ZenusWarriorPrincess's Journal, 23 Sep 23

nice job  

Good job! 

Thanks, guys! Trying to recomp is definitely one of the most psychologically difficult things that I have ever attempted to do in my life! This is 7 weeks of tremendously hard work, only 2 lbs gone on the scale, and no one in my immediate circle seems to notice a difference in these 2 pics. I know the difference isn't dramatic, but any little change gives me the motivation to keep going. Years ago, I lost 98 lbs in a year (before gaining it all back + some), and it was easy peasy compared to this! I'm trying to make it a more permanent thing this time. I know this is the way for me to do that, but this path is definitely not for the weak minded...lol. 

I see a difference. You are doing great Zenus! 

Something I've found over my few years of doing this. Is that initially everyone is supportive and cheers you on. Then over time they just stop showing any support. Not all of them but most of them unfortunately. It seems to me that you [I] become a reminder of what they're not doing with their own health. That being said if they won't regularly celebrate your accomplishments. Then celebrate yourself!🙂Every little bit helps so just keep on keeping on. It all adds up over time! 

You’re doing great! Two pounds is a lot! Think of a five pound bag of sugar, you lost almost half the bag!!! Remember the tortoise tale; Slow and steady and you will win the race! 😉 

more compact, sleeker!!! Outstanding!!!! 

And to Joe Not Exotics comment I say; like myself, not everyone is consistent with posting every day. I haven’t been on this platform for awhile now, but I’m still working on being the best/ healthiest version of me. And when I do get back to this app I love seeing how everyone has progressed and try to be as supportive as I can. P.S. I wish you all the best Joe 😊 

Thanks for the gas up, guys! 🥹 I definitely needed it, as I was running on fumes! What an awesome community here! You all are greatly appreciated!!! (((HUGS))) 🫠💜 

@DirtyKetoGirl... I'm not sure, but I think Joe was referring more to the people that surround us in our everyday lives. ...and to that aspect, I say "so true!" Thanks for the peptalk, Joe! 🫶🤝 

I agree that external support is a "Flash in the Pan" kind of thing. It sucks that the rest of the world is at the embers stage when we really could use some help fanning the flame. Your transformation is Amazing. I truly see the difference in the #2 loss pics. Everything is sleeker! Hips/thighs, Arms and face are tapered and trim! Muscle is more dense than the fluffy fat! You're Doing Great!  

The folks who see you every day don't notice slow progressive changes. We have trouble seeing them because we look in the mirror every day. When you bump into someone you have not seen in a few weeks or months....they notice and usually comment on it. It's kind of like a small hole in your muffler on your car, it starts getting a little louder as time goes by, but you don't really notice it because you drive it everyday, then one day you are standing next to it while it's running and trying to talk to someone and you can see their mouths moving but can't hear what they are saying, you kill the car to carry on a conversation...they say thanks for that, your muffler is really loud...you go...Is it? Then you start paying attention and realize that you have just been turning up your stereo as the noise increases.  

Zenus - Yes every day life people... I thought that was evident to all🙃 I don't care if anyone IRL or online cares. I've worked to improve myself , not the image of myself to those people. So by her misinterpreting what I said🤣she's helped me come to another point. Always remember who you're doing this for... yourself! Everyone else is comes in 2nd to your health and happiness. That goes FOR IRL PEOPLE AND ONLINE😏😉 

Thanks, Deb. I love your analogy. It makes sense.  

Nice frame of mind there, Joe.  

I can see the difference 🙂 

Thanks, Slyone! 🙂  

Thanks, Lady! 😘💜