Things to help me
Day 8 in the book. Things people are ALWAYS welcome to say to me is that I’m looking like I lost weight, as long as it is sincere. I realize that at 284 pounds it is going to take more than a 5 pound weight loss to make a noticeable difference but if people can say something specific (your face is looking thinner, your waist looks smaller, etc.) it really helps me. As far as what I don’t want to hear, it depends who it is. Since my husband is also on the journey, if I’m at a weak moment and giving in I don’t mind him saying “Are you sure this is what you really want.” This will force me to make an actual decision instead of eating something on impulse. Sadly, since our life is so chaotic we don’t do much else so he is my main support person. So far, so good, we’re both back on track.
And I have to thank my lucky stars we don’t have any good sweets in our house. Yesterday I had to go to a late meeting and wasn’t able to exercise (double whammy). When I finally got home I was starving but it was going to be at least 45 min before supper was ready (chicken breasts and salad). I would have eaten anything in our house made of sugar and flour but fortunately there was nothing there. Instead, I drank some water and took our older son outside to play while my hubby made supper. Crisis averted. Sadly, though, the scale hasn’t budged in 3 days, still stuck at 284. I realize it’s too early to call it a plateau but I’m getting discouraged. The plan, of course, is to avoid the scale but that is harder said than done. So I am just going to remind myself that it will happen, especially now that life is a little more sane and I will be able to exercise more often.
Have a great day,
Brandie