Found My Way - Day 9

Yesterday was a very ho-hum day.  My only exercise was walking the kids to school, but I did keep to  my good food choices.  My 7yr old daughter came home sick from school, nothing major, I think she too was just in a blah mood.  She slept most of the afternoon and seems better today.  

I still am not feeling perky, but I am feeling more determined to make today a better day.  So I have decided to take stock of my day and see what I can change.  I cannot just wait for my mood to improve, or the stars to align, or for someone else to make things better.  I need to take control of myself.  I am going to have a protein drink in a few minutes to see if that helps pick me up, I probably do need more protein.   I realized that I am not taking my vitamins so I need to get on that.  I will exercise today and not let myself slip.

I have a huge temptation to fight tonight.  I have to help my daughter  bake cookies for a class project for tomorrow.  I love cookies.  I love cookie dough. This will be a huge obstacle for me to overcome.  I know that I can have one cookie and it will be OK, but I am afraid if I have one, I won't stop.  So my challenge to myself is to not even have one.  Don't lick the spoon, don't lick my fingers, don't give in.  I can do this. 

So my goals for today are:  More protein /  More water /  Vitamins/  Exercise.

 

I love the goals... you CAN do this!!!

Dont let the cookie control your day! 

Deanna, everyday you give me inspiration to do good for myself.  To eat the right things. and just be a better me.  I have given into the temptation of a cookie, and after I did, I feel like crap.  Pissed at myself for no control and actually then realizing that it really didn't taste as good as I remember it, nor is it worth all those negative thoughts I get about myself after I have had one.  You are a strong woman, you are able to express your feelings so well through your words.  You are not going to have any trouble resisting cookies or cookie dough.  I have that much faith in you, and I look forward to the excitement you will share with us tomorrow that you DID IT!

Have a great day, Diane

Deanna,
Thanks for your daily posting.  I am so encouraged by your statement above that says
" I cannot just wait for my mood to improve, or the stars to align, or for someone else to make things better"
So True!  I have been told to expect depression to set in around the 3rd or 4th week out so I am posting your statement on my fridge to remind me of this commitment regardless of how I 'feel'.
You are helping others with your posts and in so doing you are making your journey a little bit easier I believe.  Keep up the good work .  YOu're a great example to your daughter.

hugs
Debbie

Yeah Yeah Yeah!!!  Great new avatar Deb!!!  Now THIS is YOU!!  You are looking sooooo great and doing a wonderful job working your tool.  Keep up the great attitude...can't wait to see you again at the No Cali luncheon.
Nancy

Deb is doing so great! I just don't recognize her anymore! 

I can sure appreciate your thing with the cookie dough and cookies.  I would have eaten at least half if not more of the dough, and then most of the cookies that were left.  I am such a sugar addict! 

Now I am going to tell you you really need to do the vitamins and the protein.  I have upped my protein grams.  I am feeling better physically and mentally as well.  I realize my doctor has the "normal guide lines" that he goes by, but I have never been normal and have always needed more protein than the "normal" person.  It may take a couple of days but I think it will help!

Hey good luck with the cookie baking tonight!

Just stopping by to lend you my support my friend weigh to go! woot woot I am very proud of you

Well hello there my dear friend.  How are you?  How is your sister and family?  I do miss you. It is nice to be back here on OH, lots of new faces.   I am trying hard to recommit and dedicate myself to this again.

I hope all is well with you.

We are all well! So great to see you online! I hope you and your family are well. I miss you tons!
WEIGH to go and CONGRATULATIONS on your continued determination YOU rock!