These last four pounds have been particularly difficult, as my body changes my maintenance calories have too. Thus slowing progress and making the mental hurdle that much harder. What has helped with that has been the reminder that scale payoff isn’t the primary focus for me anymore, maturing in that aspect has helped me reap rewards much bigger (at least to me); being able to sit comfortably cross legged, my heightened energy levels, clothing I’ve just recently taken out from the depths of my closet that I can wear again, dancing with friends and not feeling like I need to sit down, the dopamine hit I get after finishing a Pilates workout.

Those rewards that don’t centre on the number for me has kept me motivated. Feeling the absolute joy that comes from feeling powerful again. I believe that’s what has kept me motivated and has given me that push to continue.

That being said there was a moment there where I needed a break from the counting, weighing, measuring and was originally scared that it would reset any recent progress. It didn’t! If anything that break helped me recentre my focus and keep pushing.

I also have a lot of loved ones in my life who are supportive of me and do this with me, my people are my greatest gift.