Am I Being Too Hard On Myself?

“When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.” – African Proverb

Mid June of 2022 was a momentous occasion for me. It was then that I rededicated myself to a weight loss journey, setting the intention of getting into the best shape of my life. I knew the endeavor would take the good part of a year or more as I had about 140 pounds to lose. A daunting task for most, but not for me. My mind was fully made up to the task at hand!

As I write this, it is now mid February 2023 and I have lost 55 pounds. The internal side of me has seen a dramatic shift too! But I am not content, even though the weight is steadily melting away, and people are frequently complimenting me on the visible change. Yes, I celebrate my weight loss progress, but it is not happening fast enough for me. This month I have only lost about half a pound!

Weight loss plateaus are to be expected – I know this intellectually – yet I am frustrated at the current state of affairs. There is no quit in me though. No! I want a dream physique and stellar health too badly!

Some say I am being too hard on myself…