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This morning I weighed in & found the # on the scale has gone up. Altho' I shouldn't have been surprised because the way I eat is horrible.
Buddies,if you are reading this please do NOT think I'm discouraged or being hard on myself or any other thought that once analyzed could be construed that I'm down on myself. I most certainly am not.
When *I* make note of the *facts* of my life,the things I do or the things I do not do,it actually HELPS me to do better in moving CLOSER to my goals because it allows me to *see* the changes I need to make,or the progress that I *am* making.That inspires me :)
If I were to gloss over my attempts & efforts I would be undermining/sabotaging myself in reaching my desired Lifestyle Transformation.
Our goals & our ways in reaching our goals may not be the same & that's ok. None of us are exactly alike but we do have several factors in common! We all need support,even if what supports one doesn't support the other. Our journeys are not one way or no way.
By examining the facts of my life, I learn a lot about myself that once I *admit* I can change if I decide to.
WHAT I HAVE LEARNED ABOUT *ME* BY EXAMINING THE FACTS OF *MY* LIFE:
I *allow* others to influence/sabotage my decisions on weight control.
If I were alone it would be easier to reach my goals.
*I* need to find a way to combine my weight loss efforts with peer pressure.
The way I eat is characterized by my social obligations.
People around me are not supportive of my efforts or they are not health conscious themselves.When I am with them I tend to be a follower of *their* lifestyle.
I *know* what *I* must do yet find it hard to follow thru.
HOW THESE *FACTS* HELP ME:
They have recalled to my mind how my youngest son described me before he set out to make a life of his own: "Mom, you always do what you say you will do."
:) What inspiration! These facts don't define me because *I* ALWAYS do what I say I will do & I say I will transform myself by CHANGING the examined facts. We can not become who we want to be by staying who we are! FACT :)
THINGS(once changed they are no longer facts) I AM CHANGING:
Social Obligations- Rather than following the crowd whose focus is on unhealthy food & inactivity *I* will suggest healthy food & activity that allow me to make changes in my weight loss *progress*. If my suggestions meet with opposition *I* must stand up for myself/my goals & change this "social obligation" to "my priority" happily.
I *see* my awe thin TIC self already! :) Can you? ;) LOL
Diet Calendar Entries for 13 October 2014:
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1524 kcal
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Fat: 82.68g | Prot: 66.49g | Carb: 234.53g.
Lunch: Pepsi Diet Pepsi (Can), Barilla Large Manicotti Shells, Hunt's Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce, Whole Wheat Bread, Unsalted Butter Stick. Dinner: XyloSweet Xylitol, Hiland Fat Free Skim Milk, Essential Everyday Nutty Nuggets Cereal. Snacks/Other: Tap Water, Crystal Farms Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Great Value Cashew Halves & Pieces. more...
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2278 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Walking (moderate) - 3/mph - 1 hour, Resting - 15 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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Love this entry! I'm with you! Let's do this thing!
13 Oct 14 by member: Barbara4572
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YES,lets!!! I read on your profile that eating is a struggle for you too. What are some facts you are learning about yourself (if you care to share or PM me)& things you have set in motion to reach your goals?
13 Oct 14 by member: myawethinTICself
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I start each day really well! Its the evening that I become terrible. I spend many evenings visiting with my mom so she's not alone. Problem is, she always has tons of sweets. I have decided that I need to bring my own snacks (healthy ones) in an effort to stop. Luckily, I've never stopped the exercise or I'd have put the initial 55 lb lose back on. As of now, I put 10 back on in the last year or so. It may not seem like much but I'm down to only 2 pairs of jeans that I can close and refuse to buy others. I threw the others away as the weight came off. Its a mental thing and I am getting a grip again, but each time the weight comes off slower. Its now or never, I want it off by Christmas. Don't want to be skinny, just fit.
13 Oct 14 by member: Barbara4572
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It's definitely hard living in an environment of enablers and as few people see food addiction on the same level as drugs or alcohol they think nothing of encouraging and supporting otherwise. Good on you for recognizing what you do, need to do, and need not to do.
13 Oct 14 by member: FullaBella
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I am in such awe of how you've recognized where you could make positive changes and are obviously committed to do so. It is so hard to be the "oddball" trying to live & eat healthfully. Good for you for taking a stance to take care of you by being "odd" if others want to think of it that way. You may be surprised though of how open & eager some may be to learn more about and follow your lead on your healthy journey! xoxox
13 Oct 14 by member: Ruhu
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Barbara I was in that boat for 10 mths prior to the 4 mths I was absent from here. I dont know if any of those past journals can be of aid to you or not but feel free to browse thru them. Taking your own snax over is a good idea if you can be in the same vacinity of her sweets & not give in to temptation.
13 Oct 14 by member: myawethinTICself
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Thanks Bella,YOU are a huge encourager to me. You have made tremendous progress without giving up!
13 Oct 14 by member: myawethinTICself
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Oh Ru,thank you! I hope others are open to health & life! At the moment it just *seems* to be words they utter & don't really mean when in actuality they could very well be sincere & just not be in the place they need to be to take action in making the adjustments. I've been there. :) Thanks again. It isn't my desire to make it harder on someone else either.
13 Oct 14 by member: myawethinTICself
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