THis morning I realized I was trying to lose my weight with someone else's "formula". Clearly, it's not been working. So, I decided to play to my strengths, starting today. I am one of those people who like to have not only a Plan B, but a backup plan for when (not if) things go wrong. Since I am so OCD about that and it works in the rest of my life, why not do it on my weight loss journey? So, I looked up SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely (Rewards)) and drew up a "action plan" for the next several weeks. I'm giving it a try, starting tomorrow.
Today I have done well considering I have been in "homemade" therapy. My brother and I have been working together to deal with several childhood issues, including abuse and neglect. It has been rough road, but since neither of us can afford therapy, we are working our way through our issues. He has helped me on some and I have helped him on some and together we are slowly conquering our compulsive and destructive eating habits.
Today, I managed to clean, not eat my way though my issues and today's challenge was a tough one. I believe I am starting my way out of the fog and I have finally realized the abuse and neglect was not because of anything I or my brother did. Rather, it ws the continuation of another generation of abuse. For the first time ever, I have hope that this issue will reslove itself. It is especailly difficult, because both my parents are dead and most of our family knew nothing about our childhood.
In any event, I truly believe I am coming out of this and moving forward.
Tomorrow will be a new beginning and I am looking forward to it!