Tekylla,
First, let me thank you AND your husband for your service to our country! You have my deepest gratitude and admiration!
Next, let me tell you that all of us here can understand and appreciate what you're feeling because all of us have been there! I think your honesty is refreshing and will help others that are at that same point today!
What about finding a way to reward yourself for each POP day? I know Joni is giving herself a lottery ticket. What floats your boat? A dollar/day toward a new ring? Maybe a dollar a day toward a special evening with your dh when he gets home? Something spectacular with a new dress that will blow his mind?!?
Come on girlfriend... there has to be something!
Why did you pay the money in the first place? Who are you doing this for? Because you ARE worth the money it takes to get to your goal. You deserve to be the healthiest you that you can be. Your dh deserves you in the healthiest form you can be! Get back to whatever made you sign up on that plan and find your motivation there!
Also - as far as self esteem... Yes, most women have a low self esteem. They haven't been cherished enough in their past to realize their value, to realize that they are beautifully and wonderfully made. So Tekylla, every bite you put in your mouth is either taking you in the right direction or a detour. It's your choice whether to eat a french fry or a celery stick. Which one do YOU think you're worth?!?
You are a beautiful woman! (I can see that in your avatar!) Go look in the mirror and figure out what YOU SEE! Do you see a beautiful woman looking back? What color are the little flecks in your eyes? What color is reflected in the highlights of your hair? When you dh sees his reflection in your eyes, how does it move him?!?
Now, look at your inside! What kind of person are you? Because your outer man is a direct reflection of your inner man. You can be the most beautiful woman in the world but if you inside is filled with trash, you can't hide it!
With all that said sweetie, what's really holding you up? How bad do you want that next pound? Do you want that fast food more? It's all up to you. YOU decide...
I know you're worth whatever it takes to achieve your goal! I know you deserve to achieve that goal.
Now do it! Don't wallow in yesterday. Don't look forward to tomorrow except to plan your meals. Just be in control this moment. This day. This calorie. This bite of food. You can do it!!!
Hugs,
I care.
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