by Lizabette » July 18th, 2006, 9:10 pm
JULY 18, 2006
Oh, I am trying to get caught up on reading the posts and am so behind on my own journal.
How did I get so far behind?
Some of the NEWBIES posts are so exciting! They have an adventurous weight loss journey ahead of them, and I,
I am coming down near the end of the weight loss phase of mine!
Makes me feel so oldish!
I hasten to add that my weight/health journey will really never end. I know in my heart and mind that it is a lifetime trip.
That is what I am trying to learn now, even as I have a short way to go before goal.
Right now, it is a great relief to be in control of my eating,
even while observing others who seemingly can eat anything and everything in sight!
We eat out several times a week and, miraculously, it does not bother me in the least.
The time might come when that changes, but right now I feel I am in control of my situation.
I realize that if I do not take the first bite of food off program, there is no problem.
There are choices and there are choices! It is up to me.
I have been inspired by posts from JO (Serendipity) and numerous others who do not sway or waver from their goal.
They are so focused on the prize of a trim and healthy body.
It’s the miracle we are all striving for.
Isn’t it amazing that a word or statement by someone will sink deep, and help harden our resolve to continue on…
we’ve all read many such statements on this board.
I often wonder, what would I be doing, and where would I be if I had not somehow found the means to do what I never dreamed I could---
after so many, many attempts and failures at trying.
It seems now that I appreciate how vital it is not to allow my hard won victories to be swept away by neglect or overconfidence,
as I admit I have in years past. I am thankful for that.
Today was my water aerobics day at the Y, while proudly wearing my new sapphire swim suit.
Once again planning my day, with my oatmeal breakfast, a shake by the pool,
and a bar in my purse, in case of an emergency.
I am learning that this is what I will need to do after I reach goal and move into transition and maintenance.
My trusty chicken/noodle soup awaited me when I got back home for lunch. Then in mid afternoon came my dreamy chocolate bar.
L & G was easy. One of DH’s favorites is waffle, bacon & eggs for dinner.
I had an already roasted store-bought chicken with green beans (added mushrooms, onion flakes, seasonings,)
What do I do when I get so full that I can’t eat the whole amount of chicken (7 ounces) and cup and half of veggies.
Is that okay, anyone? My stomach is shrinking inside as well as outside.
But that didn’t keep me from later having my almost daily little cup of S/F Jello with a tad of whipped topping.
My last meal of the day was oatmeal again! Oatmeal is a comfort food for me. I think it helps me sleep!
I did some altering of some clothes to give me a few more things to wear while I am transitioning into smaller sizes.
So that was pretty much my day. Each day reveals a little more about how I will live and plan my life.
Oh, it will be so different for almost everybody else on this journey with me.
But for me, it is nice. At this time.
Lizabette
195/135 - Reached goal, Aug. 31, '06