Visualize yourself at your goal fitness level. Beyond just the number on the scale, describe a specific "non-scale victory" you are excited to experience. Why does that specific moment matter more than the weight itself?
Oof, this one is a loaded one. I've been answering this question in my head (and in numerous blogs, lol) since I was 10. BUT, that question was never about fitness, it was always about weight - specifically, body-size. So I am excited to think about this from a strength, cardio fitness, stamina point of view. I will say just one thing on the aesthetic side of this conversation. And that is that I want to look like I am fit. I want to be able to talk about exercise and not get a side eye and a pity nod. Like, "of course she's working out to lose weight". I want it to be obvious by my physique that I work out seriously.
Ok, onto non-scale victories that I look forward to as my future fit self:
• Not injuring myself doing household tasks (lifting heavy things) note: I actually feel like I am here now.
• Walking and talking with a friend without breathing hard/loudly and sweating immediately.
• Standing up from the floor easily and gracefully.
• Not feeling silly and sausagey in my workout clothes.
• Performing "sporty" tasks naturally - running a short distance, hanging/pull ups, pushups from the floor, hopping or jumping.
• Being lighter on my feet when moving about and when dancing.
• Fitting in public seats comfortably - planes, buses, theaters, restaurants.
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