harmonysplace
Merry Christmas...
Dec 29, 2009
Well, I did it.. Not only did I do well with my eating over the holiday but I managed to lose five pounds through it all. I never doubted my ability to do it, but I traveled home to North Dakota to be with my family of seven siblings and all their families which is usually nothing more than a mess of horribly unhealthy food. I was so pleased to find that all the junk that was around me all day and night was not even a temptation. It has been wonderful to drop the weight I have, 78lbs now, but truly the way I feel is the most rewarding and something I wouldnt trade for a temporary lapse in judgement. I knew this holiday was going to be full of emotional eating for my family as it is the first Christmas without our father and we are quickly approaching the one year anniversary of his passing. It is such a great feeling to come through it all feeling good about the choices I made. I had planned on working out daily when I am here, but I have had another horrible flare up with my back. I have nine different birth defects and abnormalities in my spine and they flare from time to time, but even without working out I did well. To date, I just feel incredible. Its been nice to see family which I havent seen since surgery so it has been a big change for all of them. It is so fun to get the "oh my goodness looks" Ive been getting. I have so much more energy and simply feel incredible.. I greatly anticipate 2010, the possiblities are limitless and for the first time in a long time I know I am going to accomplish my goals I set every year to make better decisions for a healthy and happy life.. heres to the New Year...
