I'm Not the Same Person I Was 10 Years Ago (And Maybe That's Okay)

This morning, I stepped on the scale and looked back at where I started in early April.

The scale is down about 2 pounds.

And if I’m being completely honest, my first thought was:

“Only 2 pounds?”

I mean, I’ve been strength training, getting my walks in, focusing on protein, drinking my water, and generally making choices that support my health.

Surely I deserve at least 37 pounds and visible abs by now. 😂

But then I caught myself.

Because this isn’t really about the 2 pounds.

I’ve been on this health journey for almost 10 years.

I’ve lost weight before.
I’ve built healthy habits.
I’ve maintained those habits for years.

So when a few extra pounds slowly started creeping on over the last few years, I assumed I’d just do what worked before.

Simple, right?

Well, not exactly.

Because somewhere along the way, my body changed.

My hormones changed.

My recovery changed.

My life changed.

And what used to happen fairly quickly doesn’t seem to happen quite so quickly anymore.

If you’re a woman in your 40s or 50s, there’s a good chance you’re nodding your head right now.

I hear it all the time.

Women tell me they’re eating well, moving their bodies, trying to make healthy choices, and yet they feel like they’re working twice as hard for half the results.

It’s frustrating.

Trust me, I know.

That’s exactly where I’ve been lately.

Not because nothing is happening.

But because it’s happening slower than I’m used to.

And that’s a tough adjustment when you’ve spent years knowing what “used to work.”

But lately I’ve been reminding myself of something important:

I’m not the same person I was 10 years ago; heck, I’m not even the same person I was last week. 😂

And honestly, why would I be?

I’ve lived another decade.

I’ve experienced more stress.
More responsibilities.
More life.

My body has changed because life has changed.

That doesn’t mean my body is broken.

It doesn’t mean I’ve failed.

It doesn’t mean I need to punish myself with extreme diets or endless cardio.

It just means I need to learn how to support the body I have now.

One thing that’s helped me shift my mindset is looking beyond the number on the scale.

I use a HUME scale at home, and what I appreciate most is that it gives me a bigger picture.

Instead of focusing only on weight, I can also look at trends in things like body fat percentage and muscle mass over time.

Some weeks, the scale barely moves, but I can still see positive changes happening.

It’s a reminder that progress isn’t always obvious.

Sometimes your body is changing before the scale catches up.

(If you’re curious, this is the scale I use and recommend: HUME

The truth is, there are a lot of wins happening right now that have nothing to do with weight.

My workouts feel stronger.

I’m consistently hitting my protein goals more often.

The healthy habits I’ve built over the years are simply how I live now.

Some of my clothes are fitting differently.

I’m showing up for myself even on the days I don’t feel motivated.

And honestly?

That’s worth celebrating.

Because years ago I thought success meant being perfect.

Now I think success looks a lot more like consistency.

It’s choosing the walk.

Making the balanced meal.

Getting back on track after a busy weekend.

Doing the workout even when it isn’t convenient.

It’s all the little things that nobody sees.

Those little things are what create change.

So yes, the scale is down about 2 pounds.

And while part of me wishes it were more, another part of me is proud.

Because the scale didn’t go up.

I’ve travelled.

I’ve eaten out.

I’ve attended social gatherings

I’ve enjoyed dessert.

I’ve lived real life.

And I still moved forward.

Maybe not as quickly as I wanted.

But forward.

And I think that’s the reminder I needed this morning.

Maybe slow progress is still progress.

Maybe consistency matters more than perfection.

And maybe we don’t need to compare ourselves to who we were 10 years ago.

Maybe we just need to keep showing up for the person we are today.

I’d love to hear from you.

Have you noticed your body responding differently than it did a few years ago?

Leave a comment below or send me a message. I have a feeling a lot of us are figuring this out together.