Keeping it all together

Thursday, August 26, 2010

"No one said it would be easy"

How many times have people said that to you, not only about weight loss, but about life in general??? Nothing is easy, but after you hurdle another challenge or obstacle, it gives you the confidence to move on to the next one.

"It's worth it"

That's the second part of the phrase. Yes, it's worth it. Anything that makes you stronger, healthier and more self-assured is worth it. Work hard, play hard and be good to yourself.

  

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PASTAFASUL 8/27/2010 1:26PM

How true!!! thanks for the reminder. Great words to live by. Report Inappropriate Comment

SEESTARS 8/26/2010 3:46PM

Great blog. Just what I needed today! Report Inappropriate Comment

SKINNYSTAR57 8/26/2010 10:01AM

Yes it is worth it!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

The power of forgiveness

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Last night we went to Lancaster, PA to see the play "Joseph". This is the biblical story about Joseph and his brothers and how they tried to kill him because they wetre jealous of their father's love for Joseph. Despite being betrayed by his brothers, Joseph forgave them. I really don't carry grudges, but I have in the past, so I know what that burden feels like. I applied the lesson of forgiveness to myself. I have not been perfect, but if I were advising a good friend, I'd tell him/her to let it go, forgive your past mistakes and just be good to yourself starting right now.

  

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TERRI289 8/25/2010 2:48PM

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TO_BE_FIT 8/25/2010 9:50AM

Great blog! I agree completely. When I was younger I was very unhappy and much of it had to do with not knowing how to forgive. I can still struggle with it but have learned the sooner I forgive the quicker I can move on and enjoy life. Now I am learning to forgive myself and that can be hard too :) Report Inappropriate Comment

Dunkin Donuts drive thru does not control me anymore!

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

OK, I know that's "big talk" for someone who has only avoided DD drive thru for two days so far, but I do feel a sense of empowerment that I have not given in to my morning addiction so far this week. It's not like I was eating a dozen (or even one) donuts...it was only an egg and cheese wake up wrap, but the point is that it became a "must have" just like ice cream was a "must have" bedtime snack in the past. I am stronger than that! So I will continue flexing my willpower muscles and make a conscious decision to eat what I've planned to eat and be good to myself.

  

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TERRI289 8/24/2010 11:16AM

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BAKER1009 8/24/2010 10:29AM

I am so proud of you! 2 days is a lot, do not minimize your accomplishments!! Report Inappropriate Comment

CCLYNN427 8/24/2010 9:32AM

I can totally relate here. I counted and found I pass 4 drive thrus on my 3 mile drive to work everyday! I love breakfast sandwiches and have avoided them since surgery. Although I do still think about how yummy they are! Good for you! Report Inappropriate Comment

LILANGELS 8/24/2010 9:23AM

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SEESTARS 8/24/2010 9:03AM

Way to go! (I also love that wrap) Report Inappropriate Comment

SAMANTHALEAHE 8/24/2010 8:57AM

Keep it up. Report Inappropriate Comment

Choices & Changes

Monday, August 23, 2010

As I was getting ready for work this morning, I was thinking about how I could make this week better than last week. I have not been as good to myself as I could be. Exercise is there steadily which is fabulous, but the thing I've been slacking with the most is portion control. I am eating healthy foods...just too much of them. For that reason, I have remained the same weight (plus or minus a couple pounds) since December. So what can I do this week that would be a step in the right direction?

I have gotten into the habit of stopping at Dunkin Donuts every morning for an iced coffee (skim milk and Splenda, so it's not calorie filled) and an egg and cheese wake up wrap. These little babies are really not an unhealthy choice, but they have become a sort of "pre-breakfast" for me...like a first thing in the morning snack. Not good. Plus eating in the car was a terrible habit for me in the past...it's sneaky eating and something I shouldn't do. So I've decided that I am not going to stop at DD this week. Too much temptation.

  

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KRISPYKRITTER1 8/24/2010 12:10AM

Wait till you feel the empowerment of passing DD. I remember the first time I went in and only ordered coffee.......no food......I went to the car and thought "l did it!" Sometimes it's just the little things that make us feel superior....like DD doesn't have me anymore. It's my choice if I want a coffee......I can do that and not get the donut! Report Inappropriate Comment

BONNIEELLEN571 8/23/2010 3:12PM

I know you can do it!! You have recognized a problem (sneaky eating by way of DD) and made a commitment to change your behavior. Report Inappropriate Comment

TUBLADY 8/23/2010 1:40PM

To make changes it is best to change one thing at a time. That's a good start. Take something from home if you need a snack before breakfast. Or better yet fix a breakfast at home. That might mean getting up a little earlier. We all hove routines that we maintain, but change is good. You need to do something to get back on track and kick start your weight loss. I wish you the best. Report Inappropriate Comment

TERRI289 8/23/2010 8:50AM

Have a wonderful portion controlled Monday!! Report Inappropriate Comment

BAKER1009 8/23/2010 8:43AM

That is a great plan for this week. Once you've accomplished that one, you can set up a new one. You can do this, and you always have such a great attitude!! I'm cheering you on!! Report Inappropriate Comment

KRICKET57 8/23/2010 8:28AM

Good for you. If you need something to get you going in the morning, pack yourself some fruit the night before. This will give you the jumpstart you need and be much better for you. Good luck with your goal of avoiding DD. I know you can do it. Report Inappropriate Comment

A day of rest

Sunday, August 22, 2010

We did so much yesterday that today is truly going to be a day of rest! We accomplished everything we set out to do yesterday AND MORE!

Our first stop was to the Restore in Pennsauken, NJ. I participated in Habitat for Humanity a month ago. The Restore is just like a thrift store, but the profits go toward buying building supplies for the homes to be built/repaired.

We had lunch in Manyunk, PA at Couch Tomato...lots of healthy options! Next we visited Immaculata College which was absolutely gorgeous! They have the program our daughter is looking for, it's just a little hour away from home, and felt like a very safe environment. We'll see.

Then we went to IKEA, walked the store, and ate Swedish meatballs. I was surprised to find that they have already been entered by others in the SP food search.

Next was PetSmart for our furry friends at home...treats for all!

Last stop was for ice cream...YUM...and yes, I did have calories available for this treat.

It was a good day. Today I was up at 4:30 for whatever reason. I'm going to finish Sparking and go back to bed!

  

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TERRI289 8/22/2010 10:11AM

Sounds like a wonderful day!! We didn't do Bubble Rock yesterday but we did the Asctiou trail from Jordan Pond to Sargent Mountain. It was very up and down and up and down which my knees didn't like the down but it was all good!! Have a restful Sunday!! Report Inappropriate Comment