PHATSkinny Vitamin: The Little Things

On this journey to become a SkinnyPHAT chic, I am learning there are a lot of highs and lows. Some days I can be so pumped and ready to take my fat head on and other days I am like do I have to exercise? Just like with anything, I am learning the journey is far more important than the destination.

Lately my scales have been on the kaput. I can step on one day be one weight and the next day be 20lbs heavier. I know I know it is not healthy to check your weight daily : p. Needless to say the scale changes have been getting me down. I found myself slowly giving into the saga of the weight gain. I’ve started to eat more and exercise less. Although, I have seen many changes in my attire (losing inches) I realize I am mentally tied to the scale...

Today while walking around the neighborhood,  my Aha moment hit me like a ton of bricks. I noticed I’m able to tighten my abs tighter, walk further, & breathe better. This revelation helped me to realize I have lost sight of the little things and derailing all my progress simple because my scale was dying! I am such an idiot.

Ladies do not make my mistake...Pay attention to the little things. Little things are the fuel that keeps you motivated and moving forward. It is the Joy of climbing those steps without needing an oxygen tank. It is completing your first 5k. (Walking or running) It is when you out Zumba the skinny chic in the Zumba class. It is the pleasure of trying on your skinny jeans which are now too big.

I leave you with this encouragement...I think India Arie says it best