... which I have none ...
And so here I am ... I have thought for several years "oh I can do this myself" when I now know I need to be w/ others that are in this boat. So make room for my size 16/almost 14 booty, please oh please!
I cannot figure out how to GET CONTROL of this weight issue. And it's not like I have a TON to lose either ... it's not a daunting task in front of me. It's like 35 lbs. or so ... but my problem is discipline.
I do not eat because I am hungry ... I eat because it's fun ... because it's a comfortable routine. Like a bowl of popcorn in front of the TV ... for me the anticipation of that act is something I dream about and look forward to all day long. Favorite TV show and that bowl of popcorn.
Now there have been times that I have been able to supress my calorie intake thru-out the day to ALLOW for that bowl of popcorn (popped in canola oil on the stove w/ butter buds and LITE salt -- I'm figuring apx 550 calories) but the JOY of this is the feeling it gives me to know that at 7:00 that evening I will be snuggled in my jammies w/ a bowl of popcorn watching a movie.
I don't feel like I'm explaining this well ... but it is NOT hunger that drives me. It's the pure enjoyment. I've often JOKED w/ my friends that aneroxia would be such a "perfect" solution ... I get to eat it, enjoy the taste of it, and then get it out of my body. DON'T WORRY. That's not a choice for me ... I hate to throw up. (don't you even be sending me any warnings about this -- I mean it -- I'm NOT aneroxic) (I promise!!!)
Anyway, I'd like to know HOW you all manage to get discipline in your life to the point that you can resist this type of urge. I have times that I have a will of steel ... and times that I just must have food at all costs ... (this is food over and above my 3 balanced meals)
One thing I did read today was something a woman said about her temptations ... she said she will say to herself "which do I want more -- this donut or to be thin?"
That pretty much says it all ... and it's something I'm gonna try ... but I'd like to hear from you all !!