Random Old Lady’s Kind Words Made My Week, Possibly My Year So Far
By SPMTDegree • May 10, 2025
I definitely weigh too much. In years past I’ve strength trained and done cardio and the whole thing, but frankly I just never stuck to it enough, and just didn’t eat right. The result was just the old weight yo-yo. Lose a bunch, and then gain it all back.
This year, I decided that “forget that, I’m gonna make it stick.” I laid out small but attainable goals for every month and I keep myself honest. I eat way more consciously and better. I exercise often and (more importantly) consistently. As a result I’ve lost roughly 10 lbs since the beginning of the year. I’m very proud of myself :)
Part of my routine is a 30-40 min daily morning walk around my neighborhood. There’s is older lady that walks her dog around the same time as I usually go out, and I’m a generally kind person so whenever I see her I give her the ole bro nod and smile, and she gives me a little wave. That’s pretty much the extent of our interactions.
Today, she stopped me and just said “Hey, I see you walking everyday. I’ve noticed that you’ve lost some weight. You’re doing a great job.”
Very simple, but I don't know man. It hit me. Internal motivation is important, but dang dude external validation in any form also is great in small doses.
Thank you Ms. You’re a wonderful human.
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