Weight loss has stalled on me recently. I was continuing to slowly lose inches but the number on the scale was not budging. My trainer cut my calories to jump-start my weight loss again and it worked!!! I jumped on the scale this morning as part of my daily weigh-in and I’m down 2 pounds over the weekend. I had a good week last week, I was 75% compliant with my nutrition but I averaged out to below my calories for the week plus my cycle was finished so that affected the scale as well.
It’s a huge boost to the confidence to see the number decreasing this week. I’ve learned to view the number on the scale as data on a chart and not let it derail my progress. My focus is on my ideal body image, clothing size, and how I feel in my body. After 2 months of working with my online personal trainer, I’ve lost 8 pounds and 11 inches. That’s amazing fat loss progress and I’m super proud of my progress so far.
My online personal trainer is similar to a coach. She customizes workout programs specific to me and my goals, she’s certified in nutrition so provides me with total calories and macro goals to hit, she’s my cheerleader, always there to support me through my journey. Best of all, she’s affordable! I pay her less than the in-person trainer I work with, in a month and have better results. 5 days of programming built for me and nutrition, I wish I had found her before the in-person trainers I worked with.
On the nonscale and physical victories, I’m feeling healthier. Sleep is better, aside from the last few weeks with shoulder/neck pain. I’m eating better, which includes more fibre, so I’ve become more regular. When I don’t consume enough fibre, my daily walks on the treadmill usually help get things moving on that front. I’m making a conscious effort to drink more water, which keeps me hydrated keeps me awake during the day, and aids in my extra sleep. I’m getting stronger at the gym, going out of my comfort zone, and doing exercises I had in my head I couldn’t do but actually can.
This was a big milestone for me. I’m feeling better about travelling for work this week and have a plan of attack for trying to stay on track. I plan on continuing to workout at the gym. I may have to modify the workouts because of the equipment available but at least I’m still moving my body. The conference will consist of a lot of walking and I still plan on getting my 40-minute walk in the morning. My day starts better at the gym and I feel sluggish on the days I don’t workout (mostly weekends) so I keep mentally telling myself continuing to get up at 5 a.m. while away will make for a better day. When I return, it’s Canadian Thanksgiving weekend. I don’t plan on depriving myself of food but prioritize protein during my meals to make myself feel fuller and have less room to overeat stuffing, my favourite.
The key to my success over the last 2 months has been lifting weights, eating healthy, getting between 8,000 and 10,000 steps and most of all, consistency. I’m starting to see muscle definition in my body in places I never thought I wanted to see muscle. I feel sexy again because of where the inches lost have occurred. It’s a wonderful feeling to be comfortable in your skin.
October is a challenging month, and as we approach the cold winter months in Canada, I always seem to stop being consistent with food and workouts and all the hard work I put into my health reverts to where I started in the spring. I’m determined to not fall off the wagon with my nutrition and workouts so I’m one step closer to my summer body for next summer instead of starting all over.
