DIFFERENT WAYS TO MEASURE YOUR SUCCESS

When we think of weight loss success, we tend to think in inches and pounds, but there are actually many ways that you can measure success. When you make that commitment to get healthy, many things in your life and in your body will be changing. Don't get hung up on inches or pounds, as these may not be the right indicators for how well you are doing. Weight loss, when done, properly, takes time, but you will be getting several steps closer to success the longer you keep it up. Here's a few ways that you can measure your success.

1. THE WAY YOU FEEL
The first few days or even weeks of your life style change can be tough, but pretty soon you should start to notice that you feel better. You will be more energized thanks to your metabolism which is now speeding up. You will also feel better knowing that you're sticking to your diet and that you will be a success.

2. LITTLE VICTORIES MEAN A LOT!
The first time you walk up a flight of stairs and realize that you are not gasping for breath. When you can do 20 tricep dips on the bench instead of 5. When you can do 1 minute of mountain climbers without stopping. What used to make you gasp, now makes you smile. That you thought you could not do - YOU CAN!

3. YOUR TASTES START TO CHANGE
Steamed veggies and fish tasting good? You bet! after a few weeks of eating healthy, your taste buds are going to start to change. The old standbys may even become quite nasty if you happen to fall off the wagon. The more you stay away from processed and sugary foods, the better your chances are of developing a new palate that is much healthier. It may take a bit, and you may be tempted to cheat along the way, but if you can stick it out, you will find that healthy foods actually taste better than junk foods.

4. YOU WILL LOOK BETTER
This is an obvious one, but it really does help measure your progress. The first time someone says, "Have you lost weight?" or the first time you catch glimpse of yourself in a window and think "Gee, I have lost weight." These moments are priceless and make the effort you are going through worthwhile.

I am not saying to burn the measuring tape and throw out the scale. However, these should not be your only method of measuring success. The small victories lead to bigger victories and weight loss is really about getting healthier and feeling better!!

I am so proud of everyone in the Fit Camp. You all are getting stronger and I can see many changes in all!!
Keep up the great work!!!