Haven’t we all heard someone tell us before “it’s the little things that make a difference”?

Well, I believe that and I think its especially true when it comes to weight loss.

The big prize for many of us- including me- is to see that scale change in a BIG way.  And when we KNOW that we’re working out at a high intensity, eating the right foods with the right portion sizes,  drinking plenty of water AND getting enough sleep, we can become frustrated with our progress (or lack thereof). 

Is this what you’re feeling right now?  I know I’ve felt that way before, even in the past few weeks- maybe even the whole month of March. 

One of the lessons that I just realized that I learned (like literally had my  moment) last night.

If you just focus on the scale, you can lose sight of all the wonderful small changes that are happening with your body along the way. 

( Cathy and Navalee http://exercisetv.tv/lifestyle/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/_mg_3041-2.jpg  are probably yelling FINALLY right now lol).

 As we close out week 8, I thought I’d share a few small changes that are happening with my body that are making a BIG difference in my motivation.

• My fingers are smaller! I totally didnt think about the fact that as you lose weight your fingers do too! My wedding ring won’t stay straight. Lol 
• I can tuck in my shirt without tripping about my midsection.  After my tummy grew to a size I felt was not a “good look” I didn’t tuck in shirts anymore.  Today I’m wearing a size XL skirt I received from Rochelle and I have my blouse tucked in!
• In case you missed that- I’m wearing a damn size XL skirt!!!  I started to talk down the skirt size by mentioning that it is that stretching material and all, but then I thought to myself- SO WHAT its still an XL!  That’s BIG. 
• My face is getting smaller.  Even though other ppl have mentioned it to me, even on previous blogs, I am just now starting to see for myself that my face is getting smaller.

Now, the “logical” part of me can not understand or explain why these changes are happening because the scale is NOT Changing.  But these small changes are happening nonetheless.  So, I am embracing them- God is using my weight loss to teach me life lessons- I have to let go, be patient, have faith and TRUST him and trust the process. 

What small changes are happening with you right now that you haven’t really noticed?

What lessons are you learning?

Be Blessed!