Just realized something today. On days that I go off my diet and have a meal at a fast food joint or eat something I don't normally eat that is not on my usual diet I noticed something on my food log. I noticed that I tended to snack a little more at home or eat another meal out almost because of eating out or snacking earlier in the day. Then my weight stayed the same or I gained a little weight like a half a pound. This is not something I want to get in the habit of doing since it effects my weight-loss plan and may get me to get a taste for stuff I have almost completely eliminated from my diet. Like donuts. Donuts have always been my weakness, and now I shun them totally and am afraid that if I get in the habit of treating myself to one on occasion that I will start to eat other things too that are not healthy and I will be going down the road of weight gain again. I do feel I am always close to ruining my diet and exercise plan, but I do have some great willpower and my tastes have changed for more healthy stuff. I also noticed if I miss a day of exercise, I am desperate to exercise the next day and I easily get back on my exercise plan. I just feel good now most days and I like feeling good. No money can buy that feeling. When I do resist temptation, like on a daily basis at work or out and about, it reinforces my new belief systems and encourages me that I am doing well and to not give up. Having lost all the pounds I have, I know I have come really far. I also wear my skinny jeans, 3 pairs a couple days a week, making sure I fit them and getting used to more tighter clothes. It is very rewarding and I really never thought I would be where I am today. So happy! I know I can lose the rest of the weight to get to my 170lb goal and it may take months and months, but slowly and surely I will get there and I will not quit!
So be encouraged. My favorite quote is "The Journey is the Destination" so don't forget to enjoy the journey not just waiting for the goal. I have met so many people day to day on a similar journey, at their own doable pace and it encourages me, because others want to better their lives and be an example for the next generation.
So be encouraged. My favorite quote is "The Journey is the Destination" so don't forget to enjoy the journey not just waiting for the goal. I have met so many people day to day on a similar journey, at their own doable pace and it encourages me, because others want to better their lives and be an example for the next generation.
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