What It Really Feels Like Trying to Lose Weight

I’m not shy to admit that losing weight was a huge struggle for me. Aside from making a lot of mistakes along the way (what, I can’t eat an entire jar of peanut butter?), losing 40 pounds takes a long time. And it takes all the willpower in the world to stay on your healthy path, so if you’ve ever had to lose weight or are trying to drop pounds now, you’ll relate to this completely.

After Stepping on the Scale, I Think, “OK, I Start My Diet Today”

But I Want to Eat Everything

Nope, Not That Salad

Yes, That Brownie. The. Entire. Pan.

And Sometimes I Do

And I Feel So Bad About It

But the Next Day I Get a Fresh Start

I Curse My 6 A.M. Alarm

But Remember That Sweating Makes Me Feel So Awesome

Even Though I Secretly Despise Those Fit Girls at the Gym

Their Determination Is So Inspirational

I Know I Can Look Like That One Day

But Boy, Do I Really, Really Hate Squats

I Am Loving My New Butt, Though

Too Bad For My Butt That I Love Eating and Drinking More

Stress Makes Me Want to Eat

But So Does Being Happy

Or Bored

What Can I Say? I Love Carbs

And Ice Cream

And Anything Deep-Fried, Served on a Stick, or Smothered in Chocolate or Cheese

Yep, I’m Always in the Mood to Eat

But I Stand Firm and Think About How Hot I’ll Look in My Bathing Suit

Or How Jealous My Ex Will Be

Or How I’ll Be Healthy For My Kids

Yep, Losing Weight Isn’t Easy

But Feeling Good in My New Body Makes It All Worthwhile

So I Make Spinach Smoothies For Breakfast

Run Instead of Hitting Happy Hour

And Do Some Reps While Watching Game of Thrones

It’s All About Baby Steps, but I’ve Got My Eye on the Prize