Debbie Cousins's Journal, 27 June 2019

it's all about finding your way back on track. you can do it! 

Your diet is not about where you’ve been, but where you are going. You can do it! 

Yes on the laps!!! Hope you have a great time at the pool. Enjoy the grand kids 

diet pop does not help to loose weight. go back to your water. have an awesome day! 

Assess, evaluate and adjust. you have a plan, you set goals and drive to them. this is a life long journey and it is the up and down part that develop our character. I wish you all the best on your adventure.  

I used to be a Coca Cola addict, too. I've transitioned to flavored sparkling water now. Those might help ya! 

When one of us goes astray, you treat us with love and affection, not anger. You are worthy of the same kind of treatment, remember to love yourself. 💖💖💖  

I found it helped me to stay away from artificial sugars. it stops your body from associating sweet with calories, so when your body does get real sugar its immediately stored as fat. will also cause carb and sugar cravings. I still stay away from diet drinks, I got this app six years ago, I've lost and kept off 85 lbs since then. 

You got this, Debbie. Good luck! 

Back on the horse... 

You can get it back Debbie!! You know what to do!! 💪💕 

Sometimes that's what it takes, getting angry with yourself because you can see the damage that can be done while going off track, but just ignore it and hop right back on track with your eating pattern, we have all done this sometime or another, I myself have hated what I have done regarding eating in the past but I just move on... Your know you can do it. 

So sorry to hear of the stress in your life Debbie. You are always such a support to others. I pray for you and also for self-compassion, self-love and self-care for you. You are so worth the effort. You have a great team here pulling for you. God Bless,  

I'm new, but I have seen so many times you have encouraged others. I think nearly all of us have been in this situation one way or another. Have courage and know hope. Every day is new.  

I’ve been praying for you, Debbie. It seems like one thing after another keeps happening in your life. What is it you would tell me if I was in your shoes? Knowing you, it’d be to the point, but said b/c you care. You know what to do—this is just a blip in the whole scheme of things. And you know Him, who loves you more than anything and has power over all—including Diet Coke. So let this detour run its course. Then brush yourself off and start again with the basics. You were one of the first people here to support me when I didn’t know what to do—that’s how I KNOW you know what the answers are. Fall back on your basics, and fall back into His loving arms—He has you no matter what. Hugs to you, sweetie. 💖 

I’m in the same boat...15 pounds gained back and lost all control/motivation I had last year. Time to get it together and remember how we felt when we were succeeding. Good luck to you! 

Diet Coke is 99% water! You've been having lots of water if you've been drinking Diet Coke all day.