7DSD

Got my meals planned out for the week. It's the 7DSD from the TIU plan as closely as I can possibly follow it.  Yesterday I made breakfast for me and my boyfriend (as it's become habit almost every sunday now). I did my 3 egg whites w/spinach and tomato and then made him a huge 5 egg scramble w/ corn beef hash. 

In my goals for April I said I would take 30 minutes each week to reflect and remember why I'm trying to lose weight. The goal is not to deprive or torture myself... I feel really good about my progress so far. I'm so proud of myself for persevering through the scales set-backs and pushing forward towards my goals. In the past I have often lost momentum when I saw the slightest progress. I suppose I did again this time but not to the same degree. I stayed conscious of my decisions throughout and have now regained momentum. 

My ankle was bothering me at the end of this week which had me worried. When I was on the elliptical it was really bothering me and I couldn't think of anything to focus my mind on. I know my ankle is not injured... I should clarify wasn't pushing through pain! I think the repetition was just bothering it. Anyway, I started to brain storm things to think about to keep me motivated. I pictured myself sliding into jeans without having to pull them over my gut. I pictured myself feeling lighter as I walked down the street or ran through the park for my workouts. I pictured myself taking a progress picture with a flat stomach! And lastly, I pictured myself at the beach wearing a bikini. The image of putting jeans on is honestly what stuck with me the most... perhaps because it's something I do every day? 

This morning I tried on a pair of work pants that have been too small on me since I bought them (bought them with the intention of slimming down ASAP and a year later...) and the pants slid right on! Good thing because my old work pants were looking really dingy and baggy :D

It got me thinking...Do long term goals actually set me back? Do I need the daily reminder of putting jeans on to keep me focused? And if so, will I stay motivated even when I get into a jean size I've never fit in before? 

Just some things to think about! Happy slimming!