Checking In...

Dec 19, 2011

Well it's been awhile since I've checked in so I thought I'd better at least announce that I'm still here! LOL

As of last week I am down another 25 pounds (that's 25 pounds in almost three months of getting back on track.). I've been eatting a low carb (no grains, no fruit, mostly just meat, veggies, greek yogurt, etc), high "good" fat (natural pb, avocados, eggs, raw nuts & seeds), high protein diet. In spite of SERIOUS stress, I have not been tempted to emotionally eat and the holidays have not taunted me either. I am shocked at that one. But I've also been really rigid about not putting myself in a position to be bitten by the munchy bug. I did (once) have a small piece of sugar free cake awhile back, and the scale was honest the next morning with a pound of weight gain. So that made my determination all the stronger!

I could not have done this without the support here, and of my best friend, who is chugging right along with me, and certainly not been able to do this without the strength, perseverance and support I gain from my faith in God. I encourage all to have a support group, a supportive friend, or someone who will help encourage and support you. And don't make a huge goal without breaking it into smaller goals or you might get overwhelmed. Celebrate the LITTLE victories!! After all, they are the mile posts that make up your journey!

I've not been great about exercise, and that really needs to change. So, that's my new goal...to get off my buns and get moving! I'll check in within the next few months and let you know how that's going! I hope anyone reading this is chugging along with us too, and if not that you know you can decide to make the moment now. There's no good reason to put it off, and the only thing you'll gain by waiting (in addition to weight) is lost time!

Until next time, may God give you...For every storm a rainbow, for every tear a smile, for every care a promise and a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, a faithful friend to share, for every sigh a sweet song, and an answer for each prayer. (Irish Blessing)

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