There are many factors that could contribute to a weight gain. As we all know, gaining muscle means extra pounds. I did gain muscle since beginning my workout at Curves. Also, a high-sodium diet leads to excess water weight gain. Korean food is quite high in sodium...all kinds of good seasonings have high salt. I try to be mindful of drinking lots of water to flush it out, but I don't always do as well as I could or should. And then there's just normal fluctuations of water levels in our bodies.
Since the scale lies, it's important to focus on other measures of success. As I mentioned, my clothes are fitting better, and I just FEEL better...healthier. Those are the factors I need to focus on. Therefore, the poem for this entry is going to be a tribute to Elizabeth Barrett Browning's famous Sonnet 43 - How do I Love Thee! I hope you enjoy it and use it as a reminder that success takes many forms!
How to I Judge Success?
How do I judge success? Let me count the ways.
I count success by feelings and fit and pounds.
There is more than one measure, I have found,
To judge the end result and ideal health.
I count small success all my days.
Stay positive and mentally sound.
I see success when I am less round.
I count success when others praise.
I count success when strategies I use.
In times of grief, I will keep faith.
I count success when weight I lose.
With each point gone, I celebrate.
Healthy snacks and lower fat I choose.
I shall count success and hit goal weight!
