A promise to myself
Tonight I will go through my kitchen and organize and clean so that I am no longer tempted by my trigger foods. I will put up reminders to myself to stop, breath and think about what I am really feeling. I will have a glass of soy milk if I am really hungry or craving a snack at night. I will not feel guilty for throwing away the trigger foods that are causing me to mindlessly graze. Today I will fully engage in the changes my nutritionist and I discussed. I will eat mindfully and be healthy.
"When you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."
Nicole,
I'm so proud of you, you are trying so hard......Just don't beat yourself up....
I too have been eating things I shouldn't, the stresses I've been having lately are part to blame. I just keep telling myself, look at what you have accomplished so far and be happy with how you look......I don't know if I'll ever get to goal.......My Doctor's is at 140 mine is at 130. I fluxuate (sp?) between 145-150 pounds, depending on the time of the month......
I do know I don't want to go back to what I was......So if the scale ever goes above 150, I will for sure cut back or exercise more.....Whatever it takes......
I did go to a Plastic surgeon. I wanted to know what it would cost for a tummy tuck & batwing removal......I was happy to find out it was cheaper than I thought, $10,000.......So I've told myself if I get to goal and stay there for a few months, my gift to myself will be the surgery.......That has been very motivating.........I have the PS quote stuck on the refrigerator. I'm so sick of all this saggy skin.......
Maybe offer yourself somekind of gift.......Something special that you really want....And save up for it......And when you reach your goal, GO GET IT......
Love, Kelly
I'm so proud of you, you are trying so hard......Just don't beat yourself up....
I too have been eating things I shouldn't, the stresses I've been having lately are part to blame. I just keep telling myself, look at what you have accomplished so far and be happy with how you look......I don't know if I'll ever get to goal.......My Doctor's is at 140 mine is at 130. I fluxuate (sp?) between 145-150 pounds, depending on the time of the month......
I do know I don't want to go back to what I was......So if the scale ever goes above 150, I will for sure cut back or exercise more.....Whatever it takes......
I did go to a Plastic surgeon. I wanted to know what it would cost for a tummy tuck & batwing removal......I was happy to find out it was cheaper than I thought, $10,000.......So I've told myself if I get to goal and stay there for a few months, my gift to myself will be the surgery.......That has been very motivating.........I have the PS quote stuck on the refrigerator. I'm so sick of all this saggy skin.......
Maybe offer yourself somekind of gift.......Something special that you really want....And save up for it......And when you reach your goal, GO GET IT......
Love, Kelly
Kelly~Thank you the old habits of eating to cope with stress is a hard one to break, that is part of what caused me to start snacking way more than I should on not so healthy foods. I have a few rewards in mind for getting to some small goals on the way to my big goal as I still have about 40 pounds to loose to get to my ultimate goal. I have also told myself that I am not buying any more clothes, or fun things like mani/pedi or massage until I get back on track and stay there for at least two weeks. I know that in order to make this work I really need to be strict with myself. Hopefully this time it will work.
Glad to hear about the PS. I have thought about it, and my older sister has mentioned it a couple of times, but until I ham done with school it will be on the back burner. Good luck in your journey to get past the emotional eating and being healthy. You have done an AWESOME job!
Love & Hugs!
Nicole
Glad to hear about the PS. I have thought about it, and my older sister has mentioned it a couple of times, but until I ham done with school it will be on the back burner. Good luck in your journey to get past the emotional eating and being healthy. You have done an AWESOME job!
Love & Hugs!
Nicole
"When you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."
Thank you Jennifer. If only I can get on track and stay there for a good two weeks I think I could make it a habit and be rid of the old habits. But no journey is without its bumps and turns and I think I just need to be mindful about where I am at and what I need to do to stay on the path. Love & Hugs! Nicole
"When you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."
Congratulations, Nicole, for further taking control of your environment and foods!
And don't feel guilty abut throwing out 'evil' trigger foods! I always say 'better in the garbage than in my stomach!' The only thing better than that is NOT BUYING TRIGGERS IN THE FIRST PLACE! ((And I'm capitalizing this for my own good as well as yours!))
I am so impressed with you, my dear!
You have been so focused on your goal!
And don't feel guilty abut throwing out 'evil' trigger foods! I always say 'better in the garbage than in my stomach!' The only thing better than that is NOT BUYING TRIGGERS IN THE FIRST PLACE! ((And I'm capitalizing this for my own good as well as yours!))
I am so impressed with you, my dear!
You have been so focused on your goal!
Thank you Sue! Yes it is better in the trash than in my tummy I brought all of the trash outside to the dumpster just so they would be completely out of the house and no longer accessible. I just need to make a list before shopping and stick to it! I get in trouble when I browse or do like I did on Tuesday night and go in when I am craving sweets and then I buy a bunch of little treats. That is one of the things my nutritionist mentioned is to make a gocery list and just go in and buy those things and nothing else. I know that it is going to take some practice before it becomes a new habit! Love & Hugs! Nicole
"When you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."
Nicole,
Good for you for continuing to address this issue. It's important that you feel comfortable with the choices that you are making.
You didn't ask for any advice, but I'm reading a book called "Intuitive Eating" right now. For me, it's really helpful and it's leading me to really think about some important things. It's really helped me to not label any food as good or bad, but to consider all of my food choices at a given meal and decide what's going to be best for my body (or at least acknowledge that I'm making a choice to "comfort" myself).
I really do admire your persistence and be kind to yourself. You are really making terrific strides and you are learning where you go off course and re-committing to your goals.
Good for you for continuing to address this issue. It's important that you feel comfortable with the choices that you are making.
You didn't ask for any advice, but I'm reading a book called "Intuitive Eating" right now. For me, it's really helpful and it's leading me to really think about some important things. It's really helped me to not label any food as good or bad, but to consider all of my food choices at a given meal and decide what's going to be best for my body (or at least acknowledge that I'm making a choice to "comfort" myself).
I really do admire your persistence and be kind to yourself. You are really making terrific strides and you are learning where you go off course and re-committing to your goals.
"Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground" - T. Roosevelt
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