Okay, everyone, the time has come to begin this weight loss journey. I weighed in this morning and took all the measurements I could, I think anyway. I am not quite sure if I am going to post a picture, I am still thinking about that one. At any rate, I am ready for this challenge.
So, as of today I am trading in all drinks for water and milk (skim). I think I am over the caffeine now, I have been slowly decreasing my intake of that and the junk food. I think the hardest thing to cut back will be the amount of food that I eat. I am going to use a smaller plate to help in that process.
When I started to really think about what had to change, I realized that I needed help and that I had never asked anyone for it. I think the more people that know, the more support they can give. If no one knows what you are trying to do, they won't be much help. I have had conversations with family and friends over the last few days and as hard as it was to talk about it, I am happy to have their support.
It didn't take much, but I figured I am an emotional eater. That is not a good combination. Yesterday, a good friend came to say goodbye because she is moving across the country. I knew this day was coming, but I didn't realize quite how hard it would be to see her go. She is one of those friends that you find later in your life, but it is as though you have known each other forever. I am very thankful for her friendship and I will miss her greatly. So, as I came into the house in tears I might add (there is the emotional part), I headed straight to the kitchen. As I stood in the kitchen, I realized that it was almost comforting to be surrounded by food and that is the problem. Yikes, I think I made a breakthrough. Here's my question to all of you, how do you change your behavior to avoid the kitchen in times of sadness or boredom??????????
Hey Angela, I am sure going to miss you. It has been a pleasure and a blessing to know you. I know that we will continue our friendship no matter where our paths go. Oh and one last thing, you know I couldn't let you go without saying it, GO GRIZ!!!!!!!
That's all for today, I hope everyone has a happy and healthy new year.
It's been four weeks?
16 years ago
You go Girlfriend! I am quite proud of you - it is obvious that you have been looking deep inside yourself to uncover, discover, and truly make this thing work. Do you like Oprah? She is launching a big diet deal on Monday with the Biggest Loser people. Remember when you lost some last year - I could tell right away. Just remember the little pounds add up, and you were looking great quickly! Candice
ReplyDeleteHey girl! Happy New Year! It seems like just the other day we were having a new years party in our own cute little duplex. (:
ReplyDeleteEmotional eating...My Anatomy instructor who is a very wise man told me, you know Jeannie, you can't be perfect at everything (I was mad because I missed two questions on my final). Two hours later in the conversation it hit me. I can't be perfect at everything.
All my life I never finish anything. I realized that my obsession with perfection was causing me to never finish, and sometimes never start my dreams.
He told me, "You need balance in your life." If you are a straight A student for example, you will more than likely find something else in your life that you are failing miserably. He is right.
I think that before you begin your journey in discovering how to stop being an emotional eater, you should try discovering why you are an emotional eater. I am a stress eater. My mouth literally beings to salivate when I get stressed. I slowly realized that because I had this very real obsession with perfection, stress was my very strongest opponent and I had to deal with it quickly and quietly. Instead of a few deep breaths or hitting the problem head on, I'd wait it out, with some cream cheese wontons. Now I try to deal with problems head on and quickly.
I think you are going to be just fine. You know what to eat, it's not brain science, you know you need to move your body, you aren't dumb, you just need to find that part of you so deep inside that needs your love and attention.