Over the holidays, I’ve been a little more relaxed about fasting and have, honestly, been eating a little more fat, sugar and generally everything. I weighed myself after the holiday weekend, noticed I gained 5lbs and I kind of felt like crap. My relationship with eating has always been emotional. If I felt bad, I would eat to comfort myself.
But, I reminded myself that I’m still down 30lbs overall! And that even my friends who hadn’t seen me in a while said they noticed that I’ve lost weight and that I look great! My new, smaller size pants still fit (albeit snugly). This newfound confidence I have in myself has allowed me to value myself more and change my habits for good.
So, just a friendly reminder to anyone else out there to not lose track of the big picture! Two steps forward and one step back is still moving forward!
To me, the point of being healthy is that I can afford to “splurge.” The holidays can be for indulgence, and because they’re a special occasion, it’s okay if you neglect your usual habits. The target isn’t to weigh a certain amount, bc that’s constantly shifting and only a vague indicator of health; it’s a lifestyle/relationship with your body and self! You’re doing amazing!