From the Eating Coach, my thoughts added...

Okay, I'm staying mindful and will NOT buy cookies! I also won't go for a 2nd slice of pizza!! With our tool and determination we will get those pounds off slowly but surely. Hugs- Debbie
P.S. I don't want to be thin, just healthy and embrace my curves! Curves are good!!

Everyone wants to be thin... Posted: 03 May 2010 04:00 AM PDT Sure, everyone wants this (or at least a lot of people have this as a goal). But how much do you want it? Do you want to be thin more than you want to eat a sleeve of Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookie? If the Thin Fairy was standing there -- cookies in one hand, wand in another, how much of a no-brainer would it be? But...with the cookies right there and weightloss further down the road -- what then? Are you prepared to make the choice? The time for choice is here -- I have seen the cookies -- it won't be long until the Troops are lining up outside Sam's selling the beautiful little boxes -- have you thought about what you're going to do? Being clear in your mental vision of what you want is important. When faced with a tough choice (would anyone like another slice of pizza?), you have to be able to recall what you are trying to accomplish in at least as vivid of detail as the smell of the pizza wafting through the air. If you want to make changes to your weight, you HAVE TO make changes to the amount you are putting in your mouth -- that is the only way weight loss happens. And in order to do that -- you have to be clear on what you are gaining when you leave that food uneaten.

Hi Debbie....it is hard to sometimes get back on track and remember that there are things you just don't need....carbs and second helpings. I am finally feeling like I am in control of my eating again. It has not been easy.
The scale is starting to slowly move in the right direction. it has taken weeks of eating health but I am now down 7 pounds....hope I can keep heading in that direction!!

Hugs....connie d

Oh Connie, I'm so proud of you and indeed you are in the right direction!
I too lost 7 pounds, it's coming off slowly but it is coming off...YYYYIpppppeeeeeeeeeee!
Watching our carbs and no second helpings is what we need.
Hugs
Debbie

Thanks for a great post.  I read this recently and thought you might enjoy it:  "Never trade what you want most for what you want at the moment."  Helps keep me grounded and my eyes on the prize.  Living 19 months without type 2 diabetes and a 70+ lb weight loss have transformed my life!

Judy G.

Wwhhoooo!!
Way to go Judy G.!