Non Scale Victories

[Tabby]

My body isn't where I want it to be but I don't want to be one of the "dunk one piece of lettuce gingerly into the salad dressing" people. The wonderful thing though is by work, it's getting there. Even if I "lose" 2 lbs a month (or the size equivalent), it's all good.

Teigyr,

Isn't it great to just feel better!! Congrats on your healthy improvements. I enjoy eating and could never be a 'lettuce dunker'. I found leaving myself a 3 pound leaway to account for just body flucuations helped me to not freakout when I gained 1 pound. As long as I had a downward trend in my weekly weight I was good to go. There are a myriad of things to cause weight gain on a daily basis (fluids, time of day to weight, clothing, time of month, even constipation, etc). Planning ahead for that graduation party, holiday dinner, etc. keeps that 3 pound range ... on the downward trend.

PJ

[CATWOMAN]

I love hearing about how good everybody feels about themselves.

Yesterday, today rather, I am reminded of how good it is to mix up exercise routines. I decided to move from my toning and shaping routine to the next level in my trainer book--body sculpting. I did several sets on one muscle group, even including supersets. I left the gym feeling GREAT! Today I'm a little sore, but it's a good sore. That's how I know the training is working. I guess today I'll do a short ride to help get that lactic acid out of my muscles. So, here's to the next level of improved self-image

Since doing hills with my husband this weekend I know I can add that to mix up my cycling routine too. How do people function without exercise?