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Over the last couple of days, I have been 'focused' on my traditional way of eating, getting in my routine to make my time at the gym a priority again, and making sure I do not neglect my water....
Well, it's paying off ladies.
A week's worth of efforts, and the scale is down a pound!! Whoo Hoo!
But more importantly...my attitude is down 10 lbs!!! WHOOOO HOOO!
What do I mean by that? I feel strong again. Happy, in my groove, and totally in control of what I want to do, and where these goals are taking me!
I absolutely LOVE Christmas. It just wouldn't be the same without it in my life. But I am one of those that are in the "it's only ONE day" camp! But I do celebrate on more than one day. I do go to parties, and I do see and experience the temptations from week to week.
BUT... I made a decision - FOR ME - to tell myself prior to every interaction w/ food ... what I choose at this moment will be a direct reflection of how I am feeling tomorrow.
I have ridden the rollercoaster this year...for far too long. I am determined, and committed to ending this ride. I have some powerful tools, the understanding of how my body works and responds w/ different foods... and I can CHOOSE whether or not I want to be in 'craving mode' tomorrow! I can CHOOSE whether or not I want to exercise. I can CHOOSE whether or not I reach my goals.
I don't know how to tell you how to get here... I just know my mindsets are different. No longer hung up on what 'doesn't' work... but feeling the momentum of what DOES!
Stacking a couple of really good successful days together... gave me the feeling of 'success' last week. And if I can do it last week...then I can do it this week! And next week!!!
Then I might even have a 'planned indulgence' ON Christmas...who knows! Or maybe, wait until New Year's... I'm changing my life ladies and gentleman! And part of that life change seems to be changing my ideas of what 'celebrating' really means to me.
I do hope that you sit quietly with yourself and think about what you TRULY want or expect from your own changes. And once that is firmly and squarely written down in front of you... you are facing your real goal! Then, you can work backwards from that and develop a plan of attack to reach that goal.
I'm not willing to give up on 2011 yet...there are still nearly 3 weeks left in this year... with some diligence and a lot of effort, perhaps I could be back at my 140 mark by the time the ball drops on 2012~
Much Love.
Diet Calendar Entries for 14 December 2011:
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1442 kcal
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Fat: 103.35g | Prot: 103.93g | Carb: 20.40g.
Breakfast: broccoli, cheddar cheese, water (6-10 AM), hidden carbs, coffee (8oz) black, eggland's best eggs (9AM) (overeasy), bacon (9AM). Lunch: sirloin steak tips, romaine lettuce, water , bacon pieces, shredded parmesean, bacon ranch dressing, apple cider vinegar. Dinner: fresh parm cheese (1 oz.), Fresh Mild Italian Sausage, steak tips, water (4-6), hidden carbs, cucumber, romaine, bacon pieces, bacon ranch dressing. more...
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1903 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Weight Training (moderate) - 15 minutes, Exercise machine (moderate) - 25 minutes, Resting - 15 hours and 20 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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 Comments
First of all YAHOO for the loss..I wish I had your stamina..I know I have it some where just need to find where the heck I put it..LOL...
Have a wonderful day my friend...☺
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Thanks Bren! Sure wish I knew how to bottle it and make a fortune! :) Have you seriously sat down w/ yourself and thought about your TRUE hearts desire and what you want out of this journey? There are some real KEYS hidden in the answers !!!
14 Dec 11 by member: jsfantome
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Me too girl...I do much better if husband is not at home all the time.
Its easier to fight with my self on the foods I need to eat but fighting against the two of us is much harder..If that makes sense..I like to eat a salad and he would rather have a sausage..so glad I don't like those..I like foods and he likes cakes, muffins and candy corn...so the food is in the house and I am fighting every day..But I
am going to have to just buckle down and keep saying no with a big N
as he is just like his mother in the food pushing department...I say no
and he says that little bit won't hurt..Well those little bits add up
to a whole lot..Its has to stop...I am such a weakling..and I hate that
about my self...need to get stronger..have a great day...☺
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Fantastic news..... I know how hard you work at investigating and amending your food and lifestyle... well deserved loss
14 Dec 11 by member: Sk1nnyfuture
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Thanks Skinny - just a new found awareness that the 'old school' mindsets were absent! Where had my own 'mojo' gone? What motivated me in the beginning...still motivates me today! What worked in the beginning still works...today! Simple, yet profound!
14 Dec 11 by member: jsfantome
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Bren, you're such a softy! And I mean that in the nicest way possible. But it may just keep you overweight! :( If your true goal is to be happy, be good to your husband, and be mildly unconcerned about your weight...then you got this! But if your true goal is to finish what you started.. or to set a particular weight range to feel good in... then you are going to have to have a sit down w/ dear hubby... the best thing you can do for you (in my humble opinion) is to KNOW WHAT YOU WANT!!! Then let others know... and go for it!
14 Dec 11 by member: jsfantome
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Paula, You have definitely hit on something this morning about knowing what your goal is and writing it down. I think the key is being specific with that goal in the writing. All of us have said and written that we want to lose weight....and we have. If one believes that they can "ask and receive", then we have received...we lost weight. Now, it is time to define how much weight we want to lose and how we plan to lose it and then ask....and better yet, we need to put it in writing. God loves to help his children but he also likes us to set specific goals and then let our desires be known. Think I need to reflect a bit on this over the next couple of days and then do some writing. And not to diminish your success....woohoo, good for you!!!!
14 Dec 11 by member: 2227Gwen
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Congrats Paula, I know how much you want this and am so glad that your weight is moving in the right direction again. I love your journals, your soul searching, and happy you are on your right path.
14 Dec 11 by member: sarahsmum
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Thanks Gwen and Issy... as always, just hoping my sharing helps others find their way. I would hate to think this journey was worthless to anyone but me! ;) And of course, I know it's not.. I am just sayin'.. I like to record my little mini revelations, cause they typically help way more people...than just me! God is no respector of persons. He has done amazing things in me, and thru me... and he would willingly do the same for anyone. We have to get our heads wrapped around what really matters. If you are going to set a goal... Gwen is right. Make it specific. And then bust your behind to learn everything you can on how to reach your goal. Then do what you learn! Then share what you do!
14 Dec 11 by member: jsfantome
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What great news! Our diet is important but that means nothing if we aren't happy. You sound happy and proud of yourself today. That is so good to hear. Whatever has you in this mood is what you need to keep doing. We all have priorities and goals and we have to do it the way it works for us. So glad you found what works for you. Keep it up. Happy Dance =)
14 Dec 11 by member: M.Trublu
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Thanks Paula..you are soooo right...:o)...
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Awsome yournal post. Thank you!
14 Dec 11 by member: Gigi39
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Bet you were so happy to see that pound go and to know that the old plan still does work. Enjoy your Christmas Celebration - with or without treats.
14 Dec 11 by member: BuffyBear
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Paula, congrats on that pound. Getting back in the groove is the key, but once you're out of it, it can be a bear to get back! I am right there with ya, and like you hope to be back at my pre-dad weight by the first of the year...that is a big goal, and I may not reach it, but what the heck...shoot for the stars, eh? Have a great day! Much love and big hugs to you, my friend!
14 Dec 11 by member: ctlss
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Thanks guys! and Stef - one foot in front of the other my friend!!! YOU can do this! None of this shooting for the stars crap! It is a big goal...but oh well, it has to be done. Just like you used to do in the beginning...time to really plan out your choices...and activities, and your water, etc... Make it work for you stef!!! Cheering you on LOUDLY!
14 Dec 11 by member: jsfantome
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Just one thing to say....YA HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! It is amazing...the power of the pound! Awesome, I am sooo happy for you. Never fear, there is a Happy Happy Girl dance going on right now for you!
14 Dec 11 by member: gg-girl
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Congrats on the pound down you so deserve it you work really hard. Thanks for sharing your thoughts making me think again.....I think for me tracking what I eat is the most important, if I don't I feel like I have lost a limb I can't believe it I have never been that focused on anything....I know at the beginning of the year I had decided to make it all about me and getting healthy....I know that has not changed at all....but now want to get more healthy :) Making it about me for the first time was very hard when I started....but so glad I am doing it now, I am so much happier than I used to be about ME....wow where did that come from.....see making me think.....Happy and Healthy day for you Paula....
14 Dec 11 by member: Yvonne19
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