Four weeks in, and I feel like I’m finally settling into a rhythm. It didn’t happen overnight, and it definitely wasn’t perfect, but I can see the small changes adding up. This isn’t just about weight loss, it’s about building the habits that will actually stick, and for the first time in a while, I feel like I’m making real progress.
Feeling Good Beyond the Scale
I started this journey at 230.9 pounds, and today I weighed in at 231.Which was definitely frustrating to see. But I feel good. I feel lighter. My body is moving better, and I’m more conscious of how I feel after I eat, after I workout, and even after I rest. Progress isn’t just about the number on the scale. It’s about the shifts in my daily habits, and I can see those happening.
I wouldn’t say I’m less stressed, but I feel a little bit lighter. I’m getting into the groove of things. This past weekend, my body felt good. I felt lighter. I felt clear, it’s the best way I can describe it. My body is adjusting, and I feel better. That alone is a win.
Less Guilt, More Consistency
One of the biggest shifts this month has been my relationship with food. There’s less guilt about eating and more intentionality behind what I’m choosing. I’m eating more at home, I’m packing my lunches for in office days, and I’m being mindful of my snacks.
I still snack, but not nearly as much as before. Instead of mindlessly grabbing whatever is in the pantry. I’ve been reaching for things like yogurt (adding in fruit + granola), P3 protein snacks, kombucha, smoothies, and fruit. Are they perfect? No, but they’re better than mindless snacking on goldfish and candy just because they’re there.
I’ve also stopped using food as a reward. Just because I lose a pound or two doesn’t mean I need to “treat” myself with junk. That kind of thinking has kept me in a cycle I don’t want to be in anymore.
Looking at the Long Game
This isn’t about a quick fix. This is about getting back tot he foundation I had two years ago. The discipline, the structure, the habits that kept me feeling my best. It took longer than expected to get into this mindset, but I have to remind myself everything I’ve been through, everything I’ve had to carry. The fact that I’m here, showing up for myself, is pretty impressive.
I do have a goal weight, but right now, I’m more focused on how I feel, how I move , and how I show up for myself. I want to have the endurance and strength to keep up with my kids. I want to be active with them this summer. I want to be outside, running, hiking, playing soccer, doing all the things without feeling like I need to sit down and catch my breath every five minutes.
What’s Next?
- Prioritizing Sleep. This will prove to be tricky with Ramadan starting soon. Late nights and early mornings.
- Programming my workouts. Making sure they are helping me achieve my goal.
- Eating clean. I hope to do this at least five days a week because let’s be real, getting together with family and friends during Ramadan! The food will be too good to say no to.
- Clearing out my garage. This way I have my home gym set up properly.
I also want to find a workout routine that makes sense for fasting. I won’t be doing long workouts, but an hour max, including mobility. Maybe I’ll even add ten to fifteen minutes of mobility before bed just to give my body that extra recovery.
If I could go back to week 1, I’d tell myself to stop snacking so much. Seriously. Goldfish have been my arch nemesis, and maybe I just need to stop buying them altogether.
This next month is about refining the habits I’ve built so far and keeping the momentum going. I’ve done this before, and I know what’s possible when I stay consistent. As I’ve said before and will continue to say … it’s not just about the scale. It’s about how I feel, how I move, and how I show up for myself.
Here’s to the next four weeks.
With love,
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