Small or large, accomplishments are something to be proud of. I'm now on week 3 of training and week 2 of eating my food from NutriFit. The scale is usually the "go to" for measuring weight loss accomplishments. Lately, I have been trying to avoid jumping on the scale everyday. It just seemed to move up and down almost daily. Besides, weight is not always the best measurement for weight loss success. The other day I was putting on a belt that all of a sudden was too big on me! That's a measurement of success! I also have this vein on my left shoulder that just started to show when I was in the last few weeks of my training from the last fitness competition. A friend/trainer told me it shows now because my skin is thinning (fat loss). I've grown quite fond of this vein and even gave him a name, "Spike." He has been an accoplishment for several months now. However, now he seems to be growing and even has a friend forming on my right shoulder now. Those are both accomplishments. My body is changing even though the scale isn't. It can be frustrating when the scale doesn't move or even moves up! Whever this happened to me in the past, I would just quit whatever program I was on because I thought it wasn't working. During my training, I've had to fight that temptation of quitting. I've also learned to be patient with my body. As long as I keep doing the next best thing for my health, then the positive changes will happen.
It was Labor Day yesterday and I went to the Venice Beach Muscle Contest for a little inspiration. It was only back in April that I was standing on a similar stage in a bikini that barely covered anything. I remember the first time I tried that bikini on. I thought there was no way I would be able to walk out in public in that thing. Today, you can't keep me out of a bikini. I wear one (little ones) whenever I can! Although I went to the event for inspiration, I ended up with a lot of anxiety. The competitors were so thin! Not only could you see a six pack, but also their ribs, and maybe even some organs. I just know already how hard it is to get that thin. It's all from diet. It's a crazy diet that I am just not looking forward to doing. I remembered something another friend/trainer told me which was to never compare myself to anyone else. Each one of us has our own story. Our own challenges. It's all about measuring our own personal growth. I felt better when I remembered how far I've already come. Working hard is a necessity, but we must also be patient with our body. Thankfully, using personal catering (NutriFit) has relieved some of the hard work in dieting. My focus is now just to "stick to plan." I have my own workout plan and NutriFit provides me my meal plan. It is literally is taking it one day at a time. Each day that I follow my plan is another accomplishment!
I stay on course with my training because I am proud of my small and large accomplishments. They will just continue to multiply as long as I stay on course. It's almost like going on a treasure hunt. As long as you follow the map, you'll find your treasure.
