[Jeepers]

Well, one week is all over. Hopefully tomorrow morning I will have lost a pound or two. I re-learned a couple of things over the week. If I pack a lunch of sorts, I do much better at work then if I'm not prepared and end up hungry. It's also a good idea for me to have something to snack on in the car on the way home. Otherwise, I get home famished and sometimes eat a little(or lot) more than I should. This weekend was a bit more of a challange than the week, so hopefully it doesn't hurt me too much when I step on the scale. I must say, the biggest thing I realized was that if I can say no once or twice, when I ordinarily would have said yes, then in the future it's easier to say no again. I suppose it is the whole habit thing. I need to break some real bad habits.

On another note, I really enjoy this medium of gaining and giving support, but I must admit it is a little more difficult for me to participate in during the week.

What I need to work on? Excercise

[JayEll]

Hey Jeepers! Good for you for getting through the week. I hope your scale has something nice to say to you--let us know.

Making lunches for work is a really good idea--also the snack for on the way home. Exercise... you'll get there!

Good luck!

Jay

[Cheryl14]

Hi Jeepers!

Sounds like you learned a lot about yourself in just one week! Good for you! You are reading your body and taking mental notes! That's SOOOOO helpful to make this a successful plan!

When I started out with my weight loss journey, I started writing stuff down that I learned. I also started writing down each and every success that I had each day. I would read over my journal every few days to give myself a boost. It really helped me!

Even now I go back to those early days of my journal. I can see how much I've learned about myself, and it makes me feel proud that I'm finally understanding ME!

I still keep a journal. It has been therapy for me! This site has been very helpful, too, because I don't feel like I am alone with my weight loss any more!

You will do GREAT!

Cheryl

[irishharper]

Congratulations on taking such positive steps this past week! And thank you for sharing your ideas and what you've learned. I need to remember that once I say no a few times, it does get easier - thank you for reminding me.

[BeezKnees]

Hey - one week ain't nuthin' to sneeze at! That's really something!

I find that I have the most success when I plan out my entire day's meals and snacks. I pack all my food the night before so that there's no last minute "Oh shoot, I don't have time, forget it" excuse.

I live for my afternoon snack. When I get home I have a couple of natural rice cakes with 1tbsp of peanut butter. It's my very favorite food moment of each day. What do you think you'll pack for your drive-home snack?