So my nutritionist (who watches me “like a hawk”) called me out on something I said in my last blog: “I haven’t lost a load of weight to-date (about 11 pounds). That doesn’t bother me because I know I’m trading in my fat for muscle.” When she read that in the post, she thought that perhaps I wasn’t fully appreciating all that I have been able to accomplish.
I think she’s right (she ALWAYS is!).
Although my lifestyle journey began on January 1, it didn’t actually start with her for another two weeks (that was my ‘official’ weigh-in). In the time that I have been with her I have been able to lose 11 pounds, which, really, is a great accomplishment. Rather than using rhetoric that sounds somewhat negative (“...haven't lost a load of weight”), I should use language that really reflects how I am feeling in regards to all that I have been able to do in a relatively short amount of time.
So, to rephrase: I am really excited to announce that I have been able to lose 11 pounds! Additionally, that is MORE than 10% of my weight-loss goal! YAY ME! My clothes are looser, my muscles are stronger, my eating and sleeping habits are so much better than they were just a few months ago. So many positive changes!
Really, I am very pleased with myself—and thanks to a little prodding from my nutritionist—I will make sure that I choose words which really reflect how I am feeling.
Finally: For any of you who are on your own journeys, I hope that you are reaping the benefits and staying positive about your own accomplishments too!
I couldn't agree more. I must admit that when I first read your previous post, I immediately thought of your students, and how frustrated they are as they often feel they should speak fluent English after 2 months of studying their butts off. I bet you'll be more understanding the next time they go on their periodic whining session, as you're just as impatient as they are to get to the end of your journey.
ReplyDeleteWell, the good news is that, if everything goes well, the journey should never end! So you'd better enjoy every little step you take!
A steady (and not too rapid) weight loss should reassure you, as it means your new lifestyle is sustainable. I know you know all that... Now I'm just enjoying being a patronizing bitch. K.