176.5 lbs.
Sometimes the universe provides! In my Optifast group tonight we talked about moving past our negative choices. It was comforting to hear (re-hear) this lesson about having more (self) compassion when I choose a path that isn't aligned with my health goals. I consider this to be a very important issue for me, personally. In my past attempts to lose weight, I would lose a few pounds, fall off the wagon, and then rationalize a delay in re-starting my program. By the time "Monday" would roll around I would have several days off the wagon and a whole pile of guilt. At that point, it would be extremely difficult for me to get back to the healthy eating program. This is the wonderful thing about attending a support group. You have a safe place to discuss your challenges among people who can relate and offer insights.
I'm happy that after my last transgression I was able to return to my eating plan and move on. I think that the reason I'm nervous about those off-program choices I made is because in my mind I don't trust myself yet. Despite 23 weeks of following Optifast perfectly, I look at my recent bites and immediately forget how strong I am, as evidenced by my ability to lose over 80 pounds so far. I now see this as absurd thinking. It isn't that I'm suddenly a bad person because I made a mistake. I am strong to have gotten this far and I am able to begin again and keep moving towards my goals.
Speaking of goals, I've been enjoying my evening walks and goal to complete at least one mile per day (I'm almost at a two mile mark during the time that my son is in karate class). It's wonderful to to feel physically stronger and more athletic, and it has taken my mind off of food. It's a stress buster too.
On the family front, we are doing well with our business, and my hubby has a conference call with another company next week. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for him because it is a direction in his career that he would be excited to pursue. It would be great for our family as well. I'm keeping hopeful and positive.
Sometimes the universe provides! In my Optifast group tonight we talked about moving past our negative choices. It was comforting to hear (re-hear) this lesson about having more (self) compassion when I choose a path that isn't aligned with my health goals. I consider this to be a very important issue for me, personally. In my past attempts to lose weight, I would lose a few pounds, fall off the wagon, and then rationalize a delay in re-starting my program. By the time "Monday" would roll around I would have several days off the wagon and a whole pile of guilt. At that point, it would be extremely difficult for me to get back to the healthy eating program. This is the wonderful thing about attending a support group. You have a safe place to discuss your challenges among people who can relate and offer insights.
I'm happy that after my last transgression I was able to return to my eating plan and move on. I think that the reason I'm nervous about those off-program choices I made is because in my mind I don't trust myself yet. Despite 23 weeks of following Optifast perfectly, I look at my recent bites and immediately forget how strong I am, as evidenced by my ability to lose over 80 pounds so far. I now see this as absurd thinking. It isn't that I'm suddenly a bad person because I made a mistake. I am strong to have gotten this far and I am able to begin again and keep moving towards my goals.
Speaking of goals, I've been enjoying my evening walks and goal to complete at least one mile per day (I'm almost at a two mile mark during the time that my son is in karate class). It's wonderful to to feel physically stronger and more athletic, and it has taken my mind off of food. It's a stress buster too.
On the family front, we are doing well with our business, and my hubby has a conference call with another company next week. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for him because it is a direction in his career that he would be excited to pursue. It would be great for our family as well. I'm keeping hopeful and positive.
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