A Number Doesn't Determine My Happiness.

This morning, before I got on the scale I decided to look in the mirror and take notice of any and all changes I was seeing in my body. 

• My shoulders are definitely becoming more defined :) 
• My waist is getting smaller. 
• My calves are very strong
• My face is thinning out
• My skin is clear, even after my period
• I'm toning up my butt....yes...I said it, I am starting to see a butt. :) 

Here is a pic of today! :) Before I went to pop some tags at yard sales in town. Haha

So by taking notice of all of these changes and subtle improvements I decided that the number on the scale wouldn't change my mind about how proud I am. Having had my period all week, Laura did mention that my body would take a couple days after I finished with my period to level out. I finished my period Friday morning so I know that the next couple of days the numbers could still change. Either way, I'm going to work hard, eat right, and continue to do what I've been doing. When the weight comes off it comes off. I definately can tell I've lost inches. I put on shirts and dresses that were tight last week! :) YAY! I'm going to have Laura take measurements this week and we will check them every 2 weeks! 

So, here is the number from this morning. 

The last weigh in was 232.8 so at least this week I didn't gain. It wasn't as large of a loss as I had hoped, but give it a day or two and I'm sure the numbers will budge some more! Keep going!!!!

 So, after weighing in, yard saleing, and then going to Laura's family BBQ, I spent some time relaxing and running errands. Such a busy Saturday!!! Tomorrow I plan on either hiking or getting some cardio in either way. 

Today was my rest day, which I needed! When I was at Costco I had a stupid idea to have a polish dog. I believe that I can't deprive myself and due to the fact that in 4 weeks I have followed a very strict 90/10 rule of eating clean verses not...I am doing damn good. 

So, eating that polish dog wasn't the brightest idea I've had. It immediately made me sick. Goes to show you just how much better you feel while eating clean and healthy! I'm glad I had this little reminder as a way of saying "Keep doing what you're doing...you're body appreciates it". I don't feel guilty about eating the polish dog, I do know that it won't happen again because it made me feel miserable and I know that my next "cheat" won't be for another few weeks. I'm content with that. I don't feel deprived. I feel like I HAVE CONTROL OVER FOOD. 

Sometimes, you just have to strip everything away and feel great about the person you're becoming.