In Weight Loss, Almost DOES Count!

Hi Superheroes!

So, I was filling out this document for a challenge that I'm doing for like...the next 101 days or something like that, and when I was writing my goal weight, I realized that I'm about 33 pounds from my final goal. In life, people always tell you that "almost doesn't count". Either you do it all the way or don't do it at all. I guess I took that mentality into weight loss because although I've lost a lot of weight, I don't celebrate it. I was too busy looking at the finish line and because I'm not there yet, I still wasn't happy. Looking back on photos from when I was 257 and looking at myself now it a big difference. People who know me notice it but yet when I look in the mirror, I still see all the work that I need to do. But then I remembered that I worked way too hard to get to where I am to not give myself the credit I deserve. Whether you've lost 5, 10, or 20 pounds, it's still pounds that you don't have to carry anymore.

(Muscle and fat weigh the same, muscle just looks more attractive!)

So, this blog post is to give everyone the credit they deserve. You're doing more than you were a month ago. It doesn't matter if you're a long way from your goal. You're almost there and that counts! As long as you stay consistent, you will get there. When you lose motivation, remember where you started and look at where you are now. If you're tired of starting over, STOP GIVING UP! I had to write this post mostly for myself, but I'm sure so many others can relate. I even found some old photos that I can compare to myself today. Back then, I hated cameras and did not like pictures at all. I still hate cameras but I don't think I'm that bad though lol.

(Me, my niece and stepdad in 2011)

(257 pound me in 2011)

(I remember when my friend ask me if I was pregnant in this picture!!!!!!)

(Back in 2012 when I thought that THIS was skinny. Sucking it in doesn't make it skinny lol)

(Uh...HORRIBLE!)

So after looking at those before photos, I think I appreciate my journey so much more. I used to get down and upset if the scale wasn't moving in the right direction or if I didn't see fast progress. One thing I have noticed is that I lost about 3 stomachs (THANK GOD!) and you can actually see my waist. I now see that almost does count. I'm almost there and I'm still trying and at the end of the day, that's all that matters. Pat yourself on the back for your almost completed journey. You've worked hard for it!

(70 pounds lighter, although I only like this picture from a distance)

(I don't care if I'm not at my goal weight. To be able to do this is a HUGE NSV for me!!)

(I took this in July. I've never been this small before since I was like...a fetus or something)

xoxo,

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