This is a little different for a #winewellnesswednesday topic. I’m going to simply talk about personal progress; specifically, mine. It’s also odd to talk about when I feel like I’ve hit a plateau that I need a kick in the pants to get over, however, it may be a very good time for talking about that, as it may help me make a plan to jump off the plateau and make progress again. :)
I recently ordered two shirts from the web site for one of my favorite clothing stores, and I ended up having to trade one of the shirts for a different size.
A smaller size.
That felt really, really good. I still enjoy wearing comfy, baggy, cozy clothes, however, I’m no longer hiding behind those comfy, baggy clothes. I’ve gotten into shirts that I previously had to wear over tank tops, and I’ve worn those shirts buttoned up without layering them. I’ve worn pants that barely fit (not that long ago) and I almost need a belt. Jeans that I bought not long ago are slightly too big.
My personal health and wellness path isn’t strictly about weight loss. It’s about feeling better about what I eat and the activities I pursue and how I feel while I’m doing stuff. I still want to lose (and would benefit from losing) more weight. My feet and knees hurt a fair amount when I spend too much time on my feet, so that’s something that needs some work. I have more clothes that I’d like to feel better wearing.
But that progress I mentioned? It’s happening. It’s about listening to my body and recognizing how I feel when I do something or don’t do something. (Giving up gluten and almost all fast food has had massive positive effects, for example!) It’s about acknowledging that there are going to be weeks when I don’t make progress (and maybe I go backwards a bit). It’s about cravings…whether those are for spinach salads (YUM) or dark chocolate ice cream (also YUM). It’s about knowing that I feel much, MUCH better when I start the day by meditating, followed by exercise. It’s about making those positive, sustainable changes, week by week, that keep me on the path to better health.
Positive, sustainable change. Everyone is capable of it. Everyone can benefit from it.
What positive, sustainable change can you make this week?
(Now, if you’ll excuse me, it’s been a rough week around here. I’m looking forward to a dish of dark chocolate ice cream. Yes, for dinner.)
Cheers! Here’s to your health!