Since I've been in a bit of a funk (had the flu, which means I haven't been working out and just eating whatever is given to me instead of using energy to make healthy meals) I thought I'd start a thread dedicated to the things about our weight loss journey we are good at! Things you've learned about yourself, ways you've surprised yourselves. We all have struggles and areas we fail at, but let's look at what we can do! It doesn't even have to be just weight loss related entirely, maybe you discovered something else about yourself in this journey. Maybe you didn't know you could be so confident in a lair of heels or something. You tell me!
So I'll start! I hate exercise (except swimming) but what I HAVE learned about myself is how good I am at picking myself back up from "cheat" moments. I never knew I had this much self control over food.. And that I could live without belittling myself. Had a cupcake with some kids? That's okay!!! It means a lunch later with less carbs and more veggies to balance out. Ended the day with a serving of Costco fries? No need to give up or feel bad. Tomorrow can be a lower calorie day with tasty fruity treats and less pasta. It's only a cheat moment if you give up, otherwise it's just part of a normal week with a little balance. And who knew I could do it and do it so well?
I've also really good at walking... I look for more opportunities to just get up and move, even with a desk job. May not be weight lifting, swimming or running or more intense exercise like that but I'm good at it! And I never knew that about me before
So how about you, where do you excel in this journey? Let's be positive together!