Good afternoon to everybody.
I have managed to fight some pretty good temptations the past couple of days. I made it this whole week without eating McDonalds, I guess I did have an english muffin, but it was plain and I ate it with my yogurt. Yesterday, Travis had to work late so I knew he wouldn't know if I slipped up. I was actually thinking to myself, I could make brownies and then just eat them all before he saw them and he would never knew. Big red flag, right. I was shopping for a few groceries at Walmart by myself, and it took every ounce of my being to get me out of there without giving in. The point is though, I didn't give in and that is huge for me.
I took a few pictures to have for motivation and I can't get them out of my mind. I think you don't realize how overweight you are until you see a picture of yourself and think, OMG what happened to me? I knew I was overweight, but taking a picture of yourself in a sports bra and shorts can be very shocking. I always thought, okay I am overweight, but I am not that big. Well, I guess I am that big. By the way, there is no way I am posting these pictures yet. Sorry, guys.
Well, wish me luck for the weekend. It is always hard when you are home all day. I think it will be nice enough, we can go do something outside.
It's been four weeks?
16 years ago
I am a firm believer in positive thinking, the law of attraction, if you think positive things, positive things will happen...so...your "fat" picture that you just took, put it away, glance at it once a month and that's it. Instead find a "skinny" picture and focus on that. That way your energy is focuses on the positive Stephanie instead of the negative.
ReplyDeleteI love you, so proud of you not giving in.
Do you want to call me about weight watchers, have you given it some thought?
I've actually done that brownie thing you were talking about so I completely understand the strength it took to stay on track. Way to go! I agree with Jeannie about the picture. It's definitely a good way to really grasp the reality of the situation but its also an easy way to get caught up in the size of the task ahead. Keep up with your small goals and your day-to-day approach. It's working!
ReplyDeleteLove reading your blog, Stephanie. Miss ya!
There is nothing that makes me feel so inept as writing in this blog. I will keep trying though. I know how hard the will power is especially when you know no one else would find out. I am proud that you made the right decision. I also agree that focusing on the positive is the way to go. Have you posted the note where you can see it yet??
ReplyDeleteI am also a big believer in a lot of small goals so you can keep crossing them off.
Keep up the good work.
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