Comments on: Sometimes, it feels good to be a martyr.

By: sharonrr1

sharonrr1 — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:41:33 +0000

Rhonda I’m so glad that something has clicked for you. It did for me back in January and now I know that I won’t be fat forever. It tastes so much better to eat a bowl of raspberries than a bowl of chocolate covered cherries.

By: slashnl

slashnl — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:01:55 +0000

Ah yes, the event excuse! I know that one!
It sounds like you are doing really great right now and you have your mind in the right place! That’s quite a step forward, being able to find ways to stay on plan while in the midst of others who aren’t! Congrats!

By: thicktothin

thicktothin — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 07:41:26 +0000

Good on you for keeping on track! I know that is one of my big weaknesses, always the excuse maker. Thank you for posting that - it’s very encouraging to the rest of us who keep slipping into the old pattern!

By: wannabesteph

wannabesteph — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 23:06:52 +0000

I agree so much and see myself so much in the same place as you! I have a house full of kids (friends of my kids) this weekend and so far, while they had fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy I had grilled chicken and salad with carefully measured salad dressing…they ate pizza and I ate leftover grilled chicken and an apple, they had pop, I had bottled water…but I feel so much better for it! I am so sick of being fat - sick of clothes that are too tight and being out of breath, and ankles and knees that hurt… I have got to be committed! No veering off as you put it so well. Thanks! Your post has encouraged me to keep on keeping on!!!

By: bosoxfan

bosoxfan — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 21:32:00 +0000

Your thoughts make a lot of sense. Is being overweight convenient? Absolutely not, therefore neither should healthful eating. I think part of the issue is that sometimes convenience overpowers everything else, but we need to change our way of thinking to change ourselves. Sounds like you are on the right track for this- good for you!