I'm not going to lie. Weight loss is HARD. I don't care what the internet or the tv ads says There is no pill, supplement, superfood, detox that will wave a magic wand. There is no quick fix silver bullet. It's work, and for the most part it has to be undertaken alone.
I love food. I love to eat. Ice cream. Pizza. Tacos. Shall I go on? They're all amazing. I also love the social aspect of food. It's much more enjoyable to socialize over a meal versus go to the gym. That's the path I chose for a long time, and it changed me. Now I'm fighting back. I'm trying to make better choices. I haven't been on any sort of major diet plan, but I have tried to make better choices in the moment. I'm trying to cook for myself more often. I'm exercising more and trying to find more creative ways of movement. I have seen progress, and I love finding those little victories that show I AM making a difference. Yesterday was one of those little victories.
Through my weight loss, I've had no issue gaining a notch on my belt. I've also been comfortable buying a new pair of pants a size smaller. Shirts though, shirts are a STRUGGLE. I think mainly due to the fact that I am uncomfortable with showing myself. I have a tall torso (shirts are never long enough) and have always tended to like things that are a little baggier. However with the weight loss, things are even baggier now. So I took a chance yesterday. I attended a fundraiser ride and asked for an XL t-shirt. This may seem like such a small thing, but I can't remember the last time I purposefully asked for an XL shirt.
Not did I ask for an XL shirt. I wore it. I wore it out in public. And, it fit! Surely not as baggy as I've traditionally dressed, but I'd be lying if I weren't to say I was proud of this moment. It's been a lot of hard work. Many days, miles, and little choices that all add up.
I'm excited to see what comes next. Who knows what that next little celebration milestone will be. It's important to celebrate those little victories. They definitely help on the path towards a much larger goal. That is often what the internet forgets. There is only the horrible beginning and the miraculous end. It don't pay attention to the mess in the middle and tries and cut it out as much as possible. However, I believe that it is the mess and the journey that makes it all worth it.
'till next time!
-Matt
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