I've been very careful not to stress eat. Before I eat anything I ask myself 5 times if I am hungry. It is a great practice to follow. It is hard but it works.
I did something yesterday I have never been able to do. I was craving chocolate badly so I bought a small chocolate bar. I cut it in half and put the other half in the cupboard. It is still in the cupboard. I just don't want anymore. Never in my life have I done that.
Another new part of my life is breakfast. I never eat breakfast unless I am on vacation or we make waffles/pancakes on a Sunday morning. I have eaten breakfast everyday since I saw the nutritionist. Now I eat a couple pieces of fruit, cereal, or oatmeal. I can definitely tell the difference. I have so much more energy and I don't seem to be as cranky.
The yoga is helping some with the stress. It gives me 2 hours, 4 days a week for myself. I don't have to think about anything except my breathing and poses.
Although, if I didn't have stress in my life I am not sure what I would do. It seems to be the only constant in my life. :)
4 comments:
Good for you for making those changes. Eating breakfast and getting to yoga even under the stress of moving. And having the willpower to eat only half a chocolate bar--you go girl! Doesn't that show you that you are really changing? I know the first time I was able to sit at a potluck with a box of See's candy in front of me and not eat any was a big victory over old eating habits. (Doesn't it seem like when you have made a decision to lose weight, the universe puts temptation in your path?)
Keep being good to yourself!
Hugs
C
I'm so proud of you M - keep the positive self talk going...it TRULY helps.
xxxx
j
Carol,
It totally feels like this is the time it is going to happen. I feel really positive about it and I never feel positive. LOL
For some reason everything is falling into place. The fact that I am planning on going to a 6 a.m. yoga class the next two Tuesday is just completely out of character for me. Hmmm, maybe I am becoming a new character!
Thanks for you support! I truly believe you need a team to lose weight!!
~M
Maggs,
It is weird that I feel so positive. You have known me longer than anyone have you ever heard me so positive? It is a strange feeling but I like it. I really like it!!
~Babbs
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