't buy anything, I know that I could. That I have the option. And that the clothes would fit me. Cool.

We are headed to my sister's house tomorrow for Easter and I'm so excited about it. After I get home tonight I'm making my special green beans and Cheese Grits Soufflé. Easter food is my favorite food of all. There will be Honey Baked Ham, Deviled Eggs, homemade rolls....all the good stuff. I'm going to have a little bit of everything and enjoy my time with my family. I hope you all get to do the same.

Here's to ignoring the numbers. Sometimes!

Thanks for reading.

10 comments:

  1. I need to start focusing on moments unrelated to the scale, I am a really slow loser :(

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    1. I find that it really does help. There is so much about this process for me that is COMPLETELY mental. Focusing on the positives really helps me keep my mind "right". :)

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  2. Love this post! It's so hard to not focus on the numbers because we want them to go down and when they don't it can be so disappointing.

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    1. Yes...and I can let my numbers fixation become an obsession if I'm not careful.

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  3. I love everything about this post! I love your personality and your positive outlook on EVERYTHING. Seriously, you'd win the 'blogger that makes me smile most' award.

    I've never heard of a clothing party, but I imagine it would be my worst nightmare. I still gravitate toward the plus size sections because I'm TERRIFIED of nothing fitting. Hopefully someday my head will catch up.

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    1. Awwwww, Hollee!! Thank you so much! That really makes me happy that you said that. I really appreciate it.

      Well I am here to tell you, you would've LOVED this one. The clothing was really well-made and I fell in love with a lot of it. Everything was sized 0-16 and XS-XL. I got some white jeans and I cannot wait for them to get here.

      I know what you are saying about your head catching up, but girl...I've seen your pics! You look amazing.

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  4. Aww I am sooo proud of you! Love this post. Love you attitude and outlook. You are amazing!!

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    1. Thank you, Jess! The feeling is totally mutual. :)

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  5. I needed this. I'm wrapped up in numbers right now...but the NSVs are all around me EVERY DAY. Thanks lady. You are my rock!

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    1. Right back at you!! I don't know if you remember what you told me a couple of months ago when the scale wasn't moving, but it's something I think about a LOT. You told me that there would be a few crazy twists and turns on this journey and to try very hard to enjoy the ride. I think about that ALL the time. You helped me in a way you might not even have realized. So it is me that should be thanking you, sweet friend. :)

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