kamaperry

Stay the Course
So you’re well on your way to achieving your weight-loss goals. Feels good, right? Remember, though, my program is about total health. Those changes you’re implementing in your life? They’ve got to be PERMANENT, baby. You might get into a size 8, or have a six-pack to show off, but that doesn’t mean you can cheat, get lazy, or stop counting your calories.Keep in mind, all this work — mental and physical — is helping you look at your life in new ways, with deeper insight and understanding. The bottom line is this: You can never go back to your old way of life if you want to maintain your new physique. You’re on the wagon, my friend. As with any kind of recovery, just because you’re rehabilitated doesn’t mean you can’t relapse.

All that soul-searching and honest examination has to continue. All those behavior modifications and healthy, life-affirming habits you learned have to stay in place every day for the rest of your life.

I know, it sucks and it’s hard. Whatever. It’s the truth. The good news is that it will get easier. You’ll get accustomed to how awesome it feels to treat yourself well, not to mention how awesome you look every time you catch your reflection in a store window or look in the mirror! Eventually, behaviors and choices you’ve had to think through will become gut instinct.

You can do this. Remember, you’re doing it right now.

Yes, and we ARE doing it, each and every day, right?

Let me clarify this, though, I am not coming from a place where I hate my body or the changes (yes, aging too) that I see. I just know that to get and stay healthy must be a constant, very aware way of thinking and acting. I have gotten to where it is almost second nature(notice I say almost), but I do have my days, when I would rather flop down on the couch with a big old bacon cheeseburger and curly fries! So the monster isn’t dead, just sedated.

I refuse to give in to it. Why would I want to go back to shortness of breath, chest pain, swollen ankles, etc?

Someone said I looked like I had difficulty breathing before, and yes I did. I couldn’t even walk across the parking lot at work without being in pain. To be  able to walk like other people do is such a blessing.

I will fight to keep blessings like that.

Ok, guess I had alot on my heart today.

I didn’t do so well, with my eating yesterday, succumbed to snacking on whole grain saltines, and some whole wheat pretzels, but at least I passed up some donuts, and the popcorn!

Was not gonna eat dinner last nite, but my good buddy Lori told me I would be better off with a good dinner, so I would be less likely to munch, so I did.

I am up a little in weight, but I think with TOM that could be the reason. Planning to do a good workout today, and clean house, that should burn some off.

Going to mom’s tomorrow, to fill out her paperwork, Poor mom, she got her bank account it a mess, she has to wait until the 3rd for her check, but she said she is ok on food, and I can put some gas in that car, and get her anything she needs from the store, and she is ok on her meds.

Ok, well, did I lose you all yet? I just love you all and I love my Fridays when I can come here and take as long as I want! I have decided to have one of my weekend days be a slow day, just to do what I want, and take care of my house and not go anywhere.

Tomorrow nite, planning to go to my meeting again, too. I will prob have the car to get groceries on Sunday and the go fill up mom’s syringes, but today is MY day! After I work out and clean I will treat myself to kicking back tonite, anddoing my nails and watching a movie.

Ok enough of my rambling, need to go check email and post, Hugs to you all and have a great day!