Mind games

I hit a goal this week.  I've dropped 30 pounds, or 10% of my starting weight.   In WW,  that was the first big goal.   Old habits die hard!!  I had on a pair of shorts today I could barely get into last fall.   Today,  they buttoned and zipped without sucking in my stomach.   I've noticed my clothes are fitting better,  and I'm feeling pretty good about what I've accomplished and my continuing journey.   And then.... It happens...The mind games. Those voices in my head that say 'yeah,  but you're still in fat girl clothes.   Still plus size.   Still obese.' and I begin to minimize how far I've come.  I know  the mind games are a big part of
 the reason gained the weight back... Plus some.   I've got to find a way to get new tapes going,  and to rewrite the mind games with a positive spin instead of the negative. There's no way to be successful in reaching my goal and staying there if I don't.

Progress... Slowly

Today was a good day!  I went and bought a pair of jeans in a size smaller than the ones I bought in December,  that I'm tired of pulling up.  It's hard for me to see any progress,  but I guess something is changing.   Down almost 30 pounds, and that magical 10%.   What I have noticed is it's getting easier at the gym.   I can go longer  on the treadmill at a higher speed,  and I'm not as out of  breath.  But sometimes,  I get mad at myself.  I have to keep reminding myself,  it didn't come on overnight, so it's not going to come off overnight.   It's just frustrating sometimes! I can supportive and a cheerleader  for  everyone else, so why can't I cut myself some slack??  That's a big hurdle I need to overcome...