It's what I have to do this week. The scale is not my friend today. I'm not sure why. Despite staying within my calorie limit, and working out, the scale has not budged. I can sit here and play guessing games as to why. There are many possible explanations. But I'd rather attempt to focus on the positive things this week:
1) Someone I've only known for 6 weeks, and who had no idea about my weight loss journey, noticed I lost weight. That was a huge confidence boost that the effort is worth it. (It is for so many other reasons as well, but well, it's nice when people notice.)
2) I went to 2 BodyPump classes this week and saw quick results. By the second class I was able to make it through the second round of squats/lunges, and I wasn't nearly as sore as I thought I was going to be. Yay for getting stronger! (Which could also be one of the reasons for the non-budging scale.)
3) I am noticing new muscle definition in my arms and legs. Muscle definition is sexy.
4) One of the BodyPump leaders saw me after class and offered me a VIP pass to a session this coming week. Another saw me Saturday and said she missed me in class that day. It made me feel special, like I have my own little group of cheerleaders. It may be all in my head. I don't care.
5) I feel leaner and stronger. No number on the scale can beat that.
Even though it would be so easy to take this frustration and dwell on it, let myself roll around in the self-pity and be miserable and depressed, I won't. I won't give up either. I will look at these victories this week. I will look at the fact that I am making myself stronger, fitter and healthier despite what that scale says. I will hold my head high and walk into next week, prepared to try again.
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