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Yes! The weight loss continues. Got to keep it going! Snacked on some almonds yesterday...delicious...
Morning Update:
The train ride to work always provides me a time to think and ruminate about things. Sometimes things happen for a reason, sometimes its just random. I think God works in mysterious ways.
Sad Anniversary- Today is the two month anniversary of my mom's passing. She was a very good woman who as friendly and taught me the value of faith. I know she is in heaven because of how caring and great she was. I remember seeing her body, as it lay in the casket, and knowing that I would not physically see her again. I remember feeling that she gave all she had to everyone. She was the epitome of a good person. I miss her.
Plateau gone - Well, it appears to be over, I have moved past the plateau and I am now, apparently, trending back in a positive direction. I hit my new low today. Hopefully, the weekend will see even better progress.
Question - Someone sent me a message and asked me why I journal? Hmm, I told them I'd answer it here. Ok, I journal because it allows me to capture a point in time of the process of losing weight. For me, I want to capture: How I felt? Was I going through anything at the time? Did I succumb to any snacking? Were there external reasons I may have indulged in a binge? Was I positive or negative? My physical state?
When I journal, I capture a true sense of what I was feeling and what I was thinking. Additionally, I correlate my thoughts, mood and feeling to my Diet calendar...I can see if I overate, exercised more, was more restful or if I slept well. Plus, I plan on looking back at the journal when I reach my goals to reminisce about the journey. I think its helpful, some people may be more private. For me, it gives me a sense of freedom to capture my thoughts. I would recommend it.
Temptations - I did feel tempted to eat badly yesterday. I started feeling hungry about 7pm yesterday...Walked past a Dunkin Donuts and had the urge to buy a Boston Cream donut. I kept walking. Instead I bought some almonds and snacked on those and it cured my craving. Today, I walked past some food carts and while the food smelled great, I knew that eating any of it would only cause me to slide back. I closed my eyes and pictured my fuller face and double chin. I remembered how I could not fit the nice flat front slacks I was wearing and that knocked that temptation right out. We all have moments of weakness, the difference between success and setbacks is how you handle those moments. All it takes is one step forward and you are ahead of where you were yesterday.
Attention - I am noticing that I am getting a lot more glances and looks now. The diet is working and my body has changed. I also see my face is slimmer and probably more attractive. Its nice because it acts like a reminder that while the progress is slow, it is worth it. I don't act on those flirtatious moments but they have been definitely increasing...
Measurements - Hmm, so I know some of my mesurements via the clothes I wear. Before the Diet I was probably a 42 inch waist, a size 19-20 Shirt (my neck was thick). I am now a size 38 waist, my shirt with a tie is now a 17 1/2 and without a tie is a 16 1/2. Much easier to buy clothes and I don't look like its super tight. I cannot wait till I can use size 36 slacks/jeans and can wear a tie with a size 16 1/2 shirt. That will be so great..I can't wait.
I will institute a new feature..my Song of the day. Any song that I list should be found on You tube.
Song of the Day - Sun and Moon by Above and Beyond
Great song, very melodic and I like the lyrics.
Well, I guess that is it for now....I will update more maybe later.
Plank Update - 3 Minutes yesterday.
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