perspective

So I weighed myself this week as usual and...saw the number creep UP.  Just by a pound or so...but still...and I was all doom and gloom, kicking myself and demanding my nose to get back to that grindstone.

It took like-minded, helpful people to point out that my body fat had decreased by 1.5%.  This number - while not huge - is super significant.  My body is becoming stronger, fitter, more able to conquer the challenged I put in front of it, and less squishy.  Yet, with my scale-focused glasses on, I didn't notice it.

My nose IS back on that grindstone, but I am trying to remember how important our perspective can be in any situation.  If you're feeling the pinch, maybe it is time to shift and see what you can see from a new angle.