Recognizing Progress & The Power of Persistence

Hi, friend! 😊This week on April and Debbie Dish the Truth on Weight Loss, we’re talking about something so many of us overlook: celebrating how far we’ve come while we keep going.No minimizing our wins. No beating ourselves up for not being “there” yet. Just real talk about noticing progress now.April shares how she updated her podcast introduction after feedback from her mother-in-law—shifting from talking about future goals to highlighting what she’s already achieved. Debbie cheers her on, and together they unpack why recognizing progress matters so much on the weight loss journey.Then the conversation takes a fun turn into April’s garden! 🌱 She shares the story of how it took 5 years of trial and error to finally grow her first zucchini—and why that little green squash felt like such a giant victory.Together, we’re talking about:🌻 Why it’s so easy to fixate on the “end” instead of the progress🪴 How persistence (even when it’s messy) pays off over time💛 The power of celebrating small wins that mean everythingBecause weight loss (and life) isn’t instant. It’s a process of showing up, trying again, and learning along the way.If you’ve ever felt frustrated about how long it’s taking or overlooked your own growth—this one’s for you.💌 We want to talk about what you want to hear. Drop your questions or topics in the comments, DM us, or email [email protected] — we’d love to answer them in future episodes!🙏 Thank you so much for listening, sharing, and supporting us. It means the world.☀️ Wake up willing! 🌻 Keep blooming!💖 April and Debbie 💖🎧 Listen & Watch Here:🍏 Apple Podcasts:🎧 Spotify:📺 YouTube:https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC2uig2Zb6Ho_tUEaie-Mcwg📘 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572349997445📩 Substack:https://substack.com/@aprilanddebbiedishthetruth#AprilAndDebbieDish #WeightLossJourney #PersistencePaysOff #CelebrateProgress #RealTalk #MindsetMatters #ProgressNotPerfection #PodcastCommunity #KeepBlooming #WakeUpWilling #ListenShareReview This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aprilanddebbiedishthetruth.substack.com