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Change is Hard

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

No matter how I look at it, change is hard. Trying to change my eating habits is challenging. Weight loss requires making changes in a way of life that I am very accustom to, change is hard not only for me but for my family. I'm trying to make changes in my eating patterns. My husband is a fabulous cook and does most of the cooking, however he doesn't cook healthy foods. Fried chicken, the best ever, fried pork chops, steak, sausage in our spaghetti sauce and the list goes on. For the past eight days I have made a conscious effort to choose healthier foods. It is an odd feeling to make these changes, I don't know where it will end up - what will our life be like when these changes become a part of who I am. I have been with my DH since I was 19 years old, and I have eaten exactly what he is placed in front of me - he could eat it, so could I. I think this is one of the hang ups I have had with weight loss. A large portion of our life revolves around food - going out to eat is a big thing and usually involves thai, chinese, BW3, pizza etc. Change brings on a fear of the unknown. The past eight days I have made healthy choices one at a time and have focused on meeting my goals, one day at a time.
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BOBBIECORLIS 2/24/2009 5:12PM

    Eight days is a good start!! One day at a time is all you can ask for. And if you mess up well there is always tomorrow, just remember you didn't put it on in one day and its not going to come off in one day.
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GRAMMABENJI 2/20/2009 9:58AM

    good job on making those changes

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MOUNTAINDEWS 2/18/2009 10:59PM

    And, that is exactly what you should do. Maybe now is the time that you begin to be the good chef in your home!LOL I think baby steps are the only way to start. Change is very hard. It doesn't come easy to us whether it is our job our eating habits, or our living situations. This is not a diet, it is a lifestyle change. You take it one day at a time. My motto is Moderation and Portion Control, they go hand in hand. It just means that you can still eat the fried chicken...maybe take off the skin, use a paper towel to soak up the grease still on it and limit your intake. You want Pizza that's fine. Just allow in your daily calories for it.

I eat with moderation and portion control. As long as I do that I eat less calories and still get to enjoy the foods I have always loved to eat! Good luck to you and yours!

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