So I was talking with someone about how weird it is when people tell me they can notice a change. It kind of freaks me out and I wasn't sure why. My gut reaction is always "No, I haven't lost that much that you could see a difference yet" or "It has only been 5 weeks, you can't tell yet." In the past, I have always kept quiet about any diet or exercising I was doing. I didn't want to be the girl who is always on some diet but never loses the weight. Now that I am looking back on it, it kind of sounds like I was setting myself up to quit or that I was expecting to fail so I might as well keep it a secret so that I can save the embarrassment. So it is just strange this time around because it is public info and people are noticing. For some reason it feels like a lot more pressure than before because people are noticing but I can only think that is going to be really good for me. I think it will help keep me accountable in the times that maybe I don't feel like it anymore. I know that no one can make we want this or force me to do it if I am not willing to put the effort in but the added motivation seems to really help in those times where I am just like "I just want a cookie!"
Until tonight, I will be anxiously waiting for the weigh in. I am close and hope that I hit 20 lbs lost tonight.
I agree, you definitely have more accountability and that IS A GOOD THING! The more accountability the better! It is just one more layer of motivation and determination that you need! And yes, I can definitely see your success , I can see a difference! If you can't see it yet, try putting a pic from week 1 or before the program, side by side with a current picture! You will totally see it!
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