At the start of 2013 I would not go for a walk let alone a run for fun, I'd take the dog for a walk but that was really about it. Now, I get fidgety if I don't exercise and I've just got back from a 4km run in the rain - no excuse not to exercise, not like I will melt in the rain.
Here is a photo out in the rain:
This is definitely an achievement which doesn't show up on the scales. The scales show a number which is reflective of so many elements, including bloating, which as a female has a nasty wee habit of changing ALL THE TIME especially around that time of the month.
Unfortunately the scales don't pop up saying - leg press more than body weight, run further and faster than ever before, doesn't eat an entire packet of tim tams - no, it is up to us to remind ourselves of these achievements.
Today I went shopping and I picked up a size 12 skirt to try on, this in itself is something to be proud of since I used to either a) avoid picking up clothes because I wanted to avoid acknowledging my size or b) was selecting a size 18 or 16 but I had to get the size 10 today. I felt really pleased with myself.
Me in my new skirt which I love - navy and white stripes!
The scales have been quite constant recently, which is good that I'm maintaining, but my head still wants to see that scale number go down, and I do still want to lose a bit more weight, however to know clearly the exercise is paying off and my shape is changing and toning I am able to wear a size 10 is a pretty good feeling.
By no means would I say I'm a say 10, I'd say I'm a size 12, it is still pretty nice knowing how far I've come and acknowledging the achievements I've made beyond a number on the scales.
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