Relief

 I spent the last 10 days on vacation. Prior to leaving I was pretty nervous about sticking to my goals, especially about healthy eating. There is nothing like being on vacation and just wanting to eat anything that looks good. 

I told my wife before we left that if I could come back at least the same weight, it'd be a major accomplishment and I could do anything. 

While I didn't stick perfectly to my plan (some days I had more snacks than I should have) and I didn't turn down every sweet treat that came my way, I did a great job at staying good on my servings and adjusting each day if I had over indulged the day before. 

Coming home I didn't know what to expect. I was curious if I had lost weight or not, but didn't overall feel like I probably had. All day yesterday I was nervous anticipating what the scale would say this morning. While definitely not something to make or break my success, I was nervous to be disappointed and derail my progress. I was really hoping it would be no more than 210 lbs., the weight when I left town. 

To my surprise when I stepped on the scale this morning and saw 206 flash in front of my eyes I was thrilled. I haven't been perfect, but I've been consistent and given a good effort every day. It's made all the difference. 

I'm really excited for the nearing 200 mark. I don't know how long exactly, but it has likely been 3-4 years since I have been that light. I'm really happy to be making this progress and developing life long habits that will leave my mind and body feeling really good. 

“Success is the result of consistent action, fueled by passion and guided by purpose. It's not about being the best, but about being better than you were yesterday. So strive for progress, not perfection, and trust the process, for the journey is just as important as the destination.” ― Hani Hakkam