Weigh-in yesterday brought a smile to my face. I was down for the 4th week in a row! My total weight loss since re-starting Weight Watchers and writing this blog is 3.8lbs. That may not seem like a lot, and there was a time in my life when I would agree. But when I once complained about only losing a pound or so a friend of mine put it in perspective by saying “If you don’t think losing a pound is a big deal I’ll gladly give you back that pound.” I stopped and thought about it for a second. It took some pretty hard work to lose that pound and I wouldn’t want it back. At that point I realized that no matter how much (or little) weight I lose, even the little victories are still victories.

Sometimes the victories aren’t just about what the scale reads. What I try to focus on is how my clothes fit. A bit looser is always nice. Reminding myself that it’s not all about the scale is sometimes a struggle but putting on a pair of jeans and having room in them keeps me focused. I’m also paying more attention to my energy levels. I’m sleeping better at night and waking up more refreshed and ready to start the day. Hard to believe I’m experiencing all of these benefits after on a 3.8lb weight loss, but I’m more motivated than ever! It’s all about putting it in perspective.

Liz