davidsprincess's Journal, 16 June 2022

When I started gaining my weight back, I was thinking how easy it was to fall right back into my old habits- before long I was abandoning the food scale and the gym and eating what I wanted- whether I needed it or not. But as I have gotten back on track- since about May 16th- I realized that it was just as easy to fall right back into my good habits. Weighing everything and recording- moving way more. It has felt very natural to me. I guess the mind is a crazy thing and does whatever you want. I have often been able to change my mindset and my mood by what I focus on. Thinking about my blessings and things I am grateful for has helped me to stop feelings of anxiety and unease. "Behaving" like I'm happy when I am not and refusing to act the part when I am depressed has stopped depression from taking root. (And the grace of God). I am not suggesting people don't need medication and help for depression. I am simply saying that for me personally- I have realized with my age that the mind can be fooled into believing whatever you want it to. You can give yourself feelings of contentment or spend time thinking about all the material possessions you need and the next thing you know- you're shopping. That's maybe not the best example but what you are "thinking on" on a daily basis will completely shape your life. Where the mind goes the heart follows. I am sure that I didn't make up that phrase but whoever did is exactly right. Today I will tell myself I am gorgeous. (and then avoid any mirrors or reflective storefronts) LOLOL. Too much rambling. Happy Thursday!

218.2 lb Lost so far: 30.8 lb.    Still to go: 18.4 lb.    Diet followed reasonably well.

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2180 kcal

Fat: 83.53g | Prot: 99.89g | Carb: 269.35g.   Breakfast: Great Value Saltine Crackers, Frigo Light String Cheese, Jelly (All Flavors), Coffee, Bays Original English Muffin. Lunch: Carl Buddig Thin Sliced Honey Ham, Kermanig Bakery Pita Bread, Quaker Rice Cakes - Chocolate Crunch, Great Value Pepper Jack Cheese Slice, Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips (28g). Dinner: Marketside Chicken Spicy Mustard Wrap. Snacks/Other: Bakery Fresh Peanut Butter Cookies, Ice Cream, FlapJacked Mighty Muffin Chocolate PB. more...