More often than not, I seldom take time in life to celebrate my accomplishments or even acknowledge my progress. It may be connected, once again, to my self worth issues. Sometimes I think my accomplishments are not that great or perhaps it may be self serving for me to celebrate or reward myself. OR, "soon", I think, I may fail and that would negate all my accomplishments. Well, those days are gone! I am taking stock of ALL my small accomplishments that have been adding up lately. Yes, they may seem tiny but when you add them up together, I have definitely progressed on my journey. Here are some of my milestones as of late. First of all I have lost 19.6 lbs and with my official weigh in today at Weight Watchers hours away, I believe I have lost another 1-2 lbs, over a holiday weekend for me that is progress! I did not binge or eat an enormous amount of calories when putting away leftovers. I am enjoying 1 latte every 3 weeks or so, rather than 5 a week. I eat and enjoy breakfast each day. I have gone to the gym voluntarily on my own twice this week. I am performing walking/jogging intervals on the treadmill, pushing myself just a little more each time. I walk/jog around our lake a couple of times each weekend with my dog. I exercise while watching TV. I am aware of my posture and my core daily. Wow I say, "good job Lorraine", momentum is beginning to happen.
Do I accomplish all these activities each and every day perfectly. Absolutely not! BUT I refuse to beat myself up because perfection is not my goal, progression IS! Yes, it may take me two years to reach my weight goal but just think of the "beauty" of the journey. My journey is taking place from the inside out and is difficult and rough at times. I may even take 3 steps forward and 1 back but that is still progress. All I know is, I will celebrate today and each and every day! In that celebration is a healing of my spirit, that yes, I am worth it, I am a darn good person and I will be victorious!
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